2018 has been shaping up to be the year of pop-punk anthems and concept albums and we’re pretty okay with that. It’s almost as if current events have spurred a certain level of societal angst and need for discourse. Go figure.
We’ve put a team of our best scientists together, and while they haven’t manage to solve any of the world’s problems, they have successfully worked out this list of the best music of the year (so far).
Strength in the face of the challenges of everyday life is best shown through quiet confidence and positivity. That’s the approach to life presented by Newfoundland pianist and composer Wade Tarling in his debut solo piano album, Strength. Born in Burnaby, BC, Tarling has been playing the piano for 20 years and has honed his talent under such esteemed musicians as John Medeski, Billy Martin, Chris Wood and John Scofield. In this album, Tarling brings to bear all that fine musical training as well as the experiences he has had performing all over the world. Continue reading New Music: Wade Tarling Inspires Hope in Debut Solo Album ‘Strength’
For those who grew up in Saint John, the city’s industrial quality offers a certain Victorian-workhouse charm. With parts of the city suffering with more than its fair share of rundown buildings, smokestacks and, of course, the fog, residents both curse at and fall in love with the city’s unique character. Capturing this side of the city in all of its rawness and beauty is photojournalist Chris Donovan. The Saint John photographer recently became the youngest ever to win Canada’s top photojournalism awards: Photojournalist of the Year and Picture of the Year for 2017 from the News Photographers Association of Canada. Continue reading Chris Donovan – Saint John Photographer Becomes Youngest to Win Canada’s Top Photojournalism Awards
Brought to you via the magic of cinema, Andrew Waite and his band have journeyed through time and space to release “Out & Out,” the first video from his upcoming album, Tremors. For all the necessities of cinematic sorcery involved, the results look pretty good.
Continue reading Music Video: Andrew Waite Teases New Album With ‘Out & Out’
Returning for its seventh year to host a week-long celebration of la fête nationale de l’Acadie is the Festival Acadie Rock from August 11th to 18th. The festival will be bringing the city of Moncton alive with the spirit of la francophonie through music, literature, comedy and visual art. Continue reading Festival Acadie Rock Stretches Out Celebrations for la Journée Nationale de l’Acadie for an Entire Week
