What if we told you that before memes existed, people were able to convey emotions and thoughts without having to superimpose big blocky letters? Or that there exists a whole medium of communication that people use to express themselves that doesn’t come in a gif? Or that, even in the year 2017, people are out there creating beautiful artwork with ambivalence, or perhaps in total ignorance, of Salt Bae. We asked the experts what their favourite pieces of art were this year, just in case you need to brought up to speed. Continue reading Peer Review: The Best Art of 2017
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Fredericton Videographer Tackles Issues Of Sexual Abuse In New Video
Fredericton-based videographer, Sophie Cormier, wants to talk about something that we’ve all been talking about. What the internet has been shouting about for months now: sexual abuse. But she wants to make sure you hear her, so she put it in a slam poetry video. Continue reading Fredericton Videographer Tackles Issues Of Sexual Abuse In New Video
New Music: Julie Aubé’s ‘Joie de vivre’ Is An Ode To Acadian Culture
Julie Aubé’s ‘Joie de vivre’ is not just force of soul and psychedelia, it’s an ode to Acadian Culture. Imagine a meeting between Alabama Shakes and Janis Joplin, except sung in the signature twang of Acadian French, ornamented with the kaleidoscopic jangle of early Francois Hardy and finally, caked in a layer of constant guitar propulsion. Picture this and you have a fairly good image of New Brunswicker Julie Aubé’s latest solo project. Continue reading New Music: Julie Aubé’s ‘Joie de vivre’ Is An Ode To Acadian Culture
Peer Review: The Best Music of 2017
Another year has passed, and our annual bounty of music has been replenished. And by ‘replenished,’ we really mean ‘who can remember everything we listened to this year.’ Seriously, it’s a lot to keep track of. There are government funded agencies who keep lists of these things. So, we called in the experts once again to let us know what they thought was the best music of 2017. Have a gander. Continue reading Peer Review: The Best Music of 2017
New Music: WordBurglar Replaces Hype With Confidence On New EP ‘If It Rhymes It’s Real’
Wordburglar brings a slew of tongue-in-cheek references that relate heavily to the nerds of the world as well as Canada’s most syrup-glazed Canucks. Whether a playful poke at our country’s unique traditions or an encouragement to embrace the hosers that we are, the unorthodox themes inspiring this Halifax emcee are compelling to take in. Continue reading New Music: WordBurglar Replaces Hype With Confidence On New EP ‘If It Rhymes It’s Real’