Squarely in the category of neat projects is a new collaboration from CBC called Collection: Canadian Songs for the Future Inspired by Our Past. As part of the project Canadian artists Dylan Menzie, Arkells, Lights, and Iskwé were all asked to participate by selecting an item from the Canadian Museum of History and to write a song about it. Prince Edward Island troubadour Dylan Menzie’s effort resulted in “Ivory,” a piece inspired by the story of a 600+ year old man and his infant child. Continue reading Single: ‘Ivory’ – Dylan Menzie Creates New Song Based On Artifact From The Canadian Museum of History
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New Music: Alexander and The Great Ones Pay Homage to the Past with ‘Super Turbo’
The first EP from Alexander and The Great Ones feels like a love letter to the past. Super Turbo finds itself sonically rooted in classic rock and roll, but frontman Alexander MacNeil takes his time to add his own modern sentiments to the sound. Continue reading New Music: Alexander and The Great Ones Pay Homage to the Past with ‘Super Turbo’
Mud City 2019 About to Kick Off in Moncton With Headliners Red Fang
Moncton, New Brunswick is about to get a little wilder as the city kicks off Mud City Music Festival next week. Taking place from October 1 – 5, 2019 the festival will have a few special surprises, like a performance from sludge metal band Red Fang and a special appearance on Hollerado’s final The One Last Time Tour. Continue reading Mud City 2019 About to Kick Off in Moncton With Headliners Red Fang
Single: Michael S Ryan Wants You to Know Just How Far He’ll Go for You With ‘Mexico’
Michael S. Ryan continues working with his better half – his wife, artist Kristen Herrington, not to be confused with his other half, Bruce Gillis of The Town Heroes – to produce a series of songs and videos reinterpreted as paintings. With his latest single, “Mexico,” Ryan makes it very clear just how far he’d be willing to go for either one of them, or anyone really. Michael S. Ryan is just that kind of guy. Continue reading Single: Michael S Ryan Wants You to Know Just How Far He’ll Go for You With ‘Mexico’
New Music: norc Shine on the Instrumentals ‘With Ginseng and Honey’
With Ginseng and Honey is the debut album of norc, a Halifax’s trio “of questionable genre” but words like ambient, prog, and math suit them well. The album features complex rhythms and harmony, but the ingredients are put together with a pop sensitivity. Their sound is full and well-arranged, with instrument parts seemingly written to get the most bang out of a trio. Continue reading New Music: norc Shine on the Instrumentals ‘With Ginseng and Honey’