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Music Video: Gabrielle Papillon Cancels Heteronormativity With ‘Shout It Out’

Nova Scotia folk-turned-pop darling Gabrielle Papillon will be releasing her latest album, Shout, in a month’s time, but has treated us to a sneak peek in the form of “Shout It Out,” an art-pop call to arms for the folx who are sick of the boxes they’re being shoved into.

The music video, directed by Teryl Brouillette, features a brightly-coloured Papillon alongside an equally-vibrant cast of non-conformists. Together, they give a high-energy, unapologetic middle finger to the societal norms that have restricted their souls for so long. Continue reading Music Video: Gabrielle Papillon Cancels Heteronormativity With ‘Shout It Out’ →

Music Video: Shotgun Jimmie Finds Inspiration in Silent Films for ‘Fountain’

Music videos and silent films aren’t the sort of thing you’d expect to cross paths very often – given their antithetical nature – but that won’t stop Shotgun Jimmie. The Sackvillian darling and his band took the opportunity of performing at Sappyfest this year to film a video for “Fountain,” the latest single from his album Transistor Sister 2, which was released this August. Continue reading Music Video: Shotgun Jimmie Finds Inspiration in Silent Films for ‘Fountain’ →

Single: Dennis Ellsworth Advocates for a Healthy Dose of Selective Ignorance on ‘Don’t Worry About It’

Ever wonder what HAL 9000 might look like on vacation? “Don’t Worry About It,” the new video from Dennis Ellsworth, features visuals from the National Music Centre in Calgary acting as as an analogue oscilloscope, while Ellsworth laments the state of the world. Continue reading Single: Dennis Ellsworth Advocates for a Healthy Dose of Selective Ignorance on ‘Don’t Worry About It’ →

Music Video: Walrus’ Surreal Story of Misery Gets Over the Top Animation on ‘Half Smoke’

Prepare to have your mind blown by the new video from Walrus. Animated by Chad VanGaalen, the video is like a psychedelic Where’s Waldo exercise in nihilism. Good luck finding whatever it is you’re looking for. “Half Smoke” is everything, and it is nothing. It is the Alpha and the Omega, the best of times and the worst of times, what you had for breakfast and what you’ll eat for dinner. It is your inner demons and the salvation of self acceptance. Mostly, it is available for you to watch right now. Continue reading Music Video: Walrus’ Surreal Story of Misery Gets Over the Top Animation on ‘Half Smoke’ →