Revisiting Ian Sherwood’s “Dig That Hole” from his 2017 album Bring The Light, The Atlantic String Machine have created a completely reworked version of the song that swaps the chuffing of a saxophone for a clockwork, and conversely organic, sound of a string section. All while Sherwood gives us a stern talking-to about having a good work ethic. Continue reading Single: The Atlantic String Machine Team Up With Ian Sherwood for New Version of ‘Dig That Hole’
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Halifax Pop Explosion Reveals Full 2019 Line-up
Halifax Pop Explosion Music Festival and Conference pride themselves as a festival of discovery: pushing off the beaten path to bring new and emerging (and quickly skyrocketing) artists to Halifax, Nova Scotia, all while bolstering them with a healthy stable of local talents. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that they’re throwing two-time Polaris prize shortlisters Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Haviah Mighty, and Elisapie onto their 2019 line-up either.
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Music Video: Kenny James Takes a Pelting with ‘Don’t Leave Me, July’
As Hurricane Dorian swoops in to wipe away any remaining ounce of summer for this year, Kenny James has released his new single, “Don’t Leave Me July,” along with a video lamenting the the end of warm (and dry) weather.
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New Music: Jennifer King Performs Emily Doolittle’s ‘Minute Etudes’
Nova Scotia pianist Jennifer King presents a selection of etudes by award-winning composer Emily Doolittle. An interesting work to analyse, Minute Etudes collects six of Doolittle’s one-minute pieces, captured live from King’s performance. Each piece intends to exercise a facet of composition while also invoking a target emotion. The entire work is under ten minutes long. Continue reading New Music: Jennifer King Performs Emily Doolittle’s ‘Minute Etudes’
Music Video: North of Nowhere Sing of Love and Addiction on ‘HER’
North of Nowhere, a rock band with punk sensibilities out of Amherst, Nova Scotia, have released their a video for “HER,” their latest single about love and addiction. Continue reading Music Video: North of Nowhere Sing of Love and Addiction on ‘HER’