Sackville, New Brunswick just discovered exactly how they’re going to get shaken up this summer with the announcement of this year’s SappyFest lineup. At least the first installment of them anyway. Returning for their 14th, the festival are preparing to push further into new territory.
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T. Thomason’s ‘Hope’ Rocks the Inside Out LGBT Film Festival’s Sizzle Reel
It seems like the only way for T. Thomason is up. The Nova Scotian singer-songwriter recently revealed that his latest song, “Hope,” was selected for the Sizzle Reel track for this year’s Inside Out LGBT Film Festival. Continue reading T. Thomason’s ‘Hope’ Rocks the Inside Out LGBT Film Festival’s Sizzle Reel
New Music: Mike Biggar Showcases Personality and Talent in ‘Live At The BMO Theatre’
New Brunswick roots artist Mike Biggar’s latest album feels like a highlight of his artistic character. Mike Biggar & Band – Live At The BMO Theatre is a recording of a sold-out concert from November 2018 in his hometown of Saint John. Throughout the album, Biggar gives us snippets of his live personality while flaunting his prowess at performing live. Continue reading New Music: Mike Biggar Showcases Personality and Talent in ‘Live At The BMO Theatre’
Music Video: Rich Aucoin Works out a Dystopian Cure with ‘The Other’
Rich Aucoin has a habit of pushing well past the boundaries of normal and his latest album, Release, seems to be blowing past them entirely. “The Mind,” Aucoin’s first video released from the album featured an alien presence in a familiar but imposing landscape and now “The Other,” the album’s second single, explores the dystopian society of an alien world. It’s almost like Aucoin is telling us that through escapism we might find parables for compassion and tolerance. Maybe he’s on to something… Continue reading Music Video: Rich Aucoin Works out a Dystopian Cure with ‘The Other’
Premiere: Jon Samuel Strips Down Canada’s Party Lines with ‘Lesser Evils’
Jon Samuel isn’t shying away from controversy. His album, Dead Melodies, picks away at society with thoroughly meditated lyrics wrapped up in a dance beat. His newest video, “Lesser Evils” draws up the party-lines for a stripping down, with Samuel expressing his political dissatisfaction through pop music. Continue reading Premiere: Jon Samuel Strips Down Canada’s Party Lines with ‘Lesser Evils’