Halifax Pop Explosion has a lot going for it. This year’s lineup includes Japandoids, Cloud Nothings, Devarrow, Julie (Doiron) & The Wrong Guys, Elliott Brood, Partner, and a bunch of other bands we’re excited to see. But no headliner was more exciting than Charles Bradley. At least until today, when Bradley announced he will be cancelling his appearance and all upcoming tour dates.
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New Music: The Hypochondriacs Release ‘The Hypochondriacs in 3/4’
Fredericton’s The Hypochondriacs have released their debut full-length album ‘The Hypochondriacs in 3/4′. The Hypochondriacs have been a staple on the Fredericton music scene for several years now, playing at local venues and Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival, but lacked a formal album that could reach more listeners. This album is long overdue, but was ultimately worth the wait. Continue reading New Music: The Hypochondriacs Release ‘The Hypochondriacs in 3/4’
Music Video: The Brood’s Timely Release Of ‘First Day Of School’
The Brood have released their video for ‘First Day Of School’ from their upcoming album Transistor, and in timely fashion they’re reminding us that life is inevitably a little uncomfortable, and winter is coming… Continue reading Music Video: The Brood’s Timely Release Of ‘First Day Of School’
Premiere: Floodland Release Music Video For ‘Tangled’
Einstein said that the definition of insanity is to repeat the same mistakes while expecting different results. It’s also the theme of Floodland’s new video, ‘Tangled’, as the band offer a myriad of reasons not to continually get messed up in some one else’s bad news. Continue reading Premiere: Floodland Release Music Video For ‘Tangled’
New Music: Dennis Ellsworth & Kinley Dowling’s ‘Everyone Needs To Chill Out’
‘Everyone Needs to Chill Out’ is the tongue-in-cheek title of the debut collaboration between veteran PEI performers Dennis Ellsworth (Haunted Hearts) and Kinley Dowling (Hey Rosetta!). It’s an apt title for this collection of mellow and melancholic music that finds it’s home somewhere between the Maritimes and Nashville (though it was recorded in Toronto in a converted tractor-trailer). In fact, this disc would fit nicely beside any of the releases from the artists that are looking to shed stereotypes and redefine Nashville with their Ten Out Of Tenn movement. Ellsworth especially fits this mold with the earnest and hushed vocal delivery of tunes like ‘I’m Obscured’, ‘Sorrowful Woman’, or ‘Snowing In Amsterdam’. Continue reading New Music: Dennis Ellsworth & Kinley Dowling’s ‘Everyone Needs To Chill Out’