While sea shanties may be having their moment in the spotlight, right now it’s Newfoundland art rock that has caught our attention. All These Little Games, the upcoming EP from St John’s based singer-songwriter Virginia Fudge, is quickly shaping up to be one of the most releases out of the province this year. “Dragonfly,” the second single to be released from the EP is another exciting example of the fresh take Fudge’s career is experiencing with a touch of guidance from producer Meg Warren. Continue reading Virginia Fudge Releases a Weighty Jam on the Complications of Love and Freedom ‘Dragonfly’
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Premiere – Kelly McMichael Says to Ditch the Crappy Jobs and Boyfriends on ‘Out the Window’
It’s a scenario as old as time; you’re sitting in the driver’s seat of an idling car in the driveway of an all-too-familiar home. The clock reads a little after 8:30, and the coffee is just hitting you as the car begins to warm up. You think to yourself, “What if I just drove away? What if I just skipped work today, drove off, and began a new life?”
In the creative mind of St. John’s’ Kelly McMichael, the multi-talented artist not only dares to imagine such a feat but does so with a friend by her side. Indeed, in McMichael’s brand new, music video-accompanied single “Out The Window,” life-sucking jobs and mediocre boyfriends are given the boot for a fun, poppy, girls-vacation tune. Continue reading Premiere – Kelly McMichael Says to Ditch the Crappy Jobs and Boyfriends on ‘Out the Window’
DenMother Captures the Darker Side of Isolation and Unorthodox New Friends on ‘Don’t Really Know’
Deep isolation is all fun and games – until you form an emotional dependency with a mannequin you’ve discovered in the woods. At the best of times this sounds like the plot of some B-grade horror film but, under the current circumstances, it’s the fine line between sanity and a new level of uncomfortable that our newfound hobbies toy with each and every day.
Coincidentally that’s the general idea behind the latest video from Fredericton, New Brunswick-based ambient electronic artist, DenMother. “Don’t Really Know” captures the pitfalls of befriending haunted inanimate objects and/or cursed seamstresses found in the wild, no matter how lonely you get. Continue reading DenMother Captures the Darker Side of Isolation and Unorthodox New Friends on ‘Don’t Really Know’
Jont Advocates for the Short and Long Term Benefits of Dancing with ‘Step Into the Fear’
The music of Halifax-based singer and songwriter Jont has always typically come with a nurturing aspect to it. His latest album, Thank You for the Medicine, spells it out for us right in the title. These songs are designed to uplift and heal, either through a positive message or simply advocating for both the long and short-term benefits of dancing away your worries.
Jont’s latest video, “Step Into the Fear,” featuring dancer-choreographer Natalie Morin, is a rally cry to “step into your power.” Amidst the playfulness of Morin’s dancing, however, there’s a sense of sorrow giving the song a greater gravitas. Continue reading Jont Advocates for the Short and Long Term Benefits of Dancing with ‘Step Into the Fear’
Laurie LeBlanc Celebrates Magic Moments on ‘Another Night Like This’
Country singer/songwriter Laurie LeBlanc has racked up a claim to fame with 3.5+ million streams under his belt, but if you haven’t heard of the Bouctouche, New Brunswick-based artist, it might be time to brush up on your language skills. LeBlanc has a slew of award-winning francophone country albums that span back to 2010. His newest album, When It’s Right It’s Right, is his second all-English release; his first since the release of his 2013 album Influences. Continue reading Laurie LeBlanc Celebrates Magic Moments on ‘Another Night Like This’