While it might not have the reputation of tequila, chances are that vodka isn’t your best friend either, regardless of what it tells you. Keonté Beals, on the other hand, has a new power ballad titled “Vodka x Me” all about a relationship with alcohol and its tendency to be used as an excuse for bad behaviour. Continue reading Keonté Beals Finds the Line Between a Good Time and Bad Behaviour on ‘Vodka x Me’
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Maxim Cormier Celebrates Music and Family with ‘Maxim and Gervais Cormier: Live at the Fortress of Louisbourg’
My first thought when I listened to Live at the Fortress of Louisbourg was ‘This is what music is all about.’ Two performers, two guitars, no electricity. A great display of artistry in front of friends who can’t wait to show their appreciation. You can feel the room’s bright mood in the playing on stage and in the applause that surrounds it. This was an evening of laughter and comfort. Continue reading Maxim Cormier Celebrates Music and Family with ‘Maxim and Gervais Cormier: Live at the Fortress of Louisbourg’
Noah Malcolm Faces His Music With a Smile in ‘If Not’
With the pandemic flaring back up all around our little slice of Canada, finding positivity has become a bit more of a chore these days. Nevertheless, change comes from within, and Prince Edward Island’s up-and-coming folkpop artist Noah Malcolm dares to be part of that change with this new music video for “If Not.” Continue reading Noah Malcolm Faces His Music With a Smile in ‘If Not’
Classified Brings Us the Gift of a Hip Hop Holiday with ‘The Bells Are Ringing’
Saint Nick would forgive you for not equating rap and hip hop with Christmas, but there is an underappreciated overlap. Let’s even skip over the fact that Christmas lights are essentially just bling for your house/tree, that Santa’s suit would only otherwise be accepted in a late ’90s rap video, and that the spirit of excess can be heard echoing throughout our seasonal spending. Instead, let’s take a moment or two to appreciate the Maritimes’ predominant emcee’s addition to what may surprise many to learn is a pretty substantial collection of Christmas rapping. Continue reading Classified Brings Us the Gift of a Hip Hop Holiday with ‘The Bells Are Ringing’
Atlantic Canadians Receive 15 Nominations for 2021 Canadian Folk Music Awards
Of the 100 nominations across 19 different categories announced for the 2021 Canadian Folk Music Awards announced today, 15 went to Atlantic Canadians. While Pharis & Jason Romero (Horsefly, BC) led the way, taking a whopping 6 nominations, and the legendary William Prince (Winnipeg, MB) received 5, The East Pointers found their way into third place, with nominations in the categories of Contemporary Album of the Year, Contemporary Singer of the Year, Pushing the Boundaries, and Single of the Year. Continue reading Atlantic Canadians Receive 15 Nominations for 2021 Canadian Folk Music Awards