There’s a lot of emotion to unpack on Mike Bern’s debut solo album, Waponahkew.
Based out of Tobique First Nation, New Brunswick, Bern was previously involved in award-winning bands Kickin Krotch and District Avenue. Now, he’s packed up his signature folk-rock rasp and set out on his own to deliver a collection of songs that range from deeply personal to simple, bluesy fun. Continue reading New Music: Mike Bern Pens a Love Letter to His Ancestors on ‘Waponahkew’
With the lyric-heavy tunes we tend to see and hear on the radio or Hot 100 lists, it can be easy to forget how instrumentals have the ability to weave emotional evocations that can sometimes, ironically enough, transcend language. This makes Meorkat’s appropriately titled album, Instrumentals, all the more appealing, jam-packed with a winding array of heart-tuggers, eerie atmospheres, and motivational backdrops. Continue reading New Music: Meorkat Proves You Can Do Anything With the Right Sounds on ‘Instrumentals’
Northeastern Chorus is the latest release by not Sleepy Driver. As explained by the longstanding Fredericton band: ‘Northeastern Chorus is not a Sleepy Driver album. It’s a collaboration. It’s like-minded musical spirits celebrating community and creativity.’ Continue reading New Music: Sleepy Driver Brings Us Back Together With ‘Northeastern Chorus’
On July 7th, the New Brunswick Museum Centre will reopen to the public after remaining closed for 4 long months due to the pandemic. But, as did all of the other businesses that recently reopened, the museum will be implementing some changes to adhere to new safety protocols and adjustments in their exhibits.
Continue reading New Brunswick Museum Makes Plans to Re-Open
Turns out the Konami Code was a dance move just waiting to happen all along. Tristan Grant, AKA Wolf Castle bridges the gap between video games, quarantine, and dance crazes your grandma was into with his new single, “Cha Cha.” Continue reading Single: Wolf Castle Makes the Best of Quarantine Season With ‘Cha Cha’
