Tag Archives: Newfoundland & Labrador

Adrian House Goes for Studio Ghibli Vibes on New Video for ‘Short Back & Sides’

From his 2019 album, Lookin’ Up,  St, John’s singer-songwriter Adrian House has released a new video for his single “Short Back & Sides” and snuck a few tracks out of the toolbox of Hayao Miyazaki in the process. The video gets the full anime treatment. While we’re not seeing any talking cats, flying dragons, or forest spirits—though quite possibly a cameo by Jake the Dog—House has done his best to capture the familiar, touching spirit of Studio Ghibli’s collection of films. Continue reading Adrian House Goes for Studio Ghibli Vibes on New Video for ‘Short Back & Sides’

It’s Looking Like a Blue Christmas for Quote the Raven on ‘Lonely Christmas Eve’

Newfoundland folk duo Quote the Raven softly remind us that Christmas bells can ring very hollow with a new single and video “Lonely Christmas Eve”. Everything that one may look forward to; the decorations, food, gifts, parties, music, traditions, even the abomination that is eggnog—can quickly reveal themselves as pointless and ultimately worthless when you cannot be with those who really provide the reason for the season. Continue reading It’s Looking Like a Blue Christmas for Quote the Raven on ‘Lonely Christmas Eve’

Fortunate Ones Pin Their Mental Stability to a Holiday with ‘Hold on to Christmas Day’

When seemingly any and all aspects of your life is spiralling off into potential oblivion, we each have those things that ground us and provide the stability that allows us to move past life’s hurdles. Whatever that is for you, hopefully, it is a constant, something that persists through the hard times.

Fortunate Ones recommend firmly grasp the rapidly approaching Christmas day as that stabilizing influence; both as a time to reflect on the dumpster fire that has been 2020 and an opportunity to turn our collective attention to what could be viewed as a hopeful tomorrow. Continue reading Fortunate Ones Pin Their Mental Stability to a Holiday with ‘Hold on to Christmas Day’

Music Video: Adam Baxter Takes a Collaborative Approach in the Midst of Isolation with ‘All My Friends’

It’s bad enough that some of us are questioning whether or not we’ll make the cut on anyone’s household bubble, but Adam Baxter’s new video for “All My Friends” takes it to the level. We’re re-opening all the trauma of the Myspace Top 8 and then some, as Baxter includes his friends from across the country, singing along in isolation solidarity. And if you didn’t make it into the video, you’ll have to take that up with Baxter. We weren’t asked either. Continue reading Music Video: Adam Baxter Takes a Collaborative Approach in the Midst of Isolation with ‘All My Friends’

2020 East Coast Music Awards Still A Go In Newfoundland Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

With the WHO officially declaring COVID-19 a pandemic, we’ve quickly discovered another casualty of coronavirus: festival season. Major events like SXSW, Coachella, and the JUNO Awards have become the proverbial canaries in the coal mine, leading the list of festival already announced their cancellation or rescheduling. Despite the growing list of festivals to be effected by the virus, the East Coast Music Association have said there are no plans to cancel their 2020 awards show and conference happening in St. John’s, Newfoundland from April 29 to  May 3. Continue reading 2020 East Coast Music Awards Still A Go In Newfoundland Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic