Jon Samuel isn’t shying away from controversy. His album, Dead Melodies, picks away at society with thoroughly meditated lyrics wrapped up in a dance beat. His newest video, “Lesser Evils” draws up the party-lines for a stripping down, with Samuel expressing his political dissatisfaction through pop music. Continue reading Premiere: Jon Samuel Strips Down Canada’s Party Lines with ‘Lesser Evils’
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Music Video: Emma Stevens Covers The Beatles’ ‘Blackbird’ in Mi’kmaq
It is disheartening to hear that 40% of the estimated 7000 languages spoken around the world are in danger of disappearing. In 2016 the United Nations General Assembly came up with a resolution to name 2019 as the International Year of Indigenous Languages, hoping to bring awareness and protect the cultural diversity that surrounds the cause. Continue reading Music Video: Emma Stevens Covers The Beatles’ ‘Blackbird’ in Mi’kmaq
Music Video: Kilmore Release Live Video for ‘The Wire’ Ahead of ECMAs
In celebration of their nomination for the Loud Recording of the Year ECMA, Halifax-based alternative rock group Kilmore are releasing a live video for their track “The Wire.” Part of a new series of live performance videos called Rogue Sessions, the band are showcasing one of their favourite tracks from their latest album, Call of the Void.
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New Music: A.J.H. Gillis & the Delusions of Grandeur Create New Roadtrip Classic with ‘Hapless Romantic’
It’s not hard to soundtrack a summer day. Plenty of people do it with ease, accuracy, and obvious intent. However, there’s something much more specific and localized about the relaxing, sun-drenched East Coast. A.J.H. Gillis & the Delusions of Grandeur have managed to capture that essence – perhaps without trying – with Hapless Romantic. Continue reading New Music: A.J.H. Gillis & the Delusions of Grandeur Create New Roadtrip Classic with ‘Hapless Romantic’
New Music: Jon Samuel Dances over the Depths with ‘Dead Melodies’
We never seem to give enough credit to the keyboard players. They’re always there just on the sidelines, practically tucked away in the wings. Look at Pink Floyd’s Richard Wright, The Band’s Garth Hudson, or Jon Lord of Deep Purple. They’re probably the strangest and most intelligent members of the band and they get the least amount of glory. That is, until they’ve been given a moment to shine. Wintersleep’s keyboardist Jon Samuel just got his, with the release of Dead Melodies, a whole solo album dedicated to undervalued music and does it ever shine. Continue reading New Music: Jon Samuel Dances over the Depths with ‘Dead Melodies’