For its 12th year, OBEY Convention is gearing up for a four-day long festival filled with experimental and open-minded music that they say will push boundaries. Aiming to incite curiosity in the City of Halifax from May 30 – June 2, 2019, OBEY XII will be celebrating the onset of (actual) spring with new ideas.
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Groundless Apprehensions is the impressive debut album of jazz guitarist Sam Wilson. The record highlights the work of Wilson—25—as she collaborates with an ensemble of seasoned Halifax-based players, with Andrew Jackson (Trombone), Paul Tynan (Trumpet), Tom Roach (Drums), and Matt MacLennan (Bass) rounding out the group. Continue reading New Music: Sam Wilson’s Jazz Guitar Breaks Through with ‘Groundless Apprehensions’
Halifax hardcore noise punk trio Botfly have given us the gift of two new singles just in time for spring weather: “Truth in Numbers” and “Nervous Tick.” So roll down those car windows and get ready to wake up your neighbours with these two powerful tracks. Continue reading Single: Botfly Drop Two New Tracks – ‘Truth in Numbers’ and ‘Nervous Tick’
The Stan Rogers Folk Festival is more than just a musical celebration honouring the last of Barrett’s privateers and one of Canada’s most prolific songwriters (and rightfully, Stan Rogers should be honoured with a little more decorum than you and mates probably provide on your stumble home from the pub). The festival is a force of its own – bringing in some of the best musical acts from across Canada – and this year’s lineup is looking particularly impressive. Continue reading The Stan Rogers Folk Festival Brings in Impressive Lineup from Near and Far for 2019
Nova Scotia indie rockers No, It’s Fine have just released a new music video for their song “Knicks.” Having released their self-titled EP back in January of 2018 it’s nice to see them jumping back into action, and with today’s video release also comes the announcement that they will be heading to Fredericton’s Flourish Festival this year. Continue reading Music Video: No, It’s Fine Release a Video for ‘Knicks’ That we can Really Sink our Teeth Into
