Tag Archives: Nova Scotia

Music Video: Terra Spencer and the Bela String Quartet Perform Timeless Single ‘In The City’

Ever wish you had a modern soundtrack for your life that could make you feel as though you just stepped into the Technicolor world of a 1960’s classic? Is your day-to-day lacking in the auditory equivalent of a warm blanket? Do you require a modern Mancini? Terra Spencer’s “In the City” plays out like the theme that breaks your heart as it plays out over the credit roll of your life. Continue reading Music Video: Terra Spencer and the Bela String Quartet Perform Timeless Single ‘In The City’

Music Video: Diamondtown Release Dream Pop Track ‘Forever’ Featuring Members of Dog Day and Eric’s Trip

Dartmouth’s Diamondtown sounds like 60’s jangle pop heavyweights The Byrds pushed through the filter of a modern indie dream pop machine. The band is the most recent reinvention of Husband & Knife; a low-key East Coast super group that now includes long time collaborators KC Spidle (Dog Day) and Evan Cardwell, with the more recent addition of Chris Thompson (Eric’s Trip). “Forever” is only the second single to be released by the three-piece, and it’s been treated to a dizzying Christmas display with this new video. Continue reading Music Video: Diamondtown Release Dream Pop Track ‘Forever’ Featuring Members of Dog Day and Eric’s Trip

New Music: Bend The River Stand on the Shoulders of Giants for ‘Through the Long Night’

Working with Juno-Award winning producer and musician Joel Plaskett, Bend The River knew they wanted to push their sound with their new EP, Through the Long Night, but it wasn’t until they got into the studio that they discovered they’d be hitting the 70s in a big way. Over the course of four tracks, the band blaze through classic Americana, folk, pop and soul. Continue reading New Music: Bend The River Stand on the Shoulders of Giants for ‘Through the Long Night’

New Music: Matt Mays Strips Back Last Year’s Tracks with ‘Twice Upon a Hell of a Time’

As a change of pace from his last year’s album, Once Upon a Hell of a Time, Halifax’s Matt Mays has slowed things down with his latest release. Twice Upon a Hell of a Time revisits the sounds of its predecessor, but in full acoustic. Continue reading New Music: Matt Mays Strips Back Last Year’s Tracks with ‘Twice Upon a Hell of a Time’