Each year, thousands gather in an east coast city to celebrate many of our most talented and successful local musicians. Returning this year to Halifax, Nova Scotia, the East Coast Music Awards brought excitement and an impressive lineup of shows to the city once again. It was a genuine pleasure to see a showcase of the abundance of talent here, and it was fun to get out just to enjoy the music. Our humble little side of this country has so much to offer when it comes to musicians, and it was a privilege to get to see so much of it in one place.
East coast hip-hop legend Classified released his latest single “She Ain’t Gotta Do Much” last week. The Enfield-born rapper, who has been releasing music since 1995, is one of the biggest artists to come out of the Maritimes, having collaborated with many big-name artists like B.o.B, Buck 65, and even Snoop Dogg. Continue reading Music Video: ‘She Ain’t Gotta Do Much’ A Deviation From Classified’s Discography→
Nigel Jenkins, who is most easily recognizable as the manager for Halifax quintet Hillsburn, is launching a new record label, LHM Records. The label quietly launched back in February alongside its decidedly loud debut release of Hillsburn’s The Wilder Beyond, which is distributed by Montreal-based Select Distribution. And LHM Records already have their second project lined up: Winnipeg-based hip-hop group, The Lytics. Continue reading Laughing Heart Music: New Label Gets Launched Out Of Halifax→
