Talk about hooks. Mo Kenney’s third album, The Details, grabs us with the tragic tale of woe and heartbreak and the impending doom of a cat. “I know you’ll try/ to take the bigger side/ but a cat’s not a cake.” Inside the first 35 seconds of the album we’re taken through this whirlwind of emotion, across what is essentially a sweet song, subjected to atrocities, and left in tears by our own tragic appreciation of dark humour. Just like that, we are hooked for whatever Mo Kenney wants us to hear for the next half hour. Continue reading New Music: Mo Kenney’s Future Award Winning Album ‘The Details’
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Music Video: Like A Motorcycle Get Theraputic With ‘Dead Finger’
Halifax four-piece punk band Like a Motorcycle have just released the third single off their debut album High Hopes along with a video that takes us back in time about 90 years. Titled ‘Dead Finger,‘ the song dives deep into the wound of a love that has gone sour. Using music as a form of therapy, the band take an old relationship and turn it into something we can all relate—and yell along—to.
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ECMAs Announce Jonathan Torrens As Host… And We Think They’re Being Serious
The East Coast Music Awards will be returning to Halifax, Nova Scotia this year. In fact, it’s a big year for them: their 30th anniversary. A lot of people would jump on the chance to host the awards show. A lot. They could get just about any big East Coast name up there. This morning the Association made the surprise announcement that Jonathan Torrens will be holding down the podium, and we think they’re being serious. Continue reading ECMAs Announce Jonathan Torrens As Host… And We Think They’re Being Serious
New Music: Botfly Releases Self-Titled Album
Heavy, droning and seeded with aggressive, gravelly growls, Botfly has a deceptively metal flavour. Hailing from Halifax, the noise-rock trio consisting of Keegan Goodspeed (vocals/guitar), Sean McInnis (bass) and Dewayne Shanks (drums) started out in 2013 and released a series of singles/EPs before unleashing their self-titled, debut LP. A cliche headbanger/mosh pit-inducing anti-melody, this album is not. More akin — on an emotional level — to shoegaze, this is an atmospheric soundscape that requests an investment of time from its listeners. Continue reading New Music: Botfly Releases Self-Titled Album
Single: Gabrielle Papillion Debuts ‘Keep The Fire’ From Upcoming Album
Gabrielle Papillon released the bold new title track from her upcoming album Keep The Fire this week. We already know exactly where we’d like to see the song turn up next. Continue reading Single: Gabrielle Papillion Debuts ‘Keep The Fire’ From Upcoming Album