The return of The Summer Rabbit just before Halloween is not coincidental. “Howl into the Night” is the Halifax-based trio’s first new track in two years, and in the fine tradition of getting the hairs on the back of our necks trussed up for the season, the song was inspired by eerie dreams and “the ever-approaching fear of the unknown.” Continue reading Single: The Summer Rabbit Prepare for Halloween with ‘Howl into the Night’
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New Music: Moira Bren Feels it All on Solo Debut ‘6 Is Green’
The last line of singer/songwriter Moira Bren’s artist bio on Spotify reads “Oh, and she has this thing called synesthesia. Look it up – it’s sensational.” Well, if you don’t know what synesthesia is, allow me to save you some googling. Continue reading New Music: Moira Bren Feels it All on Solo Debut ‘6 Is Green’
Single: Orchestrated Neighbours Mark One-Year Anniversary of Release with ‘Together We Can’
Orchestrated Neighbours is something of a Nova Scotian supergroup, a project aimed at improving the outreach, collaborative partnerships and representation of the provinces African Nova Scotian and Indigenous music communities. It’s like an exercise in name-dropping, a challenge to see how many cooks could be fit into that kitchen. Now, one year after the release of the Orchestrated Neighbours album, Music Nova Scotia and Leaf Music are marking the occasion with a new lyric video for the lead track, “Together We Can”.
New Music: Malia Rogers Leaps Heart First with ‘The Net’
A good piece of folk music can be a home-away-from-home at any time of the year. Whether the leaves are frozen on the ground or blossoming with flowers, a solid folk song makes sense and comforts universally. And that’s what Malia Rogers has accomplished with her latest single, “The Net.” Partnered with B-side “Never Sing Again”, Rogers’ stirringly intimate scenes and confident voice are front and center on this arresting new release. Continue reading New Music: Malia Rogers Leaps Heart First with ‘The Net’
New Music: Villages Go Short and Sweet on ‘Upon the Horizon’
It’s a sad fact that most of us haven’t gotten out much since the beginning of the pandemic. Thankfully, Villages are here to help us take the scenic route without ever having to leave the couch.
Upon the Horizon comes as a glimpse into the Cape Breton group’s next full-length album, due sometime next year. With Phil Ek at the helm of production, the band not only got to live out the dream of working with a musical hero, but also to reaffirm the unmistakable influences of fellow indie staples like Fleet Foxes. Continue reading New Music: Villages Go Short and Sweet on ‘Upon the Horizon’