Despite the upbeat jangle of Daveband’s “Might Be Alright,” fusing the infinitely effervescent influences of Shotgun Jimmie, Ashtray Rock-era Joel Plaskett, and Jonathan Richman, songwriter David Archibald explains that the song is really the first cautiously optimistic moment at the tail end of a long period of depression. Continue reading Single: David Archibald Turns a Corner with Daveband’s ‘Might Be Alright’
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Single: BROTHERS Take New Direction on ‘Neverland’
When BROTHERS released their 2018 album, Zebra, the band had what might be considered a tenuous grasp on the double-edged sword of eclecticism. Spanning genres from Swamp Blues to Rock-infused Hip-Hop, at its best it could be considered a well-rounded album, or otherwise lacking a certain cohesiveness. Two years later, Taran and Tyler Guest are refining their sound, starting with their new single, “Neverland,” but not all at once. Continue reading Single: BROTHERS Take New Direction on ‘Neverland’
Music Video: SKELETON CLUB Hit the Jackpot With ‘777’
SKELETON CLUB’s latest release has taken just about as many twists and turns as you can imagine over the course of the year. Initially intended for an April release, “777” experienced a lot of ups and downs as the band pushed the video from one disaster to the next as it slowly burned a hole in their proverbial pocket. It seems timely, given that the single kicks as the nature of the rat race and how we cope with it. Continue reading Music Video: SKELETON CLUB Hit the Jackpot With ‘777’
Single: T. Thomason’s and Ivan Coyote’s ‘Birdsong Pt. II’ Sure to be Remembered for Ages
What happens when you put two queer icons of the Canadian music scene together in one room? You get “Birdsong Pt. II,” an absolute work of art for the ears and hearts of listeners big and small, young and old, and most importantly, the young queer folk who need role models now more than ever. Continue reading Single: T. Thomason’s and Ivan Coyote’s ‘Birdsong Pt. II’ Sure to be Remembered for Ages
Music Nova Scotia Gets New Executive Director
Music Nova Scotia has announced that Allegra Swanson will be taking on the role of the organization’s Executive Director. Continue reading Music Nova Scotia Gets New Executive Director