A Separation of Being is the latest release by Calgary-born, Nova Scotia-based multimedia artist Jay Crocker, better known as JOYFULTALK. Part of a larger whole, the album proper is one aspect of a project that also encompasses a massive technicolour painting containing the score. Continue reading New Music: JOYFULTALK Displays ‘A Separation of Being’
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Single: Kristen Martell Champions Self-Love on ‘Fade Away’
Timely, soothing, and nostalgic, Kristen Martell’s third preview of her upcoming album has revealed itself to be “Fade Away,” her latest single. The folk artist from Nova Scotia’s Mahone Bay once again weaves her signature, intimate style into a heartfelt reminder that we need to take care of ourselves. Continue reading Single: Kristen Martell Champions Self-Love on ‘Fade Away’
New Music: Jennah Barry Makes a Long-Overdue Return From Her ‘Holiday’
Jennah Barry’s newest album is a triumph to behold. Holiday comes on the winds of great adversity, though you would never guess it from the dreamy atmosphere. Between major vocal surgery and having a baby, Barry has had lots of hurdles to jump in order to squeeze an album into the mix. Continue reading New Music: Jennah Barry Makes a Long-Overdue Return From Her ‘Holiday’
Single: Old Blood Drop First Track in Six Years—’Blacklights’
Six years since the release of their 2014 EP, Black Budget Science, Halifax four-piece heavy-rockers Old Blood return with “Blacklights,” the first single from their upcoming third album, Reckless Calm. Continue reading Single: Old Blood Drop First Track in Six Years—’Blacklights’
Music Video: The Social Distants Had to Get Creative to Create ‘Can’t Quarantine My Love’
It seems prudent to preface this piece with a pair of public service announcements: particularly, please polish your palms and pointers, and posit your person permanently on your property, preferably independently to prevent the perpetuation of this pandemic. That being said, feel free to let your freak flag fly. COVID-19 might he redirected the courses of many artists, but its failed to stop them entirely. Tom Rich, like many other musicians, is using his spare quarantine time to get creative. He’s new COVID-19-themed band, The Social Distants, just released an apropos video titled, “Can’t Quarantine My Love.” Continue reading Music Video: The Social Distants Had to Get Creative to Create ‘Can’t Quarantine My Love’