Hot Mondy are looking a little dustier than when we last saw them. The five-piece Halifax-based outlaw country band has left the east coast and headed well into the west for a romantic tale of dessert-faring vagabonds and bagmen with a video video for “Desert Moonlight.” Continue reading Hot Mondy Go West for Spectacularly Cinematic Adventure on ‘Desert Moonlight’
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Séan McCann Points Out That a ‘Shantyman’s Life’ Is Anything but Free From Care
In the proud tradition of shantycraft, “Shantyman’s Life,” the latest single from Canadian Celtic folk-rocker Séan McCann, is about the matter of the work at hand. While a good portion of the song is dedicated to defining the role of a “shantyman,” the song also seems to be a reflection of McCann’s opinion on how much labour is valued — whether you’re hauling on a bowline or releasing music into the world. Continue reading Séan McCann Points Out That a ‘Shantyman’s Life’ Is Anything but Free From Care
Daveband Launches ‘This Was Your Dad at 28’ Vinyl Campaign With Carefree New Video for ‘Lemonade’
Celebrating the one-year anniversary of the release of Daveband’s This Was Your Dad at 28, Dave has announced that they’re going all out. Or, at least, he proposes a going out of some variety… conditionally. To mark the occasion, Daveband have re-released the single, “Lemonade” with a brand new video. The real news, however, is that at long last, Daveband have launched a pre-order campaign so that you might enjoy This Was Your Dad at 28 in just the format that your dad would have enjoyed it: vinyl. Continue reading Daveband Launches ‘This Was Your Dad at 28’ Vinyl Campaign With Carefree New Video for ‘Lemonade’
Cut, Split & Delivered Turn Things around in the Span of a Solo on ‘Things Feel Different’
The title of “Things Feel Different” might refer to the rough go we’ve had over the last couple of years, but it might as well refer to the guitar solo Randy Colwell rips across the song. “Things Feel Different” stands out as a highlight on their upcoming self-titled album. Continue reading Cut, Split & Delivered Turn Things around in the Span of a Solo on ‘Things Feel Different’
Wildhood Takes Home Four Awards from 2021 FIN Atlantic International Film Festival
With a well-timed return to theatres, FIN Atlantic International Film Festival was able to host its annual eight-day celebration of films from Atlantic Canada and around the world. In the process, they were also able to announce the winners of their 2021 Atlantic Awards. Continue reading Wildhood Takes Home Four Awards from 2021 FIN Atlantic International Film Festival