With this year winding down to an end, 2021 projects are already in the pipe, and FilmPEI has just announced the four film projects selected for their next Film 4Ward program. An incubator for local talent, Film 4Ward will see these projects through production in the coming year. Judged by industry professionals throughout PEI and Canada at large, the selected participants and projects will receive mentorship, funding up to $20,000, and in-kind access to production services and facilities. Continue reading FilmPEI Announces Four New Film 4Ward Projects for 2021
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Moment of Eclipse Delivers a Retro Rock Ride with ‘Obsessive, Compulsive’
Charging forward with a confidence that belies the band’s infancy, PEI’s Moment of Eclipse has delivered a debut single that shows off some serious chops for the young band. “Obsessive, Compulsive” is a driving rock jaunt with major earworm potential. A solid pairing of headbanging instrumentals with some smooth, loquacious vocals, the track evokes the spirit of east coast rock while bringing a unique personality to the table. Continue reading Moment of Eclipse Delivers a Retro Rock Ride with ‘Obsessive, Compulsive’
Meg Warren Blows the Doors Off with Solo Debut ‘A Thousand Ways’
The end of a year can bring about a bit of a stupor; the holidays are imminent, things are coming to a close, and releases are winding down. Sometimes it can take something meteoric to jolt you awake, your attention completely grabbed, the frigid time of year meaningless. That time is right now with Meg Warren’s debut solo EP A Thousand Ways. An alt-pop astonishment coming eight years after the singer’s tenure with her band Repartee, A Thousand Ways is immediate proof that Warren stands strong on her own two feet. Continue reading Meg Warren Blows the Doors Off with Solo Debut ‘A Thousand Ways’
Fredericton Chamber Pop Duo Pallmer Connect to Their Home on ‘Quiet Clapping’
It’s hard not to fall into romanticizing the world beyond what you call home. The grass is always greener, but sometimes true reward comes from valuing the verdancy beneath your feet. With Pallmer’s latest release, “Quiet Clapping,: the chamber pop duo are taking stock of the positivity that comes from calling New Brunswick home, and affirming that artists don’t always need to chase after broader pastures to find fulfillment. Continue reading Fredericton Chamber Pop Duo Pallmer Connect to Their Home on ‘Quiet Clapping’
Ryan MacGrath Reaches for the Light With ‘Before Dawn’
It can be disheartening when creative projects don’t meet our expectations. Whether it be timing, resources, or just not measuring up to our vision, it’s easy for things to get shelved. But sometimes those dormant ideas simply need time to ferment before being picked back up and, thankfully, Ryan MacGrath has done just that with the video for his song “Before Dawn” from last year’s That Woods. Continue reading Ryan MacGrath Reaches for the Light With ‘Before Dawn’