Today, David Myles is releasing new material with the spirit of his hometown in mind. After spending many hours—and years, we’re sure—honing his language skills, he has now written and recorded an album entirely in French. With Le grand départ, Myles is not only exploring a second language, but also serving us new sounds that stray from his typical style. Continue reading New Music: David Myles Explores More Than Just a New Language on ‘Le grand départ’
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New Music: Janowskii Finally Release Their Raw Self-Titled Album
It was Folly Fest 2016. The Yippee Stage emanated a sound that drew me in. It was bluesy, it was heavy, it was slow, it was grungy. It was exactly what I needed to hear. I soon found myself among many others who seemed to have been called there by the same means, all moving their bodies along to the thumping basslines. The band’s kick drum read “Janowskii.” Now, more than two years later, we are finally able to take home the music of this Fredericton group with the release of their debut self-titled album. Continue reading New Music: Janowskii Finally Release Their Raw Self-Titled Album
Single: Mike Bern’s ‘First Mother’ Pulls From Wolastoqiyik Legend
Tobique First Nations musician Mike Bern, best known for his work with award-winning bands Krotch and District Avenue, has released his first new single, “First Mother,” inspired by a Wolastoqiyik legend. Continue reading Single: Mike Bern’s ‘First Mother’ Pulls From Wolastoqiyik Legend
Music Video: Halifax’s Troy Alistair Introduce Themselves With ‘Jump The Gun’
Freshly minted Halifax band Troy Alistair are setting out to have as much fun as they can while playing songs about life and love and all things relatable. They are hitting the scene with their debut single “Jump the Gun” and epitomizing the dating world of the 21st century. Continue reading Music Video: Halifax’s Troy Alistair Introduce Themselves With ‘Jump The Gun’
Chris Donovan – Saint John Photographer Becomes Youngest to Win Canada’s Top Photojournalism Awards
For those who grew up in Saint John, the city’s industrial quality offers a certain Victorian-workhouse charm. With parts of the city suffering with more than its fair share of rundown buildings, smokestacks and, of course, the fog, residents both curse at and fall in love with the city’s unique character. Capturing this side of the city in all of its rawness and beauty is photojournalist Chris Donovan. The Saint John photographer recently became the youngest ever to win Canada’s top photojournalism awards: Photojournalist of the Year and Picture of the Year for 2017 from the News Photographers Association of Canada. Continue reading Chris Donovan – Saint John Photographer Becomes Youngest to Win Canada’s Top Photojournalism Awards