All posts by Micaela Cockburn

Single: Mike Aubé Highlights What Is Truly Important in Life With ‘Together’

The newest single by alt-folk singer-songwriter Mike Aubé came at a moment more timely than could have been predicted in its making. Focusing on the moments we spend with our loved ones, “Together” highlights the importance of companionship and emphasizes the importance of appreciating the little things: a notion more important now than ever.
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New Music: Christine Melanson Changes Pace with ‘Cent millions d’années’

Christine Melanson has branched off in a direction that feels pretty far from the jigs of her past releases. The Acadian singer-songwriter’s second full-length album, Cent millions d’années, is decidedly contemporary. Gone are the fiddle-filled instrumentals, and in their place are Melanson’s heartfelt lyrics and, for the first time, vocals to match. Continue reading New Music: Christine Melanson Changes Pace with ‘Cent millions d’années’

New Music: ‘Giving Tree and Other Songs’ Showcases the Many Sides of Liam Corcoran

Liam Corcoran, former vocalist of Charlottetown’s disbanded Two Hours Traffic, is giving listeners a taste of the many sides of his creativity with Giving Tree and Other Songs. As his third full-length solo album, this release has a duality of energies. While the first half of the album is fully acoustic and mellow, the second half kicks the volume up a notch and jumps across genres. Continue reading New Music: ‘Giving Tree and Other Songs’ Showcases the Many Sides of Liam Corcoran

New Music: Les Hay Babies Sing an Ode to Jackie in ‘Boîte aux lettres’

Les Hay Babies, Atlantic Canada’s esteemed three-piece all-girl rock group, are turning back the clock and throwing retro vibes with their latest album, Boite aux lettres. Based on old letters they found written by a woman named Jackie, the trio craft the story of this woman of the past through their lyrics and music.  Continue reading New Music: Les Hay Babies Sing an Ode to Jackie in ‘Boîte aux lettres’

Music Video: P’tit Belliveau Throws a Rager This Tax Return Season

It’s here! That time of year that the majority of us anxiously await is finally here, and P’tit Belliveau is helping us celebrate with his latest single, “Income Tax.” Embodying the powerful feeling of receiving a few hundred extra dollars all in a lump sum, this track encourages us to live it up, and it is sure to be relatable to many on a painfully deep level. Continue reading Music Video: P’tit Belliveau Throws a Rager This Tax Return Season