It’s come down to the end of the year when we can safely assume the majority of music that is going to be released has already done so. Before we get down to our list of our favourite songs from 2019, we like to give a chance to the experts to have their say on who produced the best tunes this year. We asked musicians from across Atlantic Canada what their favourite tracks for 2019 were and here’s what we heard back. Continue reading Peer Review: The Best Music of 2019
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East Coast Christmas Gift Guide 2019
It’s time for The East’s annual Guide to East Coast Christmas Gift Giving, here to bring you those warm fuzzy feelings in those final desperate moments of your Christmas shopping. That special brand of magic is brought to you, not just in the perfect assortment of gifts for the people in your life, but in the knowledge that you’ve done something to support a local artist, crafter, author, musician, artisanal cheese maker or business. Buying local is the gift that gives twice. Continue reading East Coast Christmas Gift Guide 2019
Music PEI Announce 2020 Award Nominees
Music PEI have announced the nominees for their annual Music PEI Awards. Celebrating the best the island has to offer in music, the award categories shone particularly brightly for several repeat nominees. Continue reading Music PEI Announce 2020 Award Nominees
Monthly Roundup: November 2019
Winter has arrived, but with it comes fresh optimism for a new year along with more announcements for 2020’s music festivals than we’d expect, Shivering Songs and Cavendish Beach Music Festival have both delved into their lineups, and Folly Fest has a whole new director.
We have festival news of our own – with The East’s Golden Ticket 2020 well underway. We’re giving away not one, but two passes to all the best festivals in Atlantic Canada. Check out our Facebook for more details.
In the meantime, here’s everything we covered in November, 2019.
Continue reading Monthly Roundup: November 2019
Shivering Songs Adds 10 More Artists To 2020 Festival Lineup
Shivering Songs has shared the second set of ten artists who will be performing as part of their tenth anniversary edition. Running from January 29th to February 2nd in Fredericton, New Brunswick, the festival adds a silver-lining to frostbite while putting an extra emphasis on supporting local this year. Continue reading Shivering Songs Adds 10 More Artists To 2020 Festival Lineup