February might be the shortest month, but it’s a busy one. In the dust that settles after the holidays, musicians can be found rushing to get fresh material out in the brief lull just ahead of all the festival announcements. We might be a long way from summer, but soo enough we’ll know what we’re looking forward to.
Also, have we mentioned lately how good that new Pineo & Loeb album is? Continue reading Monthly Roundup: February 2019
Ahead of the upcoming album Self Loathe, Saint John’s grunge four-piece Butcher have released track number one, “Most Medicated,” as a single. In keeping with the theme of having an unhealthy relationship with yourself, the track dives into the troubles of finding release in substance abuse. Continue reading Single: Butcher Announce New Album with ‘Most Medicated’
For up-and-coming (or even well-known) musicians and artists, finding the time it takes to properly sell your art and make a living off it can be daunting. With little circulating knowledge on how to manage your business circulating in the local music community, important tasks like applying for grants often get put on the back burner. Chris Greencorn, artistic director of the Stan Rogers Folk Festival, sees this problem and has created Seachange Music: a program designed to help musicians and music festivals with these important but tedious tasks. Continue reading Seachange Music: Stan Rogers Folk Festival’s Artistic Director turns Festival Consultant
The East Coast Music Association has released its first round of showcasing acts for the 2019 East Coast Music Awards as well as performers for the Awards Show. And though they have more performance announcements coming soon, the list already includes more than 80 groups and artists from both close to home and around the world. Continue reading Playlist: East Coast Music Awards Announce First Round of Performers for 2019
When it comes to exploring the experimental, OBEY Convention may just be Atlantic Canada’s go-to genre-defying, identity-questioning, rule-breaking festival. Held each year in Halifax, Nova Scotia, OBEY Convention returns for its 12th instalment May 30 – June 2, 2019 with a lineup that will leave you asking, “What did I just experience?” Today they announce the initial batch of artists performing at the festival, which you may now enjoy in this somewhat limited auditory format. Continue reading OBEY Convention: Eartheater, Tomoko Sauvage and More Announced for 2019 Festival Lineup
