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Monthly Roundup: March 2018

It seems like we’ve survived the worst of it. The snow is on its way out, already the bombardment of festival announcements has begun, and we’ve started the countdown towards the East Coast Music Awards. Between now and October there won’t be a whole lot of sleep happening, just a bleary-eyed haze through which we crawl from festival to festival.

Here’s everything we covered in March of 2018. Continue reading Monthly Roundup: March 2018

Folly Fest Announce First Bands Of 2018 Lineup

Rejoice, Folly Fam, for the festive season is upon us! We know you are all anxiously counting down the days like we are, so lucky for all of us, the festival announced today five of the (many) acts that will be gracing the stage at this year’s event. And we’re sure you’re going to love what the festival is shaping up to be. Continue reading Folly Fest Announce First Bands Of 2018 Lineup

Lawnya Vawnya Announce 2018 Lineup Featuring Headliners Alvvays And Land Of Talk

Lawnya Vawnya: An Exposition of Independent Art & Culture is returning to St. John’s, Newfoundland for its eighth year this May. The festival presents some of the most innovative local, national and even international independent music. In addition to the music, the festival is offering panel discussions, artist talks, a film screening, readings, the record and press fair, pop-up shows and the always popular all-age music crawls. Continue reading Lawnya Vawnya Announce 2018 Lineup Featuring Headliners Alvvays And Land Of Talk

Video: Future Forest 2017

Although it may be hard to believe when looking out your window, festival season is coming around the corner again. New Brunswick is home to more music and art festivals than you can shake your booty at, one of the more popular ones being the award-winning Future Forest. Now take off your snowsuits and get your boogie on with Pineo & Loeb while we watch a recap of last year’s event. Continue reading Video: Future Forest 2017