Art is subjective. So very dangerously subjective that we find it’s safest to determining who produced the best artwork of 2019 by leaving it to the experts. As is our annual tradition, we asked some of our favourite artists from around Atlantic Canada to name their favourite pieces from other Atlantic Canadian artists. Here is the best they came up with. Continue reading Peer Review: The Best Art of 2019
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Peer Review: The Best Music of 2019
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
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
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.
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Monthly Roundup: October 2019
Though October seems to have flown by, it was kind to us. Its kindness took shape in the form of mild weather, beautiful colours and even having our name stamped on the shiny new trophy for Music • Musique NB’s Champion of the Year award. And though we are now nosediving into the harsher months, we can find warmth in knowing we are just that much closer to the coming revolution.