Feature

Brielle Ansems Turns a Difficult Subject Into Something Beautiful With ‘Hillsborough Bridge’

Not all subjects are easy to talk about, and they’re certainly not any easier to put into song. The key to making great art, however, seems to be going straight at what scares you and Prince Edward Island alternative pop-folk artist Brielle Ansems has done that with emotional candour. “Hillsborough Bridge,” Ansems’ latest single cuts deep with themes of heartache and self-destruction; artfully bearing it all with a raw and touching intimacy. Continue reading Brielle Ansems Turns a Difficult Subject Into Something Beautiful With ‘Hillsborough Bridge’ →

Stage

The Imperial Theatre Are Ready for the Holidays With Shows Featuring David Myles, Tomato/Tomato, Matt Andersen and More

The holiday spirit has taken hold at the Imperial Theatre, and their 2021 lineup of holiday shows is here. To celebrate the season, the theatre has curated a jam-packed month of yuletide shows, from theatre to music, dance, film screenings and more. Continue reading The Imperial Theatre Are Ready for the Holidays With Shows Featuring David Myles, Tomato/Tomato, Matt Andersen and More →

Music

Ian Sherwood Opens Up the Conversation on Reconciliation With ‘Taking Your Land’

Award-winning songwriter and performer, Ian Sherwood is coming to terms with his own colonial roots and inviting us to do the same with his latest single. “Taking Your Land” is Sherwood opening up a conversation about our collective role in our shared past and future, particularly as a nation. Continue reading Ian Sherwood Opens Up the Conversation on Reconciliation With ‘Taking Your Land’ →

Music

Malia Rogers’ New ‘Family Song’ Shows How Love Isn’t Diminished Simply Through Absence

“So come what may” sings Malia Rogers on her latest single, “Family Song”. Despite its shared sentiment, it’s a little more mournful than “Que Sera Sera” but that was a song full of hope and expectation. Instead, “Family Song” is about appreciation and resilience, particularly in the face of the inevitable. Continue reading Malia Rogers’ New ‘Family Song’ Shows How Love Isn’t Diminished Simply Through Absence →