Cameron is the self-titled debut album from sisters Barbara and Victoria Cameron. Veterans of the Nova Scotia music scene (Tori is a member of Floodland and The Townes Heroes, and both sister are members of the now defunct Pink Thunder), the pair are stretching out on their own with 12 tracks of solid pop-punk produced by Slowcoasters‘ Brian Talbot. Continue reading New Music: Cameron Release Self-Titled Debut Album
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New Music: David R. Elliott Releases ‘Strawberry Grass’
“I think I realize where I’m going with my life” sings David R. Elliot on ‘Empty Rain‘, the last track on his latest release Strawberry Grass. It’s a startling admission of intent from the Saint John born singer-songwriter which, taken out of the context of the song, sounds like a mission statement. Continue reading New Music: David R. Elliott Releases ‘Strawberry Grass’
New Music: Three Finger Shot’s ‘Stories From A Small Town’
‘Stories From A Small Town,’ the debut EP of East Coast expat band Three Finger Shot, proves that even when they’re taken away from the ocean, these Maritimers never forgot their musical roots. Released earlier this spring, the album features a mix of country and traditional Celtic music. The band is composed of Tony Ronalds, founding member of 90’s Nova Scotian folk group Kilt, and musical collaborater Trevor Bowering. They’ve been performing in their own respective acts for seventeen years, but have finally joined together for an exciting new take on Maritime folk. Continue reading New Music: Three Finger Shot’s ‘Stories From A Small Town’
New Music: ‘Liquid Courage’ from Blue Spirits
Liquid Courage is the debut album from Halifax, Nova Scotia based jazz group Blue Spirits. The album, recorded at Joel Plaskett’s New Scotland Yard Studio, is an accomplishment in more ways than one. Continue reading New Music: ‘Liquid Courage’ from Blue Spirits
New Music: Walrus’ ‘Family Hangover’
After releasing a handful of videos and an EP over the last year, Halifax’s Walrus have finally debuted their full LP, ‘Family Hangover’. It’s a dreamy mix of The Vines and Jefferson Airplane, like Joy Division had been sent back a decade earlier to reinvent the sixties by masquerading as The Byrds. Continue reading New Music: Walrus’ ‘Family Hangover’