Ten years since the award-winning radio show and podcast Halifax is Burning first hit the airwaves on CKDU 88.1FM, host Trevor Murphy is retiring the show. He’s not about to let the show go out without a bang though. Although the show had its final live broadcast earlier this Fall, Murphy is planning one final hurrah for Halifax is Burning. Continue reading Halifax is Burning: Award-Winning Radio Show Goes Out on a High Note
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Halifax Pop Explosion Celebrated 27th Year with High Kicks and Guitar Tricks
Each year Haligonians look forward to that brief window in October between Nocturn Arts Festival and Halloween during which we are treated to the slew of bands that come through thanks to Halifax Pop Explosion. And don’t let the name fool you, there is more than just ‘Pop’ music to this festival; with genres that ranged from rock all the way to punk, the festival’s 27th year. Continue reading Halifax Pop Explosion Celebrated 27th Year with High Kicks and Guitar Tricks
Music Video: Aquakultre Shows Off Halifax’s North End Community With ‘I Doubt It’
Halifax’s award-winning Aquakultre revisits their hit single, “I Doubt It,” with a new video showcasing a vibrant north end community. Premiering via clothing line Family Over Fame, that video follows a day in the life of Aquakultre’s Lance Sampson as he travels throughout his neighbourhood. Continue reading Music Video: Aquakultre Shows Off Halifax’s North End Community With ‘I Doubt It’
New Music: ‘Orchestrated Neighbours’ Pairs African Nova Scotian and Indigenous Artists with Bela String Quartet
Orchestrated Neighbours pools the talents of several young African Nova Scotian and Indigenous artists with that of the Bela String Quartet. Veering from the Quartet’s usual contemporary classical and pop standard offerings, Orchestrated Neighbours is a fully-produced Hip-Hop and R&B record with tons of mass potential and a sophistication befitting a string quartet. Continue reading New Music: ‘Orchestrated Neighbours’ Pairs African Nova Scotian and Indigenous Artists with Bela String Quartet
Single: Dazor’s ‘Corrosive’ is the Newest Addition to Your 90s Playlist
With their new single “Corrosive,” Dazor is channeling some serious 90s rock-‘n’-roll energy. A few years in the making, the track signifies reflection one’s past struggles and acknowledgment of personal growth. Continue reading Single: Dazor’s ‘Corrosive’ is the Newest Addition to Your 90s Playlist