Sleepless Nights made a stunning return in 2017 after a six year hiatus last year with their Keith Hamilton EP. These days Aaron Wallace is championing the Sleepless Nights moniker in Toronto, but he still gets things done back home. In their latest iteration, the band have just released a new single, “Kids On Drugs,” recorded by Joel Plaskett at his New Scotland Yard studio in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, and featuring Walrus’s Jordan Murphy on drums. Continue reading Single: Surf Rock Meets Ritalin on Sleepless Nights’ ‘Kids On Drugs’
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Music Video: Wordburglar Brings Chiac To Toronto With ‘Je Ne Care Pas’
Wordburglar might have just hit a personal best (and that’s including his hi-score in Nintendo Power). His usual mix of clever lyrics and subtle shout outs to nerd culture get us going, but toss in a Chiac chorus and c’est right bon. Check out Wordburglar’s new video for “Je Ne Care Pas.” Continue reading Music Video: Wordburglar Brings Chiac To Toronto With ‘Je Ne Care Pas’
Halifax Jazz Festival 2018 – “Keep Calm and Chaka Khan”
As far as festivals go, the Halifax Jazz Festival is best described as a city festival. There are no tent villages or campsites—at least not ones for sleeping in. A lucky few were able to enjoy the music from stadium-style bleachers, but most spectators seemed to prefer standing in the middle of the festival grounds, taking it all in with their plastic beer cups in hand. With a modest crowd gathered for the opening performance it felt a bit empty, but as the t-shirt says, “Keep calm and Chaka Khan.” Continue reading Halifax Jazz Festival 2018 – “Keep Calm and Chaka Khan”
Halifax Urban Folk Festival Announces Full 2018 Lineup
The Halifax Urban Folk Festival has released the full lineup for this year’s event, happening in Halifax from August 26th to September 2nd. The new additions include Jarvis Church of the Philosopher Kings and Joel Plaskett, who will be sitting in as a Halifax All-Star to back Dennis Ellsworth. Continue reading Halifax Urban Folk Festival Announces Full 2018 Lineup
New Music: Thomas Stajcer Debuts with Classic Country Album ‘Will I Learn To Love Again?’
In a world where country music has deviated so much from its roots, it only makes sense that producing something with a more traditional sound feels new and original. Bluesy and soulful, Thomas Stajcer’s new album Will I Learn To Love Again? feels like coming home. Continue reading New Music: Thomas Stajcer Debuts with Classic Country Album ‘Will I Learn To Love Again?’