Tag Archives: Halifax

New Music: The Bloody Hell Make a Strong Entrance with Self-titled Debut

After forming a year and a half ago, Halifax’s horror punk four-piece the Bloody Hell have just released their self-titled debut album. The release follows their singles “Evil Everywhere,” which was out this past February, and “Last Word,” which surfaced just seven days ago. With all of the dark and morbid imagery it has to offer, The Bloody Hell lives up to its genre while still discussing topics relatable to our everyday lives. Continue reading New Music: The Bloody Hell Make a Strong Entrance with Self-titled Debut

East Coast Music Awards Are Best With A Message

Each year, thousands gather in an east coast city to celebrate many of our most talented and successful local musicians. Returning this year to Halifax, Nova Scotia, the East Coast Music Awards brought excitement and an impressive lineup of shows to the city once again. It was a genuine pleasure to see a showcase of the abundance of talent here, and it was fun to get out just to enjoy the music. Our humble little side of this country has so much to offer when it comes to musicians, and it was a privilege to get to see so much of it in one place.

Some acts over the course of the weeklong musical showcase stuck out as being particularly memorable. Continue reading East Coast Music Awards Are Best With A Message

Laughing Heart Music: New Label Gets Launched Out Of Halifax

Nigel Jenkins, who is most easily recognizable as the manager for Halifax quintet Hillsburn, is launching a new record label, LHM Records. The label quietly launched back in February alongside its decidedly loud debut release of Hillsburn’s The Wilder Beyond, which is distributed by Montreal-based Select Distribution. And LHM Records already have their second project lined up: Winnipeg-based hip-hop group, The Lytics. Continue reading Laughing Heart Music: New Label Gets Launched Out Of Halifax

New Music: Mike Legere’s ‘Ourselves In Public’ Thrusts The Societal Lens Into The Spotlight

Dartmouth-born songwriter Mike Legere has released his latest solo album, Ourselves in Public. When he’s not drumming for Places Erupt or belting out vocals at Century Thief, the Toronto-based artist is using his audio-engineering background to fine-tune a melodic nod the human experience. Continue reading New Music: Mike Legere’s ‘Ourselves In Public’ Thrusts The Societal Lens Into The Spotlight