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No, It’s Fine. Break Down ‘(It’s Nice to Pretend) We Wrote These Songs’ Cover-by-Cover

Halifax’s self-described sadsacks No, It’s Fine. might be between EPs at the moment, but that doesn’t mean they’re ignoring you. Rather than loudly crooning a collection of heart-wrought songs, painstakingly crafted for your ears, they’re filling the interim by loudly crooning a collection of heart-wrought songs, painstakingly crafted for someone else’s ears.

Their new album, (It’s Nice To Pretend) We Wrote These Songs, is a loose series of ten songs written by strangers for strangers which your ears will benefit from all the same, thanks to the band’s painstaking double heart-wrought process.

Despite the estranged sources of this material, this collection of covers has been lovingly chosen with all the intimacy of a mixtape. And so, we’ve asked No, It’s Fine.’s Cailen Pygott to spell out his choices for us.

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Jont Advocates for the Short and Long Term Benefits of Dancing with ‘Step Into the Fear’

The music of Halifax-based singer and songwriter Jont has always typically come with a nurturing aspect to it. His latest album, Thank You for the Medicine, spells it out for us right in the title. These songs are designed to uplift and heal, either through a positive message or simply advocating for both the long and short-term benefits of dancing away your worries.

Jont’s latest video, “Step Into the Fear,” featuring dancer-choreographer Natalie Morin, is a rally cry to “step into your power.” Amidst the playfulness of Morin’s dancing, however, there’s a sense of sorrow giving the song a greater gravitas. Continue reading Jont Advocates for the Short and Long Term Benefits of Dancing with ‘Step Into the Fear’ →

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Honeymoon Driver Reflects on the Not-So-Good Ol’ Days With ‘College’

Now almost a year deep into a global pandemic, there’s no doubt that nostalgia has served as a light at the end of the tunnel; a reminder of what’s to come when we’ve finally emerged on the other side. But don’t let that fool you with Honeymoon Driver’s latest single, “College”. For all its nostalgia of the old college days, it has equally as much to say about the educational system. Continue reading Honeymoon Driver Reflects on the Not-So-Good Ol’ Days With ‘College’ →

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Troy Alistair Bring the Groove with Self-Titled Full-Length

After having announced a delay on the release this past summer, Troy Alistair is coming out with their self-titled debut album. With two sold-out shows at The Carleton bookending the release, the Halifax-based group is presenting a collection that showcases the eclectic sounds and influences they bring together. A high energy affair with solid musicianship, Troy Alistair is a bustling listen from start to finish. Continue reading Troy Alistair Bring the Groove with Self-Titled Full-Length →