“I’m not good when the party’s packed/I’m not good when there’s nobody left.”
It’s amusing to imagine POSTDATA’s Paul Murphy (also of the Juno Award-winning band Wintersleep) standing in some ever-so-slightly quieter corner of a party, humming away to himself and pulling together the lyrics to “Nobody Knows.” It’s the sort of thing I would do — a little mental exercise to stave off the existential dread. Murphy, however, is not contented with the simple social anxieties of a single party. Instead, we’re treated to a whole laundry list of potentially disastrous situations. Continue reading POSTDATA Casts Existential Dread in a Cheery Light on ‘Nobody Knows’→
Jah’Mila’s latest release is a celebration of Jamaican culture, but from a perspective that we might not be used to seeing. Paying homage to Israel Vibration’s 1995 song “Rude Boy Shufflin’,” Jah’Mila turns the song on its head, switching out the male-centric imagery for the strong matriarchal energies of a “Roots Girl” as a commentary on the male-dominated genre. Continue reading Jah’Mila Turns Israel Vibration Classic on its Head for ‘Roots Girl’→
As far as first albums go, Rusty James has decided not to pull any punches. Wishing Well is a solid debut from the Nova Scotia-based singer-songwriter, a collection of warm and engaging tracks that help to cement James’s voice as an artist. Continue reading Rusty James Aims to Please on Debut Album ‘Wishing Well’→
Art has remained one of the brightest spots in a year where such spots may as well have been urban myths. Whether it was forward-facing optimism, the safety of our distant memories, or something new entirely, the art of the world remains the MVP of humanity’s hearts. Fronting this charge are those pieces that manage to combine all three into something truly beautiful; enter Sleepless Nights’s Every Word Is A Trap, an era-fluid, masterfully-crafted collection of glam rock, new wave, and an x-factor that could only come from the one and only AA Wallace. Continue reading Sleepless Nights’ ‘Every Word Is a Trap’ Will Capture Your Mind and Heart, Along With Everything Else→
This year has been one of fundamental change for regional theatre cornerstone Neptune Theatre, having them pivot their approach to content with their new digital platform, Neptune At Home. Looking towards the future of the theatre and Atlantic Canadian theatre at large, Neptune has announced, alongside Prime Mover Theatre Company, that award-winning multidisciplinary artist, director and educator Patricia Cerra will be the first Artistic Director Intern for the company’s newly revamped RBC Chrysallis Project. Continue reading Neptune Theatre Announces Patricia Cerra as First Artistic Director Intern→
