The Galpines, Moncton’s rogue philosopher-troubadours, have crafted a harmonica-fuelled social commentary on the plight of mom-and-pop brick-and-mortar shops and the catalysts for an impending economic depression. They’re pretty bummed about being broke all the time, too. Listen to their lament with their latest music video, “Visa Bill Blues.” Continue reading Music Video: The Galpines Challenge Our Consumerist Society On ‘Visa Bill Blues’
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Mud City Meltdown Announce 2018 Lineup – Includes The Sadies And Caroline Savoie
Mud City Meltdown is set to return for its fourth year from July 24th to 28th, during which the city of Moncton will be filled with live performances by musicians from across Eastern Canada and beyond. Continue reading Mud City Meltdown Announce 2018 Lineup – Includes The Sadies And Caroline Savoie
Frye Festival Promotes Reading As A Pathway To Empathy And Inclusion
The 19th edition of the Frye Festival brought 35 new authors to New Brunswick and a lesson that Northrop Frye himself would have endorsed: books create better communities. Continue reading Frye Festival Promotes Reading As A Pathway To Empathy And Inclusion
Shivering Songs To Host Double Header Featuring Stars And Jenn Grant
For many of us of a certain age, Stars — along with Arcade Fire and their Arts & Craft labelmates Broken Social Scene — formed a loose triumvirate as the pillars of Canadian indie rock. As part of Stars’ East Coast tour, Shivering Songs are hosting them in a double bill alongside Halifax’s Jenn Grant. Continue reading Shivering Songs To Host Double Header Featuring Stars And Jenn Grant
Blue Roof Distillers Launch New Dry Gin
Blue Roof Distillers, the people responsible for turning potatoes into the only vodka I would ever consider drinking neat, have just announced the launch of a new dry gin product. Continue reading Blue Roof Distillers Launch New Dry Gin