Jessica Rhaye is a name that is probably familiar to those that spend any amount of time appreciating the talent that comes from the east coast. She recently released her album ‘Song In Me’ much to the delight of her awaiting fans. With a voice that carries the listener away to another place almost instantaneously, if you have not listened to Rhaye previously, this is the album you should start with. Continue reading New Music: Jessica Rhaye’s ‘Song In Me’
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New Music: Mayors’ ‘Offers’
Mayors of Fredericton have released their album ‘Offers’ today. The album may be the work of a super group, drawing on the talents of Tim Walker (bass) and Brad Perry (guitar) both of Grand Theft Bus , and Adam Guidry (drums) of CHIPs, but the songwriting all comes down to Chris MacLean, as he turns his experiences of his past life as a banker into pop hits. Continue reading New Music: Mayors’ ‘Offers’
Video: Kenny James’s ‘Truth In Every Lie’
At first listen, Kenny James’s ‘Truth In Every Lie’ sounds like your pretty standard country fare – it’s got all the parts: the ballad-esque twang, the characteristic lament of some vaguely retold misfortunate, and the catchy upbeat twist to the chorus. The truth of the song is that rather than a bit of radio-fodder, it’s actually the very real tale of a young New Brunswick man who went missing four years ago. Continue reading Video: Kenny James’s ‘Truth In Every Lie’
New Music: John Richard’s ‘Lost In Dublin’
Today, John Richard releases his second album, ‘Lost in Dublin’. Following up on his 2014 debut, ‘Blue Valley’, which had seen him nominated for Music NB‘s Blues Artist of the Year, ‘Lost in Dublin’ is a strong sequel. The album incorporates elements of soul, rock, and folk into the mix, all around a solid blues basis, making for a very well-rounded listening experience. Continue reading New Music: John Richard’s ‘Lost In Dublin’
Music Nova Scotia Hands Out Forty-Eight Awards
Musicians and industry professionals (and fans of both) flocked to Truro last week for the annual Nova Scotia Music Week. The four day long event featured musical showcases, convention workshops, and of course the forty-eight Music Nova Scotia Awards being handed out. Continue reading Music Nova Scotia Hands Out Forty-Eight Awards