Last weekend the inaugural Area 506 Festival was held in Saint John. Part music festival, part celebration of all things New Brunswick, the event was held at Saint John’s perennial ‘What to do with this next?’ property: Long Wharf, in a fairly unique venue built using a structure much esteemed by the port, and hipsters alike: the humble shipping container. Continue reading Area 506 Festival Celebrates New Brunswick on Long Wharf
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Video: Stephen Hero’s ‘Old Friends’
It’s been two years since Stephen Hero made the move from Fredericton to Halifax. The transition has meant a bit of a hiatus while he’s worked on other projects. Lately he’s been piecing out a trickle of material, including a new video about what’s changed. Continue reading Video: Stephen Hero’s ‘Old Friends’
Halifax Celebrates Gridlock The First
With over twenty-five bands spread out over three days, the inaugural Gridlock Festival made a positively chill and certifiably dank first impression on festival-goers in the downtown Halifax area. Drawn in by the buzz of headlining acts American Football and Wolf Parade, it was the depth of artistic talents and curated attractions that turned a mere high-school parking lot into a festival punching well above it’s first-year weight class. Continue reading Halifax Celebrates Gridlock The First
New Music: Heaven For Real’s ‘Kill Your Memory’
Halifax-based Heaven For Real have released ‘Kill Your Memory’, an eleven-song Slip ‘N Slide down the rabbit hole (and in a clear vinyl format no less).
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New Music: Al Tuck’s ‘Fair Country’
Consisting of a charming mix of originals, co-writes and covers, Al Tuck’s newest album, Fair Country showcases his considerable songwriting ability and unique musical style. Continue reading New Music: Al Tuck’s ‘Fair Country’