It’s hard to argue with Nova Scotia-based country crooner Lisa Richard about her latest single, “Together.” While she’s singing the praises of two of our favourite daily rituals—both the pillars of coffee and good books (her selection of Olga Tokarczuk’s Flights remains a mystery)—she highlights the other thing she loves most, other than being on her own: being together with everyone else. Continue reading Lisa Richard is Getting Ready for The Great Return with ‘Together’
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AREA 506 Returns – Saint John Music Festival Announces 2021 Concert Series
After a quiet year and a half, Saint John’s waterfront is about to get a little louder and it has nothing to do with AIM Recycling. AREA 506 organizers have announced that, after several months of planning and a healthy vaccine rollout, they’ll be returning with a series of concerts this summer that will be held on their old stomping grounds. Continue reading AREA 506 Returns – Saint John Music Festival Announces 2021 Concert Series
Dillon Ryan & The Dream Romantic Wallow in New Wave Heartache on ‘The Story’
The latest single from Dillon Ryan & The Dream Romantic is the equivalent of a New Wave lament for having lost the metaphorical thread on the story of your life. The band, based out of Moncton, New Brunswick, wear their influences on their sleeves as they work with producer John Mullane (In-Flight Safety) to channel the ’80s in a big way as “The Story” lays out a tale of two lovers who could benefit from a bit of a refresher. Continue reading Dillon Ryan & The Dream Romantic Wallow in New Wave Heartache on ‘The Story’
Les Moontunes Craft Planetary Soundscapes on Debut Album
Carving out a niche for one’s sound can be tough. Every musician is a tapestry of influences and tastes, and when artists come together as a group, it can be a task trying to find the way those fit together in a cohesive way. Moncton’s Les Moontunes are navigating those cosmic pools exceptionally well, as evidenced by their self-titled debut of psychedelic jazz explorations. Continue reading Les Moontunes Craft Planetary Soundscapes on Debut Album
David Myles Leaves Us Shook With Brilliant New Single ‘Bird Song’
If you sat us down and told us that the same guy responsible for “Inner Ninja” would, eight years later, be the mastermind behind the very sleek and sexy new instrumental “Bird Song,” there’s not a chance we would have believed you. But the newest single from David Myles is just that, a total 180 that unveils yet another side of the Fredericton-based songwriter and without a doubt, this is his best and most sophisticated work. Continue reading David Myles Leaves Us Shook With Brilliant New Single ‘Bird Song’