Boy, it’s been forever since The Nerdz tore up the stage back in 2007. For Peter MacDonald, who goes professionally by the diminutive moniker ‘Pete’, it was his first chance to play in a band—he was in the fifth grade—but not his first crack at performing. That’s something he’s been doing his whole life having grown up in the theatre. His parents, Peter MacDonald Sr. and Ronalda Hutton MacDonald operate a musical theatre production company. Since he was five years old, MacDonald has lived in the glow of stage lights. Continue reading Pete’s ‘Songs for Theo’ Just Gave Us the Perfect Soundtrack for Nap Time
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MusicNL Announce 2021 Industry Award Winners
MusicNL are currently enjoying their shortest year ever. Their Music Celebration Week is taking place between November 29 and December 5, 2021—with some of the longest eight months on record since their 2020 Awards show back in February. With the understandable unusual quirks in scheduling, MusicNL are about to double down on the festivities. Today, they announced the recipients of their 2021 MusicNL Music Industry Award winners. Continue reading MusicNL Announce 2021 Industry Award Winners
Justin Fancy Moves On From His Onscreen Relationship With ‘Beauty Queen’
Justin Fancy is losing his tv wife. The award-winning Newfoundland country artist is saying goodbye to his onscreen romantic counterpart with the release of his new video for “Beauty Queen,” closing a chapter on his quartet of videos, beginning with his song “Think About You.” Continue reading Justin Fancy Moves On From His Onscreen Relationship With ‘Beauty Queen’
Quote the Raven Aren’t Worried About Fitting Into a Mould on New Album ‘Can’t Hold the Light’
A pilgrimage to Nashville in 2019 to participate in AmericanaFest served as inspiration for Newfoundland’s certified rising stars, Quote the Raven to pen a sincere and hopeful album about companionship in its many forms. Jordan and Kirsten play off each other wonderfully throughout Can’t Hold the Light as they revel in newfound freedom. Continue reading Quote the Raven Aren’t Worried About Fitting Into a Mould on New Album ‘Can’t Hold the Light’
Big Space Makes A Big Impression With ‘In Relation To’
In Relation To is the latest work by St. John’s progressive jazz trio Big Space. This live-tracked record is an immensely enjoyable and well-balanced set of instrumental pieces. A minimalist approach to production helps root the sound and infuses the three voices with legitimacy and purpose. Continue reading Big Space Makes A Big Impression With ‘In Relation To’