There are two types of people in this world: those who are entirely content to embark on adventures without their hats, money, walking sticks, and handkerchiefs with all manner of washing left undone, and those who are inevitably left to care for the former. Newfoundland folk duo The Fortunate Ones apparently manage to strike that balance as seen on their new video for “Hold Fast,” the title track from their 2018 release. Continue reading Music Video: Fortunate Ones and a Lesson About Discarding Your Belongings in the Wilderness with ‘Hold Fast’
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New Music: Kellie Loder’s ‘Benefit of the Doubt’ is Folk with a High-Gloss Pop Polish
Kellie Loder’s third and most recent album, Benefit of the Doubt, is experiencing no shortage of praise. Loder combines the genres of folk and pop on Benefit of the Doubt to deliver common sense and conventional wisdoms in a way that’s produced on a grand scale. The album has the sound of an award winner and the already JUNO-nominated musician has recently been nominated for a slew of MusicNL awards for her album, including The Anchor Inn Female Artist of the Year, Pop Artist of the Year, and the Ron Hynes SOCAN Songwriter of the Year. Continue reading New Music: Kellie Loder’s ‘Benefit of the Doubt’ is Folk with a High-Gloss Pop Polish
New Music: Adam Baxter Brings Us Home With Latest Album ‘Domestic’
It’s fitting that Adam Baxter chose home and family as the theme for his latest album, ‘Domestic.’ Aside from the obvious lyrical themes, the sound itself is warm and encouraging, reminding one of times spent with family around a fire or kitchen table. Continue reading New Music: Adam Baxter Brings Us Home With Latest Album ‘Domestic’
MusicNL Announce Their 2018 Award Nominees
Newfoundland’s MusicNL has announced their nominees for the 2018 MusicNL Awards, with The Swinging Belles, Mark Bragg and Fortunate Ones leading the way, each with five nominations. Continue reading MusicNL Announce Their 2018 Award Nominees
Séan McCann Tours Latest Album, Hints At Great Big Possibilities
Séan McCann is currently touring throughout the Maritime provinces in promotion of his fifth solo album, There’s a Place. The album represents a big step forward for McCann, but also a step back. When he left Great Big Sea in 2013, he was walking away from Canada’s greatest party band, and for him, an unsustainable situation. He has since publicly acknowledged his battle with alcoholism, and has become an advocate for mental health. Continue reading Séan McCann Tours Latest Album, Hints At Great Big Possibilities