BREAKING NEWS: There is a place in New Brunswick named Beersville. Nestled about thirty minutes northwest of Moncton is the curiously named community, which will be playing host to Evolve this summer.
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East Coast Artists Showing Support For Fort McMurray
The tragic state of emergency happening right now in Fort McMurray should already be common knowledge. Thousands of buildings have been burnt, and tens of thousands displaced, with damage done in the millions of dollars. In the wake of such a disaster, many Albertans have been opening up their homes and businesses to those fleeing the fire, offering shelter, supplies, and compassion, but the massive outreach to help our family, friends, and fellow Canadians has been shown across the country. Continue reading East Coast Artists Showing Support For Fort McMurray
New Music: Walrus’ ‘Goodbye Something’
Defining Walrus simply as ‘Psychedelic Pop’ seems an embarrassing understatement. With ‘Goodbye Something’, the band has shown that they cannot be pinned down or categorized inside the general umbrella of psychedelia. The EP boasts an impressive range of sounds that draw from hard driving classic rock solos, hazy surf rock infused lyrics: an effortless trance-like repetition blended with the chaos of drug-induced frenzy. ‘Pop’ doesn’t quite capture the eclectic blend of sound that the four piece Halifax gems have created, but then again, is there any combination of words that could? Continue reading New Music: Walrus’ ‘Goodbye Something’
The Town Heroes Strip Down
Mike Ryan and Bruce Gillis are known as The Town Heroes for good reason: they manage to make an awful lot of sound for just the two of them, spreading laughter and shenanigans wherever they go. That being said, when the occasion calls for it, they can bust out an acoustic rendition that’ll have the whole house party swaying and singing along. Thus the release of their acoustic EP, Closer, replete with four folky renditions of favourites from their last two albums. Continue reading The Town Heroes Strip Down
Halifax Jazz Fest Announce Another Amazing Headliner
TD Halifax Jazz Festival made an announcement this morning about the lastest band to join their growing line-up. While Miles Davis has sadly been unavailable these last twenty-five years, his absence has opened opportunities for other acts to make headway on the jazz festival circuit, introducing brass fans to the likes of little known sensations Metric. Continue reading Halifax Jazz Fest Announce Another Amazing Headliner