Rich Aucoin

@ Reflections - HPX 2014 (by Jeff)

Hello Delware

@ The Seahorse // June 9th, 2017 (by T. Savory)

Dave Sampson (with Leith Fleming-Smith on Keys)

(by M. Cuzner)

Vance Joy

@ Rebecca Cohn // Feb 7th 2016 (by T.Savory)

Palaye Royale

@ The Schooner Room // Apr. 22nd, 2017 (by T.Savory)

Adam Baldwin

June 23rd, 2016 @ The Seahorse (by T.Savory)

Glorious Sons

@ Alderney Landing - Jul 1st, 2015 (by T.Savory)

Ria Mae

@ The Olympic Hall - Groundswell Music Festival 03.18.17 (by M. Cuzner)

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Deadmau5

@ Halifax Commons - Jul 01/2017 (T.Savory)

Hillsburn

@ The Seahorse (by T.Savory)

Like a Motorcycle

@ Gus's Pub (by M. Cuzner)

X-Ambassadors

@The Marquee - Nov 17, 2017

Jordan Musycsyn

@ The Carleton - 02.03.2017 (by M. Cuzner)

Matt Mays

Canada Day @ The Halifax Commons - Jul. 01/2017 (by T.Savory)

Frank Turner & The Sleepless Souls

@ The Scotiabank Centre - Feb 15th, 2017 (by T.Savory)

Arkells

@ The Halifax Forum MPC // Jan 23rd 2016 (by T.Savory)

Jim Cuddy of Blue Rodeo

@ Scotiabank Centre (by T.Savory)

Peter Dreimanis of July Talk

July Talk @ The Marquee (by T.Savory)

Rosewood Annie

@The Pavillion // June 03.2017 - (by T.Savory)

Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings

@ TD Halifax Jazzfest - Jul 8th 2015 (by T.Savory)

Gord Downie

Secret Path Show @ The Cohn // Nov 28th, 2016 Canada Day 2016 in Dartmouth (by T.Savory)

OBEY Convention XII – May 30th – June 2nd

April 10, 2019 Trev

OBEY CONVENTION XII UNVEILS ITS FULL LINEUP! With the warmth and brightness leaning into spring, we’re pumped to reveal the full line-up for OBEY XII, our 12th annual festival of free ideas in music and sound. This year’s instalment promises four days of carefully curated programming set to push boundaries, encourage curiosity and bust apart… Read More

Show Thoughts & Shots // Wintersleep w. Museum Pieces – 29.03.19

April 9, 2019 Trev

It’s been a week and half since Wintersleep descended on the Marquee Ballroom to play the first of their two sold-out shows at the illustrious Halifax venue. March 29th, 2019 marked the release of the band’s latest LP In the Land Of, and these two nights served as an unofficial release party for the new… Read More

Show Thoughts & Shots // Monster Truck w/ The Standstills – 03.28.19

April 3, 2019 Trev

There is clearly something in the water in Hamilton, Ontario, as it is home to some fantastic acts including Whitehorse, Junkhouse, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, Canadian darlings Arkells, and Monster Truck. While Hamilton plays home to these aforementioned acts, not many occupy the same musical space, as the Arkells are one of the nation’s… Read More

TD Halifax Jazz Festival Announces Its First Waterfront Acts

March 26, 2019 Jeff

In maintaining their stance as the leading festival, this side of Montreal, the TD Halifax Jazz Festival has announced the headlining acts for their Wednesday and Thursday night sets. On Wednesday July 10th, Swedish duo First Aid Kit take to the stage along with Newfoundland songwriter extraordinaire, Tim Baker (formally of Hey Rosetta!). Thursday nights… Read More

Shots & Thoughts // The Tea Party @ The Marquee Ballroom – 21.03.19

March 24, 2019 Trev

It has been close to 30 years since Can-con giants The Tea Party started roaming the vast plains of Canada; in that time the band has released 7 studio albums, survived an abrupt break-up, and recently unleashed their first single in 5 years. During the band’s dissolution, front-man Jeff Martin released music under his own… Read More

Shots and Thoughts // Foreigner @ Scotiabank Centre – 17.03.19

March 19, 2019 Trev

Back in October came the announcement that Foreigner’s Cold As Ice tour was slated to bring the well-known act east to the Maritimes. The original tour announcement included a trio of dates - Halifax, Moncton, and Charlottetown - but as the mid-March dates neared, the decision was made to pull the plug on PEI. When… Read More

Rain Over St. Ambrose Return With “Dedication”

March 15, 2019 Jeff

Here's a little piece of information that I'm sure will completely fool you as much as it did me. It's been over three years since Yarmouth rockers, Rain Over St. Ambrose, last graced our playlists with new music. After patiently waiting, they have returned once again with their latest single, "Dedication." Recorded at New Scotland… Read More

Shots & Thoughts // Int’l Women’s Day w/ Ria Mae & The Sorority

March 14, 2019 Trev

This past Friday night, the city was abuzz in celebration of International Women’s Day. There were no fewer than 4 events taking place around the city: Garrison was celebrating the launch of their all-female-developed brew Susannah with a performance from Like a Motorcycle; the Seahorse was hosting Hillsburn, Kim Harris and SAMM; upstairs in the… Read More

The Halifax Jazz Festival and Upstream Music Present Michael Formanek

March 5, 2019 Jeff

The Halifax Jazz Festival has been quietly growing into one of the premier musical events, that the East Coast has to offer. Thanks to a tireless effort from all individuals involved and a fanbase as solid as any other, the festival is able to churn out workshops and events throughout the course of the year,… Read More

Late Monday Mixdown // Mailbag or Bust….

March 5, 2019 Trev

Hello HAFILAXers, Sorry for the short hiatus, Work/Life balance has been a bit hectic, and thus the site was neglected for a moment. We've been off taking care of business, but not once did we stop listening/discussing music. We have a few choice cuts straight from the mailbag, but we'd also love it if you… Read More