Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings

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

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Jordan Musycsyn

@ The Carleton - 02.03.2017 (by M. Cuzner)

Glorious Sons

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

Deadmau5

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

Rosewood Annie

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

Vance Joy

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

Arkells

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

Hello Delware

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

Gord Downie

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

Rich Aucoin

@ Reflections - HPX 2014 (by Jeff)

Peter Dreimanis of July Talk

July Talk @ The Marquee (by T.Savory)

Like a Motorcycle

@ Gus's Pub (by M. Cuzner)

Jim Cuddy of Blue Rodeo

@ Scotiabank Centre (by T.Savory)

Palaye Royale

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

Adam Baldwin

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

Dave Sampson (with Leith Fleming-Smith on Keys)

(by M. Cuzner)

X-Ambassadors

@The Marquee - Nov 17, 2017

Frank Turner & The Sleepless Souls

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

Ria Mae

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

Hillsburn

@ The Seahorse (by T.Savory)

Matt Mays

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

Nicole Ariana

October 18, 2017 Jeff

On this week's podcast, Nicole Ariana stopped by to promote her latest release Strand, and talk about what it was like to spend time in Texas, recording with producer Eric Dingus. She also discussed her love of cats, growing up in Cape Breton, and her upcoming performance during Nova Scotia Music Week. You can check… Read More

25 Reasons To Hit Up The 2017 Halifax Pop Explosion

October 17, 2017 Trevor Murphy

The Halifax Pop Explosion Music Festival and Conference (HPX) is one of the region's largest and best events, hosting over 100 bands on stages across the city for four days. For the last 25 years, HPX has offered Halifax audiences the ultimate chance to see some of the world's biggest acts on their way to… Read More

SONG PREMIERE // “This Life I Know” – Brian Byrne

October 15, 2017 Trev

Blacktop Records is celebrating its 12th Anniversary and to celebrate, the label has assembled a compilation album available Digitally and on Compact Disc. This album entitled BLACKTOP RECORDS: "DON'T GIVE UP" 12 YEARS OF DIY, will feature new and unreleased tracks from artists such as Lisa Loeb, Wheatus, Green Jelly and Brian Byrne (from I Mother… Read More

Halifax Pop Explosion // Trev’s 5 Acts That You Should Check Out

October 15, 2017 Trev

With the 25th anniversary of the illustrious Halifax Pop Explosion just around the corner, we're putting the finishing touches on our picks for the fest. You've been treated to the acts that Jeff and Mitch are looking forward to and recommending that you check out, so it's now my time to let you in on… Read More

Show Notes // Dallas Smith w/ Cold Creek County // 10.12.17 in Halifax

October 14, 2017 Trev

Having been to enough shows where the band outnumbers those in attendance, it’s always nice to walk into a room that is packed with excited concert goers. If you’re one of the dozen who regularly listen to the podcast, you know we have a running topic of “Why Don’t More People Attend Shows in Halifax”.… Read More

Podcast Episode 23 // James Boyle (Halifax Pop Explosion)

October 11, 2017 Jeff

We took our gear out on the road for this week's podcast, and ended up recording in the building that houses the Halifax Pop Explosion and Music Nova Scotia offices. With the Pop Explosion a week out, Executive Director James Boyle chatted about this year's festival and all of the extras that you will find… Read More

Halifax Pop Explosion // Five MORE Acts to See // Part 2

October 11, 2017 Mitch

I'll just pick up where Jeff left off here. Partner Partner fucking rocks. In support of their first full length album, Partner are hard on the touring scene. Since playing Halifax twice last year (including Pop Explosion), they've since crushed the stages of Sappyfest, had major props in Exclaim! magazine, and made an appearance on… Read More

Halifax Pop Explosion // Five Performances to See // Part 1

October 9, 2017 Jeff

Hi folks. It's your annual Halifax Pop Explosion piece popping by again. I apologize for being a little later than usual this year but life has been busy, and with the unfortunate passing of Charles Bradley, I was a little shaken up. But do not fear, as I've been able to put together a lineup… Read More

Monday Mixdown Side B // Let’s Flip the Mood Shall We?

October 3, 2017 Trev

Ok, Side A was a bit dour, wouldn't you agree? But c'mon, it's been an especially shit Monday, so let's flush it and get on with the week. There are adventures to be be had, so let's remember the great times, and try to learn from the bad ones (*cough* Gun *cough* Control *cough). Now… Read More

Monday Mixdown Side A // Another Legend Down Edition….

October 3, 2017 Trev

It was just one of those Mondays where you wish you could just wake up and discover that the past 24 hours were nothing more than a bad dream, but unfortunately this was not one of those days. The past 24 hours have been loaded with some of the most heinous news in recent memory… Read More