Arkells

@ The Halifax Forum MPC // Jan 23rd 2016 (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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@ The Seahorse // June 9th, 2017 (by T. Savory)

Rosewood Annie

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

Palaye Royale

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

Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings

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

Jim Cuddy of Blue Rodeo

@ Scotiabank Centre (by T.Savory)

Frank Turner & The Sleepless Souls

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

Dave Sampson (with Leith Fleming-Smith on Keys)

(by M. Cuzner)

Peter Dreimanis of July Talk

July Talk @ The Marquee (by T.Savory)

Adam Baldwin

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

Jordan Musycsyn

@ The Carleton - 02.03.2017 (by M. Cuzner)

Vance Joy

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

Gord Downie

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

Like a Motorcycle

@ Gus's Pub (by M. Cuzner)

Deadmau5

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

Matt Mays

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

Rich Aucoin

@ Reflections - HPX 2014 (by Jeff)

X-Ambassadors

@The Marquee - Nov 17, 2017

Hillsburn

@ The Seahorse (by T.Savory)

Braden Lam – Habit of My Heart

August 9, 2020 Trev

Braden Lam - "Habit of my Heart" https://youtu.be/goV6FZEVrZc It's no secret to readers of HAFILAX, that we dig the hell out of local singer-songwriter Braden Lam, and that affection has only grown with each performance. This is a great breezy slice of pop-rock, in which he shares in his recent nuptials, as the video is… Read More

Midweek Mixdown // 2020….Rise Up and Mask Up! (Side A)

August 6, 2020 Trev

A strange consequence of these unprecedented times is that time has somewhat depreciated in value. This is due in large part to things having come to a screeching halt, and only recently starting to try and rev back up, and the grooves that we have worn over the past couple of months have taken a… Read More

Rootabagga’s debut album ‘Abby Normal’ is anything but ordinary

July 20, 2020 Teri Boates

Welcome to the world of Rootabagga, where the unorthodox is celebrated. Halifax’s only fan-dubbed “wiggle rock” band released their debut album ‘Abby Normal’ on July 18th. But don’t let the title confuse you: ‘Abby Normal’ is anything but ordinary. It blends hardcore and carnival music with moments of funk, metal, pop, and emo. The vocals… Read More

Izra Fitch releases coming-of-age track ‘The Hollywood Kids’

Izra Fitch's Debut Single 'The Hollwood Kids'

July 10, 2020 Teri Boates

Nostalgia is powerful. It can bring us pain or happiness, regret or contentment. It can influence how we see the world, and how we shape our relationships. The most seemingly insignificant things can set off an avalanche of memories, and suddenly our hearts long -- almost painfully so -- to go back. “I feel like… Read More

Recommended Listening (One-Track) // Jah’mila – “Chant their Names”

June 12, 2020 Trev

Jah'Mila just dropped the single "Chant their Names", which is an important and necessary cry for change to a system that has long been failing the black community. In recent years, we've heard the names Trayvon Martin, Eric Garner, Breonna Taylor, Freddie Gray, Ahmaud Arbery, and Philando Castile (to name only a few), and watched… Read More

Album Review // Backxwash – God Has Nothing To Do With This, Leave Him Out Of It

June 1, 2020 Trev

It’s funny how the universe works. On the night of Oct 24th, I had a little extra time on my hands prior to catching one of the late shows, during HPX. Over at the Carleton, there was a rap show featuring Backxwash happening and I didn’t quite know what to expect, aside from listening to… Read More

Single Track // KennyHoopla – how will i rest in peace if i’m buried by a highway?

May 26, 2020 Trev

I don't remember when I first heard this on either Indie88 or AltNation, but I do remember thinking that Bloc Party had returned with a new track. Instead it was this chap KennyHoopla who had put out one of those songs that immediately grabbed me and demanded my attention, very much like Black Pumas did when they… Read More

Monday Afternoon Mixdown – Long Overdue Edition….

May 25, 2020 Trev

It's funny what happens when you throw a pandemic at people: some people flourish, some people flounder, while others just flutter about. For me personally, it has been a period of adjustment, as I by nature am something of an introvert. You'd never know it when I'm with my people, but with new folks I… Read More

“Weird Al” Yankovic – The Ultimate Bracket Round 2

May 12, 2020 Mitch

After a very quick week, the field has been cut in half. We've seen some predictable winners, with the likes of Amish Paradise absolutely obliterating Waffle King. We've seen some devastating upsets such as the 15 seed (and unranked, had it not been for a case made by Grant) pounding 2 seed Albuquerque into oblivion.… Read More

“Weird Al” Yankovic: The Ultimate Bracket

April 29, 2020 Mitch

If you were to ask just about anyone who has listened to music in the last 30+ years if they knew the name "Weird Al", you would be awfully hard pressed to find someone who was oblivious to the king of comedy music. He has parodied some of the greatest songs ever created, as well… Read More