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Show Shots // Sommo Day 2: Billianne // 14.09.25

November 15, 2025 Trev

While the 2025 Sommo lineup featured many notable names, it wasn't until we arrived on site on Sunday that I clued into exactly who Billianne is. The talented singer-songwriter went viral thanks in large part to TikTok and her cover of "The Best", which racked up millions of views and garnered the attention of such…Read More

Show Shots // Sommo Day 2: Charlie Houston // 14.09.25

November 15, 2025 Trev

On Day 2 of Sommo Festival, indie-pop singer-songwriter Charlie Houston hit the Nova 7 side stage to wow festival patrons who were excited to see the Toronto-based performer. Charlie Houston Read More

Show Shots // Sommo Day 2: Good Dear Good // 14.09.25

November 15, 2025 Trev

It's funny what it takes sometimes to catch a band. Sometimes it's happenstance, other times it's a planned outing, and then sometimes the universe steps in, and with a last-minute schedule change, you get to see a local band on a stage out of province. Fortunately, I was lucky enough to see Good Dear Good…Read More

Show Thoughts & Shots // Sarah McLachlan @ Scotiabank Centre // 04.11.25

November 15, 2025 Trev

Back in 2024, Halifax native Sarah McLachlan announced her Fumbling Towards Ecstasy tour to celebrate her breakout album’s 30th anniversary. Unfortunately, just as the tour was poised to start, Sarah developed a severe case of laryngitis, which sidetracked the entire tour. It was only a temporary setback, and the tour was rescheduled for the…Read More

Show Shots // Sommo Day 2: Brooks and Bowskill // 14.09.25

November 14, 2025 Trev

Kicking off the mainstage on Day 2 of Sommo was the talented duo of Brooks and Bowskill. Fans of Blue Rodeo or The Sheepdogs may recognize Jimmy Bowskill, who has been part of both storied acts, and now brings a more subdued and subtle project to the forefront with his wife, Brittany Brooks. The folky,…Read More

Show Shots // Sommo Day 2: Customer Service // 14.09.25

November 14, 2025 Trev

Customer Service is one of the most exciting acts emerging from the Halifax music scene, and ever since catching them in the Below Deck barcade, I've been hooked. I've seen this crew on more than one occasion, and it's always a great time, awash in a hooky power-punk sound. Being able to catch them opening…Read More

Show Thoughts & Shots // Sommo Festival D2 @ Cavendish Beach Events Centre // 14.09.25

November 14, 2025 Trev

After a few hours of shut eye and a bite to eat in Summerside, we hit the road and headed back across the island for Day 2 of Sommo Festival, and here are Claire's Thoughts and Shots from Day 2. Customer Service is SUCH a cool band. Their…Read More

Show Thoughts & Shots // Sommo Day 1: Rich Aucoin (the Final Parachute show) // 13.09.25

November 7, 2025 Trev

Admittedly, I was late to the Rich Aucoin party. Those early shows didn't click, and as much as I wanted to be on board, it didn't connect with me. Until one night at The Seahorse in early 2023, when it all clicked and I was awash in synth, streamers and sweat. It was (and remains)…Read More

Show Shots // Sommo Day 1: Ducks Ltd. // 13.09.25

October 29, 2025 Trev

Second on the Mainstage Sommo bill was the Toronto-based indie outfit Ducks Ltd., a band that got a lot of airplay on the road to the festival. While expectations were certainly inflated, the band's set was solid, but failed to hit that same mark left by the studio work. I'll definitely look to see the…Read More

Show Thoughts & Shots // Sommo Day 1: Valley // 13.09.25

October 28, 2025 Trev

Valley was another of the big surprises at Sommo Festival. Their brand of energetic pop-infused indie-rock packed them in at the Nova 7 stage tent. This was one of the bands on the bill that is enjoying a bit of a glow-up with the success of "Bass Player's Brother" and will be touring the country…Read More