Category Archives: Music Geekdom

Five Good Minutes With Midnight Vesta

August 20, 2018 Jeff

In 2017 Toronto-based folk/rock group Midnight Vesta took to the road with their newly-minted EP Seconds tightly in hand. With the hopes of exposing the East Coast to their brilliant blend of tone, style and musicianship, the group would embark on a run of successful shows, stretching from Fredericton to Halifax and everywhere in between.…Read More

Celebrating Acadian Day

August 15, 2018 Jeff

By Chantal Caissie Ask any Acadian pal and they'll let you know that the Quinzou (or, y'know, 15 août if you want to get all formal about it) is one of the most fun celebrations in the summer. You've got tasty food, noisemakers galore during the raucous tintamarre, and incredible music. As a kid, and…Read More

Midweek Mixdown // Knocking Off that Vacation Rust – feat. Dan Mangan, The Beaches, twenty one pilots, The Knocks and 5 Seconds of Summer

August 8, 2018 Trev

After a two-week vacation, I've just started getting back up to speed. It felt good to unplug a bit, and take a few road trips while listening to far too much pop music, as some of it started to sound good. I've been jamming on a few new tunes, so I've put together a few…Read More

One Track // Troy Alistair – “Jump The Gun” Video Release

August 2, 2018 Jeff

What do you do when you have more music than your current band can get to? Obviously, you start a side project. Throughout the course of history (or musical history), artists have been known to step aside from their current projects to dabble within the unknown. Maybe they have ideas that don't necessarily fit with…Read More

FNS // JAMZZZZZ!!!

June 29, 2018 Trev

The Darcys - "Just Here With My Friends" (Feat. Leah Fay) Back in 2016, the Darcys dropped an indie pop-gem "Miracle" which was awash in neon-drenched synth, and now in 2018 they've dropped another synth'd up pop jam "Just Here With my Friends". This time out, the band enlisted the help of their pal Leah…Read More

Midweek Mixdown // The Return of Jazz Fest Edition…

June 27, 2018 Trev

In a couple of weeks, the gates will be thrown open on the Halifax Waterfront for the 2018 iteration of the Halifax TD Jazz Fest. This will mark the festival's 31st year, and the line-up is one of the best and most anticipated in its history. There will be a couple of throwback acts included…Read More

Midweek Mixdown // A little shot of Adrenaline never hurt anyone…right? Edition

June 13, 2018 Trev

Sure, we've made it to the middle of the week, but really we're only halfway there. Let's inject a bit of fury, chaos and energy into the Mixdown and blast through the rest of the week. What we'll also do, is toss up a Spotify playlist for those of you so inclined to find our…Read More

CTV’s The LAUNCH is ramping up for Season 2 – and they want YOU!

June 2, 2018 Trev

After four consecutive #1 singles on iTunes and one certified platinum in Canada in Season 1 CTV’s THE LAUNCH is now casting Season 2 until June 11th. THE LAUNCH reinvents the music television series genre, documenting an authentic, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to break a new artist and bring a song to life. APPLY NOW or learn more at: THE LAUNCH APPLICATION!…Read More

FNS // Long Weekend Hangover Edition…..

May 21, 2018 Trev

Jessie Reyez - "Body Count" While Donald Glover's alter-ego may have dropped one of the most controversial and important music videos in over a decade in "This is America", no one should be sleeping on Toronto's Jessie Reyez. She has been making alternative pop music for a bit now, and with her recent win for…Read More

What I Liked (And Didn’t Like) About The ECMAs

May 15, 2018 Jeff

They came, they saw, and they conquered. Blowing into town on a sunny weekend in May, the 30th anniversary of the East Coast Music Awards was a rousing success. Showcasing the majority of talent that we have to offer, this year's event had a little bit of something for everyone. Much like every festival, this…Read More