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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

Halifax Pop Explosion’s Initial Lineup Announcement Starts with a Bang!

August 4, 2017 Jeff

Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires, Charlotte Day Wilson, Clairmont The Second, Cloud Nothings, Patrick Watson, Tasha The Amazon, Weaves, and comedy headliner Wyatt Cenac are the initial acts slated to perform at the 2017 Halifax Pop Explosion Music Festival & Conference. They join previously announced artists Japandroids and Ria Mae for the festival, which celebrates its 25th anniversary in Halifax, NS this year from October 18-21, 2017. Early… Read More

#HPX2016 Night 4 – The Final Day of the Fest

November 10, 2016 Trev

While Night 3 of #HPX2016 was one that required some planning and decision making, heading into the homestretch of Night 4 was more of a night to execute a plan and put my #HPX2016 carcass to bed. My first #HPX adventure back in 2013 (and my follow-up in 2014), I made the ill-advised choice to… Read More

#HPX2016 Night 3 – Great Music on a Late Friday Night

November 2, 2016 Trev

When the initial line-up was released for Halifax Pop Explosion’s 2016 session, it included a well-known comic by the name of Cameron Esposito (who has appeared on @midnight a handful of times). However in the weeks leading up to the fest, Esposito had to cancel due to scheduling conflicts, and the HPX moved quickly to… Read More

Halifax Pop Explosion 2016 – Mitch’s Top 5

October 29, 2016 Mitch

IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIMEEEEE OF THE YEAR! No, no it’s not Christmas. It's four days full of every kind of music you can imagine, spread all over our wonderful city. Going from venue to venue, you can hear pop, metal, punk, rap, EDM, and even tastes of classical. If you’re interested in music at… Read More

#HPX2016 Recap Night 2 (Pt 2) // Into the Wee Hours w/Pet Sun, Walrus, White Lung and Holy Fuck

October 27, 2016 Trev

After a short drive from the Halifax Forum, fellow photog Scott and I made our way across town en route to Gus’ Pub to continue our Halifax Pop Explosion adventure, as Night 2 was moving towards those wee hours. It’s always good to get out to the late/closing shows during those first couple of days,… Read More

#HPX2016 – Night 2 (Part 1) // Laughs at the Library / Forum MPC for Bad Bad Not Good w/ Daniel Caesar

October 25, 2016 Trev

Returning to the Halifax Pop Explosion is part first day of school, part high school reunion. For some of the media folks, this is the only time we bump into each other; for others, they tend to be our comrades throughout the year covering other shows in town. It's always great to see those familiar… Read More

The Midweek Mixdown // Resurrected Edition // 19.10.2016

October 19, 2016 Trev

Tonight Halifax Pop Explosion kicks off in Halifax, and before we get consumed by the fest for the next few days, here is a quick impromptu Midweek Mixdown to get you through to the weekend. Enjoy the killer jams! "Giant" - Banks and Steelz https://youtu.be/Jtf5isao73E Take the lead singer of Interpol (Paul Banks), add in… Read More