Tag Archives: Halifax

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

Podcast Episode 46 – Trevor Murphy

March 31, 2020 Jeff

Back in late November we had the chance to sit down with local music aficionado Trevor Murphy, to discuss the ending of his weekly radio program, Halifax Is Burning. We also chatted about the local music scene, Acadian roots in Nova Scotia, and the upcoming release from his group Quiet Parade. The original air date… Read More

Podcast Episode 45 – Designosaur

March 10, 2020 Jeff

In this week's episode, we sat down with the members of Designosaur to chat about their upcoming tour and joint cassette release. We also jumped into some of the members' other bands, Vulpine and Outtacontroller. Designosaur hit the road for a quick tour around the Maritimes starting March 13th in Saint John, NB, and close… Read More

Show Shots & Thoughts // Matthew Good @ The Marquee Ballroom w/ Villages // 03.06.20

March 9, 2020 Trev

When Matthew Good shared the news of his father’s passing, he was quick to cite the sense of duty and professionalism instilled in him by his father, explaining that his burgeoning Moving Walls tour (which started only 2 days prior) would continue on. Not many would have faulted Matt had he opted to postpone these… Read More

Album Review // Dalliance – Beauts

February 21, 2020 Trev

In most romantic comedies, towards the end of the redemption arc, we are treated to a montage crafted from the misadventures that one of the love interests endures on their way to the happy ending. Usually during these scenes and montages there is that catchy pop/rock tune playing in the background—this trope was largely popularized… Read More

Podcast Episode 44 – Nathaniel Cole

February 19, 2020 Jeff

After a 15 month hiatus, we are finally back! To start the podcast up again, we had Nathaniel Cole into the basement, to chat about his dual role as a musician and a photographer. To check out Nathaniel's life in design and photos, you can head on over here. You can also follow Nathaniel on… Read More

Halifax Jazz Festival Announces First Wave of Artists for 2020

February 11, 2020 Jeff

With how the Halifax Jazz Festival has evolved over the years, it should come as no surprise that their first announcement is a stellar one. Grammy award winner, and Juno nominated starlet Alessia Cara, is set to take to the Waterfront TD Main Stage on Thursday, July 9th. Nominated for six Junos in 2020, Cara… Read More

FBF // Show Shots & Thoughts // Marianas Trench @ The Cunard Centre – 02.01.2020

February 7, 2020 Trev

For the uninitiated, it might have been a surprise to see a massive line-up of shivering Marianas Trench fans awaiting entry to see the beloved BC band. Those in the know are well aware that they formed in 2001; however, it was another 5 years before the band released its debut full-length entitled Fix Me.… Read More

Wayback Wed. // Show Thoughts & Shots // The Jim Cuddy Band @ The Cohn – Jan. 17, 2020

January 29, 2020 Trev

On what was one of the coldest winter nights, many sought refuge in the Dal Arts Centre. The frigid Friday evening was to play host to Jim Cuddy, who was making his return to the Rebecca Cohn auditorium stage. Cuddy was winding down his Countrywide tour in support of… Read More

Midnight Vesta Return with Complicated Pony

November 11, 2019 Jeff

After a solid year of touring and writing, Toronto based quartet, Midnight Vesta spent much of 2019 locked away in a recording studio. With each member being directly involved in the song writing process, the yet to be named album brought a new life to the group. "With Seconds (the bands 2017 release) we were… Read More