December 23, 2013—Here’s a list of the albums some of us enjoyed over the course of the year. Hopefully you discover some new music as a result. Happy listening. Michael Feuerstack: Devon Sproule & Mike O’Neill – Colours Sometimes you put two things you love together and it sucks, like chocolate catsup. Other times it rules –…
December 23, 2013—From the mouth of Tim Crabtree: “The 7-piece band tour was an absolute blast – we had amazing receptions and were treated so well everywhere we went. I never knew how much fun it was possible to have in a van. And the bits in between the drives were pretty fun, too: Sold-out festival shows…
December 23, 2013—After more than a year of being sold-out and with fans foaming at the mouth, sending hate mail, and making death-threat calls demanding the product, Snailhouse’s 2011 album ‘Sentimental Gentleman’ is now back in stock. We have VERY LIMITED quantities of red vinyl and an armload of black vinyl available in our mail-order shop. Don’t…
October 24, 2013—Gypsophilia know how to throw a party. You know this if you’ve ever been to one of their past masquerade events at the North St. Church, Seahorse Tavern, or Olympic Hall. They’ve announced a 2013 dance with Krasnogork & DJ Uncle Fester so dust off your mask, shine up your shoes and save the date…
September 13, 2013—Hamburg label Ferryhouse Productions will be releasing Paper Beat Scissors’ self-titled debut album in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland on September 27th. The Halifax act will support the album launch with a 7-piece band tour across Europe this November. The tour, opened by Michael Feuerstack, features a stop at both the Rolling Stone Weekender and Bluebird…
September 5, 2013—We’ve pleased to announce nominations for our artists and Forward itself for the 2013 Music Nova Scotia awards. Female Artist Recording of the Year: Gianna Lauren – On Personhood New Artist of the Year: Alan Jeffries Pop Recording of the Year: Gianna Lauren – On Personhood Country/Bluegreass Recording of the Year: Alan Jeffries – Coffee…
September 5, 2013—Since the release of Tambourine Death Bed, Michael Feuerstack has been busy touring Canada and Europe. He’ll finally make his way to the Maritimes for release shows of the album after performances at Ottawa’s Arboretum Festival and a date in Vermont. He’ll make his way to Northern & Western Canada in the fall, and more…
September 5, 2013—We’re running low on vinyl stock for some of our releases and want to give you a chance to order some of the remaining albums before we run out. We won’t be re-pressing so act fast and be the owner of one of these limited-edition pieces. Gianna Lauren – On Personhood Paper Beat Scissors –…
June 14, 2013—Deep in the midst of a European tour, Paper Beat Scissors proudly announces a signing with Ferryhouse Records. The Hamburg label will release the EP “Live at St. Matthew’s Church” in June and the self-titled debut album in the fall. The release will be accompanied by a major European tour as a full band with…
June 14, 2013—‘Horska’ is the newest release from Gypsophilia and is many things: a 7″ vinyl single with a dub remix, a 6 song digital EP, and a brand new stop motion animation music video. They recorded the tracks for ‘Horska’ at Montreal’s Hotel2Tango with noted producer Howard Bilerman (of Arcade Fire fame). The single, composed by…
May 7, 2013—With Tambourine Death Bed, Michael Feuerstack ushers in a new chapter for his solo work, one that weaves together all of the rich experience and influences of his vast and varied career. The album features guest appearances by Colin Stetson, Laurel Sprengelmeyer (Little Scream), Mathieu Charbonneau (Torngat, Luyas, Ferris Wheel), Nathan Gage (Shapes & Sizes,…
May 7, 2013—Extra stock from our 2013 Record Store Day 7″s are now available in our shop. Paper Beat Scissors – Tendrils (Live at St. Matthew’s Church) featuring Clogs & My Brightest Diamond limited to 300 copies on black vinyl with full-colour sleeves Michael Feuerstack – Shadow/Wolves featuring Colin Stetson limited to 300 copies on clear vinyl…
April 13, 2013—Happy to announce our two releases for 2013 International Record Store Day, an exclusive 7″ from both Paper Beat Scissors and Michael Feuerstack with some very special guests. Paper Beat Scissors – Tendrils (Live at St. Matthew’s Church) This past summer, Paper Beat Scissors performed with NY-based contemporary classical group Clogs, sometime-members of, and regular…
April 3, 2013—Gianna Lauren’s second release with Forward Music Group is On Personhood, a strongly-convicted testament to the Canadian indie catalogue and a leap forward for Lauren’s repertoire of atmospheric rock. The band features musicians Justin Nace and J. J. Ipsen (J.J. Ipsen and the Paper Crown), Marshall Bureau (Octoberman, Barzin, the Pinecones), and engineer Andy Magoffin…
March 19, 2013—With Tambourine Death Bed, Feuerstack ushers in a new chapter for his solo work, one that weaves together all of the rich experience and influences of his vast and varied career. The 12-track collection features contributions from Canadian sax god Colin Stetson, Little Scream leader Laurel Sprengelmeyer, Luyas’ Mathieu Charbonneau, former Islands collaborator Sebastian Chow,…
March 19, 2013—In the summer of 2012, Lauren retreated to the legendary House of Miracles studio with engineer Andy Magoffin (Feist, The Constantines, Two-Minute Miracles) and producer Justin Nace (Great Lake Swimmers, Tusks) to record her new album, On Personhood. With a band consisting of multi-instrumentalist J.J. Ipsen, guitarist Justin Nace, and drummer Marshall Bureau, Lauren recorded…
February 20, 2013—Tim Crabtree will hit the road again in March, heading to Ontario for a performance at Canadian Music Week. While there, he’ll be doing some recording with Dean Nelson (Beck, Thurston Moore) for an upcoming album before heading back east with a show in Montreal. March 23: Toronto, ON – The Rivoli w/ Old Man…
February 20, 2013—Keeping with tradition, we are hosting a few showcases during the 2013 East Coast Music Week. We’ve got limited seating for both these events so get your tickets early. All artist/delegate passes will be given FREE entry subject to capacity. Sat. March 09 The Forward Music Revue presented by CKDU 88.1FM and Garrison Brewing featuring:…
February 5, 2013—Alan Jeffries’ debut album has finally arrived. Coffee ’til Midnight is not the romantic pursuit of an urban folkie, it is the product of someone who has grown up on the sounds and traditions of bluegrass music his whole life. Alan spent the summers of his youth playing at bluegrass festivals around the Maritimes with…
February 5, 2013—Here is the new video for ‘I Never Woke Up’ from the most recent Snailhouse record, Sentimental Gentleman: http://youtu.be/Ijy7kszdxI0 The song’s vivid dreamscape has been eerily and beautifully extended into the visual realm by co-directors Jared Raab and Lindsay MacKay. There is a new record from Snailhouse’s Michael Feuerstack on the way for May 2013.…