May 1, 2019—Taking their hits straight to vinyl, Sleepless Nights announce 7″ for their two latest singles. Featuring the fuzzed-out rocker “Kids On Drugs” on one side, and the four-on-the-floor Cars-esque “Pink Popcorn” on the other, these singles find Sleepless Nights leaning hard into a heavy dose of classic rock influences without compromising their tongue-in-cheek narratives and catchy-as-hell rippers.…
April 10, 2019—Fresh off two lovely church shows in Atlantic Canada supporting Jean-Michel Blais, Montreal’s Paper Beat Scissors is pleased to share new music with you today. “Catchy, tender, and upbeat, Paper Beat Scissors’ impassioned “Don’t Mind” soars with warm folk-pop and a tongue-in-cheek smile at hypocrisy and privilege.” – Atwood Magazine – Read the piece and…
March 1, 2019—Motherhood is one of the hardest-working bands in Canada. Their focus on community building is admirable and sincere, their boundary pushing music is completely unpredictable, their live show is intense and soothing, and they are now ready to share their new album Dear Bongo, (comma inclusive). Motherhood themselves will be the first to admit they are a little hard…
February 16, 2019—Crossworlds, Joshua Van Tassel‘s latest album and illustrated novella, has been nominated for a JUNO Award in the category of ‘Album Artwork of the Year.’ – view nomination // listen // order Crossworlds // read an excerpt of Crossworlds – The man behind the lovely illustrations that accompany the story of a woman defending her small island from an otherworldly force is Dartmouth-based artist Geordan Moore. His work can…
February 13, 2019—Ten years ago we embarked on our first tour overseas with three different groups. To say this was a daunting task is an extreme understatement and to say it went smoothly would be a huge exaggeration. We took nine musicians that made up The Olympic Symphonium, Share, and Grand Theft Bus to London for a week of shows…
January 18, 2019—Motherhood have announced details for their third full-length record, Dear Bongo,, with the release of “Bird Chirp”, the playful Mekons-meets-Deerhoof new single, and album opener. “art rock with a mischief-spiked sensibility” – read the feature and see the video on PopMatters – The stunning visuals that accompany this song show the beauty of New Brunswick as drone footage…
January 2, 2019—At the end of every year, we reflect on things that inspired us over the previous 12 months and compile a list from our contributing artists. You can listen to a selection of songs via playlists on either Spotify or Apple Music. Behold, our annual list of music (mostly) that inspired us in 2018: Joshua…
November 30, 2018—Immersed in a gentle haze, Jennah Barry‘s “Roller Disco” spins like the intrinsic soundtrack to a sentimental memory. Finding its musical footing somewhere along the paths carved out by Harry Nilsson, Burt Bacharach, and Emmylou Harris, the song sways with a softly strummed nylon guitar guided by perfect restraint. Be it a brief and breathy flute run, the…
November 30, 2018—JOYFULTALK create music that isn’t immediately recognizable or even categorizable. The process is unique, the instruments are homemade or modified, and the sounds are distinct. You know this from listening to either of their albums but might still be curious about how it all comes together for Jay Crocker and Shawn Dicey. Fortunately, through an in-depth interview with Seattle’s renowned KEXP,…
November 23, 2018—A midwinter celebration of songwriting and storytelling, Shivering Songs hosts internationally renowned artists in historic and intimate spaces throughout downtown Fredericton, New Brunswick on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik people. The festival is pleased to add to its 2019 line-up, announcing The Good Lovelies, Beverly Glenn Copeland, Garrett Mason, Jennah Barry, festival founders The Olympic Symphonium, and more. These additions come…
November 13, 2018—On the heels of the vinyl release of his fourth solo record, Natural Weather, Michael Feuerstack is heading East for a run of shows later this month, and has also announced a Montreal band performance. He’ll be performing with, and as part of, The Barr Brothers though New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island as they continue to tour…
November 13, 2018—“The male gaze of the old days isn’t gonna come back.” Calling up punchy guitar stabs, a four-on-the-floor drive, ripping solos, and dirty staccato organs, Pink Popcorn finds Sleepless Nights drawing heavily on a pop-rock template curated by The Cars. And much like their previous single, Kids On Drugs, the retro throwback influence blends seamlessly with contemporary themes. Beneath the fun-loving riffs…
November 13, 2018—We are thrilled to announce that Jennah Barry is joining our team. You’ll be hearing new music from her very soon but until then, if you aren’t familiar, check our her earlier stuff and you’ll begin to understand why she’s so special. She’s also curated a Spotify playlist below that she describes as “music for when there’s…
October 14, 2018—Crossworlds, the fourth record from Toronto producer/percussionist Joshua Van Tassel, is a novella and concept album featuring nine pieces written to accompany the tale of an elder woman who is left to defend her small island from a force not of this world. Joshua Van Tassel – Crossworlds Listen // Order Hardcover Book // Order Poster // Order Digital // Video “expertly arranged with a…
October 6, 2018—We don’t like to toot our own horn, or stroke our own mane, but we’re delighted to be recognized by a number of organizations for awards this fall and wanted to share the news with you. Music New Brunswick has nominated The Olympic Symphonium for several awards for their fifth studio album, Beauty In The Tension. Vote now. – Album…
October 2, 2018—We are extremely pleased to be bringing one of our favourite artists to Atlantic Canada. Azniv Korkejian, who makes music under the moniker Bedouine, draws on folk and 70s country – compelling influences, but not necessarily the music that surrounded her early on in life. Born in Aleppo, Syria, to Armenian parents, Korkejian spent her…
October 2, 2018—Earlier this month, Motherhood released their new single ‘Pick of the Pugs’ and now Bandsintown is premiering the new video for the song. – Watch the video // Order tour tape – Paying homage to both Captain Beefheart and Queen, the video is a visual delight with green (blue) screen galore. The single, meanwhile, is getting airplay throughout North America and, in typical Motherhood fashion, drawing some interesting genre comparaisons.…
October 2, 2018—Songs of the City is an event that brings courageous individuals, compelling stories and talented songwriters together like never before. Through moving performance of stories and songs, Reeny Smith, Jennah Barry, members of Century Egg, Chudi Harris, MAJE, and The Olympic Symphonium will shine a light on the critical issues, diversity, possibility and talent that can be found in the Halifax community. Read more here and don’t miss this…
September 10, 2018—New Brunswick avant-rock trio Motherhood returns with a new single, ‘Pick Of The Pugs.’ The track, which leans heavily into the band’s self-made circus punk wheelhouse, tells the passive-aggressive story of a painter who turns to drinking obsessively in the wake of a breakup. – Info/Download // Stream – On the heels of the single’s release, Motherhood tours across North America throughout the fall. The dates,…
September 10, 2018—Joshua Van Tassel returns with his most ambitious project yet, a 40-page hardcover book to accompany nine pieces of new music. Crossworlds is a concept album to serve as a score for the tale of an old woman who is left to defend her small island from a force not of this world. – Watch the teaser trailer // Pre-order book/album – Each piece was carefully composed to be the score to…