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Tegan And Sara
After touring with the likes of Neil Young and The Killers, Canadian indie-darlings Tegan and Sara return to Halifax to perform songs in support of their upcoming release The Con at St. Matthew’s United Church.
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Reviews:: Castlemusic You Can't Take Anyone
Submitted by Herohill on 10.6.08 at 12:42pm.
Whenever you hear of a big upset in sports, it’s usually followed with some overused cliché like – "that’s why they play the game" or "you can’t measure the intangibles." I think the same type of shit can be said when you throw on a record you assume will sound like one you’ve heard hundreds of t...
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Salad Days
Submitted by Smell the Glove on 10.6.08 at 9:00am.
I stayed away from the Internetz all weekend. No blogs, no Facebook, no nada. Just the typical melange of kittens, books, strippers and vodka. Yup.
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FALL HORSIE CD Release w/ Ghost Bees, Stacy Lloyd Brown
Submitted by A Quiet Revolution on 10.6.08 at 7:58am.
Fall Horise is a band I have yet to catch live but hear about on a regular basis. Their reputation would get their release noted here, as would their show including a webcam feed performance from Berlin - butthe poster sealed the deal for me.
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Great news:: New Brett Dennen
Submitted by Herohill on 10.3.08 at 7:00am.
It's not too often my musical world collides with the songs preferred my wife. Brett Dennen is one of the few common musicians we share - and is usually the common ground on road trips.
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Reviews:: The Buttless Chaps Cartography
Submitted by Herohill on 10.2.08 at 8:31am.
Well it seems a band that consistently flies under the radar – maybe due to their name, but I’ve gone on about that too many times already – is even flying under the over saturated, blogger/PR radar. Vancouver music stalwarts, The Buttless Chaps, are back with a new record.
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Jill Barber Takes Chances
Submitted by Belletristic Impressions on 10.2.08 at 8:05am.
Jill Barber knows a thing or two about taking risks, both in melody and in heart. In fact it was such romantic whimsy that originally led her to Halifax.
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Reviews:: Land of Talk Some are Lakes
Submitted by Herohill on 10.1.08 at 1:01pm.
Normally, when you are left to wait for something it usually fails to deliver, especially in today’s digital musical age. With Land of Talk, it seems we’ve been waiting for an eternity for a follow up to Applause Cheer Boo Hiss.
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BG Chain Snatched
Submitted by My Balls and My Word on 10.1.08 at 6:40am.
The folks over at mediatakeout.com are reporting that rapper BG had his chain snatced a few days ago in Milwaukee
Rapper B.G was here in Milwaukee, WI. on 9/27/08 performing at a nite club called 618. He was introduced to a female which whom he left the club with.
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Quick hitters:: Hexes & Ohs
Submitted by Herohill on 09.30.08 at 11:40am.
A skeptic asshole might say that electro fueled, boy/girl pop outfits are a dime a dozen, and to be honest, I kind of feel the same way. That’s not to say those groups can’t make an addictive track that seeps deep into your brain, I just sort of feel bad letting it get there.
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Elton!
Submitted by Bev Boy's Blog on 09.29.08 at 9:11am.
I was not feeling well at all as we made our way to the Elton John concert. I had a bad cold. I had slept most of the day. I still wanted to rest. But I gathered my strength and we made our way to the concert.
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Quick hitters:: My People Sleeping
Submitted by Herohill on 09.29.08 at 9:01am.
As the opening notes of Seahorse echo in your headphones, you are struck with a sense of uneasiness. Sure over the course of the song, the percussion, hand claps and pleasantries the song offers helps you settle in, but the ominous off-kilter piano that grabs you ear really makes you wonder what ...
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An evening with Sir Elton in Halifax
Submitted by Gifted Typist on 09.27.08 at 3:08pm.
When a musical legend comes to town, you go for more than just the music. You go to be reunited with your past.
Sir Elton John is one of those legends. His songs make up part of who we are. They remind us of our friends, our common experiences, where we came from. And there’s nothing like goin...
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Reviews:: Brian Borcherdt Coyotes
Submitted by Herohill on 09.26.08 at 11:55am.
For some reason I think it’s very fitting that the Holy Fuck myspace page has a picture of a cat dressed in a kerchief and old school western hat and the title of Brian Borcherdt’s new record is Coyotes.
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Agnostic Mountain Gospel Choir Ten Thousand
Submitted by Herohill on 09.25.08 at 6:56am.
Purity is music is an increasing rare thing. All too often bands look for a hot sound, try to replicate it and hope label execs or bloggers eat it up. RIYL or “man it sounds like x plus y” has replaced originality and risk.
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Exploiting Dreams With Dreamsploitatoin
Submitted by I wanna listen to this on 09.23.08 at 9:36am.
Dreamsploitation's "Continue to sleep, if only dreaming" is a traffic jam of auditory commotion. The driving horn arrangement begins hitting every red light within a two second span, slamming on the breaks and succinctly pounding upon the car horn.
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Reviews:: Nick Zubeck Tracker
Submitted by Herohill on 09.23.08 at 9:37am.
If you simply look at a map, it’s hard to see Canada and realize the vastness of our land. Sure it’s huge, but naturally you’d assume the population to be larger and much denser than it really is.
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J-Bru releases new video, What R We Doin
Submitted by Cuzoogle on 09.22.08 at 7:01am.
One of Cuzoogle’s good friends and local artist J-Bru has released his fourth video for the world to see.
It is the last video for Identity Crisis and J-Bru is very proud of it. It is by Marc Andre Debruyne and if you check out the previous three videos, you will see they keep getting better and...
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Quick Hitters:: New D-Sisive EP
Submitted by Herohill on 09.20.08 at 10:54am.
Toronto MC D-Sisive has a new EP dropping on Urbnet this coming Tuesday. It's called Like This (Plus Three) and the lead single is the rugged, and appropriately named Like This, which features a hardcore cameo from Detroit MC Guilty Simpson and some scratching assist from DJ Grouch.
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Quick hitters:: Winter Gloves About a Girl
Submitted by Herohill on 09.18.08 at 12:28pm.
Seems like it’s a Paperbag Records week here on the hill. Forever ago it seems – all the way back in April I talked about Montreal’s Winter Gloves. At the time, they were using some warmer electro currents and indie rock hooks to create some pretty interesting songs.
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RIP Rick Wright
Submitted by Gifted Typist on 09.17.08 at 8:11am.
Last week ex-Pink Floyd guitarist and vocalist David Gilmore put the boots to my dream of ever seeing the band live in concert when he announced that there would be no re-union tour.
And yesterday, Floyd keyboardist Rick Wright sealed the deal.
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News:: A step in the right direction
Submitted by Herohill on 09.17.08 at 7:13am.
Say what you want about major labels – we prefer to usually not even bother – but the good people at Sony actually are on the right path when it comes to picking the locks on the wallets of music lovers.
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BOX:: Inaugural All-Canadian Edition!
Submitted by Herohill on 09.16.08 at 11:39am.
Ok, this is a first, an all-Canadian edition of BOX, our relatively new rap song recap. I'm not sure if this will be a regular occurrence, as I've just been mixing Canadian content in with the rest, but if we get enough solid Canadian songs, we'll make it happen.
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Bloc Party had a very nice time in Halifax apparently
Submitted by Chocolate Court on 09.16.08 at 8:31am.
... and so did we.
At their concert.
Which was held in the Marquee Club, which was good, because it meant old arse Queenie and her old arse Himself could sit down and still see everything.
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CKDU funding drive Rock ‘n Curl!
Submitted by Sweet FA on 09.15.08 at 7:12am.
Steve and I are promoting this fabulous event Sept 20. It’s the first annual CKDU Bonspiel at the Mayflower Curling Club. Yes 7 awesome local bands - The Got to Get Got, Windom Earle, True Love Rules, Rad Rat, Doug Mason, The Just Barelys and the Superfantastics will face off on the curling ice a...
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Reviews:: Crosstown Rivals EP
Submitted by Herohill on 09.15.08 at 6:57am.
With both the NFL and college football seasons in full swing, it seems talking about Crosstown Rivals is fairly topical, especially when you think about how the excitement and anticipation of the big game are matched nicely by the sound the quartet delivers.
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Put your hands on your waistline, move your body to the bassline.
Submitted by I Wanna Listen To This on 09.12.08 at 7:14am.
I've become obsessed.
Not that that's really news, I am constantly being fixated on one thing or another this is just my most recent one.
Late of the Pier are a 4-piece from Castle Donington
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Cleaning Out the Pile:: Joan Osbourne & Catfish Haven
Submitted by Herohill on 09.12.08 at 6:59am.
Sometimes when the ole pile of cds looks either too depressing to tackle or too bare to bother, we do the ole random grab and go for the best. So today's edish of Cleaning Out the Pile gives you two staggeringly different releases, both received with different levels of appreciation.
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6015 Willow - the Movie
Submitted by A Quiet Revolution on 09.11.08 at 12:15pm.
Local youths make good on this one.
check it out at www.6015willow.com!
Watch the trailer… check out photos… and watch the two preview clips. (The Stolen Minks and The Holy Shroud!) And hopefully get excited to see the film!
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Korg CX3 - Hammond B3 Lite
Submitted by Music Before the Money on 09.11.08 at 9:11am.
There is no other instrument in the world like a Hammond B3. You don’t turn it on you start it up. You have to warm up the tome generators by holding switch which is reminiscent of staring a ‘52 Ford 1/2 ton. Ther there’s the oily smell and the whirring sound as the Leslie speaker cranks up.
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One House. Twenty Bands. One film.
Submitted by I Wanna Listen To This on 09.11.08 at 7:09am.
In the spring of 2007, two friends were moving out of their home.
One of them, a local poster/print guru and sometime dance punk enthusiast, the other, a former local radio personality and History maker decided to throw one big last hurrah to their time while living at 6015 Willow Street in Hali...
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Reviews:: Oldfolks Home We Are The Feeding Line
Submitted by Herohill on 09.11.08 at 6:57am.
Well, through the magic of the Internet, I have another terrific record from the good people of Manitoba. After my quick post on Boats, I was sent the CD from Oldfolks Home and the tie ins started coming to light.
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Guilty Pleasure #5: Chris Brown's "Forever"
Submitted by Smell the Glove on 09.9.08 at 8:35am.
No one should be remotely ashamed in having a crush on Chris Brown. He's adorable. He makes terrible music videos. He's dating Rihanna. He's everything that you wish you could be and more.
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More Radio News
Submitted by Bev Boy's blog on 09.9.08 at 8:02am.
Joe Leary, morning guy at Hal FM in Halifax, was let go at the end of August. They have a new person as of the last few days, a woman named Katie. I don't know if she is permanent or not. She calls everyone "honey" or "darlin'", and that is an affectation that gets on one's nerves pretty quickly.
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Bloc Party Crash Course
Submitted by The Blah Blah on 09.9.08 at 7:12am.
Slight confession to make: I'm not a huge Bloc Party fan. Yes, I know quite a bit of their music. Yes, of the songs I know I love them all. Yes, I love the look, sound, etc. of the band in general. But. I'm not a huge fan. Mostly because I haven't taken the time to get to know them that well.
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Quick hitters:: Poorfolk
Submitted by Herohill on 09.9.08 at 7:04am.
Wow. What happened to Poorfolk? Gone are the bedroom melodies that Jonathan Pearce crafted and in their place are the songs of a confident, supremely tight, Canadian bar band. Before you dismiss the notion as something beneath you, take one listen to the opening track, Biometric Test, before pass...
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Mike Patton
Submitted by FinalDog on 09.4.08 at 7:25am.
If want musical creativity, you want Mike Patton. The guy is a powerhouse of creative genius and while his music may not be for everyone, if you learn a bit about him and listen to some of his (varied) stuff on youtube or elsewhere you’ll see what I mean.
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Music for my Funeral! + a good read + a good watch
Submitted by A Quiet Revolution on 09.2.08 at 7:02am.
I have been working on making some solid goals for myself in work and life. The best means of doing so I have come across thus far is to plan waaaaaaaay out, and work your way backwards. Set some goals or decide where you want to go, look at where you are now and then develop a plan to connect th...
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Quick hitters:: Wintermitts release Heirloom
Submitted by Herohill on 08.29.08 at 12:05pm.
There are some band's you always remember for a certain reason, whether it's for the music or just the situation. For me, the Wintermitts falls into that category.
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Bacon Fat and Black Devils
Submitted by I Wanna Listen To This on 08.28.08 at 9:11am.
A few years ago, I discovered a series of book published by ReSearch Publications called Incredibly Strange Music.
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Mobiles For Musicians by Yamaha and KDDI
Submitted by Your World Today on 08.27.08 at 6:47am.
au KDDI (Japan’s second largest cell phone operator) and Yamaha have collaborated to produce cell phones geared for musicians. Among the various instruments unveiled at the au Design Project x Yamaha mobile exhibition, the ‘Band in My Pocket’ cell phone impressed me the most.
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Retro Moments: Music That Influenced Me
Submitted by AMmusing on 08.26.08 at 8:47am.
The quintessential anthem of a gay boy coming of age in the early 1980s. Jimmy Somerville’s voice… The cry; it gives me goosebumps.
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Better in Time
Submitted by And lo a ripple on 08.22.08 at 6:44am.
Here's another song I'm digging over the Italian airwaves. I have no idea if this one has crossed the Pond yet or not as I seldom listen to local commercial radio. It's by British singer Leona Lewis. Sorry I couldn't find a live version.
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Dear Neil Young
Submitted by The Dartmouth Soundsystem on 08.19.08 at 6:50am.
Hi! I think you're awesome! I love Buffalo Springfield. I think CSNY is great. I love that in The Last Waltz Scorsese had to edit out the lump of cocaine that was hanging out of your nose. Yes, Neil, I think you are a cool guy.
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"I sing because I have joy"
Submitted by Inspired by Hope on 08.19.08 at 6:59am.
Last night I witnessed the truest profession of hope, joy, faith and potential I've seen in a long time. The African Children's Choir performed at Birch Cove Baptist, and the packed house (with standing room only) was treated to a fantastic show full of harmony, energy, talent and enthusiasm. The...
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Boner Jams ‘08
Submitted by I'm Just Sayin' on 08.17.08 at 7:46am.
Hey everybody. I’d like to give you all a gift. Well, one you’ll have to buy or steal yourself. Just let me explain. I’m going to write a little review of my summer playlist of 2008. I love music. It drives me. So, I’d like the music I love to drive you too.
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I don't know how to pronounce "meme"...
Submitted by The Dartmouth Soundsystem on 08.14.08 at 8:54am.
...but I can fill them out. I feel like I've been neglecting music lately in the wake of losing my iPod and spending way too much time in front of the TV / at the movie theater.
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Desperado
Submitted by Music Before the Money on 08.9.08 at 7:20am.
One of the watershed albums of the early 1970’s was the release of Desperado by The Eagles. A band put together by Linda Ronstadt’s manager it was originally made up of Bernie Leadon, Glenn Frey and Randy Meisner. Leadon named it The Eagles as a tribute to his relationship with The Byrds.
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Fuck the Google
Submitted by I wanna listen to this on 08.8.08 at 9:53am.
A few months ago, I discovered an interesting tunesmith by the name of Beaufort. What can I tell you about them? Nada. I know two songs, "I don't wanna die" and "Fuck the Google".
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What Was That?
Submitted by Bev Boy's Blog on 08.8.08 at 9:51am.
Are you the kind of person who can't make out the lyrics to songs you hear on the radio? So, instead, you make up your own wild approximations in a desperate attempt to fill in the gaps.
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Music!
Submitted by Chasing Waterfalls on 08.8.08 at 8:20am.
For about a week now, I’ve come home from work and peeked into my mailbox. Most of those days, all I found were ads and yes, bills (boo! hiss!).
Then today. It finally came. The package.
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Halifax's Maddison Avenue: Maroon 5 Meets Steely Dan
Submitted by Ron Foley Macdonald on 05.30.08 at 6:04am.
Halifax-based rock quartet Maddison Avenue are the lastest entry to the East Coast's musical sweepstakes.
And while the band has been around for a couple of years - they managed to score a much-desired showcase when the Junos were held here two years ago - it has only recently gotten around to...
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The Ventures Make Hall of Fame
Submitted by Music Before The Money on 03.19.08 at 4:59pm.
It always interests me how history is re-interpreted by each new generation. For example, a month ago in Russia Vladimir Putin began rattlings that Joseph Stalin was a great leader and wanted to resurrect his memory. What that means is to reinvent the man and ignore him as Hitlers’ bunkmate for t...
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Where is Jason Collett?
Submitted by Peter Gorman on 11.27.07 at 5:31pm.
It’s been close to two hours since the guy was supposed to call me to do this interview. Sipping tea and reading Illich, waiting on a phone call that just ain’t coming, like some poor heartbroken schoolgirl (minus the Earl Grey and anarchist social theory). Does he think it’s supposed to be at 2p...
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A Mecca of intense indie rock
Submitted by Adam Miller on 11.27.07 at 2:11pm.
Last Friday at the Marquee wasn’t just a release party for the Medium Mood CD, it was a powerful testament to the diverse and unique sounds that the Halifax indie scene has to offer. It was shocking to see the club I associate most with hip-hop and thug life in this city, completely transformed i...
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Wintersleep Bring It Home
Submitted by AineCaitriona on 11.25.07 at 6:23pm.
Halifax's Pier 21 is a Canadian landmark, its fame grown from a history steeped in immigration, when in years gone by it acted as a gateway to Canada for those from far away. Last night, however, the Cunard Centre, situated right behind the historic landmark, took on the role of home beacon for l...
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Delahunt Dazzles with SNS
Submitted by Isabelle on 11.23.07 at 6:41pm.
Pianist Walter Delahunt dazzled in a concert with Symphony Nova Scotia in Halifax Thursday.
Delahunt, a native of Wolfville who has performed with many of the world’s great classical musicians, was the soloist for Robert Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A minor.
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Rancid: Oldies But Goodies
Submitted by AineCaitriona on 11.22.07 at 8:05pm.
Say what you will about the attack of the sell-outs, Rancid rules. I bought the self-titled album when I was, like, 14, and used to dance around listening to "Rats In The Hallway" thinking I was soooooo hardcore. I had this major crush on Tim Armstrong and when I got my driver's license I pierced...
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The two "Schus" with Symphony Nova Scotia
Submitted by Isabelle on 11.21.07 at 7:26pm.
Canadian pianist Walter Delahunt will be playing Schumann's brilliant Piano Concerto Thursday Nov. 23 with Symphony Nova Scotia.
Also on the program is Schubert's Symphony no. 4 (the "Tragic") and Respighi's suite The Birds.
Delahunt is a magical performer and it will be a treat for Halif...
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Celine Dion Feels Unwelcomed In Halifax
Submitted by Bryan H on 11.21.07 at 12:13pm.
Celine Dion was scheduled to play at the Halifax Commons next year. She later backed out because she felt that she was not wanted in Halifax. An article in the Halifax Daily was singled out which was titled "Like her or not, it's good news"
There are some negative comments towards the singer, ...
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Medium Mood To Light Up The Marquee
Submitted by Jon Careless on 11.21.07 at 1:31pm.
The hot ticket for this weekend is at the Marquee that is hosting the CD release show for alternative rock band Medium Mood on Friday, November 23rd at 10 pm.
According to band member Adam Hartling, the group has hired a team of live audio professionals to set up speakers around the club to cr...
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Elliott Brood: An interview with guitarist Casey Laforet
Submitted by David Missio on 11.20.07 at 5:35am.
The last time Elliott Brood played Halifax, guitarist Casey Laforet was floored by the response. The Brood are known for their raucous shows, but last year the reception they received was one that the hard-touring Toronto band deserves each time they take the stage.
Tin Type, the Brood's debu...
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Band Troubles
Submitted by adam miller on 11.19.07 at 9:41pm.
I never thought it would be so hard to get a band together in Halifax, yet now I feel like it's not worth the trouble. I've been a sort of abstract drummer for years, with my own style and technique, playing with bands incorporating genres ranging from bluegrass to reggae, yet when I got to Halif...
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Beware! The Fuzz
Submitted by Trevor Murphy on 11.11.07 at 7:41pm.
When he decided to call his new album “Beware! The Fuzz,” Myles Deck probably wouldn’t have guessed that this ominous warning might be taken so literally by the members of his own band.
Earlier this year, shortly before what was slated to be their first tour, the bass player in Deck’s backup b...
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Oldies But Goodies... Prince
Submitted by AineCaitriona on 11.7.07 at 8:24pm.
I don't know if I'll ever get over how sexy Prince is. Seriously. I was listening to Prince's Greatest Hits at work today (and realizing for perhaps the first time how inappropriate many of the tracks actually are) and couldn't help but marvel at how The Purple One has managed to more or less esc...
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Dr. Sharp's Route 2 Roadhouse
Submitted by Lindsay-Bea on 10.25.07 at 2:57pm.
One of the few spots in Bedford that offers live entertainment. Check our events section.
Dr. Sharp's Route 2 Roadhouse offers a bar menu with snacks and nightly specials:
Monday and Saturday: Dinner and a movie (not available band nights).
Tuesday: Wing Night
Wednesdays: Steak and Ale N...
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A/V and The Moist Towelettes @ Tribeca
Submitted by Joss Conway on 10.19.07 at 10:15am.
Despite playing a very short set to a small crowd, A/V gave a powerful performance with his drum machine, tambourine and synthesizer. I had a great time dancing to his music and I wish the one-man punk and electro act from Gaspereau Forks, New Brunswick could have played a longer set. A/V shouted...
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HPX: Zoooooboooombs.
Submitted by Music on 10.19.07 at 9:12am.
By all accounts (AkA, people I've talked to) things have been going really well for the 15th anniversary of the Pop Explosion. Festival pass holders seem to be happily mapping out their nightly destinations and for those with the extra cash, the Cunard Centre and St. Matthew’s Church shows have y...
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Brother Ali @ The Attic (Wed Oct 17)
Submitted by Adam Miller on 10.18.07 at 1:38pm.
Brother Ali exploded at the Attic last night with a wild group of DJs and MCs that produced some of the best hip hop to hit Halifax in a long time.
Toki Wright was the first of 2 opening acts, he is a tactical lyricist who at times seemed more like a comedian than an MC, and who managed to get...
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Halifax Pop Explosion - Day One
Submitted by Trevor Murphy on 10.17.07 at 9:36am.
My friend Steph says that to her, Pop Explosion is better than Christmas. I don't know if its necessarily better per say, but it is definitely on par. I don't get the chance to travel to fancy cities to see fancy festivals like NXNE, SXSW, or Pop Montreal - so I'm glad my city has its own extrav...
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Radio Stations In Halifax
Submitted by Bryan H on 10.8.07 at 9:14am.
Even with the addition of two radio stations in Nova Scotia, there is still a huge gap in the music we tune our car radios in to. The selection is very limited and the stations play the same songs over and over again. Radio used to have the market beat on local talent, but unless you have sold an...
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Mother Mother
Submitted by Citrus Malicious on 10.9.07 at 7:30am.
Vancouver band Mother Mother is an original and refreshing addition to the Halifax Pop Explosion. With only two years behind them as a group, Mother Mother has a very mature sound. Their 2007 album, Touch Up, has folk and indie roots and combines male and female vocals to get their message accros...
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Pop Montreal (day 3)
Submitted by David Missio on 10.7.07 at 7:15pm.
I'm sad to say that I got really, really lost.
I meant to make my way to the artists' lounge to do a posting for "day 3" on Saturday, but the map given out by Pop Montreal is a lot like that Krusty Burgers Across America map from the Simpsons, read: really shitty. Besides which, one would thi...
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I Like This, You Should Too v.1
Submitted by Trevor Murphy on 10.7.07 at 8:09am.
This week, I've got three albums rocking the discman (yes, I still use a discman).
#1 - The Hold Steady: Boys and Girls in America.
I only heard this album for the first time last week, but already I am in love. It is a refreshing take on pop-rock with its talk-it-out vocals and happy-go-luc...
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Jon McKeil: The Nature Of Things
Submitted by Jon Careless on 09.25.07 at 2:24pm.
After recently signing a two-record contract with Wednesday Records of California, followed by the release of his sophomore album The Nature Of Things, people are expecting big things from Jon McKiel. At least with The Nature Of Things, Jon has no worries when it comes to making good on those eve...
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Switchblade Valentines Will Stake Your Heart. Not Literally.
Submitted by Jon Careless on 09.14.07 at 2:54pm.
Those of you who are feeling in the mood to try something new should make a date to see Switchblade Valentines this Wednesday at Gus' Pub. Their music is a combination of alternative rock and rockabilly, creating a sound the band calls "psychobilly."
After listening to their songs on myspace h...
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The Tragically Hip: Live at the Metro Centre, 9.13.07
Submitted by Carsten Knox on 09.13.07 at 11:33pm.
When The Tragically Hip came out for their encore, there was no predicting what they were going to play. That’s what’s great about our journeyman rockers from Kingston, ON, they’ve been so consistent with their radio-ready hits over the years, it’s hard to know what’s going to pepper their set. M...
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Where To Dance On A Tuesday Night
Here is a list of all the spots in Halifax where you can go to get your groove on on a Tuesday night.
DECO (5518 Spring Garden): DJ -DYAZZ lays down a wide variety of urban grooves for the late night drinking audience. DYAZZ hits the booth weekly beginning at about 9 pm.
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BA Johnston Loves To Party. He Also Likes Music.
Submitted by Jon Careless on 08.28.07 at 2:20pm.
Until today, I'd never heard of BA Johnston. Apparently, this Halifax born wild-man has been performing for years in clubs all over the Maritimes.
Johnston is a big, chubby, lovable type who, if you see him, you'll likely see the mirror image of your alcoholic father/uncle swaying drunkenly be...
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CD Reviews: Thom Swift, Hey Rosetta!, Ron Sexsmith
Submitted by Carsten Knox on 08.22.07 at 9:05pm.
Thom Swift
Into the Dirt (Festival)
It’s probably only a coincidence, but a telling one, that the artwork on the disc of Swift’s album is very similar to Dire Straits Brothers in Arms CD art, evoking the National Steel guitar.
Like Mark Knopfler or Warren Zevon towards the end of h...
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Sum 41 With Finger Eleven
Tickets are now being made available for the Halifax Metro Centre concert in November that features two hugely popular Canadian bands, Sum 41 and Finger Eleven.
Sum 41 is well known in national circles as being one of Canada's top pop punk bands. The band has won a number of accolades includin...
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Bryan Ferry's Dylanesque
Submitted by Ron Foley Macdonald on 08.20.07 at 6:53am.
Bryan Ferry’s latest album, Dylanesque (EMI), has evoked a strange sort of puzzlement from critics and music insiders as it hit the North American markets over the late spring and early summer.
An 11-song collection of Dylan covers, the CD |
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