Hopscotch 2013 Celebrates Halifax’s Hip Hop Culture
This past weekend midwest rap duo, The Cool Kids, performed at the Halifax Wave. They brought their signature mix of bassy boom bap beats and […]
Month: September 2013
Hopscotch Kickoff scorches Dartmouth waterfront
Anytime you can see the likes of J-Bru, Quake Matthews, Hermit of da Woods, Three Sheet, Ambition and DJ IV next to up-and-coming talent like […]
Friday playlist: ch-ch-ch-changes
If a big change is going to happen in your life, chances are it’s going to take place sometime during the fall season. It’s that […]
Mix talks: d’Eon’s eclectic and electric glut
The word “eclectic” can be recognized as a lazy, over-used descriptor in music writing, but Montreal-based artist Chris d’Eon presents a strong argument for keeping […]
Mix Picks Pop Montreal: Getting a little boy/girl action with Young Benjamins
Despite the fact that Saskatoon’s Young Benjamins have been together since 2009, is would seem that this is a year of good fortune for the […]
Soundcheck: Everything you’ve wanted to know about Polaris Prize 2013 winner Godspeed You! Black Emperor
Well, first of all, let’s just give a round of applause to this year’s Polaris Prize winning band, Godspeed You! Black Emperor – they were […]
Friday playlist: Songs for late night driving
There’s a certain magical “je ne sais quoi” about late night driving. Maybe it’s because the usually hectic world is suddenly calm and quiet or […]
Mix Streams: Pony Girl’s debut album Show Me Your Fears
Finely crafting soundscapes that evoke vivid mental images, Ottawa art-rockers Pony Girl are set to release their debut album, Show Me Your Fears, on September […]
Mix Pick Pop Montreal: Getting to know the royalty of Grey Kingdom
There are a lot of bands these days that know how to create music that will pull on your heartstrings. But Welland, Ontario folk singer/songwriter […]
Soundcheck: New music from The Sadies, Kayo, Said the Whale, The Darcys and a whole lot more
One of the best things about September is that so many bands and musicians share the fruits of their summer adventures with new albums, single […]