Q&A with Paper Beat Scissors
Tim Crabtree, a.k.a. Paper Beat Scissors, plays his Halifax release show for Go On tonight at the Seahorse Tavern ($10/7:30 pm early show). His sophomore album came […]
Articles by Jonathan Briggins
Review: Fresh tunes from new Halifax band Don Lovely
There’s a certain energy that comes with this time of year. It’s socially acceptable to wear shorts again. The Blundstone boots that were caked with […]
Rewind: The Rural Alberta Advantage return to Halifax
The last time the Rural Alberta Advantage played Halifax, they played to a packed church as part of Halifax Pop Explosion in 2011. On Friday […]
Rewind: Aqua Alta’s dreamy album release
The spotlights are off, the only illumination on stage coming from a projector leaking blue and green light. Jenn Grant is playing a MIDI guitar, […]
IDOW Rewind: Spencer Burton at the Company House
Mother Nature had a little surprise for Halifax leading up to In the Dead of Winter, dusting the city with a light blanket of snow, […]
The ebb and flow of In-Flight Safety
It’s a chilly night November night in Truro, N.S. as In-Flight Safety take the stage for Nova Scotia Music Week. The indie rock band with […]
Rewind: Mardeen at Nova Scotia Music Week
Cape Breton power pop band Mardeen set the tone for a night of indie pop and rock at Champions on Saturday night. The band, comprised […]
Rewind: In-Flight Safety at Nova Scotia Music Week
Last year when Halifax’s In-Flight Safety played NSMW, they teased a number of new songs from a new album that seemed like it just may […]
HPX Mix Pick for Tuesday: Hamilton’s WTCHS
A thunderstorm rolls into town. You’re both scared and excited at the same time. The noise the storm creates is impressive; a power you don’t […]
A to Zeds Dead guide to Halifax Pop Explosion
It’s true, figuring out what to do at Halifax Pop Explosion can be a daunting task, with endless bands playing all over the city for […]