A to Z guide to Halifax Pop Explosion 2018
It’s the end of October, which means it’s time for Halifax Pop Explosion. Ahead of the 26th edition of the festival, the Mixtape team once again presents the […]
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Festival Guide: SappyFest 13, Forever Changes
Where: Sackville, N.B. When: August 3-5 What it is Attending camp as a kid is a blast. It’s a break in the routine where you […]
Polaris Prize Music 2018 short list announced: includes Partner, Alvvays, Jeremy Dutcher
The Polaris Music Prize is like a rain shower in the middle of a dry spell between awards season. The short list announcement comes in […]
Festival Guide 2018: Halifax Jazz Festival
Where: Halifax, N.S. When: July 10-15 What it is It’s officially summer festival season. With big concerts taking place across the country — Ottawa Bluesfest […]
Halifax Jazz Festival 2018 Playlist featuring The War On Drugs, Alvvays, Charlotte Day Wilson and More
Halifax’s hottest summer festival, Halifax Jazz Festival, is back for its 32nd year. As usual, the lineup features a mix of jazz, reggae, soul and […]
Festival Guide 2018: Folly Fest
By: Kathleen McLaughlin Where: Gagetown, N.B. When: June 22-25 What it is: Located in the riverfront village of Gagetown, N.B., the Folly Fest lineup is […]
Dog Day reunites for SappyFest as more artists announced
Every year, SappyFest delivers a little unexpected treat and this year it’s the reunion of Dog Day. The Halifax band reunites after a five years […]
Halifax photographer showcases 500 portraits of East Coast music scene
Halifax photographer Scott Blackburn, the camera-wielding wizard behind all the original photos for Mixtape Magazine over the past four years, has taken over 500 portraits of the […]
Jennifer Castle heads to the desert in new video for “Texas”
It’s been four years since Jennifer Castle released a full-length album, the Polaris short-listed record Pink City. In just under a month, the Toronto artist will […]
SappyFest 13 announces U.S. Girls, Bonjay and more
Update July 16: We’ve updated this SappyFest 13 playist to include the third wave of artists added to the lineup. Rich Aucoin, BBQT band, Century […]