Two of Halifax’s Best Bands to Listen to Quietly, as voted by readers of The Coast two years running, are teaming up for a very special night at St. George’s Round Church. The union of acoustic mainstay Quiet Parade and folk ensemble Acres and Acres is a heavenly one. “We searched for the most inspiring […]
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Kings of the Nihil
The songs are very philosophical, apocalyptic, thoughtful, cerebral,” says Brett Campaigne, vocalist of Halifax heavy metal band River Nihil. For the last two years, River Nihil has been crafting songs for its debut five-track album, and you can pick one up at Gus’ Pub on Friday. With Christian Oulette (guitar), brothers Dan Dorran (guitar) and […]
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“We’re here to kill our friends”
The Viking buckles under the weight of his armour, stunted by a fast blow to the thigh; his opponent, the Roman, also drops to his knees. The fight is now fair. Shields crash together, swords slice the air and lords in waiting cheer the victor: the nobility of the Barony of Ruantallan battle one-on-one for […]
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Insurrection is for the fans
Crowd-funding, especially popular in the last few years, is the best way for fans to show support because investing in a forthcoming project really puts your money where your mouth is. To finance Insurrection’s third studio album, Prototype, the Quebec-based death metal quintet turned to its fans, which ended up being a huge success for […]
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Night Out to remember
Let’s just break it down for a minute: If you like hip-hop and/or rap music, you have no reason to miss Weirdo Click, Jay Mayne, Alfie and Cam Smith at The Company House on Tuesday. That’s what it is. Presented by the NSCC and Fresh Goods Apparel, Night Out showcases some of the best rap […]
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Make ‘Em laugh
“My favourite thing is that the audience we attract has a great suspension of disbelief. An improviser will say something like, ‘I’m just drinking this glass of warmed-up peanut butter,’ and the audience goes, ‘Ewww.’ They’re totally on board,” says comedian Brian MacQuarrie. This year, MacQuarrie joined Halifax’s hottest improvisational group Make ‘Em Ups, a […]
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Modern tarot cards have ancient power
Reading tarot cards is a cool party trick or a fun Sunday afternoon activity, but it’s also an ancient form of divination is designed to uncover the deepest, darkest parts of the mind. “There is actual power to be had through the tarot deck,” says tarot reader Christel LeBlanc. This year, the local graphic designer […]
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Halifax’s Ghostbusters
Ever been by yourself at night and get the eerie feeling you’re not alone? Your heart races. Your hands sweat. You scan the darkness to quash your panic. You feel uneasy and unsettled. What was that noise? Quickly turn on a light. Is someone there? They might be. Several times a week, Light Workers Paranormal […]
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Just like DIY Halloween costumes
The best Halloween costumes are often the most creative. Silly word puns, elaborate mechanics or an outfit from a sci-fi movie set are usually the winners at costume contests. But if you’re like me, you wait until the very last minute to whip something together. What’s a ghoul to do? Luckily Halifax has a number […]
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Trillion to one
“Trap music is the space where southern hip-hop & electronic dance music collide,” say Halifax’s new trap duo Trillionaires (Michael Molloy and Nick Hood). “In the past couple of years, producers combined the sounds of both genres, mixing the drums of the southern hip-hop with the synths and builds of dance music to create something […]
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Punk as Fucked Up
Very few Canadian bands are as epic as Fucked Up. With dozens of releases, including the 2012 Polaris-nominated David Comes to Life and 2009 Polaris winner The Chemistry of Common Life, Fucked Up has been kicking ass since 2001. Between collaborations and tours with rock legends, killer Christmas singles, suing Rolling Stone and eccentric frontman/The […]
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Ghost’s chance
Blending Métis styles of musical folk and Midwestern blues, and basically every genre that fits including experimental psychedelics, Ghostkeeper is a haunting experience in memory and creativity. This cross-country five-piece, named after lead guitarist-vocalist Shane Ghostkeeper, with drummer-vocalist Sarah Houle, wunder-guitarist Jay Crocker, bassist Scott Munro and multi-playing Ian Jarvis, released Horse Chief! War Thief! […]
