The biggest week in Nova Scotia’s music scene is fast approaching. From Nov 12-15, artists from across the province will gather in Truro for Nova Scotia Music Week 2026. Whether it’s to perform, connect with fellow musicians or to potentially become a Music Nova Scotia award winner, singers and songwriters of all kinds will be […]
Brendyn Creamer, Local Journalism Initiative
Brendyn is a reporter for The Coast covering news, arts and entertainment throughout Halifax.
Posted inArts + Music
Break-ups don’t have to be sad, says Burry in new single
Break-ups don’t have to be complicated. Sometimes, you can still have fun, even if you know what’s coming next. That’s the basis of the new track from local indie-pop artist Burry, “No Hard Feelings”. Released on Friday, Aug. 21 alongside a music video, this is the second single from their next EP, coming later this […]
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Halifax remains a top interest among renters, but is that a positive sign?
Rental listing site RentCafe has released a report on the top Canadian cities renters are interested in. Halifax ranks sixth overall. The rental listing aggregator uses data from its listings, such as page views and engagement metrics, as well as apartment availability, to determine the interest of renters in a given city. The report is […]
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The provincial minister whose rap career has landed him in hot water
It is a tough week to be provincial energy minister Marco MacLeod. In what might be his first (and potentially last) real public bout as a politician, MacLeod has been accused of perpetuating harm against women by way of rap songs he recorded sometime between 2009 and 2013, which were published to streaming services in […]
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Former Ubisoft Halifax developer reveals first video game from new indie studio
After seven years with Ubisoft, George Greer was shocked to learn of the layoffs that left him and 70 others out of a job when the multinational video game corporation shut down its Halifax branch in January 2026. Not even a full year later, and Greer has launched his new independent studio, besszong, and is […]
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Grou Tyme Festival celebrating Acadian heritage in downtown Halifax this week
If the Grou Tyme Festival is proof of anything, it’s that Acadian culture continues to thrive within Halifax and beyond. From musical guests to specially-catered foods, Aug. 13-15 will truly be a celebration of Acadian culture, all within downtown Halifax. Put on by a partnership between the Counseil communautaire du Grand-Havre (CCGH) and the Halifax […]
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Steel Cut Oats are back with full-strength on full-length debut
Steel Cut Oats had to make a difficult choice. When two members of what was the five-piece indie pop-rock band decided to move on, there were only a few options open to those remaining. They could recruit a fourth member to round out their sound. They could call it quits and go their separate ways. […]
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Artists feeling burned by the East Coast Music Association over late payments
Musicians across Atlantic Canada have been calling out the East Coast Music Association for late payments stemming from showcases during the East Coast Music Awards in Sydney this May. Jake Ballard, a roots rock and blues musician based in Dartmouth, was one of several artists left unpaid until recently. He performed with his band at […]
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Two local manufacturers get a big boost from the federal government
The federal government is investing more than $1.2 million in two Dartmouth-based manufacturers: Site 20/20 Inc. and Atlantica Mechanical Contractors. Announced on Monday, July 27, by Sackville-Bedford-Preston MP Braedon Clark, the repayable investment comes from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency’s Regional Economic Growth through Innovation program. The feds hope to see these funds used to […]
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Flamenco Fusion Fest brings passionate dancing to Halifax
Flamenco is a way of life for Tamar Ilana. A Toronto-based flamenco performer who has experience dancing and singing all over the world, she’s excited to bring her six-piece ensemble, Tamar Ilana & Ventanas, to Halifax for Flamenco Fusion Fest, a collaborative event put together by Atlantic Flamenco and the non-profit FabCollab in their Women […]
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Seven great Halifax album releases so far in 2026
Halifax has never been short on musical talent. The album releases from Halifax-based artists so far this year are proof of just how versatile this city’s musicians are. From rock releases that demand you shout along to mellow records that beg your ears to listen closely to every word, there is something for everyone in […]
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From the bedroom to the studio: idialedyournumber deals with change on ‘Teenage Widow’
Jessie Everill’s bedroom is her recording studio. From within her four walls, she’s crafted the DIY emo project idialedyournumber, delivering songs that sway between soft melodies and screeching wails with an incredibly charming lo-fi production. She utilizes digital instruments and plugins to create chaos with chiptune waves and ground-shaking glitch effects. It’s a modern musical […]
