Alexander Gallant is Halifax’s most mysterious musical figure. Following in the grand tradition of “guy with a guitar,” Gallant has made this cold heart beat once more with his two albums: Waiting Table Blues in 2023 and his latest project, Rubber Monster Suit, from earlier this year. His social media posts are the best in […]
Brendyn Creamer, Local Journalism Initiative
Brendyn is a reporter for The Coast covering news, arts and entertainment throughout Halifax.
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Distractions and burnout top of mind for Mat Elliott in new single, ‘Video Games’
It’s always nice to take your mind off what’s bothering you. Life is too tough to endure without some kind of enjoyment at the end of the day. Yet, when does that enjoyment become a distraction? A tool of avoidance rather than relaxation? When does that positive relationship with your chosen activity turn for the […]
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Masks, landscapes and video installations dot the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia’s walls
The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (AGNS) launches its fall season on Saturday, Nov. 8, and with it comes three exclusive exhibitions from varying artists that will leave onlookers speechless. The handcrafted wooden masks of Mi’kmaw artist Gordon Sparks will be the focus of the Mi’kma’ki Artists Spotlight exhibition. Sparks sources materials from the natural […]
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Loviet talks upcoming single, RiotFest appearance and Nova Scotia Music Week
Loviet has been an artist on my radar since I started exploring the Halifax music scene. Her blend of alt aesthetics and moody tunes with pop production was my jam, and her new single “Stiffy” only shows she’s leaning more in a rock direction. She has another single dropping on Nov. 7 titled “Cheerleader”. Stylish, […]
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POLL: Removing the public’s ability to file complaints about municipal politicians
Earlier this month, the Nova Scotia government removed the public’s ability to file complaints about municipal politicians breaking the municipal code of conduct. This system wasn’t in place for long. The provincial government introduced the municipal code of conduct only a year ago. However, Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities (NSFM) president and Yarmouth mayor Pam […]
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Here are the 2025 Music Nova Scotia Award winners
Music Nova Scotia’s annual Music & Industry awards concluded an energetic weekend of song and celebration in Yarmouth. Capping off Nova Scotia Music Week was the awards brunch on Sunday, Oct. 26, which featured performances from Mi’kmaq folk artist Morgan Toney—who showed off his dancing skills while playing—folk artist Kristen Martell, R&B/folk artist Adina, hip-hop […]
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The Music Nova Scotia Awards are this weekend. Here are all the nominees
The largest celebration of music in Nova Scotia is almost here, and with it comes a bevy of awards for the province’s most talented musicians. Nova Scotia Music Week begins in Yarmouth this Thursday, Oct. 23, with the awards ceremony taking place on Sunday, Oct. 26. In the lead for nominations is Mik’maq folk singer […]
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The Highway 103 eyes: Preserve them or blast them?
In Wednesday’s edition of The Coast Daily, we asked our beloved readers to tell us how they feel about the province blasting away the Highway 103 boulders with painted-on eyes. Over the weekend, CBC News published an article revealing the artists responsible for the eyeball rocks—Jason Smith, his friend Neil, and their kids. They painted […]
Posted inFood + Drink
Dragons’ Den shines spotlight on Nova Scotian distillery
Jaime Landry grew up playing a mock version of Dragons’ Den with her siblings, but she never expected to one day bring her business on the show. In last Thursday’s episode of CBC’s Dragons’ Den, now in its 20th season, Landry pitched her Hubbards-based company, Black Harbour Distillers, to the panel of five, including guest […]
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Seven Halifax concerts you won’t want to miss this fall
As the leaves turn colour and fall from the trees, it’s no surprise to any of us that the summer is over, and that’s a shame. There were so many opportunities to take in the sun while listening to some old faves or new releases, and there were so many great concerts that we couldn’t […]
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Nowadays Festival bringing international talent to Dartmouth
The Nowadays Festival has a proven track record of bringing great artists to venues throughout Dartmouth, and now in their third year, there’s no sign of the annual festival slowing down. From Oct. 9 to 11, local and international talent alike will play shows at four fantastic venues: the Buffalo Club, Mic Mac AAC, Morley’s […]
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Customer Service proves sadness can be fun with new music video
Customer Service’s newest music video is a hilarious drag-fueled accompaniment to an emotional track full of longing and a tinge of hope, and it feels like a balance only they can strike. The Halifax-based emo band released their single “Never Meant To” on Sept. 10 in the lead-up to their third EP, If You’re Here, […]