It’s pouring outside, but all seven members of Dub Kartel happily pile into a small room with a long table, all smiles, maybe or maybe not hungover. Tonight is the video release for “PayDay”–directed by Jeff Miller, featuring a day in the life of percussionist Badger Stout, struggling to cobble together his rent for vocalist/roommate […]
Stephanie Johns
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off on a natural charge bon voyage
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Thrillah night
“I was into music since I was a kid, listening to all the rappers, especially Biggie, watching Michael Jackson videos. I always wanted to be on stage and be that guy,” says Daniel “Thrillah” Kane, the man behind the best local single, the sublime “Drop That” with collaborator Matty Boh, and your pick for best […]
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Best of Halifax Music Awards 2014
You listened, you judged, you chose your favourites from local stages and stereos for our Best of Halifax Reader’s Choice Awards. Here are your results, and the humble gold, silver and bronze winners that earned your favour. Bathed in the brilliant glow of your love, these artists might just rock even harder than before, so […]
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March Madness Day 6: NYT.com vs Facebook & Broadsheet vs. Town Crier
Click here to get caught up, because we are in Day 6 of our New Media vs Old Media March Madness bracket and I really don’t have an patience for lollygaggers. No child left behind? Don’t hold your breath, kiddo. Let me show you what I’m working with: First, as always, we recap yesterday. You […]
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March Madness Day 4: The Daily Show vs. NakedNews.com & Info Morning vs. Frank
Has this really only been going on for four days? Unfortunately the answer is yes, and instead of thinking about what else you could be doing with your time, let’s take a portion of Friday to judge the media (for once, am I right?). March Madness rolls on with another sizzling match up, and this […]
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Thrillah
Dartmouth’s Thrillah Kane opts not to play around with his follow up to Thrillville. With a greater focus on a more party-friendly club sound, Kane still attacks a verse like it’s his job. Whether backed by icy cool synths or heavy floor-shaking beats, Thrillah sounds equally comfortable and pitch perfect. There’s a staggering amount of […]
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No Bodies
Magical bindles full of psych, harmonies, guitar proficiency and an ever- present ghostly vocal effect are all over this stunning debut. Dusty and perfect, and 100 percent unapologetic about refusing to reinvent the wheel. You should be fine with that, because these are GOOD SONGS from GOOD MUSICIANS (Outtacontroller’s James O’Toole and Fat Stupids’ Craig […]
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Big Brother Canada Episode 6
After last Thursday’s Twistos twist (stop trying to make Twistos happen), new player–still disappointed it wasn’t Scott!–Allison entered the house and was promptly forgotten about (save a few nasty comments from Head of Household Ika) and adopted by the boys. To celebrate, they were given a bucket of beer and reacted with an embarrassing display, […]
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March Madness Day 2: Buzzfeed vs allNS & The Herald vs. Maclean’s
I’m already as excited as a human can possibly be about an online bracket about news, and it’s only day two. If you are confused and irritable at the sight of this a) how did you get into my body? and b) maybe go here to read up and figure out what’s happening? And, behold! […]
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Theatre Nova Scotia’s Merritt Award Nominations 2014
If you haven’t already taken a browse of the 2014 Merritt Award Nominations, have a click right here and see which talented theatre affiliate from your neighbourhood you should be high fiving this week. Watch this space for The Coast’s theatre reviewer Kate Watson‘s breakdown of the awards ceremony next week and buy your Merritt […]
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Backstreet Boys in Halifax May 4
All you need to know about this development: Backstreet Boys will continue their always boppin’ never stoppin’ In A World Like This tour (supporting the album of the same name) with a Halifax concert at the Metro Centre on Sunday, May 4 at 7:30pm. Tickets for the Halifax show go on sale this Friday, March […]
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Ten things for you to do this weekend
If I had to pick a theme for this weekend I guess I’d pick the internet? Mint milkshakes? There may be no common thread. You might be careening through this weekend like a meteor shard through cold, dark space. FRIDAY, MARCH 14 First, it’s FRIDAY. Watch this video before you do anything else. Then ask […]