Neon Dreams is no stranger to songs that touch on personal aspects of the Halifax duo’s lives. Some of their biggest hits have been introspective on the part of their creators. However, vocalist Frank Kadillac says their upcoming record The Good, The True And The Beautiful touches on his experiences like never before, inspired […]
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Gig for Gaza raising awareness and funds for Palestinian charities
With the ongoing crisis in Palestine, some may be wondering how they can help. The organizers of Gig for Gaza have found a way. On June 20 at the Marquee Ballroom, a concert will be held featuring several well-known Nova Scotian artists, all to raise money for relief efforts in Palestine through the Palestine […]
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Everyseeker Festival bringing diverse musical acts to the stage June 13-16
The Everyseeker festival has just about everything you could classify as music, and that’s no exaggeration. Formerly known as the Obey Convention, Everyseeker will see performances throughout Halifax from some of the most creative, genre-bending acts across the country, with half of their lineup being local artists. There is guaranteed to be something for […]
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Clever Hopes meditates on memories in sophomore album, ‘New Kind of Familiar’
On the first Clever Hopes album, singer-songwriter Andrew Shaver walked listeners through a tumultuous break-up and how he navigated that period of his life. Shaver’s sophomore release, New Kind of Familiar, sees the Dartmouth-based folk rocker delving further into his own life and how far he’s come since 2022’s Artefact. He has a wife, a […]
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Joel Plaskett stripping back his sound on his upcoming album, ‘One Real Reveal’
Halifax’s own Joel Plaskett is remaining tight-lipped about his newly announced album One Real Reveal, dropping on Sept. 13. However, what we do know so far is that it will be Plaskett’s most open, vulnerable, and stripped-back album to date. To top it off, it’s all been recorded on a four-track cassette machine using […]
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Ian Janes blends genres with a soul-pop focus on new album ‘WeakNights’
After a music career spanning over two decades, Ian Janes is still finding new ways to craft a sound of his own. The next step in this evolution is Janes’ seventh studio album, WeakNights, where he blends his love of soul-pop with a vivid array of instrumentation—’80s style synths, Motown basslines, and even a […]
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Singer-songwriter Laura Rae touches on isolation, stagnation in new single, “Lightspeed”
Laura Rae had a lot to balance during the pandemic lockdowns. Her father’s emphysema left her without a bubble outside of her household. Most of her family remained miles away in Ontario. Since then, the bilingual singer-songwriter has etched her feelings on a newly released track that’s both emotionally complex and subtly technical. Titled “Lightspeed”, […]
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Mat Elliott delivers soothing soundscapes and sincere heartbreak in ‘South Endings’ EP
Lush psychedelic soundscapes. Funky melodies. Lyrics describing heartbreak and healing. Mat Elliott’s newest EP has it all. The Truro native has found inspiration across the musical spectrum for his debut record, from Tom Mirsch to Still Woozy. And yet, South Endings is truly all his own as the singer-songwriter reminiscences of a past relationship […]
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New art show—’The Icehouse Architect’—envisions individual and collective responsibility in mitigating climate change
As you enter the Blue Building Gallery for Krista Leigh-Davis’ new show—The Icehouse Architect—the space feels cold but beautiful, just like you’d imagine the north to be. Crisp, white and sparkling. There is an undeniable sense of magic to it that sparks wonder and mystery. The gallery itself becomes a speculative future where remnants of […]
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Mexican novelist sets romance in Halifax—with major connections to the city’s history
Looking for a time-travelling romance set in Halifax during the ‘90s? Mexico-based author Rocío Castillo has you covered. Castillo’s latest book, Forward Rewind, follows a woman named Elaine Connors in the year 2021. After renting an office in Halifax, she discovers a secret door allowing her to travel to the past—1991, to be specific—where she […]
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Tourist uses video game relic to capture Halifax in pixelated perfection
A Winnipeg-based artist has captured Halifax in a whole new light—all thanks to a toy from 1998. David Bosc, also known as pegcitypixels on Instagram, recently uploaded several photos onto social media of his most recent trip to Halifax, including shots of the nearby Peggy’s Cove lighthouse, the Halifax Citadel, and even a view of […]
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New group art show A Matter of Time aims to showcase emerging artists, expand the art market
The artist will create ground-breaking work. The galleries will hear about the innovative emerging artist and will come in droves, bestowing their unique selling proposition upon them. The artist will choose its perfect match, display the work and the show will sell out on opening night. That’s the dream, right? Unfortunately, supply and demand is […]
