Naomi Shobha has spent years of her life working on songs with some of the world’s biggest artists. Now, after a long break, she’s back to making her own music. Shobha, who some may recognize from her debut 2008 album Work In Progress, is an award-winning, Juno- and ECMA-nominated songwriter who went from singing […]
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Iron & Wine, The Decemberists first headliners announced for Halifax Jazz Fest 2025
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Iron & Wine and indie rock band The Decemberists will be taking the main stage at the waterfront during Halifax Jazz Fest 2025, playing on July 17 and 18 respectively. In the first lineup announcements for the festival, it was also revealed that Nigerian Afrobeat and jazz musician Femi Kuti and his […]
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Every big show happening in Halifax (and beyond) in December 2024
December is on our doorstep, and with it comes a packed slate of holiday concerts. But that’s far from the only thing coming to town, with enough sweet offerings to fill a Quality Street tin—including shows from Jenn Grant, Reeny, Joel Plaskett and Adam Baldwin. As always, The Coast has you covered with what’s happening. […]
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New book When the World Fell Silent confirms women have always been doing it all
Halifax-based author Donna Jones Alward’s latest work of historical fiction confirms exactly what she’s always believed: women make the world work. Since 2006, the New York Times bestselling author has enchanted readers with romance novels that have chronicled happy endings (literally and figuratively). But her latest book, When the World Fell Silent, is her first […]
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Here are your favourite Halifax film and TV actors in 2024
The film and television industry in Halifax continues to grow, and with that growth comes plenty of locally produced shows and films. Whether it be a dark, twisted thriller or a by-the-numbers sitcom, we all love to relax with our favourite snacks and call something up on the television, or grab a bag of […]
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The 2024 Creative Nova Scotia Awards are coming up
Creative Nova Scotia’s annual awards show is set for Sunday, Nov. 3, and there’s a lot to celebrate. Hosted by JUNO-nominated reggae singer Jah’Mila, this year’s awards are being held at Pier 21 and will showcase talents from across the creative spectrum with visual art exhibits and musical performances throughout. Heist has returned for […]
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These are Halifax’s best songwriters of 2024
From poetic verses to clever turns of phrase. Catchy melodies to soft but powerful chord progressions. There’s much to appreciate about the songwriting process, whether it be lyrical or compositional. Most artists will tell you one of two stories—a tune that came to them out of nowhere, or a demo that’s been sitting unfinished […]
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MusicNL award winner Valmy to tell stories from the in-between at Nowadays Festival
Several weeks ago at the Marigold Cultural Centre in Truro, I had the opportunity to see one of Newfoundland’s premier folk singers share her stories to a half-filled theatre. On a stage decorated with moss and occupied by a lone amp and two guitars, the audience was graced with tales of wandering the coastline […]
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Nowadays Festival is in full swing—what you need to know
The second-annual Nowadays Festival in Dartmouth officially kicks off on Oct. 10 with an incredible lineup of musicians and poets from around the country. Having started last year hoping to fill a void left by the Halifax Pop Explosion, Nowadays features an array of artists from vastly different genres and styles in venues across […]
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Get into the Halloween spirit with this special candlelight concert
A classical quartet, dimly lit by hundreds of candles, can convey many emotions—intimacy, romance, relaxation, and in some circumstances, it can even create an eerie atmosphere. For their upcoming performance, Candlelight Concerts and Fever will opt for the latter as they present a memorable night of Halloween-themed tunes played by the Listeso Quartet as they […]
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Halifax has spoken—these are the best bands of 2024
Music critics the world over have argued that bands are a dying art form. Music-making has become more accessible than ever due to the prevalence of digital audio workstations. Solo acts with teams of producers dominate pop music charts. Getting musicians with varied instruments in a room to create became difficult during the pandemic. […]
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These are the best music videos of 2024 according to Halifax
The Best Of Halifax voting is now in full swing, and as the votes come pouring in for Halifax’s favourite restaurants, artists, performers and more, we wanted to break down a few categories to help you decide who you’ll vote for. The first of these is the music video category. Writing, performing and producing music […]
