A quick rip out to Antigonish for one of the summer’s most anticipated events reminds us that Evolve Festival’s charm comes from its community.
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Viet Cong in Halifax September 16
Polaris Prize long-listers touch down in the city just as the students return.
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The Stanfields shake up
The Stanfields’ new single, “Fight Song,” hit radio airwaves last week following the announcement of new members Dillan Tate (bass) and Calen Kinney (bouzouki/fiddle) replacing founding fathers Craig Harris and Jason Wright. “We’re all 35 years old, we’ve experienced a lot of things and for them”— Wright and Harris—”I think it was important to start […]
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Long live the female king, Real Eyez
“It started in junior high,” explains Halifax rapper and singer RealEyez (AKA Erin Dorrington). “They’d always say, ‘You’re too real for your own good,’ you know? I’m very outspoken and I’d rather tell people the truth.” And the truth is—RealEyez has big dreams. Along with starting an independent label, Confiscated Records, she will release her second […]
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There’s a not-so-secret show on the waterfront tonight
Tokyo Police Club is rocking the waterfront tonight with a very special local guest.
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Upstream Music veers in new directions
Rivers and streams can change their course with time, and after 25 years, it’s time for Upstream Music to flow away from its source a little. Director and founding member Paul Cram is stepping down after 19 years at the helm of the experimental music association, and Diving For Pearls will celebrate those achievements and […]
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Jay Mayne’s still choppin’
“Goddamn, this record feels good,” says Dartmouth rapper, skateboarder and ECMA nominee Jay Mayne. He’s dropping his 15th mixtape this week, #StillChopTrees, and like all of his mixtapes, it shows his wide range of musical interests and an enviable work ethic. Mixed by T.K. Thorpe, this is his most fun release to date, with a […]
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VIDEO: Remember the fun of the Casino NS artist in residency comp?
Did you miss Music Nova Scotia and Casino Nova Scotia‘s artist in residence finalists concert? No worries. This video makes it seem like you were there. Who wins? Watch and see. Featuring Reeny Smith, Like A Motorcycle, Kyle Mischiek, Arsoniste, Samantha Power and Shannon Quinn.
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Corey Wright’s bars
“A lot of my motivation comes from being locked up and thinking about Damon,” says rapper Corey Wright, 32. On an early November morning in 2006, Damon Crooks was downtown when a brawl broke out. Wright, raised in Uniacke Square, got caught in it. Next thing Wright knew, he was being arrested. His hands were […]
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Video: RealEyez “Head Down Low”
In advance of her much anticipated album, The Female King, check out the new video for Realeyez‘ “Head Down Low”, shot by Keke Beatz, in which a low down dirty goofball lies to RealEyez but she gives no shits because she’s awesome. Related Stories
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Who got Music Nova Scotia’s Export Development Program grants in 2014-2015?
Music Nova Scotia‘s annual general meeting was last night, where MNS members (597 eligible voters in total, with a 36% voter turnout this year, the highest turnout in MNS history) decided on the board members. In addition, the annual report, prepared by MNS executive director Scott Long was presented. There’s lots to read here, including […]
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Polaris Music Prize long list announced
Announced this afternoon at the Carleton, the Polaris Music Prize long list is a varied one. Each artist on the list is now in an elite crew, fighting it out for this year’s increased cash prize of $50,000 for best album of the year. Selected by a jury from across Canada, the short list will […]