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HPX18: Art d’Ecco

The artist wants to turn a genre inside out on his debut Trespasser: “The generic tropes of masculinity and ham-fisted bar-rock is so tired to me.”

Art d'Ecco w/Sportsfan, Future Peers, Sorrey Friday, October 19, 1:30pm The Local, 2037 Gottingen Street, free

By Brandon Young Oct 18, 2018

Halifax Pop Explosion HPX 18 Halifax Pop Explosion 2018 Art D’Ecco Trespasser The Local

HPX18: Zaki Ibrahim

The Secret Life of Planets, Ibrahim wants listeners to “think outside of the prisons we create for ourselves.”

[image1] Zaki Ibrahim w/Yohvn Black Saturday, October 20, 9:30pm The Seahorse, 2037 Gottingen Street.

By Brandon Young Oct 18, 2018

Halifax Pop Explosion HPX 18 Halifax Pop Explosion 2018 Zaki Ibrahim The Secret Life of Planets Cutloose The Seahorse Tavern

HPX18: Hua Li

The Montreal rapper subverts ideas of Chinese identity and hip hop.

Hua Li w/DJ Shub, Cadence Weapon, Jayd Ink, Fat Tony, Blakdenim Saturday, October 20, 9pm The Marquee, 2037 Gottingen Street, $25 adv/$33 door

By Morgan Mullin Oct 18, 2018

Halifax Pop Explosion HPX 18 Halifax Pop Explosion 2018 Hua Li Cadence Weapon Montreal Montreal Za Zhong Notorious BIG The Marquee Ballroom

HPX18: Juice Girls

A fresh new album from a fresh new band of Halifax friends, just in time for HPX.

Juice Girls w/Jon McKiel, Steve Lambke Friday, October 19, 10:30pm Gus' Pub, 2605 Agricola Street, $15

By Jonathan Briggins Oct 18, 2018

Halifax Pop Explosion HPX 18 Halifax Pop Explosion 2018 juice bar riot grrl grunge Juice Girls Michelle Moraitis Kirsten Todd Lauren Randles Kelsey Crewson Robin Fraser Gus' Pub & Grill

HPX18: Praises

In an ever-shifting music practice, Jesse Crowe always comes back to herself.

Praises w/Mon Doux Saigneur, Blaze Velluto, Tallies Thursday, October 18, 9:15pm The T-Room, 1360 Barrington Street, free

By Jonathan Briggins Oct 18, 2018

Halifax Pop Explosio HPX 18 Halifax Pop Explosion 2018 Jesse Crowe Praises Beliefs Yi Michael BOyd Hand Drawn Dracula T-Room

HPX18: Rayannah

With roots in jazz and pulling textures from multiple influences, this is dreamy electronica always up for something new.

Rayannah w/Cartel Madras, Jon Bryant, Beach Body Friday, October 19, 5:30pm The Carleton, 1685 Argyle Street, $15

By Kyle Mullin Oct 18, 2018

Halifax Pop Explosion HPX 18 Halifax Pop Explosion 2018 electronica EDM Rayanna The Carleton

Same Town, more Heroes

For its fourth record, the duo becomes a quartet and tries to figure out how to keep the things they care about.

The Town Heroes album release w/Kids Losing Sleep, David in the Dark Friday, October 12, 10:30pm The Seahorse Tavern, 2037 Gottingen Street $15, tickethalifax.com

By Johnny James Oct 11, 2018

The Town Heroes Mike Ryan Bruce Gillis Tori Cameron Victoria Cameron Aaron Green Floodland Hello Delaware Everything (Will Be Fine When We Get To Where We Think We’re Going) The Seahorse Tavern

The glow of Neon Dreams

New focus, new singles, new cross-country tour—Neon Dreams kicks it all off at home this week.

Neon Dreams w/Jodi Guthro, Mitchell Bailey Friday, October 12, 9pm The Marquee Club, 2037 Gottingen Street $20 adv/$25 door sonicconcerts.com

By Tara Thorne Oct 11, 2018

The Marquee Ballroom

Dear Rouge’s new chapter

The pop duo brings its new album *Phases* to town on a wave of buzz and activity.

Dear Rouge w/Modern Space, Natalie Lynn Friday, October 5, 9pm The Seahorse Tavern, 2037 Gottingen Street $25 adv/$29 door

By Brandon Young Oct 4, 2018

Danielle McTaggart Drew McTaggart Dear Rouge Phases, Black to Gold

Braden Lam’s new flock

The Halifax transplant talks new band, new places and a new album, Driftwood People.

Braden Lam & The Driftwood People w/Eric Stephen Martin and Emily Stuart Thursday, October 4, 9pm The Carleton, 1685 Argyle Street $6

By Caora McKenna Oct 4, 2018

Braden Lam The Driftwood People Driftwood People Halifax Girl The Carleton

Rae Spoon’s natural of things

On the new album bodiesofwater, folk singer Rae Spoon explores human connection, physical bodies and the environment.

Rae Spoon w/Holy Crow and respectfulchild Saturday, October 6, 7pm RadStorm, 2177 Gottingen Street $13 adv/$15 door In a word, you could say that Rae Spoon's new album bodiesofwater is about nature.

By Brennan McCracken Oct 4, 2018

Radstorm

Birdie Whyte, one-time wonder

The Ottawa folk singer winds through the Maritimes picking up bands for single shows at a time.

Birdie Whyte & Her One-Night Bands feat.

By Jonathan Briggins Sep 27, 2018

Birdie Whyte Caribou Run Ottawa banjo The Carleton

Fall Arts: Songs of the City

The United Way matches local storytellers with songwriters to create brand-new collaborations for one special night.

Songs of the City October 5, 6:30pm Spatz Theatre, 1855 Trollope Street $20 tickethalifax.com

By Brennan McCracken Sep 20, 2018

Songs of the City Forward Music Group United Way Jennah barry Reeny Smith Century Egg MAJE Fall Arts Preview 2018 Spatz Theatre

Fall Arts: Nocturnal Cities at Nova Scotia Music Week

Music Nova Scotia wants to grow the nighttime economy.

Nocturnal Cities forum at Nova Scotia Music Week Saturday, November 3 Elm/Oak Ballroom, Holiday Inn Truro, 437 Prince Street $55 (forum only, included w/NSMW delegate pass, $100) nsmw.ca

By Tara Thorne Sep 20, 2018

Nova Scotia Music Week 2018 NSMW2018 Nocturnal Cities Music Nova Scotia Scott Long Fall Arts Preview 2018

Fall Arts: Fem Fest

In honour of the 100th year since (most) Nova Scotian women got the vote, Caravan Theatre assembles a diverse group of performers to celebrate.

Fem Fest Saturday, September 22, 7:30pm The Bus Stop Theatre, 2203 Gottingen Street $20 eventbrite.ca

By Tara Thorne Sep 20, 2018

Fem Fest The Bus Stop Theatre

Tim Baker’s elemental thing

Hey Rosetta’s leader returns solo with a slate of new songs he hopes fans can continue to connect to.

Tim Baker and The Halifax All-Stars w/Lilly Hiatt, Brad Roberts, Mick Davis The Carleton, 1685 Argyle Street, 8pm $50 ticketpro.ca One of the country's favourite bands, Hey Rosetta!, called it quits last year, but Tim Baker has moved on alone.

By Tara Thorne Aug 30, 2018

HUFF 2018, Hey Rosetta, Tim Baker, Marcus Paquin The Carleton