Today, Halifax’s newest music weekend, GridLock Festival, announced a few of its bookings for the inaugural event from July 8 to 10, 2016. There’s so much pop on this lineup, you’d think it’s at Forum Bingo. For real, this looks so super sweet, with beer by Stillwell on the grounds of Citadel High. Way to […]
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Southern Shores drift home
Southern Shores is coming home. Halifax-born and raised Ben Dalton and Jamie Townsend are performing at Gus’ Pub on Tuesday, July 31 (with Gwen West) and they couldn’t be more excited. After seven months in Toronto, they’re eager to return home to see friends and family. “Since January we have been here making new music, […]
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Southern Shores Get Pitchfork Love
mat dunlap smile away The taste-making music website Pitchfork has highlighted a song by Halifax beat-poppers Southern Shores. The duo – comprised of Ben Dalton and Jamie Townsend – caught the attention of experimental pop label Cascine Records, who released Southern Shores’ fizzy-sweet debut EP Atlantic on their website. Writer Jordan Sargent examines the song […]