Polaris Prize long-listers touch down in the city just as the students return.
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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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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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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 […]
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Melissa Etheridge in Halifax September 25
She of the warm voice, Melissa Etheridge makes a stop in Halifax September 25 at the Schooner Showroom (8pm) as part of her This is M.E. Tour. Etheridge’s solo tour features stories about her “remarkable journey through life and the inspiration behind some of her most beloved songs.” And also, one would hope, “Come to […]
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Sure Things: This weekend’s best live music
Ah, summer in the city. The streets smell like hot garbage, your neighbour is mowing his lawn unclothed and there are hula-hoopers shimmying on every flat surface. Embrace the heat and let holes in the ozone layer and rock bands keep you sweating all weekend long.
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Fat Wrecked For 25 Years Tour comes to Halifax
Making their way back to Halifax after four years (and just a few days shy of NOFX Day, if you celebrate) is NOFX, with the Fat Wrecked For 25 Years Tour. It’s going to be quite a scene: NOFX, Lagwagon, Strung Out, Swingin’ Utters, The Flatliners, Masked Intruder and Toy Guitar at the Cunard Centre […]
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Don’t let Snoop Dogg coming to Truro overshadow this shit move
The internet was a-buzz yesterday when the news spread that Snoop Dogg was in Truro for some reason… turns out that reason is that he’s a TPB superfan (and did try to use his star power as leverage for the NS film industry tax credit) and is shooting with the Sunnyvale gang. But the internet […]
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Sure Things: Your guide to this weekend’s best shows
The rain is a drag, but it isn’t stopping bands from convening for kick-ass shows all over the city. Let this be your guide as you navigate the damp city in search of good tunes.
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High 5: Roxy & the Underground Soul Sound edition
Roxy and the Underground Soul Sound release their new album, Don’t You Know, Thursday, June 4 at the Carleton (9pm, $10, with Jacob Strang & The High Class Hussies) before their Canadian spring tour. Here are some of their favourite songs to get you in the mood to party. 1. “Keep On Pushing,” The Impressions […]