Waxahatchee is the indie solo project of Katie Crutchfield— a project she formed in 2010, after years spent playing in her twin sister’s punk band, P.S. Eliot. Listening to Waxahatchee is like hearing someone read their diary aloud: it’s a sound that’s characterized by melancholy and heartbreak, but it’s still tough as nails. This weekend, […]
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The story behind Gridlock
Gridlock Festival is the child of co-founders Matt McIntyre and Jeremy MacNeil. It’s something the two have wanted to do for years, and this summer they’ve mustered the funds, energy and guts necessary to take the leap. MacNeil knows the biz—he’s been an independent concert promoter in Halifax for the past 14 years. “I’ve always […]
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We’ve got the full Gridlock Festival lineup right here, right now
The full line-up for Halifax’s newest music explosion, Gridlock Festival, is out today and The Coast has it all right here, right now. From July 8 to July 10, Halifax is going to see some of the U.S. and Canada’s hottest electro-pop and rock bands play the Citadel High grounds, and Stillwell Beer as the bar sponsor. […]