Local Country Artist in Top 3 for SiriusXM Top of the Country Competition
byBenoit’s rise to fame in the Canadian country scene continues.
The Arts
Emily Pittman in the Elbow Room
byLocal writer and visual artist, Emily Pittman, is currently completing a three month residency in The Rooms’ Elbow Room Studio.
Album Review: The Once’s Time Enough
byIt’s this overwhelming sense of place that actually puts them closer to folk revival artists Gillian Welch and David Rawlings
A Fun Time By The C-FAs: Lawnya Vawnya Underdogs
byOnce again the clock strikes Lawnya Vawyna. A long weekend of artful merriment that’s become not only a tradition for St. John’s musicians, artists, and fans, but also a growing staple that puts a tight-knit scene under the lens of the whole country.
Be The Change: Props to Lawnya Vawnya, Girls Rock NL
byRather than capitulate to this idea of Newfoundland as impossibly stuck in the mud, let’s instead recognize and support forward-facing community initiatives such as these.
Bebop, Horns, and Groove: Jazz East Celebrates a Swingin’ 20 years
byBebop, groove, horns, and swing probably aren’t what you think of when you hear “Newfoundland music.” Jazz East is hoping to diminish that perception. The group will be celebrating their entry into their roaring 20s this Saturday, May 5 at the Holy Heart Theatre.
Album Review: Roundelay’s There Just Might Be Enough Time
byThis is no addendum to a published book; no PS on a letter. This is a full-bodied sequel to one of the best, most innovative rock bands St. John’s has ever seen. It only took 8 years.
On the Record: Joel Thomas Hynes, Dead Man’s Melodies
byJoel Thomas Hynes spent the winter racking up literary accolades, and staring in a new TV show he wrote, called Little Dog. Instead of taking break, he’s touring and promoting a new album, Dead Man’s Melodies.
Sherry Ryan’s Wreckhouse “A Soundtrack to Life’s Heartaches and Hurrahs”
byMark your calendars: Sherry Ryan will be releasing her newest album, Wreckhouse, at The Ship Pub on April 27th.
“House Fire” Ignites a Spark
by“I saw this quote on Tumblr, I think it was, and it said that if you’re being attacked it’s better to yell fire instead of rape because people will be more likely to come and help you.”
2018 RPMs You Need to Hear This Year
byA handful of first impressions upon listening to all 130 RPMs from 2018