Vulva Culture is the culmination of personal trauma, interpersonal upheaval, and the small struggles that bring peace within the self. Amy V writes songs that are admittedly ripped straight from her journal. On August 21st the band released In Vain, the first of two planned EP’s this year.
In anticipation of tonight’s dual-show closing celebrations for Shed Island, we caught up with Andy March of CROSSS for some words on the importance of the Atlantic Canadian small fest circuit, ongoing live developments, and the anxieties of the songwriting process
August is an exciting time to be in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Let’s see, you’ve got George Street Fest, the Folk Festival in Bannerman Park, the Downtown Busker Festival, Shed Island, HOLD FAST and even more that I am probably forgetting, or maybe haven’t heard of
We caught up with Kurt Inder for a six month update to chat about his relocation to Halifax, his new album, and coming back to Newfoundland as an expat touring act for Shed Island 2.
Enjoy our curated playlist roundup of some audiovisual stimuli to prep your eyes and ears for the Shed Island Festival in St. John’s, NL (August 13th-15th) as we begin to countdown the mere days and hours to kick-off.
Revisit the swamp magic that lingers like a dust trail in the Sackville air as Ben Burnett gets up close and personal with his account of SappyFest X.
Jane Blanchard recounts her personal experience at the Shifty Bits Circus which took place July 23-26 in Fredericton, NB. Photo accompaniment courtesy of Chris Giles.
Swamp magic is a special intoxicant available only at SappyFest. It’s the type of magic produced when you take one of the best curated festivals in Canada, put it in one of New Brunswick’s most picturesque towns, and hold it every year on one of the best weekends of the summer.
Contributor Kerri Claire joined the St. John’s Trans March last weekend as transgender people and allies came out to highlight the important and unaddressed issues that are specific to the trans community.