The Punk Tank #02: Grump
The Punk Tank runs down the discography of Haligonian hardcore freaks Grump, and hits up vocalist Marshall Brush for some questions about their upcoming 7”, chorus pedals and the east coast condition for hardcore.
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Flipping Tapes: Getting the Wrap on Poncho Records
Ben Burnett catches up with Justin Murphy of Halifax’s Poncho Records to get the ins-and-outs of running a small label in the Maritimes, how talented friends can bring a label a long way, and the making of the Poncho Records Compilations.
Spring Across Borders: Walrus Goes To America
Jordan Murphy of Halifax psych-pop outfit Walrus talks about planning their American spring tour, their upcoming debut LP, and much more.
Pledging Free Mansonry: The Songs of Francisco Lopes
Just in time for the Spring Equinox, Nova Scotia’s Free Mansons have released their first new track of this year. We corresponded with Francisco Lopes to discuss the detailed history of Free Mansons including the extensive travels, both physical and spiritual – as well as the ritual of recording, and expressing art as a form of magic.
Watch: Trees Speak Breeze go Colourful in New Video for Paisley Days
Halifax band Trees Speak Breeze premiered a music video this weekend for the title-track from their newest release Paisley Days.
Sweet As Sugar Town: A Taste Of Vanessa Wilson’s Toy Story
Created and crafted by talented Nova Scotia College of Art and Design University (NSCAD) grad, artist and toy maker Vanessa Wilson, Sugar Town Studio is an emerging line of strange and endearing hand-crafted figurines that are taking Halifax by storm.
Honesty Pop: Bits N’ Pisses by Kurt Inder
Kurt Inder discusses the process of making his brand new album, his plans for the future, and why his Mom might be worried about how he’s doing when she hears his music.
Mixing Music & Media With Halifax DJ/Promoter Jami Gaudet
Jeana Mustain talks to DJ, Promoter and Halifax resident Jami Gaudet about his craft of passion as one-half of the DJ duo Wet Paint, and his founding position as managing editor of Sunken Sounds, a new media music publication that’s quickly picking up steam.
East Coast Expat — A Trip Home With BD Allison
With the holidays out of the way, it is time to say goodbye to those east-coasters returning to their schools, jobs and lives away from home. For contributor BD Allison, a trip home is seen as an opportunity to catch up on an array of Atlantic and Maritime bands.