After Losing 12 Years of Content, What is Left of MySpace?
After a monumental misstep, the former pioneer of social media has erased 12 years of archived media, including over 50 million songs.
Category Archives: Music
Listen: “Step Back (Keep Your Distance)” by Jorun-P.M.C.
Legendary Halifax DJ and producer Jorun Bombay has joined forces once again with Philadelphia-based DJ and rapper Phill Most Chill for a new 7″ single on UK imprint, AE Productions.
The Parting Glass: R.I.P. Chuck Lewis of the Masterless Men
There will be a notable absence of a powerful voice in the Newfoundland music community from here on out. After a brave battle with leukemia, Chuck Lewis of the Masterless Men has passed away this weekend at the age of 44.
“Creepin’ Fuzz” by The Krystals (Labrador City, 1971)
The Krystals formed in 1966 when a young Dutch engineer relocated to Labrador City for work in his field, but soon found himself resuming a role in his other area of expertise: rock n’ roll.
Watch: Motherhood’s New Video for “Bird Chirp”
On January 14th, the matriarch of Fredericton avant-rock dropped a new video for their song “Bird Chirp“, and officially announced the release date of their anticipated upcoming album. On March 1st, Motherhood will release Dear Bongo, a brand new composition featuring nine tracks produced by Kyle Cunjak
Satchmo in St. John’s: Louis Armstrong’s Lost 1959 Newfoundland Visit
During his lost 1959 visit to St. John’s, Louis Armstrong performed two shows at the Memorial Stadium, enjoyed a feed of fresh salmon, bought a stack of traditional Newfoundland records, and chatted with young journalists outside of his room at the Kenmount Motel.
The Figgy Duff Discography is Now on Spotify and Apple Music
Figgy Duff are an iconic folk rock band that has been the definitive soundtrack in many Newfoundland homes for over forty years, and now you can finally stream their complete discography on Spotify and Apple Music.
Track Premiere: “Dizzy” by Chain of Lynx
Chain of Lynx is a Newfoundland recording project that not only stretches from St. John’s to La Scie, but also stretches the boundaries of what an openly collaborative rock band can look like. To mark a prolific 6 months of releases, we’ve got an exclusive premiere of their 6th single, “Dizzy”.
The Reaction’s East End Rockers: Newfoundland Punk Pioneers are Back on Vinyl
After nearly 40 years, there is finally a followup to the first Newfoundland punk rock ever released on vinyl.