Rumblin Thunder (prod. AKOGOLD) is the track for Newfoundland based rapper Moyst’s latest video. The track is a percussive exercise in polished hip-hop lyricism, and is suited with a two-minute visual trip courtesy of videographer Mike Simms.
Gene Browne has advanced The Levee through his supportive mantra; his down-to-earth nature and genuine caring for every band and musician that passes through his doors have combined to help The Levee expand, resulting in the creation of its very own weekend-long celebration of local talent: Leveestock.
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.
Sackville’s Sappyfest has announced the full lineup for their 10th birthday bash, and the roster stacks acts new and old. We picked the brain of SappyFest creative director Lucas Hicks on the planning process, and what we can expect for the decennial anniversary of Sappy.
Fredericton’s favourite cult festival is back this July as Shifty Bits Circus turns Inf4rno. Ben Burnett caught up with organizer Penelope Stevens of the Shifty Bits Cult to talk conceptual and organizational planning of the Circus, and mindfully challenging the gender disparity in music festival culture.
Ian Vardy speaks to contributor Kieran O’Connell about the Schools for Burkina Faso fundraising event this weekend at The Rock House in St. John’s.
TEENANGER, MAANS, & The Darts at Distortion for Lawnya Vawnya V.
April 24th, 2015 in St. John’s NL.
All photos by Mike Heffernan.
The fifth edition of Lawnya Vawnya kicks off tonight at The Republic with a show featuring Jonny & the Cowabungas, Quidi Video, and Halifax’s Vulva Culture. The festival is a boon for the St John’s music scene: a showcase for killer local acts and exciting come-from-aways.
Kerri Claire analyzes female representation, both working and playing, at this spring’s music festivals in St. John’s. She examines the significance of the numbers and their connection to the bigger industry picture.