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
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.
Shifty Bits Circus kicks off in Fredericton, St. John’s & Halifax Pride celebrations reach their closing events, Shed Island parties like it’s 2013 with a “super rare reunion show”, Spoken Word St. John’s turns two, and Branch Ricky step out of a brief hiatus for a single summer gig.
Shed Island 2 confirms their full festival roster, bar show schedule, and official poster by Noah Bender.
Shadow Folk are one of many young, psychedelic-influenced bands making great music in Halifax right now. Contributor Ben Burnett caught up with Justin McGrath to talk about the making of their new EP Mystery Park, as well as his approach to collaboration and songwriting.
The first Shed Island 2 lineup announcement is here, and it’s already shaping up to be the notable summer highlight on any St. John’s showgoer’s calendar with such acts as Crosss, Kestrels, Best Fiends, Acousma, Crossed Wires, Unreal Thought, Fog Lake, Jonny & The Cowabungas, and many more yet to be announced.
Have a listen to our conversation with Shed Island organizers Micah Brown & Glen May, and browse our comprehensive look at the first wave of acts announced for Shed Island 2.
“The big thing about anyone who wants to be an artist, or a poet, or a writer is that you can’t just be that one thing,” says Bolduc, “You have to find creative ways to keep doing what you love to do. In the midst of a changing atmosphere within your medium.”