Music News Recap March 13 - April 2
WRITTEN BY: katie gordon & MITCHELL JODREY // THE BOOM AT NOON
releases
bRADEN lam releaseS music video
Leading up to his album release on April 7, Braden Lam released a music video for the single ‘Death Threat’ on March 20.
JULIA CUNNINGHAM RELEASES SINGLE and music video
On March 23, Julia Cunningham released a single titled ‘Dive Deep’ from her upcoming EP, set to be released in May. On March 26, she released the accompanying music video.
Leanne hoffman releases single and music video
Leanne Hoffman released a single and music video for ‘Portuguese Tarts’ on March 24. The song was produced by her and Erin Costelo.
pillow fite releaseS NEW single
On March 23, Pillow Fite released a new single, ‘Overpass’.
Lindsay misiner releases solo single
On March 26, Lindsay Misiner released a solo, acoustic single for ‘Another Day’ on March 26.
BURRY RELEASES SINGLE
Burry released their latest single, ‘Dear Old Friend,’ on March 29.
Rain over st. ambrose release album
On March 31, Yartmouth-based Rain Over St. Ambrose released a new album titled, ‘Liar’.
eLYSE aERYN RELEASES DEBUT ALBUM
Elyse Aeryn released her debut album, ‘Joy State of Mind’ on March 31.
electric spoonful release single
Electric Spoonful released their single ‘Drunk’s Not Dead (& I’m not Punk Enough)’ on March 31.
show announcements
COREY ISENOR & THE CASH OUTS | SHADOW FOLK
On April 8, Corey Isenor & The Cash Outs and Shadow Folk will be taking over Dartmouth’s oldest bar.
Tickets are $10 or PWYC at the door.
GOOD DEAR GOOD ANNOUNCE SINGLE RELEASE SHOW
On April 21, Good Dear Good will be at The Seahorse to celebrate the release of their latest single, ‘Coffee and Sunshine’. They’ll be joined by Maura Whitman, Sluice, and June Body.
mATT ANDERSEN ANNOUNCES FOURTH HALIFAX SHOW
After selling out their first three shows at The Light House Arts Centre, Matt Andersen and the Big Bottle of Joy announced a fourth show on May 3.
The stanfields are playing the carleton
On May 12, as part of its 15th Anniversary celebrations, The Stanfields will be playing The Carleton. Tickets are already sold out.
great lake swimmers announce halifax date
Sonic Concerts announced that Great Lake Swimmers will be playing St. Matthews United Church on May 26.
R.C. STANLEY ANNOUNCES SPRING TOUR
To celebrate his 7” release, R.C. Stanley announced a spring tour, including a stop at Bearly’s on June 3.
TICKETS TBD
FULL CIRCLE FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES LINEUP
On March 20, Full Circle Festival announced its full festival lineup, with tickets going on sale on April 1. Tickets for weekend passes are already sold out, but day passes are still available.
WALRUS ANNOUNCES SHOW AT THE MARQUEE
On July 8, Walrus will be making an “unexpected return” to The Marquee Ballroom. They’ll be joined by Aquasocks, Creep and the Pervs and Century Samuel.
THE Stan Rogers Folk Fest ANNOUNCES HEADLINER
Alan Doyle and The Beautiful Beautiful Band will take the stage at the Stan Rogers Folk Fest in Canso for their only summer appearance in Nova Scotia. Special guests are Quote the Raven and Rum Ragged.
The JUBILEE ANNOUNCES FULL LINEUP
The Jubilee in New Glasgow announced its full festival lineup on March 27.
FOLK HARBOUR FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES MAIN STAGE LINEUP
The Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival announced its main stage lineup. Tickets are on sale now.
the Doobie brothers announce halifax date
The Doobie Brothers are playing the Scotiabank Centre as part of their 50th Anniversary tour on October 13.
LABEL SIGNINGS
t. Thomason signs with six shooter records
On March 27, Six Shooter Records sent a press release announcing their latest artist signing - T. Thomason, noting that there is new music planned for 2023. Congratulations T!