Single Release: Ariel Posen (ft. City and Colour), “Empty-Handed”
In an age of fleeting trends and endless production layers, it’s rare to find music that rewards deep listening. Winnipeg’s Ariel Posen is an…
Review: Chickahominy Mountain Band, “New Brunswicana”
Sometimes, an album finds you at the exact moment you need it. Chickahominy Mountain Band’s “New Brunswicana” arrived in my inbox this past fall,…
2025 Year-End Music Recap: New Brunswick’s Youth Rises To The Challenge! (Ollie LeBlanc)
From a musical perspective, 2025 has been a rewarding year. I’ve had the opportunity to play many shows, including some notable festivals, and several recordings are…
Find A New Favorite: The Authentic Sound of Fredericton’s Richie Young
In a world of over polished productions and curated images, some artists stand out for their raw authenticity. Fredericton’s Richie Young is one of…
Single Release: Katie Schurman, “The Next”
Releasing your first single is like standing on the sidewalk and holding your underwear drawer open for the world to see. It’s like tattooing…
Single Release: McKayla Daigle, “Hold My Head Up High”
As the whirlwind of summer fades – the late nights, the road trips, the festival haze – a quieter season takes its place. The…
Single Release: Jacob Rose, “We Keep Trying (To Make Something New)”
Some songs just have it – a certain traveling, almost cinematic quality that I can’t quite put my finger on. It reminds me of a live music…
Rick Sparkes + the Enablers: Live in Quispamsis, NB
I spent the last few weeks of August assigned to a work project in Saint John, New Brunswick. On a few of those days,…
Single Release: Justine Richardson “(What Doesn’t Kill Me) Better Run”
In a world where finding positive role models can feel like a daunting task, Justine Richardson’s latest single, “(What Doesn’t Kill Me) Better Run,”…
Single Release: Rick Sparkes, “Presently Looking Back”
What defines a “summer song?” Is it the energetic pulse mirroring the steady flow of vacation highway traffic? Or perhaps it’s an opening guitar…