Music
Q&A: musician Gabrielle Papillon
Halifax musician Gabrielle Papillon released her seventh album, Shout, in October and took it on tour the following month. She chats with the Gazette about how the record was a “happy accident.”
Read MoreR&B singer Daniel Caesar returns to Halifax
Photographer Carter Hutton checked out Daniel Caesar’s Halifax concert on Nov. 14. Caesar’s latest album, CASE STUDY 01, released earlier this year in June.
Read MoreHaviah Mighty is shattering the ceiling
Toronto-based rapper Haviah Mighty is rising in the ranks. She just one the 2019 Polaris Music Prize and is now on tour across the Canada.
Read MoreLocal ABBA cover band rising in music scene
Local ABBA cover band Dancing Queen has quickly been gaining success in the Halifax music scene. They’ve already performed at multiple popular venues.
Read MoreCrystal in Halifax: a photo essay
Cirque du Soleil opened their first on-ice show Crystal in Halifax, on Wednesday Aug 28. The show features acrobats and figure skaters.
Read MorePodcasts to keep in touch
Keeping up with the chaos of today’s world can be difficult, especially during school. These podcasts can help students stay in touch.
Read MoreDalhousie student and his band to release first single
Dalhousie student Braden Lam, and his new band Driftwood People are set to release their first single in March.
Read MoreDalhousie student goes from opera singer to DJ
Dalhousie University student, Patrick McIntosh can be seen or heard DJing at a variety of events both on and off campus. If you haven’t had the chance to see him at his soundboard, you’re missing out. Originally from Corner Brook, Newfoundland, he and his family first moved to Nova Scotia thirteen years ago. McIntosh played…
Read MoreBlack Sheep of the Halifax music scene
Local musician Cyrus Robertson Orkish – known professionally as Cyrus R.O. – is a 21-year-old Dal student whose recently embarked on a solo musical venture. Born and raised in Cape Breton, R.O. moved to Halifax in 2015 to study physics at Dalhousie. He grew up writing songs and playing music; he’s made a name for…
Read MoreDalhousie students hitting the stage at DalFest
On September 14 and 15 two Dalhousie acts will be opening for some crazy talent at DalFest. Dal students and musicians Blake d’Entremont and Alex Pottier of the band Honeymoon Driver (previously known as Soapbox Opera) will be opening for The Glorious Sons – a JUNO decorated rock band who’ve opened for The Rolling Stones…
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