Music
The rise of Aquakultre
Halifax-based hip-hop artist Aquakultre has been rising in popularity over the past few years. He just released a new single: “Pay It Forward.”
Read MoreStreaming non-English music
Music is a universal pleasure. We all have some artists, albums or genres we listen to on repeat. Sometimes we feel deeply connected to the words and stories of certain songs. But what if those lyrics are sung in a language we don’t speak?
Read MoreA walk through Taylor Swift’s Evermore
If one good thing came out of 2020, it was Taylor Swift’s latest album Evermore. Swift released the LP full of folk songs on Dec. 11, 2020.
Read MoreThe healing power of music
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has led to many people feeling lonely and isolated, one student society at Dalhousie University has been working to lift spirits through music.
Read MoreDylan Menzie is lost in dreams
Dylan Menzie starts every episode of his podcast with the same question: “What do you dream?” Menzie explains why he asks this: it’s a very broad opening question and a good way to get an idea of who he’s interviewing. “They could talk about their worst nightmares right off the top or something they’re very…
Read MoreThe King’s Chorus celebrates a milestone anniversary
The King’s Chorus celebrates ten years of making music and community. The group was created by three King’s students, one of whom still directs the chorus.
Read MoreQ&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.
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