Earlier this month, we spoke with the man behind Second World Collective about successfully promoting music in Halifax. He told us that his path to success relies on educating and creating an inclusive community for both artists and fans. A community that people can actively take part in. On Saturday night, I attended their launch party at the Marquee Club…
-
-
Ryan Hemsworth is back with another Secret Songs compilation called #000000, which is the HTML colour code for black. As is no surprise, it features mostly dark tracks produced by people we haven’t heard of. What is truly amazing about this compilation is the variety; from the gritty, hip hop influenced beats of Yung Gutted to the house inspired groove…
-
Back in September, Future Brown enlisted singer/rapper Tink for ‘Wanna Party,’ a track that’s definitely been spun by your favourite DJ. That track also got them signed to Warp (Rustie, Hudson Mohawke.) Last week, this LA foursome dropped a new track titled ‘Room 302.’ It’s just a taste of their upcoming album release and it features Tink on both the hook…
-
I often joke with my friends about living in Dartmouth, the city across the harbour from Halifax in Nova Scotia. I say that I live in Brooklyn; just a bridge away from where everything happens but I can’t afford to live. But that’s where the similarities between NYC and Halifax end. Here, locals are known for being friendly, you can…
-
Rising Atlanta rappers Rome Fortune and OG Maco collide once again for a 9 track EP, simply titled Yep. Although both are equally as odd, the two bring completely different musical elements to the record. Rome’s distant lyrical romanticism and Maco’s loud exclamations combine with progressive production to complete the unique sound. Stream the entire album, as well as my…
-
We are living in a life-after-Das Racist (AD for short), and perhaps soon we will be without Heems, as well. His first official release, Eat Pray Thug, drops on March 10th and he has hinted that this might also be his last. The first single from the record is titled ‘Sometimes,’ and you can stream it along with ‘Soup Boys,’…
-
Action Bronson preps his audience for his upcoming full length with a new track titled ‘Actin Crazy.’ The track is on the album, which is called Mr. Wonderful. It’s release date is March 24. One glance at the cover art for ‘Actin Crazy’ and you’re expecting Bam Bam is up to his regular antics; food jokes and generally pushing the envelope…
-
It’s a couple weeks before Bada$$ drops his first album and this track has me excited for it. ‘Teach Me’ is different from his usual material; it’s polished and upbeat. You could even say it’s radio-friendly. Kiesza’s verse and hook flies high thanks to the contrast with Joey’s thick rap bars, providing a little bit of sweet with the savoury.…
-
Japanese Wallpaper is a moniker for Australian producer Gab Strum, a multi-instrumentalist who is starting to make waves. Last week, he dropped a remix EP in support of the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre. It contains remixes from Sable, Qrion, Clubfeet, and several others. In particular, this remix of ‘Waves,’ by UV boi فوق بنفسجي catches my attention. I can’t help but…
-
Young Thug gathers regular associates Rich Homie Quan and PeeWee Longway on ‘Hold Us,’ a perfect track to help you segway into your normal routine after the busy holidays. Take down that tree, put away the lights, and stick all that Christmas cash in a “bankroll that won’t fold up. ” Listen below: ‘Hold Us’: ‘Lifestyle’:
