Halifax, NS The Yazmanian Devil aka Yaz aka the Man Behind the DJ aka Yazan Shaker discovered his love for House music in 1994 listening to DJs from the likes of Pete Tong, Armand Van Helden, Derrick Carter, Dave Morales, and Roger Sanchez to name a few. Over the years, Yaz surrounded himself with…
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Yancarlos Sanchez performs his music with vivid passion and display. Utilizing different vocal technics and the elements of Jazz, Hip Hop, Bossa Nova and a certain unknown X. His music will go into the deeps of your mind, but only if you let it. The sound is seasoned by the mood…
Halifax, NS Writers’ Strike are an Indie Rock band who believe in Bruce Springsteen anthems and Beach Boys’ harmonies. Armed with thundering drums and blazing synths, they pack their songs to the edges with hooks. Their incendiary live show has won over audiences from Halifax to Toronto. Links Find Writers’ Strike online: Website Facebook…
Toronto, ON Dan Werb and Paul Banwatt, alongside producer Roger Leavens, are Woodhands — a synth and drums duo intent on injecting the world of electro-pop with a dose of emotional intensity and a generous portion of glam rock swagger. Known for their vivid live performances, free from the calculable presence of pre-recorded samples,…
Halifax, NS A blown-out, new wave, synth, karaoke, dance party. It’s like the aural equivalent of an animated gif of a puppy chasing its tail: mesmerizing and guaranteed to make you grin from ear to ear. Links Find Windom Earle online: Website BandCamp YouTube Twitter Facebook Full 2012 List A. A. Wallace A-Jaxx Acres and Acres…
Halifax, NS Wilco and Tom Petty meet up by chance at Johnny Cash’s grave, each bearing a bottle of whiskey – drinks are poured, and The Will Be Gones are born. The Will Be Gones is a ragtag assembly of established east coast musicians, featuring award winning songwriter and singer Craig Mercer of the…
Belfast, PE / St. Andrews, NB / PoHang KB Whale Skin is the project of Willow Bell (The Belle Comedians), who has spent the last several years honing his skills as a producer and DJ. Working with the likes of Jenocide and Paper Lions made Bell keen to start fleshing out his own ideas;…
Halifax, NS Original experimental electronic music from Halifax, pushing the boundary between soundscape and rythmic sonic experience. Come out & take a listen to what these young & extremely talented producers have to offer! Links Find Wet Paint & Club Stoic online: SoundCloud Facebook SoundCloud Facebook Full 2012 List A. A. Wallace A-Jaxx Acres…
Saint John, NB What began as a one man project in 2006, with a vision of blending world and electronic elements into a hard driving, danceable musical force has evolved into a 5 piece behemoth obliterating the soundmosphere. Constantly melding elements of surf, jazz, gypsy and rock. Wet Grow Light aims to give you…
Halifax, NS A groovy yet heavy assault on progressive rock, the 4-piece Halifax-based band We’re Doomed draws inspiration from the impending apocalypse. With heavy riffs, syncopated rhythms, dynamic vocals, and a general disregard for the genre barriers between rock, pop and metal, We’re Doomed will melt your face faster than a zombie outbreak would overrun…