It’s hard not to like “Bingo Bango,” the goofily titled single by equally amusingly named Toronto band Alright Alright. This completely nostalgic yet completely fun rock and roll track is a good way to add a jolt of energy into your day. Enjoy!
Download “Bingo Bango” over at Soundcloud.
In anticipation of the second annual Shivering Songs Festival in Fredericton, NB, we spoke with organizer Kyle Cunjak, who also plays in trio The Olympic Symphonium.
The festival boasts a stellar line-up which includes Postdata (Wintersleep’s Paul Murphy), Catherine Maclellan, Snailhouse and more. Local favourite David Myles will host the songwriters and storytellers’ matinee. And if all of thatdoesn’t tempt you, perhaps the Bluegrass Brunch at the market on Sunday morning will! Click through the logo above for ticket information.
E&TS: What was the response like for the inaugural edition of Shivering Songs?
KC: Response for the first year was completely overwhelming. It was a rewarding feeling to see the community come out in droves and support us and our event. We decided that it needed to be an annual festival. That energy was put into planning right away and it has continued to exceed our expectations.
E&TS: “Shivering Songs” evokes such a sensory image…
KC: We called it ‘Shivering Songs’ because it’s a festival in the middle of Winter. There are literally shivering songs happening.
E&TS: What role do you hope Shivering Songs can play in the city and the region?
KC: We are committed to bringing beautiful music to New Brunswick and putting on intimate shows to best experience these artists. We want people to trust us. Although you may not have heard their names before, we know you’ll enjoy the shows. If the public supports us, we’ll keep stepping up our game and bringing in great stuff.
One of the unique aspects of the festival is our ‘Songwriters and Storytellers’ event where we bring in an author to read thus switching up the format of your typical songwriters circle. This worked really well last year with Grant Lawrence and we’re incredibly honoured to have David Adams Richards reading in 2012.
Another one of our initiatives this year is to begin a partnership with the state of Maine. Being neighbours, we’re constantly talking about how it’s a shame there isn’t more music crossing the borders. We’re bringing in an artist from Fort Kent, Micah Blue Smaldone, and have invited some folks in the ME music community to attend. Hopefully this will spark some cross-cultural growth.
Shivering Songs Festival will run from February 3-5. Weekend passes, $60 although valued at over $100, are available online, at Read’s and Backstreet Records.
Brand new video from The Weakerthans’ frontman John K. Samson for “Longitudinal Centre” from his first full length solo record Provincial.
Wow! What a stunning video for Bruce Peninsula’s “In Your Light,” from their sophomore album Open Flames. Kudos to director and animator Jesse Ewles.
Love new wave? It’s hard to listen to single “Never Speak Of It Again” by The Holiday Crowd without immediately conjuring up images of Joy Division and The Smiths. Healthy heaps of melancholy lyrics and vocals, sparkling keys and guitars, recalling that bit of magic from the ’80s.
Grab a free download of “Never Speak Of It Again” over on Soundcloud.
The Holiday Crowd just released their debut Over the Bluffs on January 24th. This track and album will definitely be on repeat on this set of speakers.
IT’S COMING, FINALLY!
We finally have dates for the upcoming album “Adventures in your own backyard”! AND the band gave us an amazing gift: the album recording of Into Giants. It’s so freaking amazing, so go have a good listen at http://www.adventuresinyourownbackyard.com/
Release dates
Canada - April 17th
Tracklisting
01. Lighthouse
02. Blackwind
03. Step Out For A While
04. The Quiet Crowd
05. Into Giants
06. Morning Sheets
07. Words In The Fire
08. The Things You Do
09. Strange Crooked Road
10. Noisy Sunday
11. Adventures In Your Own Backyard
12. Swimming Pools
New Patrick Watson album details!
Marine Dreams
“Sudden Dark Truths”
(directed by Jared Raab and Colin Medley)
Let’s get this to 100 reblogs!
Great song.
Kathleen Edwards - “Change the Sheets” live in Studio 211 at CBC, featuring Hannah Georgas on backing vocals. Another video from the session, “Empty Threat,” is also available. You can also check out her very recent appearance on the Letterman Show. OR, if videos aren’t your thing or you want more, the entirety of her performance for CBC is available for streaming here.
Edwards just released her latest album Voyager on January 17. I foresee this one being on rotation on repeat over the next while. Enjoy!
