The Coast (Doing the Opposite of the Junos)

Now that I’ve finished explaining why the Junos are outdated and uninspiring I should also mention that Halifax’s the Cost has launched their annual Music Reader’s Poll and goes about it entirely differently than most music awards. Anyone can vote and there aren’t even any nominations. Each person can vote only once and each of…

Laura Barrett at Concerts on Demand

If you weren’t able to make Laura Barrett‘s CD launch for the (soon to be Polaris nominated) Victory Garden now you can be (kinda). The show has been uploaded to CBC Radio 2’s Concerts on Demand! Both of the opening acts for the release were also included! So first have a listen to Dan Werb…

Laura Barrett shows off her Victory Garden on Sunday

This Sunday at the Tranzac in Toronto, Laura Barrett will unveil her new album “Victory Garden” over brunch. People will gather at 11:30 a.m. for a brunch catered by Barrett herself and then at 1:30 the music starts. Dan Werb of the Woodhands and Halifax’s Ghost Bees will be joining Laura for the CD release.…