Video: Share - Maybe Always (live w/ Jenn Grant)

Scooped this from Herohill: Share (MySpace) playing the tune Maybe Always from the album Slumping in Your Murals with Jenn Grant:

"Hanging out playing music. It's what we do. Our friends Lori and Roddy who appear in this video were visiting from the UK. They are sweethearts. Lori filmed Jenn and I playing and that is why Roddy is the guy on the bed. Friends are important. Jenn and I have been friends for a long time. I used to be her drummer. It was problematic cause we would laugh so much when we were supposed to be serious. Much like in this video."

Herohill and Music N.S. Spotlight Ruth Minnikin

Herohill and Music Nova Scotia have named Ruth Minnikin their artist of the month:

"The Haligonian song writer has been a part of some of the best (and most criminally ignored) bands to come out of the city, The Heavy Blinkers and The Guthries. If the internet and blogs existed like they do now, The Blinkers would be a household name and honestly, with today's obsession with alt-country, The Guthries are another classic case of a band being ahead of its time.

Well, the world's loss is our gain because in the years that followed both bands, Ruth has had time to pen records like Folk Art and make cameos on albums by Joel Plaskett, Gabe Minnikin, Old Man Luedecke, Kate Maki, and The Russian Futurists and now she's about to release another solo record (with the willing support of the Bandwagon) called Depend on This."

Although the cover art is on the home page of Ruth Minnikin and Her Bandwagon I cannot find a release date either there or on Herohill, but Depend on This is coming soon and I'll fire off more details when I have them.

In the Mean Time, have a listen to Ruth Minnikin & Her Bandwagon - Sun Coming up (Eric's Trip cover)


and Download a Copy (compliments of Herohill).

You should also check out (from the prematurely killed CBC show)

FUSE: Two Hours Traffic, Ruth Minnikin, Old Man Luedecke in Halifax



and SONG MILL - Ruth Minnikin - Tm


A music video shot by mcdonoughLATECOMER Pictures and Raised by Media. Tim McDonough, Joel Maillet, Jason Levangie, Darcy Fracher, Rob Fournier, and Craig Buckley 2007

Herohill's Great Canadian Mixtape Project hits PEI

For a year or so now Herohill has been going province by province putting together collections of great emerging bands from each one. The latest of these is from PEI, entitled "the (Confederation) Bridge is Over.

It contains songs from Milks & Rectangles, the Danks, Paper Lions, Battery Point, Racoon Bandit, the Robots, Boxer the Horse, Pat Deighan & the Orb Weavers, Tim Chaisson & the Morning Fold, Meaghan Blanchard, Catherine MacLellan, Grass Mountain Hobos, Haunted Hearts, Nudie and the Turks, the North Lakes, Eric Broadbent & DJ Ghost, the Barnkats, Smothered in Hugs and Practical Academics.

Visit http://www.herohill.com/2009/08/great-canadian-mixtape-project-prince.htm to grab your free copy. and if you want a whole lot more free music you can check out the Herohill Mixtapes for

Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Nova Scotia
Ontario
New Brunswick
Alberta
Quebec

Elsewhere in the Blogosphere

Chromewaves Frank Yang takes a break to deal with a personal lost. Condolences from everyone at NxEW.

Herohill reviews the new Dan Mangan.

the Singing Lamb talks to Amy Millan.

Vernacular hearts Library Voices

Now Magazine hearts Library Voices too. I think it's pretty unanimous really.

For the Records hearts Jenn Grant - but really how could you possibly not?

Elsewhere in the Blogosphere

Herohill digs the Black Mold.

Greenshoelace.com hearts Spiral Beach.

Chartattack is into the new Volcanoless in Canada.

Herohill also digs the new Grand Analog!

the Singing Lamb interviews the Most Serene Republic

The Line of Best Fit is into the new Apostle of Hustle.

Pete Nema has some great shots from the Arkells / Still Life Still / Ruby Coast show at the Sound Academy.

I (Heart) Music (Hearts) the Junior Boys

the Summerworks Blog talks to DD/MM/YYYY

the National Post is all about the Rural Alberta Advantage.

Radio 3 has an interview with Tom (Lee Harvey Osmond) Wilson.

Elsewhere in the Blogosphere

Hour.ca loves Library Voices.

Chromewaves loves the Wooden Sky

Herohill has some funky stories from the Pack A.D.

Natalia Yanchak is thinking about books or the lack thereof.

Chart hearts Dan Mangan

CBC Radio 3 talks Bluesfest.

Elsewhere in the Blogosphere

Herohill and Music Nova Scotia like Prospectors Union and have a free EP from them.

the Arkells have launched a new website at arkells.ca.

Veda Hille has a new record available tomorrow.

Maybe Smith talks about Canada Day in Ottawa and has a great group shot.

the Fire Note has a review of Rock Plaza Central

You Should Know: Spring Breakup

Spring Breakup - Leaky Pail (press play and read on


Anyone who reads my posts with any frequency already knows that I love the Burning Hell and has probably caught that I'm a fan of Kim Barlow - so how could I not be a fan of Spring Breakup - a band comprised of Mathias "Burning Hell" Kom and Kim Barlow singing sining simplue duets about things that change with the coming of spring.

Herohill has apparently gotten ahold of the new album and has a few songs up for your to download along with an extensive review of the duo:

"Their new band - Spring Breakup – uses nothing more than simple ukulele and banjo riffs and traded couplets, but anyone familiar with either artist knows that is all these songs need. Spring Flings starts the record and tells a story we’ve all been through before. Kim and Mathias offer up their thoughts on a new relationship with a foundation of attraction not substance (the fabulous hair of an underwear model) and one that flies too close to the sun, quickly burns its wings and plummets to a watery grave.

As you'd expect, the disc flies by – 10 songs and a slight 32 minutes – but the duo’s humor and charisma make it more entertaining than you’d think it could be. The heartache and anger of Came up Roses sets the tone perfectly for the record. It should be sad to hear a couple talking about their love falling apart, but the imagery makes it impossible to not smile along (perfect example? Mathias admits Cupid must have been drunk when he fired his arrow). Young Love is a collection of overused clichés, but somehow Kim and Mathias manage to play turn those common phrases into a touching 3-minute affair. On the closer - Hummiah - Mathias uses a simple drum machine beat and some lovely placed guitar and harmonies on the chorus to create an engaging spoken word of the icy cold of an unrequited Artic love."

Visit Herohill to download the tracks.

You can catch Spring Breakup live at:
1 Aug 2009 8 00
Sappyfest Sackville, New Brunswick
7 Aug 2009 8 00
CBs St John’s, Newfoundland
8 Aug 2009 8 00
Eastern Edge St John’s, Newfoundland
9 Aug 2009 8 00
The Ship St. John’s, Newfoundland
13 Aug 2009 8 00
Barn Show! details TBA Gasperau Valley, Nova Scotia
14 Aug 2009 8 00
House Show - details TBA! Halifax, Nova Scotia
15 Aug 2009 2:00
The Carlton - afternoon show Halifax, Nova Scotia
15 Aug 2009 8 00
House Show - details TBA! Halifax, Nova Scotia

Elsewhere in the Blogosphere

Birds Too Tired to Fly has a two part interview with Olenka Krakus (Olenka and the Autumn Lovers) Part 1 - Part 2.

Library Voices has some notes from the Sled Island Festival.

Refrain Magazine has a review of Rock Plaza Central.

the Line of Best Fit is also looking at the new Rock Plaza Central.

the Singing Lamb talks to You Say Party! We Say Die!

I Heart the Music has an interview with DD/MM/YYYY

Herohill loves Julie Doiron (is there anyone who doesn't?) They also have a rare live track for download.

Chartattack gives the Danks 5 out of 5 stars.

Will McGuirk has some notes on Mariposa.

Elsewhere in the Blogosphere

Lonely Vagabond saw Hank and Lily at the Drake.

CBC Radio 2 announces some changes.

Singing Lamb has an interview with Hannah Georgas

Herohill reviews Bahamas

the Burning Hell's Nick Ferrio share's some recipes.

Lonely Vagabond caught Pick A Piper at Sneaky Dee's

Will McGuirk says that Evening Hymns will be opening for Joel Plaskett who is opening for Paul McCartney.

Elsewhere in the Blogosphere

I (Heart) Music talks about Polaris possibilities.

the Born Ruffians are studio blogging.

Sadie May Crash looks back on NXNE

Herohill likes Erin Costello

Sadly for Brent Randall and His Pinecones who made personal song and video to try to win him over, Paul McCartney has chosen Joel Plaskett to open for him on July 11 at the Halifax Commons.

Shad has a new blog if you'd like a list of some of the blogs by musicians that we know about look over here.

Herohill: (free) Tribute Album to Kelp's Jon Bartlett

Via Herohill comes word that the musical family around Ottawa's Kelp Records has gotten together to produce a tribute to Kelp founder Jon Bartlett.

"So how would the artists say thanks? Well, in dark corners, fogged in alleyways and with some back office dealings, the Kelp roster decided to record covers of Jon’s tracks and surprised him with a stellar 15-song tribute record, Turn Up The Jets: A Tribute To Jon Bartlett. I’ll be honest, the only record I have from Jon is the lo-fi, fuzzy folk gem he recorded under the Rhume moniker, Snack of Choice but after rummaging through this collection, I think I’ll be scanning the vaults."

You can (and should) read the whole story on Herohill and you can download the album for free at kelprecords.com

Elsewhere in the Blogosphere

Now Magazine on Fjord Rowboat

Hardboss says nice things about Hot Panda

the Burning Hell is off to Europe to eat cheese, bring down international criminals and they might play some music too.

Herohill also like's Sleepless Nights and Free Albums.

Torontoist is big on the new Royal City release.

Chartattack lists their top ten shows from NXNE

Brent Randall and his Pinecones would like your help in landing a gig opening for Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney, Choose Brent Randall and his Pinecones to open for you

Elsewhere in the Blogosphere

Ohbijou wants you to know that you can go get Beacons now!

Tokyo Police Club has a new blog.

Spiral Beach talks NXNE

Herohill talks Whale Tooth and Wax Mannequin

Pop Montreal has an interview with Jane Vain and the Dark Matter

Now weighs in on Polaris

there was no sound on NxNE

Herohill on The Got to Get Got

Chartattack has info on the upcoming Islands release.

Arts & Crafts gets ready to release Still Life Still debut.

Chart is talking about Said the Whale

Chart grades DD/MM/YYYY

Elsewhere in the Blogosphere

Herohill talks Polaris.

Forest City Lovers talk Polaris.

One Hundred Dollars is on the list. '

CBC Radio 3 talks to Ohbijou.

Pete Nema makes his NXNE picks.

From Blown Speakers sees Julie Doiron

Blocks! Shooting! Out! Of! Eyes! is still alive.

Library Voices have pictures!

Elsewhere in the Blogosphere

CBC Radio 3 has new streaming concerts up from Jim Bryson, Andy Magoffin, NQ Arbuckle, Snailhouse and Ukrainia.

Herohill looks at the new Ohbijou

Exclaim has info and tour dates for $100

CBC Radio 3 has info on the Sled Island Create A Poster event, open until June 15

the Forest City Lovers are recording again!

Singing Lamb reviews Dog is Blue

Herohill says Virgin Fest has one of the worst lineups of any festival ever - have to agree. Sudbury's lineup kicks ass by comparison.

the Coast has a nice writeup about Owl

Elsewhere in the Blogosphere

Herohill reviews Andrew Vincent.

Soundproof interviews DD/MM/YYYY

Radio 3 talks to the Dudes

IndieUniverse has some great tips for your merch table.

Emm Gryner has a day off in Boise, Idaho

Iheartthemusic.com is talking about Rah Rah

CBC Radio 3 on Julie Doiron day in Bruno Sask! Complete with the unveiling of a new bench!!

Elsewhere in the Blogosphere

Herohill makes some Polaris predictions.

iheartthemusic interviews Black Hat Brigade.

Sunparlour Players cancel western tour dates.

Consequence of Sound reviews Rock Plaza Central.

jctrevors has a nice photset of the Superfantastics at the Dome in Halifax.

BlogTO interviews Black Hat Brigade.

Out Of This Spark has info on an upcoming Tribute to Royal City - to be held in Toronto and Guelph.

Radio 3 has info on a doc about Vancouver's vanishing music (and cultural) venues.

Elsewhere in the Blogosphere

Herohill declares Kestrels Music Nova Scotia artist of the month.

Lonely Vagabond checks out Clouds (That Look Like Things) at Rancho Relaxo.

Herohill (yes again) has info on a Joel Plaskett - David Myles fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity.

HistoryJen has her usual amazing list of stuff to do in T.O. this week.

Elsewhere in the Blogosphere

Thick Specks has an interview with Joel Plaskett.

I (Heart) Music on Slim Twig.

Pete Nema has photos of the Dog Day CD Release show from Lee's Palace.

Herohill on the Novaks

Radio 3 has more on the Alison Crowe deportation story.

Torontoist on the new Ohbijou.

Elsewhere in the Blogosphere

Pitchfork reviews 'Don't Haunt This Place' - Rural Alberta Advantage (Pitchfork also thinks that Paul Banwatt is the singer.)

Herohill talks about Joel Plaskett Live at the Rebecca Cohn.

Wavelength has some video from their 450th show.

I (Heart) Music is doing a NXNE showcase.

Herohill on the Julie Doiron / Calm Down It's Monday Heavy Snow 7"

Elsewhere in the Blogosphere

MW Music Review on Pamela Brennan.

London Free Press on the new Rock Plaza Central.

Herohill interviews K-OS

Chartattack reports Fucked Up's Pink Eyes Joins Fox News

iheartthemusic.com chats w/ Hey Ocean!

Natalia Yanchak checks in from the Dears tour where people are getting tired (but they're back in Canada now.)

the Times Columnist is also taking a look at the Dears and old songs new.

Elsewhere in the Blogosphere

HistoryJen has some thoughts and reflections on her Over the Top fest. experience.

Exclaim reports a new Peter Elkas / Joel Plaskett single is on it's way.

the Rural Alberta Advantage reports that you can now pre-order "Hometowns" from Saddle Creek (if you're a RAA fan it's the one you already have.)

the Calgary Cassette Preservation Society has the Delusions of Reality's - Chocolate Moo from 1990.

Wolves, Hawkes and Kites on Think About Life.

Herohill talks Lee Harvey Osmond.

the Arkells would like to point out that they are way nicer to Jian Ghomeshi than Billy Bob Thorton.

From Blown Speakers is giving away tickets to Dog Day's Biltmore show on June 14!

Elsewhere in the Blogosphere

Exclaim reviews Weird Weather's 'Surface of the Moon'

CBC Radio 3 on Cadence Weapon: Edmonton's new Poet Laureate

Pete Nema has some great shots of Amos the Transparent at the Horseshoe.

I (Heart) Music has a look at Pink Mountaintops.

Herohill on Josh Martinez - World Famous Sex Buffet.

HistoryJen on her current crop of favorite bands.

the Forest City Lovers are home from Europe and have this lovely video that someone shot of them in Italy:

Elsewhere in the Blogosphere

Now Magazine on Joel Plaskett @ Massey Hall

CBC Radio 3 has Joel Plaskett Super Fan Lauren Simmons' review of the Plaskett Massey Hall show as well.

Chart says Elliott Brood to play Festival of Beer (and other tour dates)

Herohill reviews Black Hat Brigade.

Lonely Vagabond on $100 at Whipper Snapper.

Herohill's take on Apostle of Hustle and the Handsome Family

Elsewhere in the Blogosphere

Herohill reviews Royal City.

Exlaim reviews Skeletones Four.

Chart reviews Green Go.

Six Eyes reviews Patrick Watson.

Chart interviews Rock Plaza Central.

Jesse Rivest has a different take on the I (Heart) Music issue.

Elsewhere in the Blogosphere:

Library Voices have a couple of posts on their blog with photos chronicling all of the excitement that happens in a touring van (see photo at left.)

On CBC Radio 3 outgoing intern Amanda Ash did a great mini-radio doc on women in independent music.

CBC Radio 3 Podcast #206 is up with Joel Plaskett, K-Os, Holy Fuck, the Got To Get Got and More.

Kevin Drew's first ever blog entry is up on the Broken Social Scene Myspace.

HistoryJen has a couple of tickets to give away to the 9th annual Bob Dylan Tribute Night at C'est What on May 24.

Herohill is having a contest, giving away Dog Day tix.

the Phog Blog has some live footage from the Brasstronaut show.

the Toronto Music Blog Collective has a review up of the CFL Sessions.

Herohill Reviews The Burning Hell

One of my fav. Canadian music blogs, Herohill.com, has an excellent review up for The Burning Hell's new CD 'Baby' so if you didn't believe me yesterday go read this:

"A few months ago, The Burning Hell came to Halifax and really blew me away. I already enjoyed Matthias’ ukulele ditties – and yes, made the obligatory Stephin Merritt comparisons – but when the band crowded on the small stage at Gus’ Pub, the energy, excitement and enjoyment was unreal. That energy really carries over onto the band’s new Weewerk release, Baby.

...Really the fact you can't help but like the songs is probably the best way to sum up Baby. Fans will love it - it stays true to what you expect and love about the uke driven troubadour but moves more towards the energy and unashamed fun they deliver in a live setting - but the infectious melodies will win over new fans as well. Win, win if you ask me."