Archive for December, 2011

Fridays with … Girls Would Kill

Friday, December 23rd, 2011

Girls Would Kill

Saint John-born, Halifax-based electro group Girls Would Kill released its first full length album Bloodshed last month after recording it between the two cities with producer Colin Crowell.

The two-piece, made up of Adam Higgins and Mary Ferguson, has been touring recently with Audrey & The Agents and has more dates planned for early in the new year.

The band joins us this week to chat about the album and what’s up next …

1. Hey guys, how are things going? What’s the latest with Girls Would Kill?

Adam: Things are good. We’ve just put out our first proper album. It’s called Bloodshed, and we’re working on all the stuff that goes along with that. We’re working on a few videos, a remix and a couple cover tracks to release along with a some singles.

2. The album was released a month or so ago – how does it feel now that you’ve had a chance to step away and reflect on the project you worked on for more than a year?

Adam: Yeah, it came out Nov. 11, and it’s been a huge relief to finally have the songs out of our hands. We spent a ton of time (more…)

ECMA showcase artists announced

Monday, December 5th, 2011

Carleton Stone will perform at ECMA Week in April. (Mat Dunlap photo)

The East Coast Music Association has released its list of showcase performers for East Coast Music Week, taking place in Moncton, April 11-15.

The list includes Moncton’s own Motorleague, Backyard Devils, Divorcees and others like Kim Stockwood, Christina Martin, Old Man Luedecke, Roch Voisine, Tim Chaisson and the Morning Fold and many, many more.

Click here for the full list of performers.

Smith celebrates new album on tour

Warner Music Canada recording artist and 2011 Juno Award Winner Meaghan Smith is going on tour to support her new holiday collection, It Snowed.  The tour kicked off in Vancouver last week and passes through Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, before returning her home to Halifax (more…)