Live Underground with Minus World

A few months back I talked to Justin from Minus World, a 2 piece Nintendo influenced dance rock band, about the online release of their EP. Tomorrow night they have the hard copy release at the Company House. I caught up with him again to talk about touring, being nominated for a Music Nova Scotia Award & a few other funny things. Here's the full interview.

Check out their EP online here: http://minusworld.bandcamp.com/

Live Underground with Eliza & The Strange

Eliza & The Strange are a relatively new band I've come across here in Halifax but I dig their "Voodoo-esque Rock" sound. I talked to their singer/keyboardist Eliza tonight on Live Underground, here's the interview.

For more on Eliza & The Strange, download their song/video "She Ain't Pretty" check out their website:

http://www.elizaandthestrange.com/

Live Underground with Andrew Hunter & The Gatherers

I spoke to Andrew Hunter & The Gatherers on Live Underground tonight. This week they released their 2nd album Warhorses, they're kicking off a tour here in Halifax tomorrow night with the release show at the Seahorse. Alert The Medic & Carmen Townsend will be joining them at the show as well. We talked about the new album, the songs, touring in a van & all kinds. Here's the full interview.

Find out where to pick up the album here: www.andrewhunter.ca

Live Underground with Jon Mullane

Had a chance to chat with Jon Mullane on Live Underground tonight, check him out this Saturday at Quinfest. Here's the full interview:

Remembering 9/11 Ten Years Later

Today is the 10th anniversary of 9/11. It's hard to believe that it has been that long. 10 years ago I was in grade 9 at a new school where I didn't know too many people. I remember going to school that day, the first tower had already been hit, but I was unaware at the time. I was in first period of the day, can't remember which class, science or something. Part way through this class the announcement came over the PA for all staff to attend an emergency meeting after 1st period.

After that period I went to French class, the teacher came in a few minutes later. To her credit as a teacher & a strong person, she held her composure quite well while explaining what happened, but she was still quite in disbelief. We then proceeded to listen to the radio for news updates of what was going on. It wasn't long after that I recall they sent everyone home on buses. It's strange how I remember that morning so vividly, but after going home it's all a haze. I watched some TV news coverage and listened to music until my parents came home & really explained what had happened. However, at 14 I didn't fully understand, it took some time for it to sink in.

I find I identified with a lot of different music around the time of this event more strongly then I ever have in my life. Two songs come to mind, I remember the videos for these getting played a fair bit on Much Music in the days following the attacks. I can't imagine having to program a station in the wake of 9/11, the careful steps you'd have to make, when you're usually upbeat you've got to dial back the personality, be honest without being a complete downer. It must have been very difficult for any of my peers in the broadcast industry. But going back to the two videos I remember being played heavily following that day.....

Live's "Overcome." Although the song had been written before 9/11, the lyrical content fit really well especially when they took footage from the aftermath & used it for the video.

Staind's "Fade." Break The Cycle was an album I used to play a great deal, the video for Fade is burned in my memory as Much Music played it around this time 10 years ago. The actual music video won't embed on here, so here's an acoustic version:

If you want to watch the actual music video here's the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-9VnIba_qQ&feature=player_detailpage

Today, I remember what happened, where I was & how it changed my entire world. I hope you do the same.

Live Underground with The Space Age

Tonight I interviewed The Space Age on Live Underground. Their singer/guitarist Andy played bass with Matt Mays & El Torpedo for 7 years but now has a new band, here's the full interview.

http://thespaceage.bandcamp.com/

Live Underground with The Belle Comedians

The Belle Comedians are from Fredericton/Halifax, they play some folk but like to give a drunken rock vibe too! They're doing a short Maritime tour, making a stop in town & I chatted with their keyboardist Dan. Here's the interview.

Find out more on The Belle Comedians here http://www.facebook.com/TheBelleComedians?sk=wall

Glory Glory MFEST Flash Back & New EP

This Friday Glory Glory are playing with Kestrels at Monte's in Dartmouth for Live with Live 105. I featured a new song of theirs tonight along side an interview I did with them last month at MFEST. Here's the interview:

And if you want to check out their new EP "You Need A Heart To Live" you can download it at http://gloryglory.bandcamp.com/ it's a name your price kinda deal, but I'm sure they'd appreciate some gas money ;)

Live Underground with Like A Motorcycle

3 piece, all female rockers from Halifax, (we'll ignore the chick band title as it's old & dated). I'm talking about Like A Motorcycle. They've got their first EP to be released soon, I spoke with their bassist Kim Carson tonight on Live Underground.

Check out more on Like A Motorcycle at http://www.facebook.com/likeamotorcycle

Live Unverground with The Daily Hate

The Daily Hate are from Halifax/Dartmouth, play some very cool reggae rock/ska music. I chatted with their bassist Mark tonight on Live Underground, here's the full interview.

You can check out their EP here: http://thedailyhate.bandcamp.com/