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Sam Langille, Josh Langille, and Daniel Hartinger are Absolute Losers, a rock trio from Charlottetown, PEI. Since forming in 2019, Absolute Losers have earned a reputation for air-tight live shows that deliver one burst of energy after the next. In August of 2023, they released their anticipated debut album, “At The Mall,” a danceable 12-track offering that confronts hardships without taking itself too seriously. On their debut, the band camouflages their pop sensibilities with wiry guitar work, intertwining bass and drum parts, and hook-laden, laid-back vocals. In their latest efforts, Absolute Losers shed the camouflage and proudly bear their knack for catchy melodies, soaring harmonies, and straight-to-point pop songwriting
Music: absolutelosers.bandcamp.com/
Video: youtube.com/@absolutelosers2526
Instagram: instagram.com/absolute_losers_
Since 2017, John Batt has been the brain behind the popular instagram account @canada.gov.ca, curating stories from the more obscure side of Canadian history and culture. He has brought his one-man show to audiences in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, Ontario and Quebec. John has been profiled by the CBC, CTV and The Globe and Mail. Amongst his 77,000 followers are Canadian heavyweights like Anne Murray and Blue Rodeo's Greg Keelor. While born and raised in Fredericton, now living in the Laurentians, he describes his show as a cross between a Ted Talk and having a couple drinks with a friend. It's easier to think about what it's not: it's not a podcast, it's not stand-up comedy. It's canada.gov.ca.
Instagram: instagram.com/canada.gov.ca/
Nectar Collective is a queer DJ collective founded in Kjipuktuk (Halifax), in the unceded Mi’kmaq territory of Mi'kma'ki (Nova Scotia) in the summer of 2023 by Anita Chastanet, Cher Hann, and Annah-Lauren Bloom. Since its inception, Nectar has quickly established itself as a fixture in both the Halifax music scene and queer community alike. As DJs, they strive to share exciting, hyper-charged and unexpected sounds, with a focus on experimental and underground subgenres as well as their own music production.
Anita: Born in St. Lucia and raised in Tkaronto/Toronto, aniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiita is a Kjipuktuk/Halifax based open format, genre melting girlie. Known for high-energy, dark, and slutty sets, expect a blend of techno, world club, jersey, ghetto tech, pop remixes etc etc. She is one of the founders of Nectar Collective, the bbs bringing you SLURP.
Annah: DJ Decision has spent the last few years playing parties big and small, bringing queer sonic XXXtasy to the dance floors of Kjipuktuk (Halifax) alongside her fellow members of Nectar. Packed with wonky sounds and sexy bangers, her playful multi-genre sets are guaranteed to keep the dancefloor fun and freaky ;~)
Cher: DJ DLB is a dumb little bitch set on total dancefloor bimbofication.
Music: soundcloud.com/aniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiita, soundcloud.com/dumblittlebitch, soundcloud.com/djdecision
Video: youtube.com/shorts/qQ8ynlWOYwI?feature=share
Instagram: instagram.com/nectar_collective/, instagram.com/aniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiita/, instagram.com/scumsuck/, instagram.com/mystartupdiskisalmostfull/
Pete Moss is an acclaimed children's musician who connects people of all ages with the natural world. Drawing inspiration from everyday birds, plants and weather, Pete’s playful, folksy style and sophisticated songwriting has been featured on CBC's Here and Now, Owl Magazine and City TV. With lines proclaiming “the sun, the moon, the stars are shining, in one dandelion” and referring to Chickadees as the “timbits of the sky”, Pete’s songs inspire empathy, wonder and affection toward living things.
Pete’s work is grounded in the principle that building genuine relationships between young people and local environments encourages care as they grow. His goal is to shine a light on local living things that are often overlooked in media and creation. Red Winged Blackbirds, Milkweed plants and Juncos are brought to life through joyous, catchy, often emotionally impactful pieces.
In addition to his work as a children’s musician, Pete offers guided hikes, nature play pop-ups and school programs in communities across Canada.
Adults, you will love this too!
Music: li.sten.to/birdsrock
Video: youtube.com/watch?v=Ro3RbS_Gtbs&t=1s youtube.com/watch?v=Gy_FyPhpy-M
Website: petemossmusic.com/
Instagram: instagram.com/pete.moss.music/
Facebook: facebook.com/petemossmusic/
Puberty Well is a soft throb of trans girls on heavenly assign to turn your insides inside out. We deign to please. We're upset about evil. We make music—rock n roll music, transmuted through the psyches of four trans women. Our music has the power to heel. True scene psychos may remember our starry-eyed debut at Sled Island in ’23, where we, Prudence Gendron, Andrea Finlay, Vivi Moffatt and Item Hearn, first took on the “big stage" in front of a frothing audience of hot people we were too nervous to talk to after. If you like us, say hi! If you love us, leave our merch under a lover's pillow. If you want to support us, we never say no to free pizza.
Music: pubertywell.bandcamp.com/
Website: pubertywell.skin/
Instagram: instagram.com/pubertywelll/
Saltwater Hank is a Ts’msyen musician from Txałgiiw(aka Hartley Bay) based in Lax Kxeen (Prince Rupert). The melodies are a spoonful of oolichan grease- the perfect dose of musical medicine. He connects listeners and members of his culture by reliving his heritage through the music, creating a bridge between the old and the new, and allowing present generations to experience the ancient oral traditions of his culture in a vibrant and powerful way. His stories breathe life into forgotten narratives and revive the power of the traditional language to shape a new generation of storytellers. Saltwater Hank is here to keep the art and sound of his culture alive and growing.
As a trio, Saltwater Hank delivers a raucous performance that blends the sound of Rock ‘n Roll with the melodies & rhythmic complexity of his ancestors, all with lyrics written entirely in his language, Sm’algya̱x.
Music: saltwaterhank.bandcamp.com
Video: youtu.be/B577EZtOGvE
Instagram: instagram.com/saltwaterhank
Facebook: facebook.com/saltyhank
Photo Credit: Ali Calladine
"The Drama Queenz," a spirited young drama group of 10 participants aged 9 to 11, made their debut on the main stage of SappyFest in the summer of 2023 with their original musical "A Beep in Time". The Sappy audience enjoyed instant hit songs such as "Let's rob a bank today" , "No substance, all style" and "Humans are Beep". Passionate about drama, music, and performance, these thespian friends bring youthful exuberance and a fresh perspective to the stage creating captivating experiences. "The Drama Queenz" are poised to enchant and inspire in their next original musical, titled “CHIPS, The Musical” representing the dynamic creativity of the next generation.
Folks! We assure you this is a sequel NOT to be missed! The Drama Queenz are the light of our lives!
Video: u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=kZilu00ZE9AtCXX1YmH7XUtcmUpmjYq7iB3X
The Umbrella Collective is a group of artists based in Epekwitk (Prince Edward Island). Ranging in age from 24-47, the Collective’s members are also diverse in culture. Hailing from PEI, Nova Scotia, Ontario, India, Nigeria, and Rwanda, these six musicians have united in Charlottetown to create a sound of their own.
Drawing inspiration from Hip-hop, R&B, Reggae, Neo-Soul and Afrobeat, The Umbrella Collective defies the boundaries of musical genres and is on a journey radiating love and integrating community through their music. UC is building themselves as individuals, as a group, and recently released their debut tape “WELCOME TO STUDIO UC!”
Music: open.spotify.com/artist/0OqAMiD8jSV9IT59XTkVyx
Video: youtu.be/DSJyzJVl0Tw
Website: umbrellacollective.art
Instagram: instagram.com/theumbrellacollective_
Facebook: facebook.com/umbrellacollectiveislove