The Worst

Andrew Sisk has surreptitiously created one of the greatest song catalogues in Canadian music. The man behind the bands Share and Coco et Co., Sisk has been questioning his place in the ever-shifting music industry. A recent tribute album from his friends in the Acadian Embassy has helped to stoke his passion.

Husband and Knife is the name Halifax’s KC Spidle gives to his dark, gritty take on folk music. Stripped down and bare, confessional and punk, the songs evoke images of life on the edge and a heart on a sleeve. You may have also seen him in such fan favourites as Dog Day, the Hold, the Holiday Snaps and Bad Vibrations.

Masterminded by Jason Michael MacIsaac, the Heavy Blinkers have re-emerged after 7 long years lost at sea. Filled with songs of the war, death, and unrequited love, their new album “Health” is a haunted epic. Written as a musical, the character’s stories are told by vocalists Stewart Legere, Melanie Stone, and Jenn Grant with help from guest contributors Sondre Lerche and The High Llamas’ Sean O’Hagan.

Julie Doiron began her musical journey in Moncton, New Brunswick way back in 1990. Her first band, the hugely influential Eric’s Trip were signed to Sub Pop Records during the mid-90’s grunge craze. Twenty years on the road, one Juno award, countless songwriting, recording and live collaborations have honed her skills and made Julie one of Canada’s most beloved musicians.