Congratulations Atlantic String Quartet on their new release, on sale now at Fred’s! It is a lovely CD of pre-World War 1 string quartet music by 2 young composers. The English pastoralism of Arthur Bliss and the finesse of French master Maurice Ravel share a connected sound-world.

It’s an enchanting combination by our very own Atlantic String Quartet, of the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra. Well done Heather Kao, Nancy Case-Oates, Kate Read, & Theo Weber.

You’d be hard pressed to find a more accomplished celtic/folk band on ‘the rock’ right now than Rum Ragged. Romantic in the most classic sense, their sound is awash in button accordion, bouzokuki, tenor banjo, and bodhran. With lead vocals shared by leaders Mark Manning and Aaron Collis, the harmonies float with comfort and natural ease. Musically exquisite, rootey but sophisticated, this is not so much pub music as it is the sound of the north atlantic breeze reflected in wistfully lyrical song.

The much-anticipated solo album from Newfoundland’s west coast singer/songwriter has arrived in both CD and Vinyl. The multi-award winning folk/pop artist offers ‘slice of life’ observations not unlike Paul Simon and John Prine over the course of their catalogues which accentuates his mass appeal to varied tastes. Like all authentic storytellers, Downey reflects on wanderings and returnings in his story songs. The splendid application of strings further enhances his poignant snapshots of people, places, growth and changes. He truly is one of his province’s premier musical figures

 This delighful and exquisite recording celebrates Franz Schubert. Newfoundland and Labrador’s Duo Concertante are Canada’s premiere violin and piano ensemble. Based at Memorial University of Newfoundland in St. john’s, Nancy and Tim are energetic, experienced teachers who have given hundreds of master classes and workshops across Canada, in the U.S. and in China. Their passion as artists is widely recognized and celebrated

Debut album from local doom heavy rock band!

The much-anticipated solo album from Newfoundland’s west coast singer/songwriter has arrived in both CD and Vinyl. The multi-award winning folk/pop artist offers ‘slice of life’ observations not unlike Paul Simon and John Prine over the course of their catalogues which accentuates his mass appeal to varied tastes. Like all authentic storytellers, Downey reflects on wanderings and returnings in his story songs. The splendid application of strings further enhances his poignant snapshots of people, places, growth and changes. He truly is one of his province’s premier musical figures.

Debut folk album from Kyle Gryphon!

Elton John would love the new Natasha Blackwood record, “Ease Back”. Having always had a great ear for well-crafted songs spread over an album as varied as it is diverse, Elton would be pleased with reminisences and shadows of past masters like Laura Nyro, Phoebe Snow and Ann Mortifee that Ms. Blackwood exihibits on her solo debut.
With a likely unintentional nod to the sounds of the early/mid 1970’s, “Ease Back” has the perfect ‘little bit of everything’ goin’ on. If this slice of wax was a meal, the plate would excite and tantalize the taste buds with its many flavours and colours. And her band truly gets it.
Opening with the wisfully tender, “Triage” followed by the poppy, “Are You The Light” through to the punchy “What I’d Give” and swaggering “Small Talk”, Blackwood wastes no time expressing her multi-faceted sensibilities and many talents.
“Scifi And Sad Songs” has a luscious jaunty, jazzy vibe while the title track takes it one step further with its playful, coy melody and lyric. The album closes beautifully and simply perfectly with a proper swan song and her artistic sisters from Eastern Owl providing idyllic vocal support.
This is arguably one of the best contemporary singer/songwriter albums released in the past few year. In a province rich with a multitude of great women artists, Natasha Blackwood is a force to be reckoned with.

The Once, self-titled album is now available on vinyl!

This is a truly significant release. Fred’s number one selling album over the past decade features a wonderful and compelling mix of traditional pieces performed by our most successful musical export since Great Big Sea.

Latest from local garage-punk-rock band, Conditioner. Cassette tape that comes with a poster and a pin.