New Brunswick summer playlist: July 29
Heat waves have a tendency to make us a little lethargic. One thing that will get you moving on a long summers day is a song that's as hot as the temperature.
This New Brunswick summer playlist is sure to perk up your ears and get you going. Maybe it's Julie Doiron's latest project, Weird Lines or Saint John's Sticky Bandits that will get you dancing.
Drake Adams & The Sticky Bandits
The Sticky Bandits are a summer folk favourite in New Brunswick.
You can usually catch them playing your favourite festival or bar. Drake Adams' unforgettable voice paired with the heavy playing of the bandits on this track makes you want to spend every summer evening dancing under the moonlight.
Weird Lines
Julie Doiron has always delivered when it comes to catchy, heartfelt songs.
Pairing up with Jon Mckiel, C.L.McLaughlin and a team of mighty musicians, Weird Lines released their self-titled record this summer.
This track will take you to tall grassy fields and hot sun.
Song: Twin Summers
Artist: Weird Lines
Album: Full Moon EP
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Jennifer Lopan
Jennifer Lopan released their first EP this summer unannounced.
They're a punk rock band from Moncton, but this slow track with smooth bass lines and melodious vocals will remind you of your first summer love and of course, heartbreak.
Song: She Says
Artist: Jennifer Lopan
Album: Full Moon EP
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Joseph Edgar
Acadian musician Joseph Edgar released Ricochets this spring.
This storytelling rock song, with plenty of piano, imagination and New Brunswick undertones sticks out as a summer playlist essential.
Play this with your windows down while driving the Acadian Coastal drive with all of your friends.
Song: Braises d'ete
Artist: Joseph Edgar
Album:Ricochets
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The City Natives
The City Natives of Tobique First Nation, released Red City in 2014 have been rising to the top ever since.
This track is what caught the attention of many two years ago, and is also an extremely catchy hip-hop song to play on repeat this summer.
Song: Red City
Artist: City Natives
Album: Red City
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