New Releases
NEW MUSIC: JON MCKIEL – HEX
Jon Mckiel returns with a highly anticipated new album, the long-awaited follow-up to his underground classic Bobby Joe Hope! The songs of Jon McKiel are born of the bruised marshlands of remote New Brunswick, from the craggy shores of the Atlantic coast; places where nature is a powerful wonder and … Read More
NEW MUSIC: DANIEL ROMANO’S OUTFIT – “TOO HOT TO SLEEP”
Can you describe your song-writing process? DR: In order to bring about the good song there is a certain amount of magic to be summoned. Though there are a variety of ways to achieve it, allow me now to break down one of my favourite methods: Without food, take to … Read More
Richard Laviolette 1982-2023
We said goodbye to Richard Laviolette today. Richard was in touch with a deep magic, a deep, brave, river of song. He was a beautiful, kind, funny person. I don’t separate those things. He was my friend. Richard was the first artist we worked with at YC, outside of our … Read More
YCTV: Sappyfest and Hillside Special Report
Summer is festival season in the music world and YCTV correspondents Shotgun Jimmie, Julianna Riolino, and Nathan Doucet are here to take you behind the scenes, deep into the methods and the magic, into the grind and the glory of Sappyfest in Sackville NB and Hillside Festival in Guelph ON … Read More
Jon Mckiel: “Deeper Shade” acoustic, tour dates!
YCTV presents a special acoustic performance by Jon Mckiel! Jon performs “Deeper Shade” from his absolutely magical 2020 album Bobby Joe Hope live at his home in Baie Verte, NB. Camera and sound by Colin Medley. Catch Jon Mckiel performing as a duo with Jay Crocker (JOYFULTALK) live at the … Read More