Product of Newfoundland
A blog about Newfoundland: Strange Truths, Tall Tales & Pop culture from a Foggy Island.
Best Kind: Pop Culture from Newfoundland and Labrador
best kind: (n) Newfoundland phrase indicating general approval; in the best state or condition. Finest Kind.
Ana Luísa Ramos: Clouds
I didn’t know my life needed more bossa nova in it until I heard Ana Luísa Ramos new single, ‘Clouds’.
Run Rudolph Run: Clint Curtis and The Reflectors
14 days… Check out the Clint Curtis & the Reflectors cover of Run, Run Rudolph
Rock & Roll Christmas: Clint Curtis & The Reflectors
21 days ‘til Christmas — check out the Clint Curtis & the Reflectors
Christmas Time is Here: Land of the Lakes
23 days ‘til Christmas — spend part of it listening to Land of the Lakes indie-pop cover of the Charlie Brown’s Christmas classic ‘Christmas Time is Here.’
Brad Tuck & Rosemary Lawton: The Christmas Ornament
24 days ‘til Christmas… Let’s start off the 2023 NL Music Advent Calendar with a touching new song from Brad Tuck and Rosemary Lawton.
Andrew Rodgers’ Downtown
It’s not Tina Turner. It’s not Liza Minnelli. It’s the new single from Andrew Rodgers.
Peter Vance’s Nothing To Lose
Peter Vance pivots toward country… but, when it comes to making great music, he’s staying the course.
Bare Bones by Evelyn Jess
Do yourself a favour — get Evelyn Jess’ new CD Bare Bones. It’s got great storytelling, a fantastic cover of a NL classic, and the title track is so good.
Roadside Shrine by Mike Fisher
Mike Fisher, a veteran 70s and 80s NL punk scene, is destined to make new fans in the 21st century with his latest release, Diary of and Psychic Vampire.
Coming of Age: Goodbye Apollo
Please won't you listen, Goodbye Apollo is reporting of another phase (and it’s totally worth hearing).
Nico Paulo’s Time
Check out this (justifiably) highly-anticipated folk pop from St. John’s-based Nico Paulo.
Edena by It Could Be Franky
Move! Think! Feel! It Could Be Franky’s new EP is worth your attention.
Grind Mind: Quella Fiamma
Let yourself be drawn to that flame in Grind Mind’s Quella Fiamma. Directed by Shane Mills, this horror music video features music by Christopher Dunn and performance by Kai Bryan.
BruceM8’s So Cold
Check out the new Ben Power-directed video for BruceM8’s track ‘So Cold.’
Joe Grizzly: Time and Space
Make time to listen to Spring Fever by St. John’s-based Joe Grizzly.
Rum Ragged: Let Me Fish off Cape St. Mary’s
The classic song now has a fantastic, cinematic video. Definitely worth checking out!
On The Labrador: Jordan Harnum & Jeff Pittman
A modern traditional? A contemporary classic? I don’t know. I’m pretty sure Jordan Harnum and Jeff Pittman’s On The Labrador ought to be on repeat.
Kyle Gryphon: Doe Hills
Fog, time and Kyle Gryphon’s fantastic folk music all collide at ‘Doe Hills’
Newfoundland & Labrador Mixtape
There is amazing music being made in Newfoundland and Labrador. Every day. You can hear some of my latest favourites on the Youtube playlist above. Get more playlists here.