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Halifax’s thedottedline is here to finish what Kendrick Lamar started
Usually diss tracks are global phenoms, but the beef between thedottedline and Drake is happening in your local park. At 2 p.m. in the Halifax Common, Kyle Folk Roche, also known as thedottedline, gathered friends, family and Instagram followers to film a music video for his song “Coyote Print (We On Dat Ass)”, a diss track against fellow Canadian rapper Drake. On a beautiful, sunny Sunday afternoon, Roche and his posse spread out on the lush grass.
Q&A with Halifax-based punk band Angel Girl
Tucked behind the bushes that line a busy intersection in Halifax, two members of the band Angel Girl, Saylor and Angel, redefine what it means to work from home. The outside of the domestic dwelling shows no signs of what lies beyond the front door. Upon entering, I took off my shoes, said hi to the barking chihuahua-pug mix and stepped into a fully functional recording studio. Roommates and bandmates, Saylor and Angel have blurred the lines between work and play.
Magnetic World swallows the hill whole
A swarm descended on Citadel Hill during this year’s Magnetic World Music Festival. As the line snaked around the hill — past Citadel High School and ending near the Centennial Pool — the lawn beneath Halifax’s historic site transformed into a hive of heads. This is the second time Rachel Bass, the Dalhousie Gazette’s visuals editor, and I have attended Magnetic World.
The Gazette Reviews: The biggest blockbusters at AIFF
By: Ellie Gary-Jones And just like that, the director of All of Us Strangers has given the world yet another queer drama filled with hope, lust and longing — yet this one sits at a different temperature. With little romance and lots of snow, Andrew Haigh adapts Colm Tóibín’s short story into a family drama set in the Colorado Rockies in the early 1950s.
The Gazette Reviews: AIFF films shot in Atlantic Canada
By: Theodore Boyce Back in Black is a textbook example of a movie with a fun, grabby premise that never quite manages to transcend it. The movie follows the daughter of a small-town funeral home owner, who, when her father’s business falls on hard times, tries to cause freak accidents around town to boost sales.
Magnetic World DJ Davo wants you to dance
Carter Davidson, better known as Davo, was introduced to dance music through a Crazy Frog CD. A gift from his mom, Davidson remembers listening to the album over and over again on his Sony Walkman. Raised in Annapolis Valley, N.S., Davidson later moved to Wolfville, N.S., to attend Acadia University as a business student. While in university, Davidson attended a party where he became captivated by his friend’s small DJ controller.
Come with the Gazette’s arts and culture editor to DalFest
Dalhousie University students flocked to the quad for this year’s annual DalFest, which featured performances by The Beaches and Neon Dreams. As the sun fell below the Henry Hicks Building on Sept. 11, students began lining up in the quad, eager to end the first week of class with a celebration. DalFest is the grand finale after a week of programming to welcome students back to campus. The annual event is organized by the Dalhousie Student Union.
Tony turns Provincetown into Hollywood
The Anthony Bourdain biopic Tony (2026) is a perfectly fine movie. The plot is formulaic, the story heartwarming, and the movie-going experience is overall satisfactory. The only catch: the story isn’t actually Bourdain’s. Directed by Matt Johnson, Tony follows 19-year-old Bourdain (Dominic Sessa) on a life-changing pilgrimage to Provincetown, Mass.
Neon Dreams come true at DalFest
In 2012, Adrian Morris, the lead singer of Neon Dreams, attended DalFest to see the Toronto band, Keys N Krates. Fourteen years later, Morris and the other half of Neon Dreams, Frank Kadillac, prepare to perform on that same stage. A blend of various and vast genres, Neon Dreams finds inspiration in whatever they are listening to at the moment. Whether that’s folk, Indigenous rock, alt-pop or alt-rock — their music is a melting pot for any and every type of sound.
Maritime produced The Last Days of April and The Snake come to AIFF
It began with an Instagram post. At first, April Hubbard had decided to keep her decision to apply for medical assistance in dying within her close circle of friends and family, but then she realized how unique her story was. The shame associated with access to MAID inspired Hubbard to post on Instagram about her decision; if it meant lending comfort to someone in a similar situation, it would be worth sharing.
A Sexy Circus - Provincetown Magazine
byMia Phillips Who says the circus can’t be sexy? This year at the Payomet circus tent, burlesque and circus came together to create Back in the Saddle, a burlesque-style circus show set in the Wild West. Eleanor Getz and Gabrielle Teddy Ment were on a road trip to California, driving through the Southwest, when they were inspired to create a Wild West circus show.
AIFF director of programming breaks down this year’s lineup
The Atlantic International Film Festival will return to Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane from Sept. 16 to 23. This year’s lineup will showcase 64 feature films and seven short film programs. Lisa Haller, the festival’s director of programming, spoke with the Dalhousie Gazette to walk us through this year’s must-see films. Haller grew up in Halifax and used to volunteer for the festival.
The Magical Balance of Spookey’s Helltown Burlesque
Photo: Pam Smith by Mia Phillips Spookey steps onto the stage, blindfolded and dressed as a bejeweled bullfighter. He grabs a hula-hoop-sized ring dangling from the ceiling and weaves his body over and through it. Incrementally, he removes articles of clothing until he’s wearing next to nothing. For many, burlesque evokes images of women like Gypsy Rose Lee draped in shimmering gold tassels and feather fans.
Matteo Lane - Provincetown Magazine
Photo: Sela Shiloni The Hardest Working Man in Comedy by Mia Phillips To describe Matteo Lane as busy would be an understatement. The stand-up comedian is booked to perform in cities all over the world on his latest We Gotta Catch Up tour, which makes a two-night stop in Provincetown. Earlier this summer, during a six-week break from tour, he traded in his stand-up material for a script. In June, he made his Broadway debut as Billy Flynn in Chicago.
The Life & Times of Judy Gold
Photo: Michael Kushner by Mia Phillips Judy Gold’s comedy career emerged in New York’s straight clubs. At the time, most of her audiences probably believed she was straight, too. It goes without saying, a lot has changed in her career. One thing that remains is Gold’s love of a live audience. The more difficult, the better. A tough crowd can be blamed on a variety of causes: a bad opener, a fight in the taxi cab on the way there, or maybe an awkward first date. For Gold, it doesn’t matter.
From “Eat Your Makeup” to “Going to Extremes”
Photo: Greg Gorman John Waters in Provincetown by Mia Phillips Beginning in Baltimore, John Waters hitchhiked until he arrived in Provincetown for the first time in 1964. The car dropped him off on Route 6. He turned right and began to walk. Waters didn’t stop until he reached the dunes. “I thought ‘this is it?” says Waters. “And then somebody said, ‘Stupid, it’s the other way.” Pointed in the right direction, Waters descended upon Commercial Street, where he was met with a sense of awe.
Border Crossing - Provincetown Magazine
Salute (gouache, 16×16”) The Photograph-inspired Paintings of Paul Stopforth by Mia Phillips Seated on a bench at the Schoolhouse Gallery, Paul Stopforth examines a few of his works on display. He points out the way one subject’s hands fold over each other. The gesture, he explains, is what drew him to paint the piece. Each painting hanging on the wall features a faceless figure, surrounded by color, composed with an intense regard for detail. Each piece takes about 60 hours to complete.
independently owned and operated since 1977
Images of participants from past years courtesy of Womxn of Color Weekend Photo: Phree by Mia Phillips Provincetown’s most valuable tourist attraction can’t be sold as a souvenir. Plenty of places offer beautiful beaches, historical monuments, and kitschy t-shirt shops, but the freedom to be who you are, among members of your community, without the constraint of fear or judgment sets Provincetown apart.
independently owned and operated since 1977
Film stills from The Narrow Land courtesy of Jaiden van Bork by Mia Phillips Life on Cape Cod exists in a state of constant flux. From in-season to off-season and shifting shorelines—change is commonplace for those who call this place home. Once upon a time, anyone with a dream of coastal living could make it work on the Cape. Today, amid housing shortages and rising costs, it’s more like a fantasy.
DalDance shows off skills in annual recital
It was the biggest crowd show co-ordinator Elizabeth White, a fourth-year marine biology student, had seen in her four years of involvement with the DalDance Society. On March 22, attendees packed the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium for Just Dance, the DalDance society’s end-of-year recital. The show lasted about two hours and featured over 30 group and solo dance numbers. DalDance is a student-run society that offers recreational dance classes of various styles and skill levels.
Surviving in the land Down Under on a student budget
I spent over a year travelling solo across the South Pacific and eight of those months on the road Down Under. While abroad, I navigated budgeting, hostels, jobs and general travel tribulations. I came to Halifax to be back on the north shore, although I’ll admit I prefer beaches with palm trees on them. Here’s what I wish I knew before going walkabout. Whether you’re taking a quick summer trip or going on a longer adventure, the first thing to think about is your budget.
Irish Association of Nova Scotia hosts annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration
By: Ashlyn Seanor and Mia Phillips, arts and culture editor While some Haligonians celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with beer, green face paint and 6 a.m. bar line ups, others gathered at St. Agnes Church Hall on March 15, as An Cumann, the Irish Association of Nova Scotia, hosted its annual St. Patrick’s Day Céilí. The celebration included traditional Irish stew, live Celtic music, Irish set dancing classes and performances from the Greene School of Irish Dance.
‘Have some guts, reverse the cuts:’ thousands gather to protest arts budget cuts
Chants of “Have some guts, reverse the cuts,” boomed outside Province House on March 4, as about 2,000 people gathered in protest of recently announced provincial budget cuts to the arts and culture sector. The cuts are part of Nova Scotia’s proposed 2026-27 provincial budget, unveiled on Feb. 23. The budget outlines $104 million in spending reductions across several departments, including over $14 million in grant funding from the Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage.
idialedyournumber dials up the Dalhousie Gazette
By: Jack Wolkove and Mia Phillips On stage, Jessie Everill screams into her microphone, guitar in hand and band behind her. Her punk-inspired sound reverberates from the speakers into the crowd. Offstage, Everill is soft-spoken, slightly awkward and anxious. If you haven’t been to one of her shows, you may not suspect her superstar second self. There’s a lot about Everill that might elude a first impression.
Emerald Fennell takes Wuthering Heights to new lows
As someone who suffers from chronic naiveté, I had high hopes for Emerald Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights” (2026). I re-read Emily Brontë’s novel in preparation, and excitedly awaited Charli xcx’s original soundtrack. I trusted Fennell’s judgement, as a fan of her debut film Promising Young Woman (2020), and expected a progressive perspective on the classic. I couldn’t have been more wrong.
East Coast baddie Ryleigh Gregory represents Nova Scotia on Canada Shore
Ryleigh Gregory had never seen anything like it before. After travelling from Bridgewater, N.S., to Kelowna, B.C., to compete on the new Paramount+ reality show Canada Shore, she was greeted by a palatial gated property. Her home for the next few weeks. Canada Shore, a reality show inspired by Jersey Shore, gathered contestants from across the country for a summer of odd jobs, bar-hopping and inevitable cabin fever — with a camera crew in tow. Gregory called me from her hometown of Bridgewater.
Don't gatekeep your ex
Halifax might technically be a city, but in reality, it’s a small town — everyone knows your name, who your friends are and who you’ve hooked up with. The city’s population is made up of horny university students free from their parents’ supervision for the first time; relationships here spark, fizzle, and erupt rather quickly. From my observations, many university friend groups are borderline polycules.
Nick Shirley is an embarrassment to journalism
If Nick Shirley, YouTuber and independent “journalist,” had handed in his coverage of Minnesota to me, as an editor, the page would have been covered in question marks. In a YouTube video published on Dec. 26, Shirley alleged that the Minnesota state government had enabled billions of dollars in fraud, claiming that some Somali immigrants had collected government funds to operate daycares that don’t exist. His source? A man referred to in the video only as David. David’s qualifications?
Bill Ricky puts the commune in community
On Friday, Jan. 16, Bill Ricky brought their signature eclectic and high-energy presence to the Marquee Ballroom’s audience at the Customer Service EP release show. The band’s musicians overflow with talent, with members dividing their time among several bands in the Halifax music scene. Bill Ricky is a harmonious tapestry shaped by each member’s distinct musical background. Leigh Wills, the lead singer, has performed at festivals across Nova Scotia since 2023.
Who will win at the 2026 Grammy Awards?
The biggest night in music is right around the corner. The Grammys will air live from Los Angeles on Feb. 1 at 9 p.m. AST. In preparation for this year’s awards, the Dalhousie Gazette’s arts and culture editor predicts who will take home the night’s top awards.
Dalhousie students share their opinions on online gambling
What’s your opinion on online gambling? Ayo Ajet 2nd-year – Law, Justice and Society “I don’t have anything against gambling in general.” Molly Bishop 2nd-year – Psychology “I think it’s a problem.” Tyler Powell 1st-year – Biology “Not a good thing.” Jasmine Yoosefi 1st-year – Engineering “It’s definitely addictive. [I know] of people that are way too invested in it.” Jeremy Palamarek 1st-year – Engineering “I don’t really partake in it.
Why do women love Heated Rivalry?
When I finished watching Heated Rivalry over the break, my first thought was, “How soon can I watch this again?” I spent the drives to family gatherings glued to my phone, scrolling through scenes from the show posted on social media. Texts with friends didn’t mention holiday travel itineraries or sibling drama; there was simply no time for menial updates when a gay hockey romance was taking over the television universe.
The Renaissance of Halifax Rave Culture
Ravers in pointed elf ears, chain mail and chest harnesses gathered at the Marquee Ballroom on Nov. 21, for SLURP: Lord of the G-Strings. Together they danced until 2 a.m. with DJs DARK FANTASY, Aniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiita, Kneesplint, Pollysporyn and DJ Decision. The venue was also in costume, decorated with medieval-esque drapery and vines framing the DJ booth. SLURP is a series of dance parties hosted by the Nectar Collective. Each year, the collective hosts a handful of these parties around Halifax.
The history of Halifax rave culture
Down by the Halifax train station, in the ’90s and early 2000s, there stood a warehouse known as the Elegant Dump. Inside, DJs from the Good Vibe Collective hosted all-night raves.
Halifax filmmakers race against the clock
By: Mariana Luz and Mia Phillips On Oct. 24, a lineup of short films from 18 teams premiered at the Halifax Central Library — each one written, filmed and edited in just one weekend. For the past nine years, filmmakers in Atlantic Canada have competed in the 48 Hour Film Project, an international event that takes place throughout the year in various cities, challenging local filmmakers to make a short film in two days.
Chronically online Halloween costumes
Need a last-minute Halloween costume that no one will understand, and you’ll have to spend your entire night explaining to those who have lives outside their phones? These are costumes for those who don’t see themselves in universally recognizable costumes, and who would rather identify with a niche internet joke some will and understand, but ultimately, most won’t. Gay Little Monkey from the Apple store Arch your back and grab your iPad.
Students flock to Citadel Hill for Magnetic World Music Festival
Magnetic World, a three-day music festival chock full of EDM, rap and hip-hop performances, returned to the Garrison Grounds in Halifax at the end of September. Headliners included Dom Dolla, 21 Savage, The Kid Laroi and special guest BigXthaPlug. “I’m most excited for Dom Dolla,” says Lucas Irwin, a first-year community design student at Dalhousie, who attended opening night.
A day in the life of a Hoco house
I wake up to the sound of clanging pots and pans as my roommates start their day. It’s barely 10 a.m. Usually, I’d try and fall back asleep (last night was Friday after all), but today is Hoco. The earlier you start, the better. Some of my roommates are gearing up for a last-minute bike trip. Another is halfway out the door, heading to her job downtown. That leaves me and my roommate, Marin, to hold down the fort. The plan is simple: mixed drinks, people watching and inviting a few friends to join.
Local business owner Eddy Yang celebrates one year of Listen
Halifax coffee and record shop Listen marked its first anniversary in September, celebrating one year of bringing a Japanese-inspired mix of music and coffee to Barrington Street. In the year since the café opened its doors, owner Eddie Yang says his proudest moments are watching people socialize and connect over music. “I feel proud that a lot of people who are in the music community come in to hang out,” he says.
Customer Service loves a slumber party
Before hitting the stage at Sommo Festival in Cavendish, P.E.I., on Sept. 14, Customer Service was best known to Halifax university students for late-night house shows and sweaty nights spent dancing in local dive bars. “When half of us were still in school, it felt like every person who came to the shows went to Dal or King’s,” says drummer Owen Harris.
DalFest rocks the quad
DalFest returned to Dalhousie University on Friday, Sept. 5 with performances from Drag Race Canada winner Priyanka, platinum-certified hit maker Rêve and headliner BBNO$. The event began at 8 p.m., and by 8:30 p.m., the line stretched from the Chemistry Building to the Chase Building. On the Dal Quad, students teemed with excitement, waiting to see their favourite performer.
Dissecting the performative male
In Montreal, New York City and soon Halifax, contests determine who best embodies the archetype of social media’s most recent phenomenon — the performative male. Contestants show up with wired headphones, a copy of The Bell Jar and Labubus clipped to oversized jorts as tampons spill out of their pockets for a chance to be crowned fakest attention seeker. On stage, Mr. Performative answers a series of trivia questions about feminist history — likely answering incorrectly.
The Halifax lowdown
New to Halifax and looking for the lowdown on the true Haligonian experience? Look no further! We’ve compiled a list of ten things every Dalhousie student should know that only a long-time Halifax resident could conjure. Loaded Ladle The Loaded Ladle is a great resource for students who are busy, broke and/or looking for a healthy addition to a balanced diet. A community kitchen located in the Dalhousie Student Union Building, the Loaded Ladle serves lunch every weekday at no cost to patrons.
Rêve is bringing club culture to Dalhousie
Rêve is ready to step into a new era of dance music at this year’s Dalfest. The singer is headlining the popular O-Week event alongside Canadian stars BBNO$ and Priyanka on Sept. 5. Rêve was exposed to club culture at an early age and took to it immediately. Born and raised in Montreal, she recalls the first time she went to Velvet Speakeasy, a place that ultimately became her favourite Montreal club. “I remember seeing my first DJ,” she says.
Atlantic International Film Festival celebrates Maritime storytelling for the 45th year
The Atlantic International Film Festival (AIFF) spotlights Maritime culture through storytelling this September, as the festival returns to Halifax for its 45th year. The festival, running from Sept. 10 to 17, will showcase 108 feature and short films by Maritime filmmakers at Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane. Halifax native Lisa Haller, the festival’s director of programming, is excited to bring a new fleet of films to the city.
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Gen Z's current obsession with weight loss
As we celebrate the new year, we also face pressure to adopt new habits and make New Year’s resolutions. Some of the most popular resolutions involve living healthier lives through some new fad diet or exercise craze. Eating nutritious food and exercising are a part of maintaining a healthy life, but obsessing over weight loss is not.
The Gin & Jazz phenomenon
Soothing jazz, curated interior bar decor, cheap gin drinks and a line of university students stretching down the block — it’s just another Wednesday night at The Local. Every Wednesday night, the Gottingen Street bar hosts Gin & Jazz, a weekly event during which, as the name suggests, the venue presents live jazz music and serves cheap gin, bringing students and community members alike to the north end bar.
Navigating the Storms of Cape Cod’s Past | Cape Cod LIFE
Cape Cod Life / September/October 2024 / History, Nature Writer: Mia Phillips Cape Cod Life / September/October 2024 / History, Nature Writer: Mia Phillips Cape Cod, known for its picture-perfect beaches and mouthwatering lobster rolls, is widely recognized as a relaxing vacation destination. However, it also has a history of facing some of the most severe storms to ever hit the New England coast.
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