“Hold Fast,” the highly anticipated second full-length album from local duo Fortunate Ones was released on Friday, May 25th, Old Farm Pony Records.
A fresh approach, a new direction and compelling results, Fred’s will be spinning this colorful new recording in high rotation in the months to come. Just look at those smiling faces on the album cover!

“[Hold Fast] marks the follow-up to their 2015 debut The Bliss, though the band did also release a Christmas EP in 2016 that caught the ear of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Hold Fast was produced, engineered and mixed by Daniel Ledwell at Echo Lake in Nova Scotia, then mastered by Phil Demetro at Lacquer Channel in Toronto. It features songwriting collaborations from Canadian heavyweights Alan Doyle of Great Big Sea, Tim Baker of Hey Rosetta! and Meg Warren of Repartee. Jim Bryson, the Good Lovelies, Alexa Dirks, Mike Belyea and Kinley Dowling were also enlisted for additional musical contributions.”  -Exclaim!

Tracklisting:
1. Northern Star
2. Hold Fast
3. Don’t Let It Be Us
4. Somebody Like You
5. If You Go
6. She
7. Before You
8. Ghost
9. Steady As She Goes
10. Runaway

Having appeared on over 30 local albums over a career spanning 25 years, “Curry” is Glen Collins’ first solo album, featuring contributions from Janet Cull, Dana Parsons, Neil Conway, Bill Brennan, Patrick Boyle and a slew of local talents. 
This eclectic album draws from a broad range of styles and influences and entertains to the max. 

Young local rockers Vagabond released their first album “Neoteric” on May 19, 2018.
Heading out on the road with their brand new release, Vagabond will be performing at The Fat Cat in St. John’s on June 15. This show kicks off a Newfoundland tour that will see the band perform in St. John’s, Conception Bay South, Brigus, and Stephenville.

Vagabond says:
“After months and months of writing, tracking, & editing we are so happy to finally announce the release of our new album ‘Neoteric’. This project has been in the works since 2015 and we are so excited to finally let you all hear it.”

Grab a copy of this brand new local release at Fred’s Records today!

The evolution of The Once continues with the release of “Time Enough”. The band’s progression is evident throughout and mindful and sensitive to the qualities that have established their sound over the past 8 plus years. Both contemporary and rootsy, The Once achieve a spendid balance rich in vocal harmony and astute arrangements; the bookends of their artistry and consistent mark on their calling card.

Sophomore album from local rock/heavy metal band, Sea Dogs!

Sea Dogs are:

Debut album from St. John’s Already Dead. Punk influenced, sample based  hip-hop, this aggressive debut is a fantastic addition to the local hip-hop scene.

New album from pop-rockers, Fairgale.

Young, emerging rock band release their sophomore album, Getaway!

“Natural Law” comes galloping out of the gate to open the new Sherry Ryan CD, “Wreckhouse”. In fact there’s a rockin’ 60’s vibe driving the engine that gives spark to this new collection of songs. As a lyricist, Sherry is a straight-shooter, nothing dolled up in symbolism or poetic ramblings. She assesses lessons learned and simplifies her realizations and synopsis in measured words; the mark of a mature artist balancing her emotions and seeking positives in the aftermath of disappointment. And Sherry can flat-out have fun on the rhythm-driven numbers.

The Big Why by Michael Winter, narrated by Robert Joy.

This Canadian audiobook (aka audio book ) was produced in Newfoundland and Labrador by Rattling Books.  Audiobooks from Rattling Books include fiction, poetry and non-fiction titles.