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.
Silent Night by Carolina East
Carolina East’s Home for the Holidays album is one of my Christmas favourites — she makes familiar holiday classics all her own.
La Veille Du Réveillon by Port-Aux-Poutines
It’s Tibb’s Eve! This year we have a new Tibb’s Eve song thanks to Port-aux-Poutines
Old Toy Trains by Ian Foster and Nancy Hynes
Ian Foster and Nancy Hynes’ version of the Christmas classic ‘Old Toy Trains’ is one of my favourites.
Winter Wonderland by The Ennis Sisters
There are just 4 days until Christmas and The Ennis Sisters are helping me cope with an awful weather forecast.
Rum Ragged: Silver Bells
There are 5 days until Christmas… and today I’m listening to Rum Ragged’s version of one of my old favourite.
Andrew Pike: Snow Gathers By My Door
Check out this not-so-typical holiday song from Andrew Pike.
The Robe by Brad Tuck and Rosemary Lawton
Part of Christmas is coming to terms with loss, ‘The Robe’ by Rosemary Lawton and Brad Tuck taps into those emotions beautifully.
Hugh Scott: Christmas Day (feat. Gary O’Driscoll)
8 days til Christmas … this is starting to get serious! Check out Christmas Day by Hugh Scott and Gary O’Driscoll.
Snoopy’s Christmas by The Irish Descendants
9 days til Christmas … I’m spending today with Snoopy, The Irish Descendants and nostalgia for the JayCee’s Santa Claus Parade.
Before The Night (Tibb’s Eve) by The Duds
10 days and counting… check out some Tibb’s Eve pop from The Duds — Before The Night (Tibb’s Eve).
Evergreen by Jenna Maloney
A beautiful holiday love song from St. John’s artist Jenna Maloney.
Glenn Simmons: Christmastime
12 days and counting… makes some time to listen to Glenn Simmons Christmastime.
BRDGS: Merry Christmas (I Still Love You)
13 days… and it’s time for a sad holiday-pop gem courtesy of BRDGS.
Run Rudolph Run: Clint Curtis and The Reflectors
14 days… Check out the Clint Curtis & the Reflectors cover of Run, Run Rudolph
Matthew Byrne’s Christmas Flight
15 days ‘til Christmas — check out Matthew Byrne’s take on the Dave Paddon recitation ‘Christmas Flight’ from his Holiday ep Sing Through The Earth and Skies.
Stephen Green: Winter
16 days ‘til Christmas — check out Stephen Green’s ‘Winter’ from his 2015 release Thirty.
The Irish Descendants: Must Be Christmas
17 days ‘til Christmas — check out The Irish Descendants Christmas slush-referencing new release ‘Must Be Christmas.’
Chris Kirby: In The Magic With You
18 days ‘til Christmas — check out Chris Kirby’s new Christmas release ‘In the Magic With You.’
Je Serai Là Pour Noël by Port-aux-Poutines
19 days til Christmas… Check out Port-aux-Poutines take on a modern, Newfoundland Christmas classic.
This Year by Quote The Raven
20 days ‘til Christmas — check out the brand new Christmas track from Quote The Raven.
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.