The name comes from the Quiet Revolution (Révolution tranquille), a period of rapid change in Quebec, Canada in the 1960s.

The changes were the result of many important transformations within Quebec society, just as important changes within the music industry today are heralding a new music revolution based on the internet, the DIY spirit and digital means of distributing music.

While this site will cover significant music news/events that all musicians should be aware of, as well as marketing ideas for bands to consider, a significant portion of time will be dedicated to covering the local music scene.

Music coverage ideally will be:
Halifax > Nova Scotia > East Coast > Canada > Indie > Everything else

If you have any suggestions or would like to bring any coverage local acts have received else where to our attention please email info (at) aquietrevolution.com

NOTE: As Rob is now a member of various boards of directors within the local music industry, it should be clearly understood that the views and opinions expressed by him on this site are in no way endorsed by such organizations he is part of. His views are his own and should not be considered those of any organization he is part of past or present. Same goes for each contributor.
Rob MacArthur
Runs a jam space in Halifax – The Rock Garden. Wanted to print a zine called Sounds Local to promote the biz and local bands. Zines are hard work. Started this blog instead after one test issue. Odds are good that he is posting from the Rock Garden.
Also started a label with his girlfriend – From Here To There Records.
Is now a partner in a future co-working space for Halifax call The Hub.

Iain K. MacLeod
Iain K. MacLeod was born in Sydney, Cape Breton and currently lives in Halifax with his special friend Beth and daughter Rowan. He owns and operates Boost Ventilator Consulting as a freelance writer, researcher and geek translator.
He has worked closely within the local arts community, thanks to Coast Publishing and the Atlantic Film Festival Association, and is currently affiliated with a local design, marketing and communications
firm called the Spectacle Group.

Jonny Stevens

Neal Stewart

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