Port Cities is a Canadian band based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Formed in 2015, Port Cities is composed of Dylan Guthro, Breagh MacKinnon, and Carleton Stone —each already a singer/songwriter with an established solo career. The band signed with turtlemusik/Warner Music in 2016 and released its debut album in 2017.
Port Cities | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Genres | pop |
| Years active | 2015-present |
| Labels | turtlemusik/Warner Music |
| Members | Dylan Guthro, Breagh MacKinnon, Carleton Stone |
| Website | http://portcities.ca/ |
History
editGuthro, Mackinnon, and Stone met in 2011 at the Gordie Sampson Song Camp, an annual event in Cape Breton[1] where they formed a friendship.
Port Cities was formed in 2015. In 2016, the band was signed to turtlemusik/Warner Music; their debut album was released in February 2017.[2]
In 2016, Port Cities won Casino Nova Scotia's third annual Artist in Residence competition, which awarded them $20,000.[3]
In 2016, the band released its first two songs, "Astronaut" and "Back to the Bottom". The debut album, produced by Gordie Sampson, was released February 10, 2017.[4] On February 23, 2017, their debut single "Back to the Bottom" reached #1 on CBC Radio 2.[5] That same year, Port Cities took the lead at the 2017 Nova Scotia Music Awards, winning five, including Entertainer of the Year, Digital Artist of the Year, Group Recording of the Year, Pop Recording of the Year, and Recording of the Year.[6]
In February 2018, Port Cities released their single "Idea of You".[7] That spring, they toured across Canada,[8] as well as Germany[9] and the United Kingdom.[10]
Port Cities were among the 2018–2019 Allan Slaight Juno Masterclass Winners, Canada’s premiere artist development program selected by a "super-jury" of music industry leaders.[11] Of the four master class participants, Port Cities was chosen to perform at the 2019 Juno Gala Dinner and Awards on March 16.[12]
Their most recent single is "Montreal".[13]
On Friday, September 20, 2019, the band stated keyboardist and singer Breagh MacKinnon would be leaving to pursue "new creative opportunities". Guthro and Stone have confirmed that they will be continuing as a band under the name Port Cities.[14]
Band members
edit- Breagh MacKinnon (vocals, keyboards) (2015–2019)
- Dylan Guthro (vocals, guitar, programming)
- Carleton Stone (vocals, guitar)
Discography
editAlbums
edit- "Port Cities" (2017)
Singles
edit- "Sorry" (2019)
- "Montreal" Famba Remix (2019)
- "Montreal" Tep No Remix (2019)
- "Montreal" (2018)
- "Half The Way" Germany Mix" (2018)
- "Idea Of You" Corey Lerue Remix (2018)
- "Idea Of You" (2018)
- "Where Have You Been" (Acoustic) (2017)
- "Sound Of Your Voice" Tawgs Remix (2017)
- "Back To The Bottom" Neon Dreams Remix (2017)
Awards and achievements
edit- 2019
- 2018
- Slaight Music Juno Masterclass Winners[11]
- Voted The Coast “Best of Halifax” - Best Folk Artist/Band (Gold)[16]
- Voted The Coast “Best of Halifax” - Best Pop Artist/Band (Silver)[17]
- Music Nova Scotia Award Nomination - Digital Artist of the Year[18]
- ECMA Award Nomination - Pop Recording of the Year – Port Cities, Port Cities[19]
- ECMA Award Nomination - Song of the Year – Port Cities, “Back To The Bottom”[19]
- ECMA Award Nomination - Fans’ Choice Entertainer of the Year – Port Cities[19]
- 2017
- CBC Radio 2 2017 Charts Most Online Votes - #14 “In The Dark”[20]
- CBC Radio 2 2017 Charts #1 songs of 2017 - #14 “Back to the Bottom”[21]
- Music Nova Scotia Award Winner Best Album - "Port Cities"[22]
- Music Nova Scotia Award Winner Best Group Album - "Port Cities"[22]
- Music Nova Scotia Award Winner Best Pop Album - "Port Cities"[22]
- Music Nova Scotia Award Winner Entertainer of the Year[22]
- Music Nova Scotia Award Winner Digital Artist of the Year[22]
- Music Nova Scotia Award Nominee Video of the Year - "Trouble" (With Dave Sampson)[23]
- SOCAN #1 Award - Back to the Bottom[24]
- #1 CBC Radio Top 20 (February 23, 2017) - Back to the Bottom[25]
- #1 Spotify Canada “Viral 50” Chart - Back to the Bottom[26]
- Voted The Coast “Best of Halifax” - Best Music Video - “Astronaut” (Gold)[27]
- Voted The Coast “Best of Halifax” - Best Artist / Band Most Likely To Make It Big (Silver)[28]
- Voted The Coast “Best of Halifax” - Best Pop Artist/Band (Silver)[29]
- 2016
- 2015
- Voted The Coast “Best of Halifax” - Best New Artist / Band (Bronze)[33]
References
edit- ^ "Port Cities". The Chronicle Herald. Halifax, Nova Scotia. July 17, 2015.
- ^ "New Music: Port Cities Self-Titled Release 'Port Cities' - The East". Theeastmag.com. 17 February 2017. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
- ^ Dingwell, Rebecca (August 4, 2016). "Tunes at our 'fingertips': Halifax musician Dylan Guthro spotted on streaming chart". Halifax, Nova Scotia: Halifax Metro News.
- ^ "Port Cities features 3 friends with great vocal blend". Ottawa, Ontario: CBC/Radio Canada. August 16, 2016.
- ^ "Radio 2 Top 20, Feb. 23: Common Deer, Jamiroquai debut, Port Cities No. 1".
- ^ "Announcing the 2017 Music Nova Scotia Award Winners | musicnovascotia.ca". Archived from the original on 2020-11-28. Retrieved 2019-09-14.
- ^ "Port Cities: Idea of You". 16 February 2018.
- ^ "Five Questions with Port Cities | Canadian Beats Media".
- ^ "In Photos & Words: Port Cities @ Privatclub, Berlin".
- ^ "Live Review and photos: PORT CITIES @ the Slaughtered Lamb, London by Mark Fletcher".
- ^ a b "Winners announced for fourth annual Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class | the JUNO Awards". Archived from the original on 2019-01-15. Retrieved 2019-09-14.
- ^ "How Nova Scotia's music culture shaped the band Port Cities | CBC News".
- ^ "Port Cities Premiere Ode to New Love with "Montreal" | Exclaim!".
- ^ "Ports Cities member leaving for 'new creative opportunities' | Saltwire".
- ^ a b "List of Nominees Announced for 2019 Music Nova Scotia Awards | musicnovascotia.ca". Archived from the original on 2019-09-26. Retrieved 2019-09-26.
- ^ "Best Folk Artist / Band 2018".
- ^ "Best Folk Artist / Band 2018".
- ^ https://nsmw.ca/music-nominees-2/ [permanent dead link]
- ^ a b c "2018 East Coast Music Awards Nominees Announced! - East Coast Music Association". Ecma.com. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
- ^ "Radio 2 Top 20, Dec. 21: fan favourites of 2017". Cbcmusic.com. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
- ^ "Radio 2 Top 20, Dec. 28: the #1 songs of 2017". Cbcmusic.com. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
- ^ a b c d e Thorne, Tara. "Your 2017 Music Nova Scotia award winners". Thecoast.ca. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
- ^ "Cape Bretoners nominated for Music Nova Scotia Awards - Cape Breton Post". Capebretonpost.com. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
- ^ "SOCAN is everywhere at CMW 2017! | SOCAN". Archived from the original on 2018-01-05. Retrieved 2018-01-05.
- ^ "Radio 2 Top 20, Feb. 23: Common Deer, Jamiroquai debut, Port Cities No. 1". Cbcmusic.ca. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
- ^ "Spotify Chart Canada Daily - Viral - 2016-07-10 - Spot On Track". Spotontrack.com. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
- ^ "Best Music Video". Thecoast.ca. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
- ^ "Best Artist / Band Most Likely To Make It Big". Thecoast.ca. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
- ^ "Best Pop Artist / Band". Thecoast.ca. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
- ^ "Port Cities - Casino Nova Scotia - Ticket Info". Ticketatlantic.com. Archived from the original on 19 September 2018. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
- ^ "Meet the Top 25 regional finalists from Searchlight 2016". Cbcmusic.ca. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
- ^ "TOP 10 FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR SECOND ANNUAL ALLAN SLAIGHT JUNO MASTER CLASS - The JUNO Awards". Junoawards.ca. 9 August 2016. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
- ^ "Best New Artist / Band". Thecoast.ca. Retrieved 4 October 2018.