PHOTOS // TRANSCANADA HIGHWAYMEN at the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto
Photos by Brad Goldstein – The Trans-Canada Highwaymen (TCH) is a super group (your words, not mine) consisting of Moe Berg (The Pursuit Of Happiness), … Read More
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ALVVAYS NPR Tiny Desk Concert Released
First-time GRAMMY nominees Alvvays stopped by the NPR studios this fall for an iconic Tiny Desk, playing songs “Belinda Says,” “Pressed,” “Tile By Tile,” and … Read More
Award-Winning Canadian Country Star ANDREW HYATT To Release New Acoustic EP ‘L Is For’
Today, award-winning Canadian country star Andrew Hyatt, announced his highly-anticipated, forthcoming EP L Is For, set to be released on January 5th via … Read More
LAUR ELLE has a new music video for her single ‘Static’ out TODAY!
As we head into the holidays, breakthrough indie-pop singer-songwriter, Laur Elle, has gifted us with a brand new music video for her song, Static… Read More
HOTEL MIRA #9 Most Played Artist at Canadian Alt Rock Radio 2023!
2023 has been a thrilling year for HOTEL MIRA– one of Vancouver’s biggest up-and-coming artists. The quartet has been named the #9 Most Played … Read More
FEATURE // Lust For Life by IGGY POP
By Ron Powers – I thought it would be fun to kick off the new year by telling you about a punk rock classic called … Read More
ARTELIA GREEN rides the love rollercoaster with groovy new single “Love Ain’t Paid No Rent”
Bay Area group Artelia Green has released “Love Ain’t Paid No Rent,” the latest from their forthcoming LP, In No Particular Order,” out March … Read More
FRANK HANNON – Brand new single “Fool’s Delight”
The legendary TESLA guitarist has once again tapped into his “singer / songwriter” side with this fun, upbeat Americana sounding song . Frank states: “Some … Read More
SHADOW SHOW announces new LP, shares “Mystic Spiral” video
Today, Detroit trio Shadow Show announces its sophomore LP, Fantasy Now! (due Feb. 16) and shares the first single / video from it, “Mystic Spiral.” … Read More
CZARFACE Mix Comic Book Animation with Kids’ Boundless Imagination for New Video
CZARFACE recently released their album CZARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE viaSilver Age/Virgin Music, which has been covered by the likes of Hypebeast,The FADER… Read More
SUM 41 Announce Final Double Album “Heaven :x: Hell”
For the final time as a collective, Grammy-nominated band Sum 41 have announced their upcoming double album, Heaven :x: Hell, expected for release on … Read More
TWIN ATLANTIC release new single ‘Asleep’ & announce hometown show
Following the release of their raucous single ‘Stuck In A Car With You’ earlier this year, Twin Atlantic return with their new single ‘Asleep… Read More
HANNAH ROSE PLATT Releases Spooky Xmas Single “The Wendigo Rag”
Bringing a whole new meaning to “driving home for Christmas”, “The Wendigo Rag” takes listeners behind the wheel of a road trip gone … Read More
CAROLINE ROMANO Shares New Single, “Tell Her I Said Hi”
As 2023 comes to a close, Nashville-based alt-pop sensation Caroline Romano reveals her new single, “Tell Her I Said Hi,” out on all … Read More
JESSIA Releases New Single “One Before The One”
Canadian pop singer and songwriter JESSIA reveals her new single, “One Before The One,” out today on all streaming platforms. “One Before The One” … Read More
PREMIERE // THE HOLIDAY HUSTLE CLUB get festive with ‘Snow Day’
Who doesn’t love a Snow Day!? I fondly remember listening to the radio broadcasts, as a child, hoping to hear that we’d gotten enough snow overnight to … Read More
OLIVIA LUNY Releases Festive Video For ‘Under The Lights’
Rapidly rising, Canadian pop powerhouse Olivia Lunny has released a visualizer for her festive single ‘Under The Lights’ (Infinity & Recordings / UMG Music … Read More
Rock Icon LAURA JANE GRACE Reflects On Life’s Hurts & Heartbreaks On New Single, “Cuffing Season,”
Polyvinyl Record Co. and Laura Jane Grace are pleased to present “Cuffing Season,” the latest single to be lifted from the Friday, … Read More
SEBASTIAN BACH Releases New Single “What Do I Got To Lose?” On Heels Of “The Masked Singer” Reveal
SEBASTIAN BACH—who last night was revealed to the world as “Tiki” on Fox’s “The Masked Singer” Group B Finals—has today released a … Read More
POPULATION II Unveils an Exhilarating Live Performance of the Song “Orlando”
After being crowned Breakthrough Artist of the Year at last Sunday’s Gala alternatif de la musique indépendante du Québec (GAMIQ), Population II now presents a … Read More
BRITTI releases new single ‘Keep Running’
Today, Britti – the new Easy Eye Sound voice channeling her singular and effervescent spirit through the rich musical traditions of her New Orleans community … Read More
Multi-Award-Winning Boots And Hearts Music Festival Unveils 2024 Headliners
Following a spectacular year with record-breaking attendance and a widely-celebrated cross-genre line-up, Republic Live, producers of the internationally acclaimed, multi-award-winning music festival Boots and … Read More
PREMIERE // THEY TRAVEL AT NIGHT create moments in music with their new single “Go On”
New music this week from the States, in the form of duo, They Travel at Night. Two gents, from just a couple hundred KMs southwest … Read More
Stunning acoustic version of “Goodwill” from NOANNE
Emerging from Prague, NOANNE is an artist whose melodious tales paint vivid landscapes of raw emotions and unconventional perspectives. She weaves a mesmerizing tapestry of … Read More
Frank Turner Brings Award-Winning LOST EVENINGS Festival to Toronto Sep 19-22, 2024
Frank Turner’s award-winning festival, Lost Evenings, is coming to Canada for the first time on September 19-22, 2024 for its seventh instalment.
Having successfully sold … Read More
ROD STEWART & JOOLS HOLLAND partner up on new album ‘Swing Fever’ out Feb 23rd
Sir Rod Stewart and Jools Holland with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra present the exquisite Swing Fever – a 13-track sparkling salute to the timeless … Read More
PHOTOS // ASHELY MCBRYDE and JORDYN SHELLHART at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto
Ashley McBryde is a rising country music singer-songwriter who has been making waves in the industry with her soulful vocals and compelling storytelling. Originally from … Read More
NEWS //APRIL WINE’s Legendary Singer-Songwriter MYLES GOODWYN Passes Away At Age 75
Myles Goodwyn, singer, guitarist, writer, producer and leader of the multi-Platinum selling rock band April Wine, who shaped and directed the group from its earliest … Read More
FEATURE // 4 Essential Artist Biographies for Music Lovers
In an era defined by instant access to music and celebrity culture, readers are increasingly drawn to the authentic narratives found in musicians’ biographies and … Read More
PREMIERE // MIKEY WAYNE debuts his new song ‘Bulletproof’
“He blends Nashville country sounds with influences from his roots in Southern California and Alabama. The result is open-hearted words and music, delivered with passion.”… Read More
PHOTOS // THE STRUTS and MAC SATURN at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver
Photos by Sharon Steele – The Struts are an English rock band formed in 2012. The band consists of lead vocalist Luke Spiller, guitarist Adam … Read More
THE JESUS & MARY CHAIN announces new album ‘Glasgow Eyes’ featuring the new single ‘jamcod’
The Jesus and Mary Chain today set the wheels in motion for a landmark year ahead as they announce the March 8th release of their … Read More
FEATURE // 10 Independent Musicians To Listen To This November 2023
By Nate Mills – The music industry is worlds away from where it was before the digital era. 20 years ago, the notion of kickstarting … Read More
PREMIERE // LOVETTA releases stunning cover of timeless New Year’s classic “Auld Lang Syne”
As we get ready to say goodbye to 2023 and welcome the new year with hope and positivity, Nashville Kill Rock Stars recording artist Lovetta… Read More
FRIDA KILL shares new single “Demons” | Kill! Kill! is out this Friday
Today, Frida Kill share new track, “Demons”, off their upcoming album Kill! Kill! out December 1 via Insecurity Hits + Get Better. Frida Kill’s sound … Read More
Mississauga Named Host of CMAOntario Festival & Awards in 2024 and 2026
The Country Music Association of Ontario is proud to announce the CMAOntario Festival & Awards will hold their prestigious annual event in Mississauga for the … Read More
BONNER RHAE releases festive new classic “Just Because It’s Christmas”
Bonner Rhae sat down to write a new song, without ever having any intention of creating a holiday tune—but sometimes these things just happen. After she … Read More
PARMALEE Releases Autobiographical Music Video for “Gonna Love You”
Multi-platinum group Parmalee follows the release of their new single “Gonna Love You” with the powerful and autobiographical music video that recreates the … Read More
PHOTOS // TERRI CLARK and PAUL BRANDT on the Homecoming Tour ’23 at the Danforth Music Hall
Photos by Orest Dorosh – Today, two of Canada’s most dynamic country music artists and award-winning, chart-topping entertainers, Paul Brandt and Terri Clark announced that … Read More
FEATURE // Christmas Ain’t Christmas Without You by CHER
By Ron Power – The Christmas season is upon us and the immortal Cher has a new Christmas album to help us get into the … Read More
BUFFY SAINTE-MARIE Statement of Response to CBC’s The Fifth Estate
I want to begin by thanking the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for the honour. As one of the most prestigious awards in the … Read More
THE GOODIES Celebrate the Transformative Power of Love on Latest Single “Around The World” (Ft. Lukup)
San Diego, CA reggae/rock/soul duo The Goodies are prepping to release their next single “Runnin” on December 1st. The follow-up to their recent single “The … Read More
OSHEAGA 2024 Revealing the festival’s headliners: NOAH KAHAN and SZA!
The OSHEAGA Music and Arts Festival presented by Bell in collaboration with Coors Light is shaping up to be an unforgettable weekend of musical delights! … Read More
PHOTOS // MACKENZIE PORTER + Friends Present: Country Vs. Cancer
Country triple threat MacKenzie Porter took over Nashville’s Brooklyn Bowl on Monday night (11/20) to put on her inaugural benefit concert as an ambassador for … Read More