PHOTOS // TEGAN AND SARA along with DRAGONETTE at The Danforth Music Hall in Toronto
Photos by Brad Goldstein – Tegan and Sara are a Canadian indie pop duo consisting of identical twin sisters, Tegan Rain Quin and Sara Keirsten … Read More
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PHOTOS // BILLY RAFFOUL with PETER RAFFOUL and ERIC PUNZO at The Phoenix in Toronto
Photos by Natalie Mason – Billy Raffoul is a Canadian singer-songwriter born on February 6, 1994, in Leamington, Ontario. He comes from a musical family, … Read More
PHOTOS // THE DAMN TRUTH at The Garrison in Toronto
Photos by Natalie Mason – The Damn Truth is a Canadian rock band formed in Montreal in 2006. The group consists of vocalist and guitarist … Read More
THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT Release Cover of Radiohead’s “Creep”
Emotional rock outfit THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT are excited to share their take on Radiohead’s iconic debut 1992 single “Creep” with a … Read More
SANDRA BOUZA Releases New Single + Video ‘Good Vibrations’
Toronto singer-songwriter Sandra Bouza sings her heart out on her new bluesy soul single ‘Good Vibrations’ out now on all digital streaming platforms. The second … Read More
RIOT FEST Announces Single Day Lineups for 2023
Riot Fest announces the single-day lineups for 2023, featuring headliners Foo Fighters, The Cure, The Postal Service, Death Cab for Cutie, and Queens of the … Read More
VAKILI BAND announces new album ‘Honey’ with the release of the title track
Vakili Band announces its new album, Honey, with the release of the title track. The follow-up to 2021’s Walking Sideways, the Honey album … Read More
ALICE COOPER Announces New Album ‘Road’ + Shares First Single “I’M ALICE”
Today, Alice Cooper – iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® Inductee – revs up as loudly as ever on his latest solo album Road… Read More
PHOTOS // THE FLAMING LIPS at Cleveland’s Agora Theater
Photos by Scott Mayberry – The Flaming Lips are an American rock band formed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1983. The band’s original lineup consisted … Read More
REVIEW // ‘Do You Feel Good’ a fruitful collab for I AM A ROCKETSHIP and KELLII SCOTT
It’s always a good feeling to circle back to artists you have supported previously and see that they continue to make great music. Such is the case … Read More
TEXAS release rendition of northern soul classic ‘Keep On Talking’
Following the announcement of their stunning new compilation album The Very Best Of 1989 – 2023, Texas have released a brand new cover of … Read More
PREMIERE // NYC indie surf rocker GUITARMY OF ONE back with adventurous new single
Today we present something out of the ordinary – both in terms of the artist’s non-standard aesthetic and project concept, and also off the regularly beaten … Read More
Mike Peters of THE ALARM Finds “Another Way” to Move ‘Forwards’ in Electrifying New Single
“Even in the most simple phases of life when a door seems closed, or life impacts your direction of travel, I’m a believer that there … Read More
PREMIERE // SEASON AMMONS Announces new LP and debuts lead single ‘Something You Never Had’
With its country accents, Motown-y soul, and rootsy blues enhanced by vivid ‘80s production flourishes, No Restraint is Ammons’ most freewheeling and fun release do … Read More
HEMLOCKE SPRINGS Shares New Single “heavun”
hemlocke springs releases new single and and visualizer for “heavun” today, the latest revelation from the 24-year-old North Carolina breakout act. The new track follows … Read More
LYDIA LOVELESS Announces New LP ‘Nothing’s Gonna Stand in My Way Again’ , Shares First Single/Video “Toothache”
Lydia Loveless today announced her highly anticipated new album Nothing’s Gonna Stand in My Way Again will be released on September 22nd, 2023, via the … Read More
PHOTOS // TAYLOR SWIFT in Detroit at Ford Field
Photos by Shannon Guest – The Eras Tour is the ongoing sixth headlining concert tour by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Described by her as a … Read More
Announcing the Live Music Industry Awards Recipients at Canadian Music Week
Canadian Music Week (CMW) and the CanadianLive Music Association (CLMA) are happy to announce the recipients of the 2023 Canadian Live Music Industry Awards (CLMIAs).… Read More
PHOTOS // CHARLOTTE CARDIN at History in Toronto
Photos by Brad Goldstein – Charlotte Cardin is a Canadian singer-songwriter and actress, born on November 9, 1994, in Montreal, Quebec. She initially gained recognition … Read More
PHOTOS // CMW with BADFLOWER, BRKN LOVE and VIOLET NIGHT at the Axis Club in Toronto
Photos by Natalie Mason – Canadian Music Week is an annual four-day music and media conference that began in 1981. It is one of Canada’s … Read More
REVIEW // The long wait for AMANDA MARSHALL’s new album is over, ‘Heavy Lifting’ is here
Review by Amanda Daubert – It’s been a long 22 year wait for fans of Canadian pop-rock singer Amanda Marshall. After her three incredibly successful … Read More
PREMIERE // ‘People In This Town’ by BEAU JENNINGS back to the heart of rock ‘n’ roll
A few months back, we introduced you to some mighty fine music released by Oklahoma-based record label Black Mesa Records – that was Tim Easton‘s … Read More
BEVERLEY KNIGHT announces forthcoming album ‘The Fifth Chapter’ & releases new single ‘Last One On My Mind’.
Crowning her 50th birthday celebrations in style, the undoubted Queen of British Soul Beverley Knight releases a new studio album, The Fifth Chapter – September … Read More
PREMIERE // Eponymous debut album from Chicago’s EVIDENCE OF A STRUGGLE
While releasing (and recording) an album these days certainly is much easier than it was 20 years ago, the process of preparing everything and even … Read More
JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS New EP ‘Mindsets’ is out now!
Legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Famers and trailblazers Joan Jett and the Blackhearts have released their new digital EP, Mindsets, on Jett’s longtime … Read More
PREMIERE // FAT WESTBROOK and CEDRIC ST LOUIS release EP ‘Castor & Pollux’
In Greek Mythology, Castor and Pollux make up the gemini twins, who made the sacrifice of a lifetime for one another in order to live … Read More
PHOTOS // Country Music Association of Ontario Performances 2023
The Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAOntario) is an Ontario-based, province-wide, not-for-profit organization. The objective of the CMAOntario, through the leadership and experience of our … Read More
PHOTOS // Country Music Association of Ontario Award Red Carpet
The Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAOntario) is an Ontario-based, province-wide, not-for-profit organization. The objective of the CMAOntario, through the leadership and experience of our … Read More
K.FLAY Announces New Full-Length Studio LP ‘MONO,’ Releases “Shy” Single & Video with News
LA based two-time GRAMMY Award-nominated multiplatinum songwriter, producer and artist K.Flay returns today with the news of her new full-length studio album MONO, due … Read More
THE GLORIOUS SONS Ignite A Revival With Gloriously Divine New Single “Mercy Mercy”
Two-time JUNO Award-winning rock band, The Glorious Sons deliver the resilient brand-new single ‘Mercy Mercy’ today in partnership with Warner Music Canada along … Read More
Live Nation Canada and Great Canadian Entertainment Partnership
Live Nation Canada, the world’s leading live entertainment company, today announced an exclusive partnership with Great Canadian Entertainment, Canada’s leader in gaming and hospitality, to … Read More
BROOKLYN DORAN releases LP ‘Fixer Upper’
“We started recording this album before the pandemic and then the world shut down. Some of the singles were released in 2019 and 2020, … Read More
PHOTOS // LAVENDER WILD FEST in Toronto at RBC Echo Beach
Photos by Bobby Singh – lavender wild is a one-day music and arts festival experience for the queer community. This sapphic-focused event hosts a 2SLGBTQ+ … Read More
PREMIERE // ‘Father’ by FRED ABONG an alluring taster of ‘Fear Pageant’ LP
It’s been a year that has passed since we last shared any music from melodic yet melancholic indie rock singer-songwriter Fred Abong – that was … Read More
PREMIERE // Toronto’s Neil Leyton introduces new LUSITANIAN GHOSTS single ‘Shameless’
During the pandemic it became more and more common for artists to create music over expanses of hundreds or even thousands of kilometers as lockdowns, … Read More
PHOTOS // YOUNG THE GIANT and MILKY CHANCE at RBC Echo Beach in Toronto
Photos by Brad Goldstein – Young the Giant is an American rock band that formed in Irvine, California, in 2004. The band’s line-up consists of … Read More
PHOTOS // DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE and LOMELDA at The Agora in Cleveland
Photos by Scott Mayberry – Originally formed in the musically fertile region of Bellingham, Washington, in 1997 as a solo project for singer/guitarist Ben Gibbard, … Read More
RACHEL BURNS examines generational trauma and healing on new single “POLLYANNA’S LAMENT”
Known for satirical and humorous pop-soul-cabaret songs, Rachel Burns shows a more serious side with her latest single, “Pollyanna’s Lament.” The bittersweet ballad appears on … Read More
PHOTOS // BACKSEAT LOVERS and FIELD MEDIC at History in Toronto
Photos by Orest Dorosh – The Backseat Lovers is an American alternative rock band that formed in Provo, Utah in 2018. The band’s 2019 single, … Read More
ASHLEY MCBRYDE Sets ‘The Devil I Know’ LP for September 8 | “Learned To Lie” Available Now
GRAMMY Award winner Ashley McBryde has made a name for herself with her standout, critically acclaimed albums, all of which found the Arkansas native straddling … Read More
TANYA TUCKER’S much anticipated new album ‘Sweet Western Sound’ out today
Two-time GRAMMY-winning entertainment legend, and Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, Tanya Tucker’s highly anticipated new album, Sweet Western Sound, is out today … Read More
PREMIERE // APRICITY serves up fab fantasy on ‘Allison Wonderland’
There’s a lot to be said about any artist who pays as much attention to their audio-visual releases as they do to their studio recordings … Read More
SKINNY LISTER Preach The Gospel Of Gig-Going On: “Down On The Barrier” + Announce UK & Ireland Tour
Worshipping at the immortal altar of live music and preaching the good word of punk-rock, “Down On The Barrier” is a feel-good anthem that sees … Read More
THE REDHILL VALLEYS Mark Their MDM Recordings Inc. Label Debut With New Single ‘Long Way Back’
Today, Americana/Roots Band The Redhill Valleys mark their MDM Recordings Inc. label debut with new single ‘Long Way Back’ (MDM Recordings Inc. / … Read More
PARLIAMO new single “Matters Like” | Gritty underground pop out now
Arriving as the band’s grittiest, stickiest offering to-date, it sees Parliamo’s usual bright rhythms and funky basslines, traded-in for howling Suede-esque electric guitars, … Read More