Author: AmplifyMM
Exclusive INTERVIEW // Americana/pop artist KYLIE FOX
Canadian singer-songwriter Kylie Fox clearly skates along the lines between musical genres, borrowing from many to create a sound that is entrancing. She paints her … Read More
POLARIS MUSIC PRIZE GALA in Toronto
Photos by Orest Dorosh – The Polaris Music Prize is an annual award given to the best full-length Canadian album, based on artistic merit, regardless … Read More
PHOTOS // THE HIVES with BAD NERVES at History in Toronto
Photos by Brad Goldstein – The Hives are a Swedish rock band formed in 1993 in Fagersta, Sweden. They are known for their energetic performances, … Read More
PHOTOS // FLETCHER in Chicago at the Aragon Ballroom
Photos by Shannon Guest – Fletcher (Cari Elise Fletcher) is an American pop singer and songwriter known for her emotional and candid approach to music. … Read More
PREMIERE // The spirit of 80s college rock lives on in CRASH HARMONY ‘Orange Background’
NYC indie rock outfit Crash Harmony presents ‘Orange Background’, a welcome earworm and a great way to start your week. The first taste … Read More
PHOTOS // ST VINCENT at Massey Hall in Toronto
Photos by Orest Dorosh – St. Vincent (Annie Clark) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, known for her unique blend of rock, … Read More
Alt-Pop/Rock Singer-Songwriter, Actor and Enviromentalist ANNE STOTT Releases Her 3rd LP “Watershed Synapse Experience”
Alt Pop/Rock queen Anne Stott in back with a dramatic, alluring and provocative new album. When she is not performing in theater or acting in film, Stott is … Read More
PHOTOS // TOKYO POLICE CLUB with BORN RUFFIANS in Vancouver
Photos by Sharon Steele – Tokyo Police Club is a Canadian indie rock band formed in 2005 in Newmarket, Ontario. The group consists of Dave … Read More
PHOTOS // LUDACRIS at The Big E in West Springfield
Photos + Review by David Molnar – On a cool September night, underneath the stars of the open-aired Big E Arena stage, the sold-out crowd … Read More
SKYE WALLACE Announces New LP ‘The Act of Living’ Arrives Nov 1; Shares New Single ‘Dead End’
Acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter Skye Wallace is back, announcing her highly anticipated new album, The Act of Living, arrives November 1, 2024 via Tiny Kingdom. Produced … Read More
PHOTOS // SPOON with A GIANT DOG at the Danforth Music Hall
Photos by Brad Goldstein – Spoon is an American rock band formed in 1993 in Austin, Texas, by vocalist/guitarist Britt Daniel and drummer Jim Eno. … Read More
PREMIERE // Sun-kissed vibes all year with ROCKERS GALORE’s debut album ‘Vamos a la Playa’
At long last, Philadelphia reggae-hip hop collective Rockers Galore is releasing their debut album ‘Vamos a la Playa’. a fresh and exhilarating blend of reggae, rock, … Read More
PHOTOS // SIERRA FERRELL at Toronto’s Massey Hall
Photos by Orest Dorosh – Sierra Ferrell is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist known for her eclectic blend of folk, bluegrass, country, and old-time … Read More
PHOTOS // KEHLANI at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago
Photos by Loren Toney – Kehlani is an American singer, songwriter, and dancer born on April 24, 1995, in Oakland, California. She gained initial fame … Read More
PHOTOS // EXTREME in Vancouver at the Commodore Ballroom
Photos by Sharon Steele – Extreme is an American rock band that emerged from Malden, Massachusetts, in 1985. They are best known for their dynamic … Read More
MARGO PRICE returns with new single ‘Too Stoned To Cry’ featuring Billy Strings
Margo Price returns with new single ‘Too Stoned To Cry’ featuring vocals and guitar from her friend Billy Strings. Following the resounding reception of 2023’s … Read More
PHOTOS // CHARLY BLISS & RAFFAELLA in Toronto at Adelaide Hall
Photos by Robert Georgeff – Charly Bliss is an American indie rock band from Brooklyn, New York, formed in 2011. The group consists of lead … Read More
PHOTOS + REVIEW // WEEZER at Budweiser Stage in Toronto
Photos + Review by Brad Goldstein – Weezer’s Voyage To The Blue Planet Tour touched down at their Canadian stop in Toronto this past Sunday, … Read More
Celebrate the Holidays with THE KINGDOM CHOIR
Come and experience a phenomenal evening of love, hope and inspiration with world renowned singing sensations The Kingdom Choir. Join them on “A Kingdom Christmas”, … Read More
CHARLOTTE DAY WILSON releases new live EP ‘Live at Maida Vale’
Charlotte Day Wilson releases Charlotte Day Wilson (Live at Maida Vale), a special three-track EP featuring live reworkings “Cyan Blue,” “Sleeper,” and “I Don’t … Read More
Gold Certified Nashville powerhouse CAITLYNNE CURTIS releases ‘American Dream’
RIAA gold record certified country powerhouse Caitlynne Curtis releases empowering new anthemic pop/country smash “American Dream”. Nashville-based Billboard charting artist Caitlynne Curtis, recently received an RIAA certified gold record … Read More
CHARLY BLISS Release “I’m Not Dead Video” + Tour Kicks Off
Charly Bliss release a video for “I’m Not Dead,” a highlight from their recently released critically acclaimed new album FOREVER, out now … Read More
PREMIERE // Trashcan Sinatras’ JOHN DOUGLAS shares ‘Weightlifting’ + North American tour dates
Acclaimed Scottish troubadour John Douglas, presents a live rendition of ‘Weightlifting’, commemorating the landmark Trashcan Sinatras album released 20 years ago this … Read More
PHOTOS // FRANK TURNER in Vancouver with BEADOUIN SOUNDCLASH and BRIDGE CITY SINNERS
Photography by Sharon Steele – vFrank Turner is an English folk and punk singer-songwriter born on December 28, 1981, in Bahrain, where his father worked. … Read More
PREMIERE // Indie Folk Duo, COULDN’T BE HAPPIERS, Announce Upcoming Album, ‘Couple(t)s’, with New Single, “Come Back Tomorrow”
With the release of their new single, “Come Back Tomorrow,” the quirky indie-folk duo, Couldn’t Be Happiers, announce their upcoming sophomore album, Couple(t)s, … Read More
INDIA RAMEY’S LP “BAPTIZED BY THE BLAZE”
Nashville-based outlaw country siren, India Ramey, has unleashed her powerful new album, Baptized By The Blaze, via Mule Kick Records. “Ramey presents us with a … Read More
PREMIERE // New Jersey’s BARD reveals golden underbelly on ‘Dread Not The Ferryman’
Today we have the pleasure of sharing the first peek of the new single from New Jersey groovy rock-blues outfit BARD – ‘Dread Not The … Read More
Back To Life: JOE GENI unearths the bright side of NYC life on new single ‘City of Light’
New York-based indie-pop artist Joe Geni presents his new single ‘City of Light’, delivering a breathtaking auditory experience. The song’s cinematic … Read More
EXCLUSIVE Q&A // DWIGHT & NICOLE talk new album ‘The Jaguar, The Raven, and The Snake’
Sometimes musicians who write and record together have a chemistry that is undeniable and authentic, and the resulting music has that extra something special that … Read More
EXCLUSIVE Q&A with Americana Country Singer-Songwriter RACHEL McINTYRE SMITH
Rachel McIntyre Smith may have explored her quarter-life crisis in her debut release, “Glory Daze,” but her new release, “Honeysuckle Friend,” finds her moving into … Read More
TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS announce deluxe edition of ‘Long After Dark’
Over four decades after its debut, a deluxe edition of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers’ groundbreaking but often overlooked 1982 album, Long After Dark… Read More
PREMIERE // NEVER HEAVY release sweet indie pop single ‘Lost With You’
Tampa, Florida is known for many things. But soft, sweet indie pop is not one of them. Don’t get us wrong. They’ve got a vibrant … Read More
PREMIERE // PETE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT & Pang Attack’s Alexander Hackett team up on ‘Sea of Eyes’ EP
Portland-based psych-rock trailblazer Peter G. Holmström of legacy band The Dandy Warhols and emerging band Sun Atoms, presents a brilliant new nugget from his … Read More
PREMIERE // MIKEY WAYNE releases a gem of a single ‘Back to You & Me”
The brand new single by Nashville based rock & roller Mikey Wayne brings back the energy of a full band on the heels of his … Read More
BRYAN FERRY Releases New Song “Star”, His First Original Music Release In Over A Decade
Bryan Ferry releases his first original music in over a decade with ‘Star’, a new song set to feature on the upcoming album Retrospective: Selected … Read More
JESSE MALIN & BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN Share NEW Single ‘She Don’t Love Me Now’ OUT NOW
Jesse Malin is thrilled to release Bruce Springsteen’s version of “She Don’t Love Me Now,” the latest single from Silver Patron Saints: The … Read More
PHOTOS // CAGE THE ELEPHANT, YOUNG THE GIANT, WILLOW AVALON and BAKAR in Toronto
Photos by Orest Dorosh – Cage the Elephant is an American rock band that originated in Bowling Green, Kentucky, in 2006. The band is known … Read More
Nova Scotia’s MAGGIE ANDREW takes CBC Music’s 2024 Searchlight Grand Prize
CBC today announced alt-pop, singer-songwriter Maggie Andrew from Waverley, Nova Scotia as the Grand Prize winner ofCBC MUSIC’S SEARCHLIGHT 2024 contest. Artists in every … Read More
KRISTIN CARTER’s enchanting “Lazy Sunday” video is a dreamy visual
Contemporary pop artist Kristin Carter is celebrating the official music video for “Lazy Sunday”, the featured single from her debut album “Full Bloom”. The video … Read More
PHOTOS // The inaugural ALL YOUR FRIENDS FESTIVAL with BILLY TALENT Day 1
All Your Friends Festival isn’t just a festival; it’s a vibrant celebration of music, art, and community. With a diverse lineup, a welcoming atmosphere, and … Read More
PHOTOS // The inaugural ALL YOUR FRIENDS FESTIVAL with FALLOUT BOY Day 2
All Your Friends Festival is more than just a festival; it’s a celebration of music, art, and community. With its diverse lineup, welcoming atmosphere, and … Read More
PHOTOS // THE BEACHES along with VALLEY in Toronto at Budweiser Stage
Photos by Brad Goldstein – The Beaches are a Canadian rock band from Toronto, Ontario, formed in 2013. The band consists of lead vocalist and … Read More
SAMANTHA FISH ‘Better Be Lonely’ Live Single Out Now!
Samantha Fish is gearing up to release new live performance recordings onRounder Records, starting with a powerful rendition of “Better Be Lonely” … Read More
HAVIAH MIGHTY drops new single ‘Double The Fun’
Toronto based multi award-winning artist, DJ and producer, Haviah Mighty, has dropped her highly-anticipated new single, Double The Fun. Available everywhere now via … Read More
LAINEY WILSON’s Highly Anticipated New Album “Whirlwind” Out To Widespread Acclaim
Whirlwind, the highly anticipated new album from Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum singer, songwriter and musician Lainey Wilson, is out now via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Get … Read More