EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW // Channing Krentz of Americana band LAKE & LYNDALE
With an “agree to disagree, but get out of my yard” message, Lake & Lyndale gives a cheeky nudge and wink to those folks in life who always have to …
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PHOTOS // RUBY WATERS in Vancouver
Photos by Sharon Steele – Ruby Waters is a Canadian singer-songwriter known for her unique blend of indie, folk, blues, and alternative rock. She first gained widespread recognition for her …
PHOTOS // Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Massey Hall in Toronto
Photos by Orest Dorosh – The Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame (CSHF) celebrated its 2024 class of inductees with an unforgettable evening at Toronto’s legendary Massey Hall. Tom Cochrane, Blue Rodeo Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor , Sarah McLachlan and Diane …
PHOTOS // JELLY ROLL at the MVP Arena in Albany New York
Photos by David Molnar – Featured recently on CBS Sunday Morning and fresh from singing his emotional In Memoriam tribute during 2024 Emmy Awards, Jelly Roll rolled into a sold-out MVP …
PREMIERE // ‘Do The Wilhelm Scream’ – debut single by JSQURD & THE MIXED UP ZOMBIES
Imagine Buck Owens’ twangy guitar riffs and a Hee Haw-style backing band, but with a dash of humor. From the world of Country-Western novelty comes JSqrd & the Mixed-Up Zombies, whose …
SHEAL releases final single ahead of sophomore album
“There’ve been times in my life where I deferred,” says Sheilagh McNab, AKA the folk-pop singer SHEAL. “It was hard, but on this record, I really honed in on trusting …
The Unforgivable Sin of Poor Lighting at Concerts: Why Bands Need to Step Up Their Game
There’s nothing quite like the electric thrill of a live concert. The energy is palpable, the music reverberates in your chest, and the crowd becomes a living organism—breathing, swaying, and …
PREMIERE // DAYLILIES are back with a new single/video “Pétillant” is an anthemic tribute to longstanding friendships
New England’s finest post-wave quintet, The Daylilies, were formed in 2016 and feature Boston rock veterans Ad Frank (…and the Fast Easy Women, Lifestyle), Mike Quinn (Reverse, Dragstrip Courage), Adam Goodwin (PermaFrost) as …
PREMIERE // Trashcan Sinatras’ JOHN DOUGLAS unveils ‘Still or Sparkling?’ video & surprise new EP
We are pleased to share the new video for ‘Still Or Sparkling?’. – the title track to the new out-of-the-blue EP released by Trashcan Sinatras co-founder, guitarist and songwriter John Douglas. This is a …
SUSANNA HOFFS to Release ‘The Lost Record’ – Previously Unreleased LP from 1999
Susanna Hoffs is excited to release The Lost Record from her archives. Recorded in 1999 with a group of friends in her garage, the album will be available for the first time …
PREMIERE // The heartwarming, upbeat “Growin’ To Do” from CONOR CLEMMONS
Nashville-based Conor Clemmons is set to release his third single of 2024, “Growin’ To Do,” on Wednesday, September 25. This heartwarming, upbeat track, produced by Derek Drye and co-written with Will Hoge and Griffen Palmer, is inspired by …
PHOTOS // FARMAID 2024 at the Performing Arts Centre in Saratoga Springs NY
David Molnar Photos and Review – Farm Aid 2024, held this year at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, New York, was an unforgettable event that not only celebrated …
PHOTOS // PAUL WELLER at the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver
Photos by Sharon Steele – Paul Weller is a British singer, songwriter, and musician born on May 25, 1958, in Woking, Surrey, England. He is one of the most influential figures …
PREMIERE // MICHAEL FIGUEROAs bedroom anthem ‘Love You, I Don’t’ single
Tomorrow is the last day of Summer. So we’re sending you out with the perfect bedroom anthem for unrequited summer love. This is Michael Figueroa. He hails from the Bay …
KATY PERRY’S new studio album ‘143’ is available now
Katy Perry’s 143, her sixth studio album, was released today via Capitol Records. As she approached the project,Katy envisioned a bold, exuberant, celebratory dance-pop album with the symbolic 143 numerical expression of …
New Album From JUNO Award Winning Rockstar JJ WILDE Out Now
Vices, the much-awaited new album from acclaimed, chart-topping rockstar and JUNO Award winnerJJ Wilde, is out today. Wilde has been steadily building momentum towards the release of Vices with an impressive string …
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 songs with Americana twang, jazz …
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 of genre, sales, or record …
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, distinctive black-and-white uniforms, and their raw …
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. Born on March 19, 1994, in …