PHOTOS // LORDS OF ACID with PRAGA KHAN and DEVORA at the Commodore in Vancouver
Photos by Sharon Steele – Lords of Acid is a Belgian American electronic music group founded in 1988 by Praga Khan. The band is known … Read More
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PREMIERE // PERRY BLAKE & Dr. Who’s PAUL McGANN unveil sublime ‘Death of a Society Girl’
A country is known for its landscape, i’s history, its creature comforts, and what it produces, including its art and music. The latter, in particular, … Read More
INTERVIEW // with Americana / country singer-songwriter Jayce Turley
Kentucky-based Americana/country singer-songwriter Jayce Turley knows how to spin a yarn and how to draw listeners in with a compelling lyrical story. The fact that … Read More
PHOTOS // KHRUANGBIN with John Carroll KIRBY at History in Toronto
Photos by Brad Goldstein – Khruangbin is an American musical trio formed in 2009 in Houston, Texas. The band consists of Laura Lee on bass, … Read More
PHOTOS // CHARLEY CROCKETT and NOELINE HOFMANN at Massey Hall in Toronto
Photos by Orest Dorosh – Charley Crockett is a Texas-born singer-songwriter who has been making waves in the country and Americana music scenes in recent … Read More
PREMIERE // CHAPELL story tells on their new single ‘Suddenly’
We don’t say this too often. But New York’s Alan Chapell is a true storyteller. His songs paint such beautiful, and at times painful, images … Read More
Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Announces 2024 Inductees
The Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame (CSHF) is pleased to announce the inductees for the class of 2024. This illustrious group includesTom Cochrane, Jim … Read More
Original JANE’s ADDICTION Lineup & LOVE AND ROCKETS Announce 2024 Tour
After reuniting for the first time in 14 years to perform an intimate show in London, Jane’s Addiction, with their original band members, and Love … Read More
Multi-Platinum-Selling Band MARIANAS TRENCH Announce 2024 North American Tour
Multi-platinum-selling Canadian pop-rock band Marianas Trench, is excited to announce their 2024 North American tour. The Force of Nature tour will kick off on … Read More
NIALL HORAN kicks off North American leg of “The Show” live on tour 2024
Niall Horan kicks off the North American leg of “THE SHOW” LIVE ON TOUR 2024 at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FL. Produced by Live … Read More
JUDGEMENT releases high-octane new summer single “Currents”
Canadian post-hardcore band Judgement has released their electrifying new single, “Currents”, a high-energy love song that is destined to dominate playlists this summer.
“Currents” is … Read More
INTERVIEW // On Stage & Behind the Scenes with Nessa P
Nessa P is a multi-talented musician with a background as varied as her sound. With a minor in music from Bethany University, she’s no stranger to the … Read More
PHOTOS // 54-40 along with THE WATCHMEN and THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS at OLG Stage in Niagara Falls
Photos by Orest Dorosh – 54-40 is a Canadian alternative rock band that was formed in Vancouver in 1981. The band’s name comes from the … Read More
PHOTOS // X AMBASSADORS live at The House of Blues in Chicago
Photos by Shannon Guest – X Ambassadors are an rock band from Ithaca, New York. The band consists of brothers Sam and Casey Harris, as … Read More
PHOTOS // KATIE PRUITT at Thalia Hall in Chicago
Photos by Shannon Guest – Katie Pruitt is a singer-songwriter based in Nashville, Tennessee. Her music is a unique blend of Americana, country, and folk, … Read More
LENNY KRAVITZ Releases 12th Studio Album ‘Blue Electric Light’
Lenny Kravitz releases his highly anticipated new album Blue Electric Light via Roxie Records/BMG. Written and recorded by Kravitz in his studio … Read More
PREMIERE // Three times the charm – WILD REMEDY trio amazes on ‘Home Song’ single
Lucky number three – you could say that Ottawa/Montreal-based indie folk trio Wild Remedy are fortunate by virtue of the number of band members. After … Read More
PREMIERE // NYC-based post-punk outfit CLONE presents ‘Redeemer’ single ahead of ‘CL. 1’ debut album release
Brooklyn-based post-punk outfit Clone presents their invigorating new single ‘Redeemer’, a scathing indictment of the modern obsession with the cult of personality that folks … Read More
PHOTOS // DIRTY HONEY at The Machine Shop in Flint Michigan
Photos by Natalie Mason – Dirty Honey is an American rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 2017. It consists of singer Marc LaBelle, … Read More
FEATURE // Hey Ya! by Outkast
By Ron Powers – As I shuffled through one of my favorite playlists the other day, a familiar beat echoed through my headphones, instantly transporting … Read More
PHOTOS // RAINBOW KITTEN SURPRISE at Roadrunner’s in Boston
Photos by Matthew Shelter – Rainbow Kitten Surprise is an American indie rock band formed in Boone, North Carolina in 2013. The band is known … Read More
PREMIERE // MORGAN SWIHART on channeling defeatist and cynical thoughts on ‘Broken Ceilings’
Brooklyn’s Morgan Swihart just dropped a glorious self-doubt anthem, called “Broken Ceilings”, and we’re not going to give up until we know about this artist! … Read More
PHOTOS // NOTHING MORE in Grand Rapids Michigan
Photos by Natalie Mason – Nothing More is an American rock band from San Antonio, Texas. Formed in 2003, the band spent much of the … Read More
PREMIERE // ‘Wipe Out The Stars’ by Scottish troubadour BOULDER FIELDS
We’re back with another delight from lovely Caledonia. Today we have the pleasure of premiering the new single from a clever and endearing artist from … Read More
PREMIERE // MARK WINTERS drops video for ‘Speed of Light’
Mark Winters, an indie-rocker and real-life rocket scientist, drops the lyric video for his latest single “Speed of Light” today, offering a … Read More
JESSIA Shares Heartwarming New Single, “The Woman You Are”
Canadian pop singer & songwriter JESSIA reveals her new single, “The Woman You Are,” out on all streaming platforms today. Released just in … Read More
Best Of Me (Part 1), The New EP From JUNO Award Winning Rockstar JJ WILDE Out Today
Today, acclaimed chart-topping rockstar and JUNO Award winner JJ Wilde unveils a first glimpse of her most powerful and intimate musical offering yet with the … Read More
PREMIERE // ‘Nude Beaches’ a fine debut album from 9-VOLT VELVET (via Shore Dive Records)
It doesn’t happen very often that we chance upon Arizona-based artists and decide to feature them here, but today gives us a particular reason for … Read More
PHOTOS // POPEVIL and SIERRA PILOT at The Opera House in Toronto
Photos by Orest Dorosh – In April 2020, the band released the singles, “Work” and “Let the Chaos Reign”. On November 13, 2020, the band … Read More
PHOTOS // GODSMACK with BASTIAN DA CRUZ at OLG Stage in Niagara Falls
Photos by Orest Dorosh – Godsmack is an American rock band from Lawrence, Massachusetts, formed in 1995. The band is composed of lead singer and … Read More
WILD RIVERS Debut “Anyways, I Love You” Video | Extensive Tour Announced
“Anyways, I Love You,” the new song from platinum-selling and Breakthrough Group of The Year JUNO ’23 nominated Toronto trio Wild Rivers, is debuting today … Read More
INTERVIEW // HOLLY LERSKI discusses brand-new album “Sweet Decline”
Americana singer-songwriter Holly Lerski released her new album, Sweet Decline, on April 26, 2024, via Laundry Label. In 2019, reeling from the pain of … Read More
PHOTOS // TALK at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto
Photos by Brad Goldstein – Nicholas Durocher, known professionally as Talk, is a Canadian singer-songwriter and musician from Ottawa, Ontario, best known for his 2021 … Read More
PREMIERE // ‘Opening / Closing’ – sheer indie folk delight from THE PULL OF AUTUMN & KRAIG JORDAN
In recent years, we’ve covered a lot of bands from the North-Eastern USA, but one prolific artist tends to come back under our radar time … Read More
PREMIERE // Octavian Winters & industrial / electronic legend Mark Pistel offer new spin on ‘Nebula / Velveteen’
While the expression “dream team” often gets thrown around quite loosely in the music press, here we are, once again using this expression to describe … Read More
BILLIE EILISH’S ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour’ to begin in Canada
Following the news of her highly anticipated third studio album HIT ME HARD AND SOFT, set for release on May 17, Billie Eilish has announced … Read More
PHOTOS // SARAH JAROSZ at The Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto
Nashville-based Texas native and four-time GRAMMY winning musician Sarah Jarosz releases her triumphant new album Polaroid Lovers. For this record, the highly decorated artist … Read More
PHOTOS + REVIEW // MOVEMENTS with PAERISH, WEBBED WING and TIGER JAWS in Rochester NY
Photos + Review by Mariah Reilly – It was a perfect spring day in Central New York, setting the tone for a feel-good night from … Read More
PHOTOS // THE BLACK CROWES with WINELIPS in Toronto at Massey Hall
Photos by Brad Goldstein – The Black Crowes are an American rock band formed in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1984. Their discography includes nine studio albums, … Read More
PHOTOS // ASHLEY MCBRYDE at the Rialto Theatre in Joliet
Photos by Shanno Guest – GRAMMY, CMA and ACM award winner Ashley McBryde cut her teeth playing country songs in biker bars – and it … Read More
PHOTOS // BLAKE ROSE at The Bowery Ballroom in NYC
Photos by Jessie Eshak – Blake Rose is someone to be excited about. The Perth-raised singer/songwriter is primed to become an international export from … Read More
PHOTOS // WAXAHATCHEE in Toronto at Massey Hall
Photos by Orest Dorosh – Waxahatchee is an American indie music project, formed in 2010 by American singer-songwriter Kathryn Crutchfield, known professionally as Katie Crutchfield, … Read More
Mötley Crüe Returns With First New Release Since 2019 “Dogs of War”
Mötley Crüe returns with a brand new single, “Dogs of War,” out now on all platforms via Big Machine Records. Their first … Read More
INTERVIEW // SIERRA PILOT talk new EP and and recent tour
Throughout their new 5-song EP, “Karma”, Canadian rockers Sierra Pilot seamlessly bridges the gap between grunge, metalcore, industrial, and pop elements, showcasing their versatility and … Read More
MARGARET GLASPY announces new EP “The Sun Doesn’t Think’
Margaret Glaspy has announced a new EP set for release this Friday, April 26. Entitled The Sun Doesn’t Think (ATO), it will mark the follow … Read More
