PHOTOS // Country night at Budweiser Stage with BROOKS & DUNN, DAVID LEE MURPHY & ERNEST
Photos by Orest Dorosh – Brooks & Dunn is an American country music duo consisting of Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn. They were formed in … Read More
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PHOTOS // SARAH MCLACHLAN at Budweiser Stage in Toronto
Photos by Brad Goldstein – Sarah McLachlan is a Canadian singer-songwriter known for her emotive, piano-driven pop music and powerful vocals. McLachlan began her music … Read More
Billboard charting super star KEZNAMDI, delivers a message & heartbeat with “Identity Crisis”
Hailing from Kingston, Jamaica, where he is a household name, Keznamdi is known for his stunning mix of dancehall, reggae, and hip-hop with a … Read More
PHOTOS // VAMPIRE WEEKEND at Deer Lake Park in Burnaby BC
Photos by Sharon Steele – Vampire Weekend is an indie rock band formed in New York City in 2006. The band consists of lead vocalist … Read More
PHOTOS // MOTHER MOTHER & MEET ME AT THE ALTER in Vancouver at Rogers Arena
Photos by Sharon Steele – Mother Mother is a Canadian indie rock band formed in 2005 in Vancouver, British Columbia. The band was originally formed … Read More
PHOTOS // FOREIGNER & JOHN WAITE in Toronto at Budweiser Stage
Photos by Alitzia Tyminski – Foreigner is a British-American rock band that formed in 1976. The band was originally formed by Mick Jones, Ian McDonald, … Read More
PHOTOS + INTERVIEW // STYX in Toronto and Interview with GOWAN
Photos and Interview by Alitzia Tyminski – Styx is an American rock band that formed in Chicago in 1972. They gained popularity in the 1970s … Read More
PHOTOS // The legendary ROGER DALTREY with KT TUNSTALL at OLG Stage in Niagara Falls
Photos by Orest Dorosh – Roger Daltrey is an English singer, songwriter, and actor best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band The … Read More
PHOTOS // WILDERADO with FLYTE at Toronto’s Horseshoe Tavern
Photos by Brad Goldstein – Wilderado is a indie rock band hailing from Tulsa, Oklahoma. The band consists of members Max Rainer (vocals/guitar), Tyler Wimpee … Read More
INTERVIEW // EVAN BOYER and his debut album ‘The Devil in Me’
Evan Boyer makes a grand splash with his debut album, “The Devil in Me,” which was just released. Compelling and layered, with standout storyteller lyrics, … Read More
Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductees for 2024
The Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame (CSHF) is pleased to announce the inductees for the class of 2024. This illustrious group includes Tom Cochrane, Jim … Read More
PREMIERE // SPEEDFOSSIL debuts their latest track ‘Silver Lining’
Speedfossil enjoyed a whirlwind trip over the pond the last week of May to make their UK debut at the 20th Anniversary of the International … Read More
PHOTOS // MAGGIE ROGERS with JAPANESE HOUSE at BMO Pavilion in Milwaukee
Photos by Shannon Guest – Maggie Rogers is an American singer-songwriter known for her unique blend of folk, pop, and electronic music. She first gained … Read More
PHOTOS // TESKEY BROTHERS at Vancouver’s Doug Mitchell Centre
Photos by Sharon Steele – The Teskey Brothers are a four-piece blues rock band from Australia. The band consists of brothers Josh Teskey (vocals, rhythm … Read More
INTERVIEW // Ottawa’s LYNNE HANSON on her new album
Lynne Hanson’s new album, “Just A Poet,” shows the Ottawa-based singer-songwriter’s penchant for stellar storytelling and songs that delve deeply into emotional territory, cloaked in … Read More
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie is excited to announce the first ever Off North Shore: Skokie Music Festival on June 21 & 22
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie is excited to announce the first ever Off North Shore: Skokie Music Festival on June 21 … Read More
New Single Release “Baby Blue” by LINN HOLMES
Linn Holmes aka Linn Holmstedt is a Los Angeles-based singer and songwriter. Known for her work as a session singer, performing and recording background vocals … Read More
PHOTOS // DALLAS SMITH & NATE HALLER @ Toronto’s History
Photos by Orest Dorosh – Dallas Smith is a Canadian country music artist born on August 4, 1977 in Langley, British Columbia. He first rose … Read More
PREMIERE // ‘Before Nightfall’ by JC MILLER an instant Americana-Rock classic
If you ever wanted to cut to the chase and get straight to the real heart of America, the path of least resistance would be … Read More
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
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