ST VINCENT releases new single ‘Flea’
“You will be mine for eternity…” So states St. Vincent with fiery resolve on ‘Flea’, the second advance offering from the three-time GRAMMY winner’s … Read More
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PHOTOS // DAMIAN MARLEY at History in Toronto
Photos by Brad Goldstein – Damian Marley, also known as Jr. Gong, is a Jamaican reggae artist, singer, and songwriter. He was born on July … Read More
INTERVIEW // CREATURE CREATURE the high energy pop-punk band from the UK
Brighton’s Creature Creature, an alt-rock/punk force, emerged with a fervor to shake up the music scene. Comprised of Scully (lyrics/vocals), Zeus (guitar), Seb Cole (keyboard/backing … Read More
PREMIERE // JR WICKER drops massive debut LP with absolutely no social media presence
Atlanta’s JR Wicker is one mysterious dude. He’s got no social media presence, no past releases and, pretty much, no press to speak of. Today … Read More
PHOTOS // The SCHIZOPHONICS at the Biltmore in Vancouver
Photos by Sharon Steele – The Schizophonics are a high-energy, rock and roll band hailing from San Diego, California. Fronted by guitarist and vocalist Pat … Read More
Republic Live Announces New Pop-Punk And Alt Festival, All Your Friends Fest For Summer 2024
From the team who created Boots and Hearts Music Festival, Wayhome Music and Arts Festival, and Canada Rocks with The Rolling Stones, the internationally acclaimed … Read More
AYSANABEE celebrates two historic Juno wins
Over the weekend, Alternative-Indie musician Aysanabee marked a pinnacle in his career with two HISTORIC JUNO wins. Additionally, he graced the official broadcast with a … Read More
PREMIERE // GRAMERCY ARMS ‘Never Say Anything’ – goodness from members of The Dambuilders, Aeon Station & Diesel
Unmistakably catchy and positive NYC-based collective Gramercy Arms is back with their new single ‘Never Say Anything’, a gorgeously performed paean to paranoid times. … Read More
BLACK CREEK REIGN Unveils “Wall Street” A Reggae-Rock Anthem for Social Change
Black Creek Reign Unveils “Wall Street”. A Reggae-Rock Anthem for Social Change. Black Creek Reign, the dynamic reggae-rock band hailing from the Greater Toronto Area, … Read More
Winners Announced for the 2024 JUNO Opening Night Awards
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) celebrated the artists and industry veterans at the top of Canada’s music scene this evening at … Read More
SIERRA FERRELL relerases new album ‘Trail of Flowers’
Follow Sierra Ferrell down her Trail of Flowers: today, on the heels of two sold-out nights at the historic Ryman Auditorium, Nashville’s ascendant new star … Read More
WAXAHATCHEE’s New Album ‘Tigers Blood’ Out Now
Waxahatchee has today released one of the early contenders for album of the year.Tigers Blood is out now on ANTI- Records. On Tigers Blood… Read More
DAUGHTRY Drops New Single From Forthcoming EP
After achieving their first No. 1 at Active Rock and first No. 1 single in 15 years with their Big Machine debut, “Artificial,” Daughtry returns … Read More
ANTI-QUEENS Announce New LP With Advance Video-Single “Doomed Again”
The Anti-Queens, Toronto’s premiere punk rock ‘n’ rollers, have just announced their latest LP, “Disenchanted,” with an advance single and video for the track “Doomed … Read More
PHOTOS // CHELSEA WOLFE in Toronto at the Danforth Music Hall
Photos by Orest Dorosh – Chelsea Wolfe is an American singer-songwriter and musician known for her dark and haunting style of music. Born in Roseville, … Read More
PHOTOS // BAS in Vancouver at the Commodore
Photos by Sharon Steele – Bas, is a French-born American rapper. He signed with J. Cole’s Dreamville Records, an imprint of Interscope Records to release … Read More
HOZIER unveils previously unreleased tracks on new EP ‘Unheard EP’
World-renowned singer-songwriter Hozier has today released an absolute treat for fans in the shape of Unheard EP. After sharing the news on social media last … Read More
PREMIERE // Experimental outfit CIRCOLO VIZIOSO releases unsettling video for ‘Verrückt’
Just a few weeks ago, Berlin-based post-punk duo Circolo Vizioso released their debut album, titled ‘Verrückt’.Today we have the pleasure of introducing you … Read More
SEBASTIAN BACH Confirms New Album ‘Child Within The Man’ Lyric Video For “Everybody Bleeds” Out Now
“An album more than 10 years in the making…” That’s how singer, songwriter, author, Broadway star, and actor SEBASTIAN BACH describes his new album CHILD … Read More
PHOTOS // WATERPARKS at Terminal 5 in New York City
Photos by Jessie Eshak – Waterparks is an American pop punk band formed in Houston, Texas in 2011. The band consists of lead vocalist and … Read More
PHOTOS // SAMANTHA FISH & SGT SPLENDOR at the Wilbur Theatre in Boston
Photos by Joanna Gleason – Samantha Fish is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist known for her unique blend of blues, rock, and country music. Fish … Read More
Listening to WHITNEY HOUSTON’s “I Wanna Dance with Somebody”
By Ron Powers – The other day I was listening to the radio and Whitney Houston’s big hit “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” came through … Read More
PHOTOS // SILVERSUN PICKUPS and HELLO MARY at History in Toronto
Photos by Brad Goldstein – Silversun Pickups is an alternative rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 2002. The band consists of Brian Aubert … Read More
Sink into the Indie-Folk Sounds of NESUA’s Debut Single “Swim”
Swim, the debut single by Nesua, is a sonically dense and powerful song that blends rich sounds and meaningful lyricsexpressing the inner conflict that many … Read More
MADELEINE Peyroux releases ‘Please Come On Inside’ & announces first album in 6 years ‘Let’s Walk’
Acclaimed jazz singer, songwriter and interpreter Madeleine Peyroux will release Let’s Walk, her first album in six years, on June 28th. The new songs … Read More
WAXAHATCHEE Releases New Song + Video for “365”
Waxahatchee shares “365,” the latest from her highly anticipated upcoming album, Tigers Blood, out March 22nd on ANTI- Records. The song, … Read More
SLASH Announces S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Blues Festival with an All-Star Lineup
Following the announcement of his highly anticipated sixth solo album Orgy of the Damned, due out May 17 on Gibson Records, the iconic, GRAMMY®-winning guitarist … Read More
LUCKY HONEY release infectious debut single “One You Call”
On their debut single “One You Call”, Lucky Honey seamlessly melds the infectious sounds of 80s synth-pop with the edgy vibes of 2000s alt-rock, resulting in … Read More
INTERVIEW // ANNIKA CATHARINA on her latest ‘What If I’
Written by Annika Catharina and fellow country artists Parker Graye and Brettyn Rose, along with the song’s producers The Renaissance (Dan Botch and Garrett Ward), … Read More
INTERVIEW // KASIA elaborates on her new single ‘Heartstrings’
KASIA has dropped the music video for her newest single, “Heartstrings” – which is a house genre release with added elements of bass house, pop, … Read More
Indie Sensation GOOD KID Release ‘Summer’, New EP ‘Good Kid 4’ Out March 27
Today, Freshly JUNO nominated indie outfit Good Kid unveil their latest single “Summer”, accompanied by an enchanting animated music video by XrayAlphaCharlie. “Summer” finds Good … Read More
New LAUREN MAYBERRY single “Change Shapes”
Lauren Mayberry today releases her new single “Change Shapes”, an infectious, propulsive and lyrically powerful pop workout, available now via Island Records. It is the … Read More
Mexican punk rockers MARGARITAS PODRIDAS unveil angsty new song “Abuja’s”
Shoegaze/grunge/punk rockers Margaritas Podridas are back with a new track that emphasizes lack of individuality in modern society and is a nod to the herd … Read More
PHOTOS // MINISTRY at the Commodore with GARY NUMAN and FRONT LINE ASSEMBLY
Photos by Sharon Steele – Ministry is an American industrial metal band formed in 1981 by vocalist and keyboardist Al Jourgensen in Chicago, Illinois. The … Read More
INTERVIEW // LORI TRIPLETT on her new LP ‘When the Morning Comes’
Lori Triplett’s songs, and her new album, “When the Morning Comes,” get to the heart of the matter. Whether exploring the feelings that came after … Read More
JADE BIRD Announces ‘Burn The Hard Drive’ EP and Shares New Single “You’ve Fallen In Love Again”
UK-born and Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Jade Bird has today announced her forthcoming EP, Burn The Hard Drive, out April 10th on Glassnote Records. … Read More
SKYE WALLACE asks ‘What Is Real? on her latest single
Hey, I’m Skye – when I was young, my mom had a recurring dream that felt incredibly real. She began to feel as though her … Read More
PHOTOS // MARIE OSMOND at the OLG Stage in Niagara Falls
Photos by Orest Dorosh – Marie Osmond is an American singer, actress, and television personality. Marie is part of the famous Osmond family, known for … Read More
NEON DREAMS and MATTHEW MOLE release video for ‘The Art of Letting Go’
Award-winning Canadian group Neon Dreams and South African award-winning singer/songwriter Matthew Mole have released the music video for their collaboration ‘The Art of Letting … Read More
PHOTOS // HIGH VALLEY and TIM AND THE GLORY BOYS at Toronto’s Danforth Music Hall
Photos by Orest Dorosh – High Valley is a Canadian country music duo composed of brothers Brad and Curtis Rempel. The duo hails from Blumenort, … Read More
CARLY PEARCE Announces Highly Anticipated Fourth Studio Album ‘Hummingbird’
GRAMMY, CMA and ACM-Award winning singer-songwriter Carly Pearce has announced the release of her highly anticipated fourth studio album hummingbird, out June 14 via … Read More
PHOTOS // THE STRUMBELLAS with DOM LOUIS at Toronto’s History
Photos by Brad Goldstein – Ever since forming in 2008 and releasing their debut album, 2012’s My Father and the Hunter, two-time JUNO award-winning … Read More
INTERVIEW // THE LOOKOUT SERVICE talks new LP upon its release today “The Gambit”
From the pulsating heart of Toronto’s vibrant music scene, indie-rock duo The Lookout Service is igniting a sonic revolution with their debut album, “The Gambit.” … Read More
iskwē Releases “A Little Piece”, New Album Coming April 12th
Today, singer-songwriter iskwē | ᐃᐢᑫᐧᐤ (short for waseskwan iskwew, meaning “blue sky woman”) feels extreme loneliness on “A Little Piece,” the final single to be … Read More
MARIPOSA FOLK FESTIVAL Announces 2024 Lineup
The Mariposa Folk Festival returns July 5 to 7 to Tudhope Park in Orillia with a lineup that includes Old Crow Medicine Show, Bahamas, Band … Read More
THE BACON BROTHERS Share New Single ‘Put Your Hand Up’
The Bacon Brothers, featuring Michael and Kevin Bacon, are thrilled to announce the release of their new single, “Put Your Hand Up”, from their forthcoming album, … Read More
ST VINCENT returns with new album ‘All Born Screaming’ & releases first track ‘Broken Man’
Annie Clark, the musician better known as triple-GRAMMY-winning iconoclast St. Vincent, has confirmed the release date of her seventh full-length studio album: All Born Screaming… Read More