2020 CCMA Awards and Country Music Week 2020 re-imagined
The CCMA team and our board of directors are thrilled to be able to share the details of the 2020 CCMA Awards presented by TD … Read More
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Diamonds & Whiskey
INTERVIEW – We had a chance to catchup with songbird Jennifer Lauren who leads the band with strength and soul in her voice, delivering her … Read More
Tanya Tucker Nominated for 3 Americana Honors and Awards
Today, The Americana Music Association bestowed two-time 2020 GRAMMY® winner Tanya Tucker with three 2020 Americana Honors and Awards nominations, including Album of the Year, Song of the Year … Read More
Montreal Brother/Sister Duo JUST COSTA Make Everything “Peachy”
For Canadian brother-sister duo Just Costa, music is just the ticket to their own sonic theme park, and their glistening, feel-good summer anthem “Peachy” — … Read More
Americana unveils its 2020 Honors & awards nominees
The Americana Music Association has revealed the nominees for its 19th annual Americana Honors & Awards featuring Brandi Carlile, Brittany Howard, Our Native Daughters, the … Read More
LA’s Beauty in Chaos releases ‘The Storm Before The Calm’ album
LA-based alternative rock collective Beauty in Chaos has released their new album ‘The Storm Before The Calm’ via LA-based label 33.3 Music Collective, now … Read More
U.S. psych-rock stalwarts The Asteroid No.4 announce new album
Psychedelic rock legends The Asteroid No.4have announced their forthcoming album ‘Northern Songs’, to be released later this summer via a partnership with UK-based Cardinal … Read More
‘The Quiet Earth’ from Brighton’s alternative pop / indie quartet THE ACADEMY OF SUN
Melodic alternative pop outfit The Academy of Sun present their new album ‘The Quiet Earth’, an expansive offering of breathtaking ambition with 15 tracks … Read More
Evelyn Cools to release “Misfit Paradise” EP
Folk-rock singer-songwriter, Evelyn Cools, will release the new EP, Misfit Paradise, on August 14, 2020. Inspired by songwriters such as Stevie Nicks, Simon … Read More
Iron City Houserockers’ lost ‘American Classic’ is found again
The physical edition of the greatly expanded 40thanniversary deluxe reissue of Have a Good Time (But Get Out Alive), the sophomore album originally … Read More
Julianna Barwick releases ‘In Light’ Ft. Jónsi
Released today alongside a stunning video, ‘In Light’ featuring Jónsi proves a pivotal moment on Barwick’s forthcoming record “Healing Is A Miracle”. Not only because … Read More
No Joy shares the second single, “Nothing Will Hurt”
Today Montreal’s No Joy shares the second single, “Nothing Will Hurt”, from their forthcoming album. Motherhood out on August 21 st via Joyful Noise / … Read More
Isolde Fair to Release “Rise” a Song of Empowerment and Resilience
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines the word “rise” more than 20 different ways, both as a verb and a noun. But all the book’s publishers really … Read More
The JUNOS will reveal the 2020 award winners on June 29, 2020
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) and broadcast partner CBC today announced that The JUNOS Presented by TD will reveal the 2020 … Read More
CATHOLIC GUILT punk/alt rockers sign with Wiretap Records.
Melbourne, Australia band CATHOLIC GUILT, have announced signing with California based indie Wiretap Records, to release their new EP “This Is What Honesty … Read More
Michael Des Barres has released his newest single, “Anarchy In The UK”
Rocker, actor and European Marquis Michael Des Barres has released his newest single, his alternative and timely take on the Sex Pistols’ 1976 classic, “Anarchy … Read More
Eddy Lee Ryder
Singer, songwriter and daredevil Eddy Lee Ryder creates surprise-filled songs infused with rock and pop that tell dramatic stories filtered through a slightly cracked lens. … Read More
LAILIEN – “Fly With You” single release
Lailien is the anti-matter twin and alter-ego of poet and creator Brad Shubat. A classically trained pianist from an early age, Lailien fuses a … Read More
Judy Collins & The Global Virtual Choir Re-Release “Amazing Grace”
Over the past few weeks, 1000 singers from across the globe — professional and amateur, alike — answered Judy Collins’ call to sing “Amazing Grace” … Read More
Polaris Music Prize Long List
The Polaris Music Prize, presented by CBC Music, has revealed its 40 album Long List. This year’s Long List is presented by Canada Council for … Read More
The Immediate Family Releases Debut Single “Cruel Twist”
Quarto Valley Records (QVR) announces the release of the new single from recording artists The Immediate Family titled “Cruel Twist,” available for purchase and streaming … Read More
Wide Mouth Mason Releases Animated Video for “Some Kinda Requiem”
Directed and animated by Toronto-based artist Theo Kapodistrias, the video is an incredibly rich and insightful interpretation of Wide Mouth Mason’s lyrics. “The raw nature … Read More
Krista Hartman’s New Single
Ottawa based singer-songwriter, Krista Hartman is launching her new single, “I’m Your Garden” today. The single will be the first song off of … Read More
Larkin Poe release Self Made Man LP
After a remarkable two-year run that saw them earn a #1 album and GRAMMY® Award nomination while touring the world from Nashville to New Zealand … Read More
Toronto’s Soft Set announce debut single ‘Never Die’
Dream pop / indie rock duo Soft Set have announced their debut single ‘Never Die’, the lead track from their debut EP. Titled ‘Love … Read More
Mayflower Madame releases ‘Prepared For A Nightmare’ LP on vinyl and CD
Norwegian psychedelic post-punk outfit Mayflower Madame will be releasing their new album ‘Prepared for a Nightmare’ on vinyl and CD on June 12.
Here … Read More
Bombay Bicycle Club announce Two Lives EP for July
Bombay Bicycle Club are very pleased to unveil details of a brand new EP, Two Lives. The four track EP is out July 24… Read More
Les Techno shares new single “What Ya Done”
Today, New York City-area studio wizard and guitar czar Les Techno shares a brand new single “What ya Done”, part of his upcoming album, … Read More
Supergroup, World Goes Around, releases first single
WORLD GOES ROUND, a supergroup which formed in the late 80s but whose recordings were never released — featuring four hot songwriters, singers, and … Read More
AVATAR share new single “God of Sick Dreams”
Avatar has shared their latest single, God of Sick Dreams,with an accompanying visualizer from their highly anticipated full-length, Hunter Gatherer, due out … Read More
Iration’s new studio album, Coastin’, out July 10th
Reggae-influenced alternative rock band Iration has released the official music video for their latest single “Right Here Right Now” featuring Eric Rachmanyfrom Rebelution and … Read More
Ross Ellis releases lyric video for “Home to Me”
Having penned tracks for some of country music’s biggest acts, including country superstar Tim McGraw, songwriter Ross Ellis has quickly become an “Artist to Watch” … Read More
Whiskey Myers announce Lineup for Firewater Music Festival
As Whiskey Myers continue to push boundaries on what a concert can look like during the ongoing pandemic, streaming live from Billy Bob’s Texas to … Read More
MASTERY release new single “Wake Up” via Bravewords
Fusing the blazing aggression of hardcore thrash with the prowess of progressive metal, the Toronto band MASTERY focuses on bringing its listeners a lethal dose … Read More
The Gooms and their upcoming album, Laugh
“Laugh. circles the theme around tragedy and how to deal with feeling extremely down and heavy hearted in both good and bad times. It is … Read More
Margo Price – That’s How Rumors Get Started
“Everybody’s lonely, oh babe, just look around”: the belting opening chorus line of Margo Price’s new single, Letting Me Down, wasn’t meant to … Read More
George Alice returns with follow-up single, Stuck In a Bubble
Following on from her triple j Unearthed High-winning debut, 17-year-old singer/songwriter, George Alice, returns with highly-anticipated follow-up single, Stuck In a Bubble – out now via Concord/Caroline Australia.
Produced … Read More
RA releasing their first new album in seven years titled INTERCORRUPTED
Alternative nu-metal group RA are excited to reveal they have signed a deal with the independent record label Wake Up! Music Rocks and will be … Read More
Zephaniah OHora announces his second studio LP, ‘Listening To The Music,’
Traditional country singer/songwriter Zephaniah OHora has announced his highly anticipated second studio album, ‘Listening To The Music,’ will be released August 28 on … Read More
The Future of Live Music in Toronto forum
Join Artist Molly Johnson, Andrew Burashko and other Music Representatives in a discussion of Toronto’s Live Music Scene Post-COVID, moderated by one of our best … Read More
Jessica Lynne is “Crazy On The Outside”
Crazy On The Outside is a song about someone most of us have encountered in our lives. The person that seems normal when you first … Read More
THE MAVERICKS Announce The Planned August 21st Release Of “En Español”
Following the recent success of their extensive 30th anniversary world tour, the genre-bending, multi-platinum selling Mavericks are adding a new career milestone, while also coming … Read More
BIRDMASK releases new single “Set me on Fire”
Birdmask, aka Zeal and Ardor’s Manuel Gagneux, has released his powerful new single “Set Me On Fire” on MVKA. A … Read More