NIX CORREA Tackles Toxic Love in “Bring Paul Down”
“Bring Paul Down,” the latest single by Toronto-based singer/songwriter artist Nix Correa, is an emotional powerhouse that dives deep into the tangled web of love, … Read More
PHOTOS // NOTHING BUT THIEVES & TAIPEI Houston in Vancouver at the Commodore Ballroom
Photos by Sharon Steele – Nothing But Thieves is an alternative rock band from Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England, formed in 2012. The band comprises vocalist Conor … Read More
PHOTOS // DREAM SERENADE in Toronto at Massey Hall
Photos by Brad Goldstein – Dream Serenade is an annual benefit concert and celebration of Toronto’s community of children with developmental and/or physical disabilities and … Read More
PHOTOS // KEHLANI in Vancouver at the Doug Mitchell Sports Complex
Photos by Sharon Steele – Kehlani Ashley Parrish, known mononymously as Kehlani, is an American singer, songwriter, and dancer born on April 24, 1995, in … Read More
EDITORIAL // The Problem of Access for Photographers at Concerts
Concert photography plays a crucial role in capturing the energy, emotion, and artistry of live performances. Photographs from concerts serve as lasting documentation of the … Read More
FEATURE // ‘I Melt with You’ by MODERN ENGLISH
Article by Ron Powers – During the 1980s, new wave and post-punk music were key elements in shaping the decade’s distinctive colour. One of my … Read More
SIERRA PILOT Releases New Single “Horizons” Ahead of U.S. Tour with Pop Evil and Bad Wolves
Canadian rock band Sierra Pilot is set to make waves with the release of their latest single, “Horizons,” a hard-hitting anthem that delves deep into … Read More
INTERVIEW // with Americana/folk artist LUCY ISABEL on her new LP ‘All The Light’
On her new album, “All The Light,” Lucy Isabel steps firmly and confidently into Americana and folk territory fully, with plenty of pedal steel and … Read More
INTERVIEW // with MICHAEL DES BARRES about his new album of ’70s covers ‘It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll’
A collection of ’70s cover songs, think of “It’s Only Rock ’n’ Roll” as Michael Des Barres’ musical autobiography, the soundtrack of his youth and … Read More
Acclaimed Alternative-Rock Duo, DEAR ROUGE Announce 2025 Canadian Tour
Hot on the heels of their new album release Lonesome High, JUNO Award-winning Canadian alternative-rock duo Dear Rouge is excited to announce their 2025 Lonesome … Read More
PREMIERE // TONY OSO rocks out on new ‘Tears” single
Melbourne, Florida is where rocker Tony Oso calls home. He’s an electrical engineer by day and rocker by night. And rock he does on this … Read More
The 20th Annual ANDY KIM Christmas Returns to Toronto’s Massey Hall December 4
The Andy Kim Christmas returns to Toronto’s legendary Massey Hall Wednesday,December 4 for another unforgettable evening celebrating the magic of the season with performances … Read More
LAMBRINI GIRLS announce debut album ‘Who Let The Dogs Out’ & share new single ‘Big Dick Energy’
Lambrini Girls, the Brighton-based duo of Phoebe Lunny (vocals/guitar) and Lilly Macieira (bass), have spent the last few years on a tear in more … Read More
ALISON MOYET announces North American dates on KEY worldwide tour!
ALISON MOYET has announced that she will return to North America for her global KEY LIVE 2025 tour. Her first foray since 2017 for her … Read More
PREMIERE // KIMBERLY YORK shares ‘People Don’t Like It’
Kimberly York (formerly known as Kimberly Morgan York) has been pretty active since she stormed onto the scene almost four years ago. FUN, her … Read More
SIERRA SPIRIT Shares Debut EP ‘coin toss’ on Giant Music
Sierra Spirit, the solo project of Native American artist Sierra Spirit Kihega, has released her debut EP, coin toss, via Giant Music. … Read More
SHOWER CURTAIN share new single with Sex Week-directed music video
New York City’s Shower Curtain, the four-piece band led by Brazilian-American artist Victoria Winter, are thrilled to share their latest single, “you’re like me.” With … Read More
AV & The Inner City, Unveils Inspiring New Single, “Lion at the Gate,” About Overcoming Intimidating Obstacles
AV & The Inner City is a six piece, all-female, Soul, Roots and Blues-infused vocal group from Edmonton’s inner city. Embracing the diversity and wide … Read More
PREMIERE // TEDDY AND THE ROUGHRIDERS’ new single “Bullet”, LP out October 11
The speed and momentum Teddy and the Rough Riders are gathering throughout Nashville’s underground Country music scene is embodied in their latest single, “Bullet.’’’ Music City natives, … Read More
FEATURETTE Announce New Album, Share “NEXT LIFE” Video
Toronto-based alternative trio FEATURETTE is gearing up to drop their new album PANIC PILLS, slated for release on January 31, 2025 (via the band’s … Read More
COLDPLAY announce 2025 NORTH AMERICA SHOWS
Coldplay have announced 10 new North America dates for May, June and July 2025 as part of their record-breaking Music Of The Spheres World Tour… Read More
AWARDS // Folk Music Ontario 2024 Award Winners
Folk Music Ontario is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Ontario Folk Music Awards. The Ontario Folk Music Awards took place at Mississauga, … Read More
Exclusive INTERVIEW with Texas band THE DISAPPEARING ACT
It is, perhaps, fitting that Texas indie-rock band The Disappearing Act has named its most recent album “An Illusion.” Now you see them, now you … Read More
PHOTOS // THE NATIONAL and THE WAR ON DRUGS in Vancouver
Photos by Sharon Steele – The National is an American rock band from Cincinnati, Ohio, formed in Brooklyn, New York City, … Read More
Australian guitarist HAMISH ANDERSON soulful “Brighter Days” – latest single from album ‘Electric’
Australian guitarist, singer/songwriter, and producer Hamish Anderson releases the soulful single “Brighter Days,” today! “Overall I hope ‘Brighter Days’ is a song that gives whoever’s … Read More
SAMANTHA FISH Shares Screamin’ Jay Hawkins Classic “I Put A Spell On You”
Samantha Fish, the genre-defying blues-rock powerhouse, has released her electrifying rendition of the Screamin’ Jay Hawkins classic “I Put A Spell on You.” Known for … Read More
HINDS Share Bonus Track “Bats” — U.S. Tour Starts Next Week!
Madrid-based indie duo Hinds—a.k.a Carlotta Cosials and Ana Perrote – released their utterly triumphant and highly anticipated new album VIVA HINDS a few weeks … Read More
LIZ GILLIES AND FERRY TOWNES release duet “What You’ve Done”
Liz Gillies (Dynasty, Victorious) and singer-songwriterFerry Townes (Julia Gargano) release new collaborative single “What You’ve Done” via Licorice Pizza Records… Read More
Exclusive INTERVIEW with Americana/folk artist JULIAN TAYLOR
If you are feeling the weight of daily life, its challenges and hard times, its heavy realities and the pressure we self-inflict, Julian Taylor’s new … Read More
LAUREN MAYBERRY Shares New Single “Something In The Air”
Lauren Mayberry today releases her new single “Something In The Air”, which is available to stream and download now. The song is lifted from … Read More
WAXAHATCHEE Shares New Single & Video “Much Ado About Nothing”
Waxahatchee releases a piercing new single titled “Much Ado About Nothing.” The track marks the first taste of new music from Katie Crutchfield … Read More
BASIA BULAT Announces New LP ‘Basia’s Palace’, Shares Lead Single “Baby,” North American Tour Dates
Basia Bulat today announced her new album Basia’s Palace–co-produced by frequent collaborator Mark Lawson (who worked with her on previous albums Tall Tall Shadow… Read More
PHOTOS // PUBLIC ENEMY at The Big E, New England’s Great State Fair in Western Massachusetts
Photos by David Molnar – Public Enemy, the iconic American hip-hop group formed in1985 from Long Island, New York, performed at The Big E, New … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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… Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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. … Read More
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 … Read More