Sheepdogs Are Changing Colours

October 13, 2017 Music Express

Warner Music Canada recording artists The Sheepdogs have released their new single “I’ve Got a Hole Where My Heart Should Be” today. The single is the first peek fans are getting at the Saskatoon group’s forthcoming album Changing Colours, which will be released February 2, 2018. Those who preorder the album now will receive an instant download of “I’ve Got... Read More

Rock Still Lives According To One Bad Son

October 12, 2017October 13, 2017 Keith Sharp

By Keith Sharp Kiss bassist Gene Simmons may insist that rock n roll is dead but this isn’t the sentiment being shared by Saskatoon’s One Bad Son who are about to kick off a national tour in support of their third major studio release; `Made In The Name Of Rock N Roll’. “Gene Simmons is talking through his arse,”... Read More

Vancouver Island Band Making Strong Impression

October 11, 2017 Keith Sharp

By Keith Sharp When you happen to be a new rock band launched from the middle of Vancouver Island, there’s no easy way to go about getting your career off the ground. Band Of Rascals’ drummer Marcus Manhas will testify to this. From a group of four friends who got together in 2013, just to have some fun,... Read More

The Road Hammers are Haulin’ Ass in their Brand New Music Video

October 11, 2017October 11, 2017 Music Express

The Road Hammers‘ video for ‘Haulin’ Ass’ is the music video you never knew you needed to see. From donkeys to runaway convicts, the video is a perfect match for the quirky song. Plus, watchingJason McCoy playing with toy donkeys (and singing to them) may be the best thing you’ll see all week. ‘Haulin’ Ass’ is the eighth song off The Road Hammers’ latest album ‘The Squeeze’. While... Read More

SHANIA TWAIN IS “STILL THE ONE” TOPPING GLOBAL CHARTS WITH NOW

October 11, 2017 Music Express

uperstar Shania Twain’s NOW scores Platinum certification in her home country of Canada and debuts at No.1 on Nielsen Soundscan chart, making it the highest chart debut in Canada for 2017. The chart-topping album also debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 albums making it the first female country release in over three years to summit the all-genre... Read More

Behind The Vinyl – Sweet City Woman – Rich Dodson from The Stampeders

October 11, 2017October 11, 2017 Music Express

Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist from The Stampeders, Rich Dodson, came to the boom 97.3 studios to play “Sweet City Woman” on vinyl! Rich talks about the inspiration for the song, being a Calgary band coming to Toronto, how the banjo riff came to be and more! Watch as Rich goes Behind The Vinyl! You can buy The Stampeders’ “Against The Grain” album on... Read More

Glorious Sons’ Brett Emmons Mines Social Demons To Record Concept Album

October 5, 2017October 10, 2017 Keith Sharp

Having just turned 25 years old, The Glorious Sons’ lead vocalist, Brett Emmons might be considered a tad young to be penning autobiographical lyrics. But Emmons himself admits that the overall concept behind the Kingston Ontario band’s second album, titled `Young Beauties And Fools, is a reflection of the personal trials and tribulations he has endured since the band released... Read More

Behind The Vinyl – I’m An Adult Now – Moe Berg from The Pursuit Of Happiness

October 5, 2017 Music Express

Lead Singer Moe Berg from The Pursuit Of Happiness came by the boom 97.3 studios to share his story about his song “I’m An Adult Now” on vinyl! Moe talks about the recording of the song, seeing their music video on Much Music before they even had a record out and more! Watch as Moe goes Behind The Vinyl! You... Read More

BRETT KISSEL ANNOUNCES 2018 ‘WE WERE THAT SONG’ CROSS-CANADA TOUR

October 4, 2017 Music Express

Brett Kissel – the CCMA Awards’ reigning Male Artist of the Year – has announced a three-month Canadian tour beginning in January. Tickets for the “We Were That Song Tour” go on sale this Friday. Visit www.brettkissel.com for more ticket information. Last month at the CCMA Awards in Saskatoon, Brett premiered his new single “We Were That Song” with a show-stopping... Read More

JJ Shiplett Joins Nitty Gritty Dirt Band On Anniversary Tour

October 4, 2017 Music Express

CCMA Award nominee JJ Shiplett announced today the release of his brand new single “Always For You”, available everywhere October 6th. The third single from his debut full-length album “Something To Believe In”, “Always For You” showcases the roots rocker’s unparalleled vocals and passionate lyricism, all while telling the tale of a love worth fighting for. Fans can catch the live version... Read More

Petty Passes Away Amidst Botched Rumours

October 3, 2017October 5, 2017 Keith Sharp

In what had been a total botch up of rumours and false statements, it has finally been confirmed that Tom Petty passed away at the age of 66, Monday night at UCLA Medical Center after going into cardiac arrest early Monday morning at his Malibu residence. With all the craziness going on in Las Vegas Sunday night,... Read More

Northern Pikes Recharge Big Blue Sky For Annivesary Tour

October 3, 2017 Keith Sharp

By Keith Sharp Northern Pikes’ long-serving drummer, Don Schmid is in the mood to celebrate. Yes, it has been 30 years since the pride of Saskatoon first release `Big Blue Sky’, their 1987 break-through debut album and he and fellow original members; Jay Semko and Bryan Potvin are about to mark the occasion with the release of a... Read More

The Cadillac Three – Throwing It Into Overdrive

October 2, 2017October 5, 2017 Roman Mitz

by Roman Mitz, Open Spaces Open Spaces is pleased as punch to be expanding its country coverage, beginning with an interview with Nashville’s hot Country/Southern Rock outfit The Cadillac Three. Southern style Country hasn’t graced the Top 10... Read More

Hedley Tour Widens Musical Landscape For Neon Dreams

October 2, 2017 Keith Sharp

By Keith Sharp There’s a valid reason why Neon Dreams’ latest six-track `Wolf, Princess And Me” EP is described as a `Genre Defying’ record and that’s because the tracks on this release do defy description. On the phone from his hometown Halifax, Nova Scotia, band guitarist Matt Gats confirmed that while their second EP `To You’ was touted... Read More

SHANIA TWAIN NOW (Universal Music Canada)

October 2, 2017 Keith Sharp

You don’t need to be Inspector Clouseau to discern that much water has passed under the bridge since former Timmins resident Shania Twain changed the face of Country Music in the mid 90’s by collaborating with ace producer/husband Robert `Mutt’ Lange on the release of three albums’ 1993’s `Woman In Me’, 1997’s `Come On Over’ and 2002’s `Up’... Read More

Month: October 2017