Month: February 2018

Warner Music Canada recording artists The Washboard Union have today released the single and video for “What We’re Made Of,” the title track of their forthcoming album scheduled for release this spring. The song is the follow-up to the band’s third Top Ten Country Radio hit “Shine” which they performed live on the Canadian Country Music Awards. The video for... Read More

Maestro Fresh Wes releases a new video for the song Mr. Evans which features west coast phenom Ras Kass and vocals by Cyndi Cain. Produced by Lord Quest, and first premiered on ThisIs50.com, the song lands on Maestro Fresh Wes’ most recent album release, Coach Fresh, released in late 2017 which was nominated today for Rap Recording of the Year at the 2018 JUNO Awards. The song was written... Read More

The nominees for the 47th Annual JUNO Awards were announced today by The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) at a press conference at The Great Hall in Toronto. Canada’s premier talent will head west for JUNO Week 2018, hosted in Vancouver from March 19 through March 25. The week-long celebration will culminate in a live broadcast of The JUNO... Read More

In 2001, Paul Brandt released the album Small Towns & Big Dreams.  With its easily relatable lyrics of staying true to your roots while pursuing your dreams, the record’s title track soon became an in concert favourite for Paul’s fans. Retaining the original spirit of the song, Paul has re-recorded the song, collaborating with singer Tara Slone, re-writing many of the... Read More

Scarborough’s own Francesco Yates is back with brand new music.  His new song, “Come Over” is available now everywhere.  The multi-instrumentalist is most well-known for his breakout hit single “Better to Be Loved,” which peaked in the top 5 at Canadian radio, his single “Call” which has been heard over 6 million times on Spotify alone, and his feature on... Read More

Multiple Hall of Famer, songwriter, singer, and guitarist Randy Bachman announces the release of By George – By Bachman, a respectful and personal testimonial to George Harrison’s finest work. Available March 2 via Universal Music Canada, the country’s leading music company, the album is heralded by the release of “Here Comes The Sun”, available today as the first instant grat track along with the... Read More

Today, MusiCounts, Canada’s leading music education charity, is pleased to announce JUNO Award winning band Hedley will sponsor the 2018 MusiCounts Teacher of the Year Award. Established in 2005, the Award pays tribute to the accomplishments of one exceptional music teacher each year. Nominations are now open and can be made via musicounts.ca until January 5, 2018. “We’re thrilled that Hedley is sponsoring the 2018 MusiCounts Teacher... Read More