Month: May 2018

TOUR TO HIT RESERVES IN MANITOBA, ONTARIO AND QUEBEC  Today, world-renowned Producer/DJ crew, A Tribe Called Red, embark on their second Rez Tour. After bringing their live show to First Nations reserves in the summer of 2015, Tribe is thrilled to get back on the road again to present free all-ages shows in these communities, along with free youth workshops. The tour... Read More

Warner Music Canada recording artist Aaron Goodvin’s hit single “Lonely Drum” has been certified platinum in Canada making it one of the most successful country music singles of the past year.  Taken from his self-titled major label debut, “Lonely Drum” was the undeniable 2017 song of the summer.  The track became a fixture in the Top 10 at Country radio and... Read More

Today, Platinum-selling artist Drake announced the Aubrey and The Three Amigos Tour. Drake will be joined by special guests and “Walk It Talk It” collaborators, Migos, on a North American run throughout this summer and fall. The 41-date leg begins July 26 in Salt Lake City and includes stops in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and Edmonton. Tickets go on sale this Friday, May 18 at... Read More

  Earlier this week Country star Lindsay Ell took to social media to announce news long-awaited by legions of fans: Ell will release her version of John Mayer’s Continuum album on Friday, May 25. Lindsay Ell’s The Continuum Project, co-produced and co-engineered by Ell, will be available at all digital retailers and streaming services. Beginning as a homework assignment from producer Kristian Bush (Sugarland)... Read More

UK indie legends The Charlatans UK have revealed tour dates in Mexico, the United States and Canada set for the fall of this year. Full details below. The dates follow the release of their thirteenth studio album Different Days last year and include the band’s first Canadian shows in over a decade. Different Days was co-produced with Jim Spencer at the band’s studio in Cheshire, England. The album features contributions from an array... Read More

Canadian Music Week is pleased to announce the winners of the Canadian Music and Broadcast Industry Awards (CMBIA), which took place May 10, 2018 at Rebel Entertainment Complex in Toronto. The CMBIA gala was hosted by Jessi Cruickshank and celebrated the best and brightest in all fields of the Canadian music and broadcast industries. Régine Chassagne and Win Butler of Arcade Fire were on hand to... Read More

After a week of release, Keith Urban’s ninth studio album, Graffiti U, has debuted at #1 and been certified Gold in Canada. Graffiti U was released on April 27 via Capitol Nashville/Universal Music Canada, the country’s leading music company. Stream/purchase Graffiti U online now.   In its first week, Graffiti U reached 56,000+ consumption in Canada, including 44,000+ physical units, while its songs amassed... Read More

Supporting the release of his self-titled third album, multi-platinum and chart-topping singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes will hit the road in 2019 on a global arena tour.  “Shawn Mendes: The Tour” will mark his third global headline tour, following his sold out 2017 arena trek, kicking off on March 7, 2019 in Europe and running through the summer with 56 dates spanning across North... Read More

ALICE IN CHAINS (vocalist/guitarist Jerry Cantrell, drummer Sean Kinney, bassist Mike Inez and vocalist/guitarist William DuVall) has released “The One You Know,” their first new track in five years – click HERE to listen/purchase and HERE to watch the Adam Mason-directed video. “The One You Know” is the first track from the band’s upcoming album, their first for new label home BMG.  Cantrell discussed the much-anticipated... Read More

Sometimes revolutions begin quietly. In 1988, Cowboy Junkies proved that there was an audience waiting for something quiet, beautiful and reflective. The Trinity Session was like a whisper that cut through the noise — and it was compelling. All That Reckoning is the follow up to 2013’s Polaris Music Prize Long-Listed The Kennedy Suite and with it Cowboy Junkies once... Read More

the Western Canadian Music Alliance is thrilled to announce the talented artists and members of the music industry that have been nominated in the 2018 categories. The winners will be honoured this fall at BreakOut West in Kelowna, BC, which takes place from October 10-14. Please see below for the full list of nominees and watch for the Hall of Fame announcement... Read More