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The US Invasion Continues – A 2018 Wrap-Up

Keith Sharp
The US Invasion Continues – A 2018 Wrap-Up
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may have been challenged to complete a NAFTA agreement with US President Donald Trump but key Canadian artists had no problems making inroads into the American Music market in 2018. Aubrey Graham, known to his friends and fans as Drake certainly dominated the US R&B Rap charts with his latest album, `Scorpion’ chalking up over one... Read More

Michael Bublé Dominates Canadian Album Charts with New Album and Christmas

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Michael Bublé Dominates Canadian Album Charts with New Album and Christmas
In a day and age when most new albums have a terrific first week and then begin a slow decline down the charts singer Michael Bublé has defied the odds with his latest album, ❤️ (pronounced love), returning to the top of Billboard’s Canadian album sales charts this week while his 2011 album Christmas climbs to #3. ❤️ was released worldwide on November 16 and... Read More

Scott Helman Announces Spring Tour Across Canada

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Scott Helman Announces Spring Tour Across Canada
Following his European tour with Vance Joy and a headlining club tour of the Northeast United States, Warner Music Canada recording artist Scott Helman has today announced the dates for his upcoming headlining tour of Canada.  The tour begins February 26 in Winnipeg, Manitoba and is highlighted by his hometown show at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto on March... Read More

Shawn Mendes Sells Out His First Ever Stadium Show In Minutes

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Shawn Mendes Sells Out His First Ever Stadium Show In Minutes
17 December 2018 (Toronto, ON) – On the heels of his two GRAMMY nominations for “Song of the Year” and “Best Pop Vocal Album,” Toronto born multi-platinum singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes sold out his first-ever stadium show in his hometown of Toronto in just minutes. On September 6th, 2019 Shawn will play Rogers Centre in Toronto for the first time as a headliner.... Read More

Kissworld – The Best of Kiss to be released January 25, 2019

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Kissworld – The Best of Kiss to be released January 25, 2019
18 December 2018 (Toronto, ON) – On January 25, 2019, Ume/Universal Music Canada, the country’s leading music company, will release KISSWORLD – The Best Of KISS on CD and digitally, with the standard black vinyl and limited edition colour vinyl being released on March 29. Pre-order KISSWORLD – The Best of KISS HERE. KISS, America’s #1 Gold Record Award-winning group of all time in every category, has a... Read More

Meghan Patrick Hits #1 With “Walls Come Down”

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Meghan Patrick Hits #1 With “Walls Come Down”
Two-time reigning CCMA Female Artist of the Year scores first chart-topping single Warner Music Canada recording artist, Meghan Patrick, the reigning two-time Country Music Association (CCMA) Female Artist of the Year, has her first #1 single at Country Radio this week with “Walls Come Down.” With this chart-topping news, Meghan joins Lindsay Ell as the only two female artists to... Read More

Avril Lavigne Releases “Tell Me It’s Over” New Track & Music Video Out Now

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Avril Lavigne Releases “Tell Me It’s Over” New Track & Music Video Out Now
Today, Grammy-nominated, global superstar Avril Lavigne releases “Tell Me It’s Over” accompanied by the music video – premiering exclusively on YouTube – watch here. Additionally, the singer has unveiled the album’s cover art, title and track listing for her highly anticipated sixth studio album: Head Above Water, due February 15 via BMG – available for preorder now. Of the album... Read More

High School, Tegan And Sara’s First Memoir, to be Published by Mcd X Fsg In The Fall Of 2019

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High School, Tegan And Sara’s First Memoir, to be Published by Mcd X Fsg In The Fall Of 2019
HIGH SCHOOL, TEGAN AND SARA’S FIRST MEMOIR, TO BE PUBLISHED BY MCD X FSG IN THE FALL OF 2019 December 11, 2018 (Burbank, CA) – High School, a memoir by Warner Bros. Records recording artists Tegan and Sara, will be published in the fall of 2019 by MCD, a division of Farrar, Straus & Giroux, alongside Simon & Schuster Canada and... Read More

Platinum country artist Aaron Goodvin is creating A World for Good

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Platinum country artist Aaron Goodvin is creating A World for Good
CCMA winner launches a campaign to raise money and awareness for six charities. (December 11, 2018) – Canadian country artist Aaron Goodvin has launched a campaign to raise money and awareness for six charities in partnership with A World For Good – a new online platform that lets artists engage and involve fans in their giving decisions. The Warner Music... Read More

‘High School Dropout’ by Neon Dreams

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‘High School Dropout’ by Neon Dreams
Neon Dreams – High School Dropout Live Performance: “It’s funny how it turns around.” The new Neon Dreams single “High School Dropout” is dedicated to all of the creators and dreamers out there facing the same challenges frontman Frank Kadillac once did. During his teenage years, Frank struggled with his grades and often felt ashamed of his academic shortcomings. Believing... Read More

Long Range Hustle – new music video for Crush You

Keith Sharp
Long Range Hustle – new music video for Crush You
Life Is Just A Long Range Hustle Just a scant few hours after leaving the stage of Toronto’s venerable Horseshoe Tavern, Jay Foster,  singer, pianist and  songwriter for Toronto-based Long Range Hustle, is hard at work, laying the media foundations for the band’s second album, titled `Town’ which will be released February 15th. Produced by Scotland’s Tony Doogan, noted for... Read More

Winter’s A Beach Tour featuring The Reklaws with Special Guests Jade Eagleson and East Adelaide

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Winter’s A Beach Tour featuring The Reklaws with Special Guests Jade Eagleson and East Adelaide
5 DECEMBER 2018 (Toronto, ON) –  Today, CCMA award-winning duo, The Reklaws, announce their first headlining tour, Winter’s A Beach. Kicking off in London on February 25, the Winter’s A Beach Tour will make eight stops across Ontario and Quebec and feature labelmates Jade Eagleson and East Adelaide as direct support for all dates. See below for full tour dates. Tickets... Read More

RBC Bluesfest announces Holiday pre-sale & early lineup additions

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RBC Bluesfest announces Holiday pre-sale & early lineup additions
RBC Bluesfest announces Holiday pre-sale: includes tickets for early lineup additions, along with Backstreet Boys Ottawa, ON, December 4, 2018 – RBC Bluesfest organizers today announced three early lineup additions for July 5, 2019―Eric Church, Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit, and Colter Wall―increasing the buzz created by an earlier confirmation that Backstreet Boys are coming to the ‘fest on... Read More

Shawn Mendes Announces First Headlining Stadium Show At Rogers Centre

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Shawn Mendes Announces First Headlining Stadium Show At Rogers Centre
December 3, 2018 (Toronto, ON) – Today, Toronto born multi-platinum singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes announces his first-ever stadium show in his hometown. On September 6th, 2019 Shawn Mendes will play Rogers Centre in Toronto for the first time. The headlining show marks his biggest to date and will wrap up the North American leg of his global arena tour. “Playing Rogers Centre is... Read More

Multi-Platinum Rock Band The Tea Party Announce The Black River Tour

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Multi-Platinum Rock Band The Tea Party Announce The Black River Tour
Monday, December 3, 2018       TORONTO, ON – Today, multi-platinum Canadian rock band, The Tea Party announce The Black River Tour, making 35 stops across Canada and The United States, starting in Kingston, ON on March 16, 2019, and ending in Los Angeles, CA on May 18, 2019. This announcement comes hot on the heels of their new single “Black River”, which... Read More

NEW MUSIC: Alessia Cara / The Pains of Growing (Deluxe) (November 30)

Keith Sharp
NEW MUSIC: Alessia Cara / The Pains of Growing (Deluxe) (November 30)
Alessia Car Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Alessia Cara releases her highly anticipated second album The Pains of Growing (Deluxe), today via Def Jam Recordings/Universal Music Canada, the country’s leading music company. The run-up to today’s highly-anticipated release of  The Pains of Growing began as far back as July, when Alessia first performed “Growing Pains” on Fallon and Colbert, then in September on The Today Show‘s outdoor... Read More