The Tragically Hip Announce Deluxe Boxset to Commemorate 25th Anniversary of the Quintessential Album Phantom Power to Release November 3

September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 Music Express

Following the celebration of a Diamond Certification for their best-selling, greatest hits compilation, Yer Favourites, today The Tragically Hip announce an extensive deluxe boxset to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of their revered album, Phantom Power, due out November 3. 2023. Phantom Power, The Tragically Hip’s sixth album, was originally released on July 14th, 1998, featuring three of the band’s biggest career hits including “Bobcaygeon” which is recognized... Read More

Monowhales Announce Headlining North American Tour, New Single “Hear Me Out” Available Now

August 22, 2023 Music Express

Toronto-based alternative rockers MONOWHALES have announced a massive North American tour that will see the Juno award winning group bringing their captivating live show to 25 markets across the US and Canada this fall. A full list of dates is available below or on the group’s official website. The tour announcement arrives on the heels of the band’s anthemic new... Read More

Iron Maiden Drummer Nicko McBrain Issues Update On Health Concern

August 13, 2023August 17, 2023 Music Express

A message from Nicko: Hello Boys and Girls, I hope this message finds you all well! The reason I’m writing to you all today is to let you know of a very serious health problem that I have been through. In January I had a stroke, thank the Lord it was a minor one referred to as a TIA. It... Read More

Former Band member Robbie Robertson Loses Battle To Long Illness

August 10, 2023August 10, 2023 Music Express

Robbie Robertson, as lead guitarist and songwriter considered to be the pivotal engineer of the quintessential Americana group—The Band—died today (August 9, 2023). News of his death at age 80 after a long illness was shared by his longtime manager, Jared Levine. With his passing, the sole remaining member of the Canadian-American quintet is keyboardist Garth Hudson, who turned 86... Read More

Taylor Swift Finally Announces Canadian Dates – And All Six Are In Toronto!

August 3, 2023August 3, 2023 Music Express

TORONTO — Taylor Swift's Eras Tour will make its way to Canada next year with six nights booked at Toronto's Rogers Centre. The singer-songwriter announced on Thursday that she will perform Nov. 14 to 16, and Nov. 21 to 23, 2024 — the only Canadian city with stops on her schedule. Rogers Communications, which is a presenting sponsor, says the... Read More

CANADA’S ROCK OF FAME – The Largest-Ever ‘Mega’ Induction of Canadian Music Icons

August 2, 2023 Music Express

L-R from the top row: April Wine, Chilliwack, Glass Tiger, Lee Aaron, Lighthouse, Loverboy, Max Webster, Michel Pagliaro, Platinum Blonde, PRISM, Rough Trade, The Parachute Club, Trooper A Once-In-A-Lifetime Celebration where 13 of the Most Influential Rock Legends from the ‘70s and ‘80s will be in attendance for their induction into Canada’s Walk of Fame When it comes to music,... Read More

Fefe Dobson Announces the Shut Up And Kiss Me Fall Tour

July 27, 2023July 27, 2023 Music Express

This fall, multi-platinum artist Fefe Dobson will be taking her live show on the road across Canada with stops in Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Saskatoon and so much more. Fefe has steadily been releasing new music including singles “FCKN IN LOVE” “Recharge My Heart,” and last month she released her punchy new single “HUNGOVER,” which will all appear on her upcoming album EMOTION SICKNESS due... Read More

Musletter Q&A: What Was the First Single You Bought With Your Own Pocket Money?

July 16, 2023July 17, 2023 Music Express

A while back Music Express asked our readers about the first single they bought and received an overwhelming number of fantastic responses! We've featured a number of responses in the monthly Musletter over the past few editions, and all of the great responses we received are now compiled here for easy reading. Read More

BILLY TALENT “LIVE AT FESTHALLE FRANKFURT” OUT NOW

June 19, 2023June 19, 2023 Music Express

Billy Talent return with Live at Festhalle Frankfurt, their first live album since 2007’s 666. The new album, produced by Juno Award nominee for Producer of the Year Ian D’sa and mixed by Juno Award winner Eric Ratz, sees the band perform 21 career spanning hits and was recorded this past November at the iconic German venue in front of a sold-out crowd. The... Read More

Bryan Adams Announces Additional Canadian Dates on ‘So Happy It Hurts’ Tour

June 15, 2023 Music Express

Tickets for additional Canadian dates go on sale Friday June 16th at 10am local June 12, 2023 (TORONTO, ON) – Bryan Adams returns to Canada, announcing more dates on his widely successful So Happy It Hurts tour. The tour now features additional shows across the west coast, specifically hitting cities across British Columbia and Alberta. Tickets are available via presale... Read More

THE BEACHES SHARE EVERYTHING IS BORING (THE ACES REMIX)

June 1, 2023June 1, 2023 Music Express

TORONTO, ON – May 26, 2023 – Last month, The Beaches teased their forthcoming new album, Blame My Ex (set for release on September 15 and available to pre-order here), by dropping the melodic ode-to-an-empty-feeling, Everything Is Boring. Now, the band returns with a new version of the lead single, freshly remixed by acclaimed alt-pop quartet, The Aces. Listen to Everything Is Boring (The Aces Remix) here. With... Read More

10 for the Show – Trooper’s Induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame

May 23, 2023May 24, 2023 Music Express

By Brian Stanko - The red-carpet procession of the Trooper train spread across the branded backdrop where the members attempted to please the gaggle of photographers–aiming for poses that balanced the inherent sense of rock ‘n’ roll attitude with the fact that the accumulated years had taken much of the edge off that attitude, leaving some very broad and sincere... Read More

Justin Hayward Tours Ontario With New Track Plus Stripped-Down Versions Of Moody Blues Classics

May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 Music Express

Justin Hayward – The Early Days – Facebook Image Having chalked up over fifty years at the peak of the music and entertainment industry, Justin Hayward’s voice has been heard worldwide. Known principally as the vocalist, lead guitarist and composer for the Moody Blues, he is an enduring talent that has helped to define the times in which he worked. Over... Read More

Queen and Adam Lambert at Scotiabank Arena!

March 31, 2023April 1, 2023 Music Express

Queen Rhapsody Tour Schedules Lone Canadian Date For Toronto “Visions fine and sound supreme Essence of a fiery Queen Doyens of the Paradigm We Will Rock You one more time.” Brian May Having first launched their universally acclaimed Rhapsody Tour with 25 epic shows across North America in 2019, Queen + Adam Lambert are bringing their highly acclaimed production, now expanded and... Read More

Juno Award-Winning Breakthrough Artist Of The Year Preston Pablo Releases Music Video For “Ay Ay Ay”

March 20, 2023March 20, 2023 Music Express

Preston Pablo, winner of Breakthrough Artist of the Year. JUNO Awards. Rogers Place. Monday, March 13, 2023. Edmonton, AB. Photo: CARASiPhoto JN647 “AY AY AY” showcases Preston Pablo’s ability to craft a pop hit with a celebratory, dance-inducing vibe. About the track, Preston shares, “this song is the fantasized world built around my wildest desires. It’s my materialistic idea of success being... Read More

Crash Test Dummies Return With Brand New Single “Sacred Alphabet”

February 28, 2023March 5, 2023 Music Express

With one of the most distinctly recognizable lead voices in Canadian music, Alternative-Rock band Crash Test Dummies are a three-time Grammy Award-nominated and JUNO Award-winning group, who soared to the top of the worldwide charts in the early ’90s with hits “Mmm, Mmm, Mmm, Mmm” and “Superman’s Song.” Their cover of “The Ballad of Peter Pumpkinhead” was selected as the... Read More

Crown Lands Release Awaited Single “Lady Of The Lake” Alongside Ceremonial Music Video Unearthing The Origin Story Of Fearless

February 27, 2023March 14, 2023 Music Express

PRE-ORDER/PRE-ADD FEARLESS HERELISTEN TO “LADY OF THE LAKE” & WATCH THE OFFICIAL VIDEO HERE After performing the song live on tour to eager fans, today, Juno Award-winning rock duo Crown Lands – Cody Bowles (vocals and drums) and Kevin Comeau (guitar, bass, and keys)— release their anticipated single, “Lady Of The Lake” through Spinefarm Records/Universal Music Canada, the country’s leading music company. “Lady Of... Read More

Rock And Roll Legends Guns N’ Roses Announce 2023 World Tour

February 22, 2023February 24, 2023 Music Express

Powerhouse Rock Band To Headline Stadiums, Festivals, And Arenas In The Middle East, Europe, And North America Guns N’ Roses return to the road on a massive 2023 World Tour produced by Live Nation, headlining stadiums, festivals, and arenas throughout the summer and fall. The powerhouse rock band launch this jaunt on June 5 in Tel Aviv, Israel, at Park Hayarkon and... Read More

Beyoncé Announces First Extension Of Renaissance World Tour

February 20, 2023February 20, 2023 Music Express

Due to huge demand, seven additional North American stadium shows have been added to RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR. The North American leg of the tour will continue leveraging Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan technology for the added dates to ensure more tickets get into the hands of concertgoers. Fan demand already exceeds the number of available tickets by more than 800% based on current... Read More

Music Express ME News Update – Music Question #1 – What “the…” Correction!

February 17, 2023March 22, 2023 Music Express

The Music Express – ME NEWS Bi-Monthly would like to reach out to you, the reader. Starting with this issue, we will pose a simple question to you about your music tastes (with a few celebrity answers), and for the second ME NEWS of the month, we will print a select number of your responses. The first question is… What... Read More

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