Cuddy Turns On Creativity With New Album Recorded In Just Three Days

June 25, 2019June 25, 2019 Keith Sharp

Jim Cuddy is a creative songwriting tour-de-force. He is so overloaded with song ideas that he needs two bands; Blue Rodeo and his own Jim Cuddy Band to contain this outflow of creativity. And even then, he has achieved additional co-writing and performing outlets with the likes of Corey Hart and Barney Bentall. If you don’t believe me, take a... Read More

Budding Toronto Rap Star Malachi Draws NBA Comparison

June 20, 2019June 20, 2019 Keith Sharp

When Toronto rapper Malachi arrived in Los Angeles Thursday, June 13th his first priority was to make it to a local bar to watch his beloved Toronto Raptors clinch the NBA championship against the Golden State Warriors. “It was all last minute, we were surrounded by hordes of Golden State fans, but it was great that we won,” reflected the... Read More

The Glorious Sons Present: “Our Little Piece Of Work” Headlining Hometown Show At Richardson Stadium, September 21

June 20, 2019June 20, 2019 Press Release

TORONTO, ON (June 19, 2019) – On the heels of the release of their explosive new single “Panic Attack”, JUNO Award winners The Glorious Sons in partnership with Concerts West/AEG Presents today announced they’re bringing a full-sized stadium show home to Kingston on September 21. The Richardson Stadium headlining concert aptly titled “Our Little Piece Of Work” marks the band’s first hometown show since... Read More

Big Wreck Announce First Leg Of North American Fall 2019 Tour

June 20, 2019 Music Express

Warner Music Canada multi-platinum selling recording artist Big Wreck have revealed the first leg of North American Fall tour dates. The band will headline 24 shows, with special guests to be announced, beginning September 18 in Watertown, NY. The tour includes 3 dates in the Maritimes. Additional dates to be announced in the coming weeks. See below for the full... Read More

The Winners of the Country Music Association of Ontario Announced

June 18, 2019June 18, 2019 Press Release

The Country Music Association of Ontario Announces Winners of the 7th Annual CMAOntario Awards The Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAOntario) tonight celebrated the talent and achievements of Ontario’s country music industry across 19 categories at the 7th Annual CMAOntario Awards in Southam Hall at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. Meghan Patrick from Bowmanville, Ontario lead with five wins,... Read More

Corey Hart’s Never Surrender Tour A Family Affair

June 18, 2019June 19, 2019 Keith Sharp

Corey Hart cut a visibly emotional figure as he stood on the Toronto Budweiser Stage, June 14th, a single spotlight detecting tears welling in his eyes. He and his proficient eight-piece band had just completed their final encore, “Never Surrender”, leaving him alone to receive thunderous plaudits from a near sell-out (14,000) audience. “You know there was a time not... Read More

Madonna’s 14th Studio Album, Madame X, Debuts at #1 in 58 Countries!

June 16, 2019June 16, 2019 Press Release

14 JUNE 2019 (TORONTO, ON) – Today, Madonna released her highly-anticipated 14th studio album  Madame X  from Live Nation/Interscope Records/Maverick/Universal Music Canada, the country’s leading music company. Madame X  is now available across Apple, Spotify, Amazon and all DSPs. Listen to Madame X HERE Influenced creatively by living in Lisbon, Portugal over the past several years, Madame X is a collection of 15 new songs that celebrate Madonna’s career-long affair with Latin music and culture coupled with other global influences. On the album, Madonna brings this... Read More

Big Wreck to Honour Brian Doherty with Performance at Blue Water Border Festival in Sarnia

June 14, 2019 Music Express

In honour of the passing of guitarist and founding member Brian Doherty, Big Wreck has announced that they will perform a special show in Brian’s hometown of Sarnia, Ontario. Scheduled for Friday, August 9, $2.00 from every ticket sold will be donated to the Canadian Cancer Society. Find more information about Sarnia concert HERE Find more information about the Canadian... Read More

Legendary Singer-Songwriter Bruce Cockburn Showcases his Guitar Technique on New Instrumental Album, Crowing Ignites

June 13, 2019June 13, 2019 Press Release

WATERDOWN, ON – True North Records announces a September 20 worldwide release date for Crowing Ignites, the new all-instrumental CD from legendary Canadian singer-songwriter Bruce Cockburn. Cockburn also announced his North American tour (dates below) with more shows to be confirmed. Crowing Ignites was produced, recorded and mixed by Colin Linden, and recorded at the Firehouse in San Francisco. It... Read More

Peterborough Musicfest Targets Younger Demographic

June 13, 2019June 17, 2019 Keith Sharp

At the end of each successful season, Peterborough Musicfest general manager, Tracey Randall analyses crowd attendance and assesses whether the talent she books for the Wednesday/Saturday, twice weekly free concerts at the picturesque Del Crary Park actually matches the people attending those events. “In the past, our average age attendance has been around 60 but more recently we are getting... Read More

Kardinal Offishall Gets Set to Run ‘tings with New Single from Pick Your Poison Album

June 13, 2019June 13, 2019 Press Release

Toronto, ON (June 13, 2019) – Multiple Juno Award-winning Toronto rap icon Kardinal Offishall is globally recognized for spearheading the Toronto hip-hop music scene, as is evidenced by his numerous Toronto-centric hit songs that have been viewed and streamed in the millions. His song “The Anthem” – which is widely considered to be Toronto’s unofficial pro sports team theme song – which... Read More

Black Mountain Whiskey Rebellion Release Self-Titled Debut Album

June 13, 2019June 13, 2019 Music Express

Toronto, ON – Black Mountain Whiskey Rebellion, a musical collective of long-time friends and peers, is pleased to announce the release of their self-titled debut album, available digitally today via MDM Recordings Inc./Universal Music Canada. Featuring a group of talented musicians including Mitch Merrett, Corbett Frasz, Erik Dylan, Greg Carroll, plus special guest Clayton Bellamy (The Road Hammers), BMWR unite over their love of music, history, motorcycles and tattoos, combining multi-faceted musicianship with timeless storytelling to create an album that pays... Read More

Construction Funding Fuels Monster Roxodus Concert

June 10, 2019June 10, 2019 Keith Sharp

When construction industry veteran and avid motorcyclist Mike Dunphy last attended the legendary Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota, he witnessed Kid Rock perform before a crowd of some 75,000 fans. It was an experience that left him with a positive impression. Returning home to Wasaga Beach Ontario, Dunphy met with fellow construction vet Fab Loranger, head of Fort Saskatchewan... Read More

Maestro Fresh Wes Drops Raptors-Inspired Video — ”Jurassic Park”

June 7, 2019June 7, 2019 Press Release

TORONTO — June 7, 2019 — Maestro Fresh Wes — the Godfather of Canadian hip hop — has dropped a fresh video for his infectious Toronto Raptors-inspired anthem. “Jurassic Park” is available now! Produced and featuring Rich Kidd, the track and video is a celebration of the award-winning artist’s hometown team and their fans who gather outside the stadium for games.... Read More

Statement from Big Wreck on the Passing of Guitarist Brian Doherty

June 7, 2019June 7, 2019 Press Release

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that our brother, Brian Doherty, passed away peacefully yesterday after a prolonged and brave struggle with cancer. Brian started Big Wreck with Ian in their dorm in Boston and his passing is a profound loss to us all. Our deepest condolences go out to Brian’s family. He was a... Read More

Kevin Kane Provides Northern Pikes’ Energy Boost

June 6, 2019June 7, 2019 Keith Sharp

It seemed inevitable really. When Bryan Potvin took a bus man’s holiday from The Northern Pikes to tour and record with Kevin Kane from Grapes Of Wrath, the partnership seemed to fit like a well-worn glove. And when the then three-piece Northern Pikes were looking for a fourth member to tour in support of their 30th anniversary re-recording of their... Read More

The Glorious Sons Release Explosive New Single “Panic Attack” Ahead Of Shows With The Rolling Stones, Twenty One Pilots, The Struts & Major Festival Dates

June 5, 2019June 5, 2019 Press Release

TORONTO, ON (June 5, 2019)– JUNO Award winners The Glorious Sons return today with their explosive new single “Panic Attack” (Black Box), a driving, brutally honest track about anxiety’s all-encompassing grip, delivered by frontman Brett Emmons’ signature snarl. In the visceral accompanying video, directed by Brume., Brett finds himself strapped to a chair with walls closing in as he attempts to escape... Read More

Blushing Brides Provides Best Stones’ Experience

June 4, 2019June 7, 2019 Keith Sharp

On Saturday, June 29th, the Rolling Stones will take the stage before an estimated crowd of some 60,000 fans at the Burls Creek Event Centre, Oro-Medonte Ontario to perform their only Canadian date of their 17-concert No Filter tour. Twenty-Four hours earlier, The Blushing Brides, a tribute to the Stones will hit the stage about 80 kilometres to the south,... Read More

Lowest of the Low Release Agitpop

June 2, 2019June 2, 2019 Press Release

Lowest of the Low’s Ron Hawkins says that Agitpop is one of the most overtly political records he’s ever written – a response to the current state of the world we live in. That’s quite a statement from someone whose first band was called Social Insecurity and whose debut album contained the songs “Salesman, Cheats And Liars” and “Eternal Fatalist.” While Ron... Read More

Our Lady Peace To Perform With Bush And Live On Massive North American Tour

June 2, 2019June 2, 2019 Music Express

(New York, NY) Alternative rockers Our Lady Peace are set to support Bush and Live on an upcoming massive North American tour; The ALT-IMATE Tour kicks off in Mashantucket, CT at Foxwoods Resort Casino on Thursday, June 6th and runs through mid-September. Of the upcoming trek, OLP’s Raine Maida commented, “The ALTI-MATE Tour is magic. Coming up in the late 90’s... Read More

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