The End of an Era – Keith Sharp and Music Express

Roman Mitz
The End of an Era – Keith Sharp and Music Express
It is with a heavy heart that I pen this tribute to my Manchester-born, Canadian-bred friend Keith Sharp who, after a short illness, passed away peacefully early on the morning of October 18. Keith was co-founder and Editor-In-Chief of Music Express magazine, the only contemporary publication in the history of the Canadian music industry to execute national record retail circulation... Read More

Cummings Celebrates New Album With Extensive North American Tour

Keith Sharp
Cummings Celebrates New Album With Extensive North American Tour
Burton Cummings has announced his A Few Good Moments tour with dates scheduled for October 18th at the Windsor Colosseum, November 1st at River Cree Casino Enoch Alberta, November 3rd at Grey Eagle Casino Calgary, November 8th at Fallsview Casino, Niagara Falls,  December 28th at Molson Centre Moncton NB, and December 30/31st at Winnipeg’s Regent Centre Casino. Tickets are available through... Read More

Barenaked Ladies Celebrate 20th Anniversary of ‘Barenaked for the Holidays’

Music Express
Barenaked Ladies Celebrate 20th Anniversary of ‘Barenaked for the Holidays’
Full of classics and originals ranging from heartfelt to witty for Hanukkah, Christmas, winter, and beyond, the 2004 album features guest appearances from Michael Bublé and Sarah McLachlan This holiday season, fans of legendary rockers Barenaked Ladies are in for a treat with the worldwide vinyl debut of their bestselling album, Barenaked for the Holidays. First released in 2004, the 20-track album blends original tunes (“Christmas Pics”,... Read More

Billy Idol Reunion Sparks Platinum Blonde Comeback

Keith Sharp
Billy Idol Reunion Sparks Platinum Blonde Comeback
When Live Nation decided to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Billy Idol’s breakout ‘Rebel Yell’ album with a national tour of Canadian hockey arenas, the promoters had only one band in mind as the ideal supporting act…Toronto’s Platinum Blonde As Idol released that definitive second album 40 years ago which included mega hits like the title track, “Eyes Without A... Read More

Mother Mother Release Cover + Collab Track

Music Express
Mother Mother Release Cover + Collab Track
To announce their North American co-headline tour, alt-rockers Mother Mother posted a cover of tourmate Cavetown’s “Devil Town” to their socials.  Fan reaction was immediate, and overwhelmingly positive, prompting the band to record a studio version – listen here now.  In a later social media collaboration, the bands joined forces on a brand new mashup of Mother Mother’s 2005 fan-favorite track “Dirty Town” and Cavetown’s hit song “Devil Town” – listen to “Dirty Devil Town” here.    ... Read More

Teigen Gayse – Sweetheart Of The Video

Roman Mitz
Teigen Gayse – Sweetheart Of The Video
Video helped the radio star. Contrary to what the Buggles suggest in their hit song “Video Killed The Radio Star”, video certainly played a key role in propelling Teigen Gayse onto country music radio and major streaming services. Specifically, her TikTok posts have racked up over 50 million views, no mean feat for a girl who hails from the picturesque... Read More

Boomstock Sheds New Light on Sobeys Stadium

Keith Sharp
Boomstock Sheds New Light on Sobeys Stadium
Boomstock Rock Festival set for Saturday August 24th is the fourth major event, promoted by the Feldman Agency which has negotiated production rights with York University to stage events at the Keele Street campus. Bachman-Turner Overdrive, England’s UB40, The Box, Chilliwack and Sweet are all set to perform in this gem of a location which comfortably holds between 11,000 and... Read More

 Liona Boyd Shares Reimagined “Summer Dreams” Duet With Olivia Newton-John

Eric Alper
 Liona Boyd Shares Reimagined “Summer Dreams” Duet With Olivia Newton-John
Nostalgia has a poignant way of folding in upon itself. That’s what’s happened with “Summer Dreams,” the 2013 duet between Canadian guitar icon Liona Boyd and Australian pop superstar Olivia Newton-John.  When it was first released 11 years ago, the song was a simple, heartfelt ode to weekend vacations past. Now that it’s been rereleased in a remixed and updated... Read More

Economics The Key For 2024 CNE Talent Selection

Keith Sharp
Economics The Key For 2024 CNE Talent Selection
When you consider that the CNE Bandshell is located less than a couple of hundred metres North East of Live Nation’s Budweiser Stage, you can understand the monumental task that Emily Kempe and her team are faced with when they try to book the entertainment talent for this year’s Canadian National Exhibition August 16th to September 2nd. In that golden... Read More

Legendary Rapper Saukrates Shares Highly Anticipated Projects Including New Single “My Pager” & 25th Anniversary Version Of His Debut Album “The Underground Tapes”

Eric Alper
Legendary Rapper Saukrates Shares Highly Anticipated Projects Including New Single “My Pager” & 25th Anniversary Version Of His Debut Album “The Underground Tapes”
If there is a figure who established the foundation and represents Canadian music, Saukrates undoubtedly stands as one of the pioneers of his genre in the country.  With a career beginning in 1994, his influence spans decades and categories, marked by a track record of successful releases and significant milestones. The Toronto-based artist is a 2024 Emmy nominee, a multi-Juno... Read More

Maple Music A Distinct Theme For 2024 Kitchener Blues Fest

Keith Sharp
Maple Music A Distinct Theme For 2024 Kitchener Blues Fest
A yearly challenge for Kitchener Blues Festival promoter Claude Cloutier is to create a fresh musical theme yet still retain a focus on authentic blues. This year in particular, Canadian fans will be thrilled by the domestic content Cloutier has assembled. The annual four-day festival which takes over downtown Kitchener August 8th-August 11th will feature a diverse lineup of talent... Read More