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JONATHAN ROY RELEASES OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR DANIELLA DENMARK

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JONATHAN ROY RELEASES OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR DANIELLA DENMARK
Corey Hart penned track building airplay right across Canada Jonathan Roy is the newest signing to Corey Hart’s Siena Records and their relationship is seeing dividends right out of the gate.  Jonathan has scored a hit with the song “Daniella Denmark” which Hart wrote after receiving an emotional note from Roy. On the night of his 26th birthday in 2015 –... Read More

ALANIS MORRISETTE: JAGGED LITTLE PILL TURNS 20

Keith Sharp
ALANIS MORRISETTE: JAGGED LITTLE PILL TURNS 20
ALANIS MORRISETTE Jagged Little Pill 20th Anniversary: Collector’s edition Released: Friday, October 30, 2015 JAGGED LITTLE PILL TURNS 20 Four-Disc Collector’s Edition Of Alanis Morissette’s Groundbreaking Album Includes Remastered Audio, An Entire Disc Of Unreleased Demos, And A Full Live Concert From 1995 Two-Disc Deluxe Version Also Available, Both Set For Release On October 30th LOS ANGELES – Alanis Morissette... Read More

On 40th anniversary of the legendary sinking, JUNO nominated Cadance, release new version of Lightfoot’s “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald”

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On 40th anniversary of the legendary sinking, JUNO nominated Cadance, release new version of Lightfoot’s “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald”
MEDIA INFORMATION – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Set for November 10, 2015, on the 40th anniversary of the legendary sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald,  three-time JUNO nominated Canadian vocal quartet, Cadence, mark the occasion with a new single and video release of folk icon Gordon Lightfoot’s “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” Four men. Four microphones. One GoFundMe campaign. One... Read More

David Gogo: Embracing The Wankage Factor

Keith Sharp
David Gogo: Embracing The Wankage Factor
By Keith Sharp Nanaimo B.C bluesman David Gogo calls it “embracing the wankage factor”, allowing his guitar solos to rip which is something he feels he achieved on his latest recording `Vicksburg Call, his 14th record in a career that stretches back to the early Nineties. “It was a self-conscious thing that I would hold back on my solos when... Read More

COUNTRY STAR TIM HICKS RELEASES TRILOGY VIDEO

Keith Sharp
COUNTRY STAR TIM HICKS RELEASES TRILOGY VIDEO
COUNTRY STAR TIM HICKS ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF “THIS IS FOR THE UNDERDOG (KEEP ON SWINGING & SHOCK THE WORLD)” TRILOGY VIDEO        TRIPLE FEATURE INCLUDES TOP MUSICAL HITS FROM 5:01+ “UNDERDOG”, “YOUNG, ALIVE AND IN LOVE” AND “DON’T WANNA GO”   HICKS SET TO IGNITE AUDIENCES ON 2015 GET A LITTLE CRAZY TOUR KICKING OFF NOVEMBER 1ST  ... Read More

ACCLAIMED EAST COAST RAPPER CLASSIFIED TO RELEASE GREATFUL JANUARY 15

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ACCLAIMED EAST COAST RAPPER CLASSIFIED TO RELEASE GREATFUL JANUARY 15
ACCLAIMED EAST COAST RAPPER CLASSIFIED TO RELEASE  GREATFUL JANUARY 15 AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER TODAY!   LEAD TRACK “NO PRESSURE”  FEAT. SNOOP DOGG AVAILABLE FROM NOVEMBER 6   CANADIAN TOUR STARTING FEBRUARY 6   23 OCTOBER 2015 (Toronto, ON) – Juno Award winning, Halifax based hip hop artist Classified announces new album, GREATFUL, set to release January 15 via Half Life... Read More

Rob Steele to be 2016 Inductee into Hall of Fame

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Rob Steele to be 2016 Inductee into Hall of Fame
 TORONTO, ON – (October 21, 2015) – Canadian Music Week is pleased to announce Rob Steele as the 2016 inductee to the Canadian Broadcast Industry Hall of Fame. A natural leader and pacesetter with more than 18 years in the industry, Steele will be honoured for his achievements and longstanding career in broadcasting at the annual Canadian Music & Broadcast Industry... Read More

Dear Rouge: Camp Fire Tested!

Keith Sharp
Dear Rouge: Camp Fire Tested!
By Keith Sharp Dear Rouge’s October 14th concert at Red Deer’s International Beer Haus venue, with support act The Rah Rahs’ was a triumphant kick off for the Danielle and Drew McTaggart’s Black To Gold tour which will take them across Canada plus a few select U.S dates before landing in Germany and England at the start of December, an... Read More

JEFF PARRY: Oh Canada In Mothballs until 2017

Keith Sharp
JEFF PARRY: Oh Canada In Mothballs until 2017
By Keith Sharp   When originally writing this feature as a preview to Jeff Parry’s touring version of his production of Oh Canada, What A Feeling, I compared the Annerin Productions’ chief to someone juggling live sticks of dynamite. Well, unfortunately, one of those sticks of dynamite hit the ground and imploded. In a terse, press release issued on October... Read More

BRYAN ADAMS: Get Up

Keith Sharp
BRYAN ADAMS: Get Up
(Universal Music Canada) By Keith Sharp Talk about back to the future. Bryan Adams releases his first studio record in seven years (since his 11 record in 2008) by rejoining former song writing partner, Jim Vallance and linking up with veteran producer (and Electric Light Orchestra frontman) Jeff Lynne. This combination effectively recaptures vintage Adams’ music from the heyday of... Read More

BLUE RODEO : LIVE AT MASSEY HALL

Keith Sharp
BLUE RODEO : LIVE AT MASSEY HALL
BLUE RODEO Live at Massey Hall Released: Friday, October 16, 2015 Today is the official release date for Blue Rodeo’s new album Live At Massey Hall.  The 14-track collection was recorded on February 20, 2014 at Toronto’s venerable concert hall during their 2014 In Our Nature Tour across Canada.  CD, vinyl and digital versions of Live At Massey Hall are now available to purchase at... Read More

SIMPLE PLAN UNVEIL NEW SONG AND VIDEO

Keith Sharp
SIMPLE PLAN UNVEIL NEW SONG AND VIDEO
“I DON’T WANNA GO TO BED (FEAT. NELLY)” AVAILABLE NOW   BAYWATCH-INSPIRED, OFFICIAL VIDEO + OUTTAKES FEATURE THE ONE AND ONLY DAVID HASSELHOFF   WATCH “I DON’T WANNA GO TO BED (FEAT. NELLY)” HERE www.smarturl.it/SPBedVideo Multiplatinum band Simple Plan have unveiled the brand new track “I Don’t Wanna Go To Bed (feat. Nelly)” from their forthcoming album (out 2016).  Available... Read More

THE GLORIOUS SONS SECURE FIRST #1 SONG WITH “THE CONTENDER”

Keith Sharp
THE GLORIOUS SONS SECURE FIRST #1 SONG WITH “THE CONTENDER”
       The Single Is The First CanCon #1 At Active Rock Radio In Almost 2 Years Toronto, ON – Sirius XM Indie Group Of The Year The Glorious Sons continue their incredible rise to the top with their single “The Contender” (Black Box Recordings) taking the #1 spot on the Active Rock Chart (Mediabase) this past week. The... Read More

Brett Kissell – Picking Up Where He Left Off

Roman Mitz
Brett Kissell – Picking Up Where He Left Off
by Roman Mitz for Open Spaces Last year was a good one for Brett Kissell, which can be confirmed via the four Canadian Country Music Association nominations he received in 2015 on the heels of his debut album ‘Started With A Song’ and gold single ‘3-2-1’. Well, the sophomore jinx is certainly not a factor for Brett as the first... Read More

Canadian Folk Music Awards

Keith Sharp
Canadian Folk Music Awards
Canadian Folk Music Awards 2015 CFMA weekend performers & events announced November 6-8, 2015 in EDMONTON Tickets now available #CFMA2015 EDMONTON – The Canadian Folk Music Awards (#CFMA2015), now in their 11th year, are coming to Edmonton, Alberta from November 6 – 8, 2015. Along with the gala awards event, the weekend features open-to-the-public showcases, workshops and live radio broadcast... Read More

MARIANA’S TRENCH: Astoria

Keith Sharp
MARIANA’S TRENCH: Astoria
MARIANA’S TRENCH Astoria (640 Records) By Keith Sharp Convention be damned! At a time when it’s in vogue to stream and download single releases, Vancouver’s Mariana’s Trench have released their first studio album in four years with a 17-track thematic concept titled Astoria. Chief creative force, lead vocalist Josh Ramsey originally envisioned the production as an ode to a favourite... Read More

CHANTAL KREVIAZUK RETURNS WITH POWERFUL NEW SINGLE ‘INTO ME’

Keith Sharp
CHANTAL KREVIAZUK RETURNS WITH POWERFUL NEW SINGLE ‘INTO ME’
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 8, 2015 ESTEEMED SINGER AND SONGWRITER SIGNS RECORDING DEAL WITH WARNER MUSIC CANADA (TORONTO, ON) Warner Music Canada is thrilled to announce the addition of Chantal Kreviazuk to its roster of artists. Chantal’s first single with the record label, “Into Me,” will be serviced to radio and available at all digital retailers this Friday, October 9.... Read More

FINGER ELEVEN ANNOUNCE ONTARIO DATES FOR “FALL OF THE HAMMER” TOUR

Keith Sharp
FINGER ELEVEN ANNOUNCE ONTARIO DATES FOR “FALL OF THE HAMMER” TOUR
FINGER ELEVEN ANNOUNCE ONTARIO DATES FOR “FALL OF THE HAMMER” TOUR   OPENING ACT CONTEST RUNNING FOR SELECT DATES   NEW SINGLE GODS OF SPEED HITS RADIOWAVES   “From the moment Finger Eleven opens Five Crooked Lines with “Gods Of Speed,” the band illustrates how deeply they’ve been digging back into their roots by blasting out some genuine, guttural rock... Read More