TEN IDEAL CANADIAN CHRISTMAS STOCKING CD STUFFERS

December 1, 2015December 2, 2015 Keith Sharp

Okay, it’s that time of year again to target those ideal CD stocking stuffers for the music fans on your Christmas list. So here are 10 suggestions for releases that will appeal to the mainstream tastes of any music fan. And as this magazine is directed at Canadian content, we apologize in advance to the likes of Adele, One... Read More

SIMPLE PLAN RETURN WITH “TAKING ONE FOR THE TEAM”

November 30, 2015December 2, 2015 Keith Sharp

MULTI-PLATINUM BAND UNVEILS DETAILS OF THEIR FIRST NEW ALBUM IN FIVE YEARS TRIO OF NEW SONGS FROM THE FORTHCOMING RELEASE INCLUDING LEAD SINGLE “I DON’T WANNA GO TO BED” ARE AVAILABLE NOW EUROPEAN TOUR DATES GO ON SALE THIS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 “TAKING ONE FOR THE TEAM” ARRIVES FEBRUARY 19 Atlantic recording group Simple... Read More

MATTHEW GOOD BRINGS CHAOTIC NEUTRAL TO NAC

November 30, 2015November 30, 2015 Music Express

Ottawa NAC’s imperial Southam Hall, was turned into a full-fledged rock stadium on Thursday night, with nearly sold-out performances by Matthew Good, and fellow Canadian supporting artist, Scott Helman. Toronto’s fast-rising phenom, Scott Helman, captivated the audience earlier in the evening with a brief, but highly entertaining set, which featured his spirited pop/rock originals from his debut... Read More

BETTY MOON: Rolling With The Changes

November 27, 2015November 28, 2015 Keith Sharp

By Keith Sharp The word tenacity comes to mind when describing the evolving career of Toronto-born singer/songwriter/musician Betty Moon. Having relocated to Los Angeles in 2010, Moon has formed her own record label, Evolver, and released a stream of record releases while establishing her band as a major attraction on the Los Angeles nightclub scene where her band are regulars... Read More

HEALEY SET HIGHLIGHTS 1989 ME AWARDS – TBT

November 26, 2015November 26, 2015 Keith Sharp

A sizzling performance by the late and great Jeff Healey. To launch our new Throwback Thursdays segment in Music Express, we are thrilled to invite ME readers to once again observe one of North America’s top blues/rock performers at the peak of his career. Read More

Young Empires release new video for Uncover Your Eyes

November 26, 2015November 26, 2015 Keith Sharp

CANADIAN TOUR WITH DRAGONETTE KICKS OFF NEXT TONIGHT Toronto, ON – November 17, 2015 – Young Empires’ anthemic track, Uncover Your Eyes, has been burning up airwaves – a Top 20 hit at Canadian Alternative Radio. Now, the band is excited to share their eerie video for the song (produced with the financial assistance of MuchFACT, a division of Bell... Read More

BLUE RODEO DUO FETED WITH ORDER OF CANADA CITATIONS

November 25, 2015November 25, 2015 Keith Sharp

BLUE RODEO DUO FETED WITH ORDER OF CANADA CITATIONS Arise Sir James, Arise Sir Gregory…Oops, wrong country! Still it is a notable achievement at Blue Rodeo’s creative pair, Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor were appointed Officers of The Order Of Canada at ceremonies staged last week at Ottawa’s Rideau Hall. The honour was bestowed by His Excellency; The Right Honourable... Read More

Christmas Fund Raiser Adds To Andy Kim’s Legacy

November 24, 2015November 24, 2015 Keith Sharp

Christmas Fund Raiser Adds To Andy Kim’s legacy By Keith Sharp There are three events which define annual Christmas traditions in Toronto. The Nutcracker Ballet, Ross Petty’s quirky pantomimes and on Wednesday December 9th at the Phoenix Concert Theatre, Andy Kim’s Annual Christmas Party. This star-studded event, celebrating its 10th year of operation brings this famed singer/songwriter together with a... Read More

Sixth Degree Of Madison Violet

November 23, 2015November 25, 2015 Keith Sharp

Sixth Degree Of Madison Violet By Keith Sharp There’s a 6th degree of Kevin Bacon element about people from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia who jokingly believe they are all somehow related to each other. So when Zoebliss musician Brenley MacEachern met Lisa MacIsaac at a social event at the Green Room in Toronto in 1999 and happened to mention... Read More

THE TREWS ANNOUNCE 2016 CANADIAN ACOUSTIC TOUR

November 23, 2015November 25, 2015 Keith Sharp

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 23, 2015 THE TREWS ANNOUNCE 2016 CANADIAN ACOUSTIC TOUR FRIENDS & TOTAL STRANGERS REISSUED AS EXPANDED DELUXE CD AND DOUBLE VINYL Toronto, ON – Canadian rockers The... Read More

ole acquires Anthem Entertainment Group

November 23, 2015November 23, 2015 Keith Sharp

ole acquires Anthem Entertainment Group, Home of Rush, and Launches ole Label Services TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – Nov. 10, 2015) – ole has acquired Anthem Entertainment Group, the label home of Rush as well as Big Wreck, Ian Thornley, Steven Page, The Tea Party, and other artists. Anthem will continue to operate as a label under the ole label services... Read More

CITY AND COLOUR ANNOUNCES 2016 CANADIAN TOUR

November 23, 2015November 24, 2015 Keith Sharp

… IN SUPPORT OF NEW LP IF I SHOULD GO BEFORE YOU DEBUTS INCLUDE #1 in CANADA + #16 on US BILLBOARD 200 + #5 in AUSTRALIA “…tells a story with a sincerity and fluency that is truly masterful.”—BBC “…moving, melodramatic songs delivered with candor and confidence by Mr. Green in a sweet, soaring... Read More

NEIL YOUNG ANNOUNCES THAT PONOMUSIC IS COMING TO CANADA

November 23, 2015November 23, 2015 Keith Sharp

Stereophile Magazine names the Ponoplayer 2015 Digital Product of the Year Monday, November 23, 2015 At a press conference held in Vancouver, British Columbia today, Neil Young announced that PonoMusic, the High-Resolution music company will open for business in Canada in early December. Canadian music fans will be able to download Hi-Res music files that can be played on... Read More

MONSTER TRUCK’S SITTIN’ HEAVY TO BE RELEASED FEBRUARY 19, 2016

November 23, 2015November 30, 2015 Keith Sharp

MONSTER TRUCK’S SITTIN’ HEAVY TO BE RELEASED FEBRUARY 19, 2016 ON DINE ALONE RECORDS IN NORTH AMERICA, AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND New Track “The Enforcer” Debuts “Monster Truck is one of the few really great down to earth rock ‘n’ roll bands… they’re hard, soulful and heavy” – Slash (November 20, 2015 ... Read More

Matthew Good Releases New Lyric Video

November 20, 2015November 20, 2015 Music Express

Matthew Good is currently touring across Canada in support of his latest release and today he released a new lyric video for ‘Army of Lions’ – the second single from Chaotic Neutral, Good’s first album with Warner Music Canada. And we’ve got it right here. Enjoy! Also, we’ve got a contest announcement coming up for all you Matthew Good fans... Read More

THEORY OF A DEADMAN: Rapids Theatre Niagara Falls New York

November 19, 2015November 19, 2015 Music Express

By Kris Gelder Critics can say what they want, when it comes to delivering a high energy concert, Vancouver’s Theory Of A Deadman continue to prove they can deliver the goods. Storming on stage at Niagara Falls’ impressive Rapids Theatre, the quartet of lead vocalist/guitarist Tyler Connolly, guitarist Dave Brenner, bassist Dean Back and drummer Jay Dandereau delivered... Read More

I Mother Earth: Deadly In Small Doses.

November 18, 2015November 18, 2015 Keith Sharp

By Keith Sharp I Mother Earth have just released a new single, titled “Blossom”, in itself, not exactly earth-shattering news. I mean bands and artists release singles and records on a daily basis. But what is significant about I Mother Earth’s release is that it is only their third single recording in three years since Jag and Christian Tanna hooked... Read More

JUSTIN BIEBER Purpose

November 16, 2015November 16, 2015 Keith Sharp

(Def Jam) You’ve got to give this Stratford Ontario kid his dues. Just when it seemed all his bad boy antics had conspired against him and popped a balloon with his devoted `Bielebers’, the Bieb has bounced back. First re-entering the charts with his summer hit collaboration with Skilrillex/Diplo “Where Are U Now” and following up with two back-to-back Billboard... Read More

Johnny Reid: Common Songs For Common People

November 16, 2015November 18, 2015 Keith Sharp

By Keith Sharp This may come as the worst kept secret in domestic music circles but, shock of all shocks, Johnny Reid is NOT a Canadian country music singer! Sure, he’ll take all the CCMA accolades and all the Juno awards the Canadian music industry is prepared to lob in his direction but when it comes down to... Read More

PIGEON PARK: Earning Their Stripes!

November 12, 2015November 12, 2015 Keith Sharp

By Keith Sharp Vancouver’s Pigeon Park are facing a bitter-sweet situation as they prepare to promote their new six-track EP titled Stripes with a gig at this city’s famed Commodore Ballroom. Taking a break from the band’s sound check, guitarist Kevin Okabe reports the concert will mark the final performance by the band’s drummer Hunter Elliot. Just another... Read More

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