Month: March 2017

When LOVERBOY fan David Napolillo first heard the band’s new single, “Stop the Rain,” and decided to enter the contest to make the best official video for the song, he interpreted the title in a very unique way. “I knew the most obvious theme would be lots of rain, but I didn’t want to do what other entries might do,”... Read More

One year after releasing his Polaris Prize long-listed The Apostate (his first full-length original album in two decades), Canadian music legend Art Bergmann returns May 12 with Remember Her Name, a newly remastered edition of his classic 1991 self-titled album. Originally released by Polygram on CD/cassette and long out-of-print, (weewerk) Recordings’Remember Her Name revisits one of Bergmann’s career peaks, featuring... Read More

Barenaked Ladies have announced an extensive Canada 1 Five 0 Fall tour that will take the band coast-to-coast, kicking off in North Bay on September 30 with more than 24 dates to be announced. BNL has partnered with Plus1 to collect $1 from every ticket that will go to support MusiCounts and putting musical instruments into the hands of kids... Read More

Australia’s favourite stoner pop band DUNE RATS are thrilled to announce that they will be returning to Canada this spring for a headline tour in support of their acclaimed sophomore LP The Kids Will Know It’s Bullshit. The 9-date tour kicks off in Toronto at The Great Hall on April 19 and includes first-time appearances in St. Catharines, Edmonton, Calgary,... Read More

Following the release of his debut album, Checkpoint Titanium, in September, Toronto producer, Harrison, is back to share a new video for the album’s fourth song, Right Hook. Premiering today, the video was directed by Eva Michon, and produced with the assistance of MuchFACT. The video takes us through a day in the life of a female protagonist, from a morning jog, to teaching... Read More

iHeartRadio Canada announced today the can’t-miss lineup of talent for iHeartRadio Fest on Friday, April 21 at Rebel Nightclub in Toronto. Punctuating the Canadian Music Week calendar as the week’s biggest event, iHeartRadio Fest upholds its position as the perennial Friday night place to be in the annual week-long celebration of Canadian music. Tickets are on sale today – Thursday,... Read More

CTV and The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) announced today that iconic rocker Bryan Adams and megastar comedian Russell Peters are set to take the stage as co-hosts of CTV’s broadcast of THE 2017 JUNO AWARDS. Adams and Peters take the reins as previously announced host Michael Bublé steps down to focus on his family. Bringing a... Read More

 The Country Music Association of Ontario is thrilled to reveal Jason Blaine and Cold Creek County as performers for the 2017 CMA Ontario Awards. Hosted by renowned musician, entertainer and now radio broadcaster Jason McCoy, the awards show will take place at Centennial Hall in London, Ontario on Sunday, June 11 at 8:00 p.m. Jason Blaine is a multiple CMA... Read More

Canadians came up as big winners at The Forum in this LA County city where the iHeartRadio Music Awards were staged last night.Going in, Drake achieved the most nominations, and he didn’t leave empty-handed. Drizzy won trophies for Hip-Hop Artist, Hip-Hop Song of the Year (for “One Dance” – feat. Wizkid and Kyla), Best Collaboration (“Work” – Rihanna featuring Drake), and... Read More

Barenaked Ladies have announced a very special collaboration with the legendary “Kings of A Cappella” titled, Ladies And Gentlemen: Barenaked Ladies And The Persuasions to be released April 14, 2017. Produced by Gavin Brown, the album features 14 tracks re-imagined BNL’s award-winning catalogue and the classic ‘Good Times’. BNL recorded the album live off the floor with The Persuasions last... Read More

Last night, The Strumbellas brought their infectious energy to TBS’ Conan, with a debut performance of their vibrant new single, Young & Wild. The band also dropped an impassioned live music video for the track, which showcases their breakout 2016 year; capturing scenes from sold out shows across the globe including the massive crowds from their debut sets at Lollapalooza... Read More

Canadian fans will only get two opportunities to catch Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, Daryl Hall & John Oates, who are partnering with multi-platinum selling band, Tears For Fears, for a 29-city North American tour.  The only Canadian dates are on June 19th at Toronto’s Air Canada Centre  and June 21st at Quebec City’s Videotron Centre. The tour will kick off... Read More

CTV and The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) announced today that alt-rockers Arkells and Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee Sarah McLachlan are the next round of performers confirmed for THE 2017 JUNO AWARDS. These artists join previously announced performers, electronic group A Tribe Called Red, 2016 JUNO Award winner and singer-songwriter Alessia Cara, contemporary storyteller Ruth... Read More