Month: October 2018

Celebrated November 15th, during a lighting ceremony marking the next chapter and 70th anniversary of the legendary venue. “The El Mocambo is the most legendary venue in the world, at least that’s my opinion having grown up in Toronto over the last 54 years,” says Wekerle. “The live music experience has been in decline for the past 20 years in all... Read More

Warner Music Canada recording artist Scott Helman begins his European tour with Vance Joy tonight with a show in Madrid. To celebrate the occasion, Scott has released the official video for his latest single, “Hang Ups.” The video was directed by Scott’s longtime collaborator Ben Knetchel and features Scott literally bouncing off the walls. “‘Hang Ups’ was inspired by a... Read More

Six-time Juno Award winner and Multi-Platinum singer-songwriter Serena Ryder announces her brand-new holiday album, Christmas Kisses, via Serenader Source/Universal Music Canada, the country’s leading music company. Produced by Canadian Music Hall of Fame Inductee Bob Ezrin (Lou Reed, Peter Gabriel, Pink Floyd), the album, which features nine holiday favourites and one original song, will be released on vinyl, CD, and all digital streaming... Read More

At  a ceremony held this past weekend at the Molson Canadian Theatre in Coquitlam, B.C., Warner Music Canada recording artists The Washboard Union were honoured with 6 awards from the British Columbia Country Music Association including Songwriter(s) of the Year, Group/Duo of the Year. Entertainers of the Year, Album of the Year, Gaylord Wood Traditional/Roots and Website of the Year.... Read More

                          QUEEN Bohemian Rhapsody (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)   For the first time ever, audio tracks from Queen’s legendary performance at Live Aid are being released via Virgin/Universal Music Canada, the country’s leading music company. Available today, the soundtrack arrives as the musical accompaniament to Bohemian Rhapsody, 20th... Read More

Arkells release their highly anticipated, fifth studio album, RALLY CRY via Universal Music Canada, the country’s leading music company. With the size and scope to match Arkells’ ambition and ever-growing audience, RALLY CRY is the band’s boldest project yet. Following a string of surprise events, including a last minute Arkells song-filled karaoke pop-up in Toronto and a song premiere via a mysterious billboard & hotline... Read More

INDUSTRY AWARDS TO BE GIVEN OUT ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13  – Celebrating the best artistic talent in western Canada, the Western Canadian Music Alliance is thrilled to announce the winners of the Western Canadian Music Artistic Awards. The winners were revealed earlier today at the WCMAwards Reception held at Laurel Packing House in Kelowna, BC, at part of the BreakOut West music festival and... Read More

  IN-DEPTH PORTRAIT OF THE BAND – FILMED OVER TWENTY YEARS – TO SCREEN IN CINEMAS WORLDWIDE FROM WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 AND EXCLUSIVELY ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO SHORTLY FOLLOWING THE THEATRICAL RELEASE     Coldplay have announced a new film, A HEAD FULL OF DREAMS, which throws the doors wide open on their colourful 20 year history. The film will be available to... Read More

On the heels of a massive debut that saw Avril Lavigne’s newest song “Head Above Water” reach #1 on iTunes in 18 countries, the singer unveiled the song’s official music video today. The stunning video shot between Iceland and Los Angeles this summer was filmed by renowned music video, film and television director Elliott Lester. “Head Above Water” marks the first... Read More

  Three New Digital Releases Available Now As 50th Anniversary Celebration Begins   On September 27, 1968, John Bonham, John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, and Robert Plant convened in Olympic Studios in London to begin recording their debut album as Led Zeppelin. A mere 36 hours in the studio followed and Led Zeppelin was complete. Produced by Jimmy Page, the album was released... Read More