Corey Hart Releases “Never Surrender (Angels) 2020”

May 30, 2020 Music Express

Watch Beautiful Video For New Rendition Of The Timeless Classic Now Legendary Canadian singer-songwriter Corey Hart has released a moving new rendition of his iconic 1985 hit “Never Surrender.” The reworked edition of this classic anthem, “Never Surrender (Angels) 2020” was released today and can be heard here. It arrives with a beautiful new video, which fans can click here to watch. Aspirational... Read More

Scott Helman Opens A New Chapter With The Single ‘Wait No More’

May 30, 2020 Music Express

The evolution of Scott Helman continues today as the singer-songwriter releases “Wait No More.” (DOWNLOAD/STREAM) “Wait No More” will be featured on Scott’s next collection of music, due out later this year. A music video for “Wait No More,” shot in Scott’s Toronto home while self-isolating, will be released June 17. Says Scott: “For as long as I can remember... Read More

Canadian Country Music Industry Honours The Fallen Captain Jennifer Casey

May 29, 2020June 22, 2020 Music Express

May 29, 2020 (Toronto, ON) Brian John Harwood of Kansas Stone and Dustin Bird have gathered their friends in the industry to deliver the inspirational single Together We’re Strong, in support of the Unison Benevolent Fund’s COVID-19 relief efforts. The duo co-wrote the track which features 18 Canadian country artists including Cory Marks, Jason McCoy, Aaron Pritchett, Alee, and Jason... Read More

Fast Romantics Announce New Record Pick It Up; Premiere Video For Title Track

May 28, 2020August 10, 2020 Music Express

Today, acclaimed indie-rock band Fast Romantics have announced that their highly anticipated new album, Pick It Up will be released on August 6, 2020, via Postwar Records. Alongside the album announcement, the band has unveiled the title track and its accompanying quarantine-friendly video. Inspired by lead singer Matt Angus’ lifelong battle with depression and anxiety, “Pick It Up” is a... Read More

Update: Brett Kissel Sells Out 6 Drive-In Concerts! First Ever Drive-In Country Music Concert together with Safeway Canada, in support of Food Banks Alberta

May 26, 2020May 27, 2020 Music Express

Shows Will Be Held June 13 And 14 Together With Safeway Canada, In Support Of Food Banks Alberta UPDATE Edmonton, AB – Brett Kissel leads the charge in a new era of safe, responsible live entertainment experiences with an unprecedented rollout of five additional shows after tickets for “Brett Kissel – Live at the Drive-In” sold out in less than... Read More

Glen Washington – Still Having The Time Of His Life

May 25, 2020October 7, 2020 Roman Mitz

This month Open Spaces ditches its cowboy hat in favour of a Red Stripe cap, as we were fortunate enough to speak with Reggae superstar Glen Washington, who’s recording some new tracks in the south of France. Specifically, he’s at the renowned Irie Ites studio in the Pays De La Loire region, about two hours south-east of Paris. The studio... Read More

Rewind With High Valley’s Grew Up On That EP, Available Now

May 22, 2020May 22, 2020 Music Express

The things young Brad and Curtis Rempel of High Valley grew up on as brothers and sons made them who they are today as husbands and fathers to kids of their own – and that’s the story they’re telling in their new Grew Up On That EP, available now (listen HERE). The six-song project blends their experiences with those of... Read More

Francesco Yates, The Reklaws, Courage My Love, Allan Rayman Star in 6-Day Online Concert for Jack org, Unison Benevolent Fund & Meals to Heal

May 21, 2020May 21, 2020 Music Express

Link for Donations Instagram Facebook Twitter Stir crazy music fans craving a festival experience for the ages are set to find one in the upcoming Homebody Music Festival — available online for six dates this May via YouTube Live. Hosted and with a performance by Canadian R&B alt-pop artist, CTV’s The Launch finalist and 2019 JUNO Awards Green Room performer... Read More

Kitchener Blues Festival Cancelled

May 21, 2020May 21, 2020 Music Express

Sad news for Kitchener music community and artists, TD Kitchener Blues Festival 2020 was to celebrate its 20th year has officially cancelled. However, the festival is striving for some other type of musical presentation and possibilities reshaping in support of the local artists and local businesses. Statement from Kitchener Blues Festival With much regret, we are cancelling the 2020 edition... Read More

Carroll Baker’s Impact Award Reflects Her Legacy.

May 20, 2020May 22, 2020 Keith Sharp

Carroll Baker isn’t big on receiving awards. Once touted as `The Queen Of Canadian Country Music’ for her phenomenal success which saw her rack up 31 hit singles between 1970 and 1981 and 14 best selling albums. But as her career reaches legacy status, she has exhibited a reluctance to accept a number of ‘Hall Of Fame’ or sales recognition... Read More

Barenaked Ladies Announce Postponement Of Last Summer On Earth 2020

May 20, 2020May 20, 2020 Music Express

Announce Postponement Of Their 2020 Last Summer On Earth North American Tour With Gin Blossoms And Toad The Wet Sprocket To 2021 Barenaked Ladies announce the postponement of their extensive 2020 Last Summer On Earth tour of North America until 2021. The tour was originally set to kick-off next month in Florida. Gin Blossoms and Toad the Wet Sprocket will join Barenaked Ladies with the original lineup... Read More

Gord Sinclair Shares “Get Back Again”

May 15, 2020May 20, 2020 Music Express

Gord Sinclair Photo Copyright Andrew Budziak Gord Sinclair Shares The Tragically Hip Fan Favourite “Get Back Again” Watch Live Video Here HERE Sinclair Solo Album TAXI DANCERS Out Now (Toronto, ON – May 15, 2020) – Gord Sinclair, best known as the bass player for beloved rock band The Tragically Hip, recently released his acclaimed debut solo record Taxi Dancers, co-produced with The Trews John-Angus... Read More

Nikki Yanofsky Releases New Single Loner

May 15, 2020May 17, 2020 Music Express

LONER IS NIKKI YANOFSKY’S ANTHEM FOR THE OUTSIDERS Toronto, ON – May 15, 2020 – Nikki Yanofsky releases her latest single, Loner, from her forthcoming album, Black Sheep, out July 10 on eOne Music. An anthem for the outsiders, Loner is a celebration of the power in choosing how one socializes. Listen to Loner here. “There’s a power in being selective... Read More

Protest The Hero Reveal New Single ‘From The Sky’- New LP Palimpsest Out June 19

May 14, 2020May 14, 2020 Music Express

Protest the Hero reveal the second single from their upcoming much-anticipated album PALIMPSEST which will be released on June 19, 2020. The album features 10 new tracks and is the first music from the band since Pacific Myth in 2016. A pre-order is available HERE. While Protest the Hero’s last effort was a project designed to limit the band’s “over-thinking... Read More

The ‘First Lady of Guitar’ Liona Boyd is “Sending Love In The Time Of Corona” with New Song

May 11, 2020May 11, 2020 Music Express

The ‘First Lady of Guitar’ Liona Boyd is “Sending Love In The Time Of Corona” Proceeds from the JUNO Award-Winning, Order of Canada & Lifetime Achievement Artist’s New Single to Benefit the Unison Benevolent Fund Watch “Love in the Time of Corona” via YouTube Here Multi-award winning and Gold and Platinum-selling Canadian, ‘First Lady of the Guitar’ Liona Boyd is... Read More

Little Richard Inserted The Roll In Rock N Roll

May 10, 2020May 10, 2020 Keith Sharp

It may have been former Cleveland disc jockey Alan Freed who coined the phrase “rock n roll” as a euphuism for rock and sex but it was legendary rocker, Little Richard who put the roll into rock with his sexually suggestive song lyrics which only passed the scrutiny of broadcasting censors of that time (mid-50’s) because no one could quite... Read More

Liam Gallagher ‘MTV Unplugged’ Release Date Moves To June 12th

May 7, 2020May 7, 2020 Music Express

“Liam shines in an acoustic setting.” **** – Q The release date of Liam Gallagher’s ‘MTV Unplugged’ live album has moved back to June 12th. Last summer Liam Gallagher joined the list of all-time greats (Paul McCartney, Page and Plant, Nirvana and many more) who have filmed a prestigious MTV Unplugged session. Having missed Oasis’s 1996 session through illness, the... Read More

Scenic Route To Alaska Release New Single “Call Your Friends”

May 7, 2020May 8, 2020 Music Express

May 7, 2020 – Toronto, ON – Edmonton-based indie-pop trio Scenic Route to Alaska has released a timely track, “Call Your Friends” from their upcoming LP due late summer. Listen + share HERE. Written late last year after suddenly losing someone, it is a reminder to keep in touch with all the loving people your life before you don’t have... Read More

Toronto’s SULTANS OF STRING Win 2 Independent Music Awards

May 6, 2020 Music Express

With the world in lockdown, The 18th annual Independent Music Awards (The IMAs) cancelled this year’s live ceremony, and instead, today announced the year’s best self-released and indie label projects online. Sultans of String, Lucinda Williams, Jesse Malin, Jonatha Brooke, Heilung, Sofía Rei & JC Maillard, Kevin Hays & Chiara Izzi, Sawyer Fredericks, Jake La Botz, John Fields, The Dollyrots, Mary... Read More

Canadian Music Week Hits the Pause Button For 2020

May 6, 2020May 20, 2020 Music Express

It is with great regret and overriding concern for the safety of all participants, that Canadian Music Week is abandoning efforts to present our annual festival and conference in 2020. The 38th edition of CMW was originally to take place May 19-23, 2020 and was postponed due to the rapidly worsening situation with COVID-19. A make-up date was announced for... Read More

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