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Cheap Trick Return With “Light Up The Fire” | New Studio Album Out April 9th

Cheap Trick Return With “Light Up The Fire” | New Studio Album Out April 9th
“Quick, think of any other American rock band formed in the ‘70s who is still putting out albums in the modern era that not only don’t embarrass the band but repeatedly revitalize their career. The list starts and stops with one name: Cheap Trick.”  – Paste “Few acts inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as Cheap Trick deservedly was... Read More

604 Records Signing Michaela Slinger Debuts Music Video for ‘’Make You Sad‘’

604 Records Signing Michaela Slinger Debuts Music Video for ‘’Make You Sad‘’
Today BC-based, rising indie-pop artist Michaela Slinger debuts the video for ‘’Make You Sad’’. For the video, Slinger worked with director Miranda MacDougall, production company Eastcherry Media Inc and producer Ben Chick. ‘‘Make You Sad’’ was written by Slinger, Polaris Prize listed and JUNO-nominated Louise Burns and with JUNO award-winning Kevvy and is available on all streaming services via 604 Records. The... Read More

‘Sea Shanty TikTok’ brings the music of late Canadian folk artist Stan Rogers To 250% increase in steams

‘Sea Shanty TikTok’ brings the music of late Canadian folk artist Stan Rogers To 250% increase in steams
Sea Shanty TikTok’ brings the music of late Canadian folk artist Stan Rogers to millions of new listeners Ranked by CBC as one of Canada’s Top 100 songs of all time, the late Stan Rogers’ “Barrett’s Privateers” (Borealis/True North Records) is experiencing a very 2021 renaissance thanks to the delightful Internet corner we all needed: ‘sea shanty TikTok.’ The trend... Read More

Universal Music Canada Hires Craig Mannix As Senior Director, Urban Marketing

Universal Music Canada Hires Craig Mannix As Senior Director, Urban Marketing
Industry vet Mannix tapped to lead UMC’s newly created domestic urban marketing team committed to Black Music Universal Music Canada (UMC), the country’s leading music company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Craig ‘Big C’ Mannix to the role of Senior Director, Urban Marketing. With an impressive track record and decades of experience across almost every facet of the music business,... Read More

Up Close And Uncomfortable With Greg Godovitz

Up Close And Uncomfortable With Greg Godovitz
By Keith Sharp It was 14 years in the making but Goddo lead vocalist, bassist Greg Godovitz has finally released his latest book, “Up Close And Uncomfortable” a sequel to his highly successful literary debut, “Travels With My Amp” But unlike the autobiographically slanted original, “Up Close And Uncomfortable” contains a potpourri of irreverent anecdotes and escapades focusing on Godovitz’s... Read More

VIP ME Initiative, Ed Sousa’s Latest Fund-Raising Initiative

VIP ME Initiative, Ed Sousa’s Latest Fund-Raising Initiative
By Keith Sharp As the COVID-19 continues to hamper Ed Sousa’s attempts to raise funds for his Ronald McDonald House charity, he is still creatively engineering different ideas to generate much-needed capital. Titled VIP ME, Sousa is initiating an opportunity where members of the general public can receive personal videos from a select group of musicians offering anything from personal... Read More

Andy Kim Christmas Special Raises Over $190,000 For Crew Nation, CAMH Gift Of Lights And Food Banks Canada

Andy Kim Christmas Special Raises Over $190,000 For Crew Nation, CAMH Gift Of Lights And Food Banks Canada
ANDY KIM CHRISTMAS SPECIAL  RAISES OVER $190,000 FOR CREW NATION, CAMH GIFT OF LIGHTS AND FOOD BANKS CANADA Performances included Andy Kim, Barenaked Ladies, Broken Social Scene, Buffy Sainte-Marie, City and Colour, Glass Tiger & Roch Voisine, Jully Black, Kardinal Offishall, Ron Sexsmith, Sam Roberts, Sarah McLachlan, Serena Ryder & William Prince The 16th Annual Andy Kim Christmas Special, presented... Read More

Internationally Acclaimed Guitarist, Composer & Producer JESSE COOK Releases Stunning Version of “Say Something”

Internationally Acclaimed Guitarist, Composer & Producer JESSE COOK Releases Stunning Version of “Say Something”
 Jesse Cook Releases Stunning Version of “Say Something” —  The Multi-Platinum/Gold & Award-Winning Artist Offers New Take on A Great Big World’s 2013 Hit Watch “Say Something” via YouTube Here Multi-platinum/gold selling and award-winning artist Jesse Cook wants to “Say Something” this year with the release of his new single — available now! “It’s not often a song stops you... Read More

PETRIC’s Prairie Flashbacks

PETRIC’s Prairie Flashbacks
With over 14 million online streams and eight charting singles, including three Top ’20s, PETRIC has made quite the statement since forming back in 2014. The Winnipeg country trio, comprised of brothers Tom and Jason Petric, along with long-time friend Jordan Day, have just released their first full-length album “Flashbacks”.  The new record is really a mix of flashbacks and flash-forwards, as... Read More

The Tragically Hip Donate Over $40K To The Unison Benevolent Fund Through The Sale Of “Courage Masks”

The Tragically Hip Donate Over $40K To The Unison Benevolent Fund Through The Sale Of “Courage Masks”
Fans And Supporters Can Continue To Purchase The Reusable, Non-Medical Cloth Masks HERE Toronto, ON (January 13, 2021) – Unison Benevolent Fund – the country’s leading music industry charity, providing counselling and emergency relief services to the Canadian music community – would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to The Tragically Hip for their generous donation of over $40,000 (and... Read More

Billy Newton-Davis Re-introduces Himself

Billy Newton-Davis Re-introduces Himself
Billy Newton-Davis – by Xander By Keith Sharp Before there was Drake, before there was The Weeknd, Toronto enjoyed a thriving R&B/soul music scene. If you hung out at venues like Club Blue Note, The Bamboo Club, Grossman’s Tavern or the Montreal Bistro in the mid-1980’s you would recognize names like George Olliver, Liberty Silver, Jackie Richardson, Molly Johnson, Micah... Read More

Nominations for the 20th Anniversary INDIES are Now Open!

Nominations for the 20th Anniversary INDIES are Now Open!
Canadian Music Week announces the 20th Anniversary Canadian Independent Music Awards – presented by Jim Beam® Live Streamed on Friday, May 21st, 2021.  Submissions are now open: Part concert and part awards, the 2021 Jim Beam® Indie Awards are a celebration of new music and the artists who inspire the independent spirit, both nationally and internationally. Submit your nomination(s) today for a chance... Read More

Toque Band Wears Many Hats

Toque Band Wears Many Hats
By Keith Sharp Toque: A close-fitting knitted or crocheted cap having no brim or a brim that is folded up to create an extra layer of fabric for warmth. A rock band consisting of four Canadian musicians destined to celebrate the best in Canadian music. Two of those Toque band members; lead vocalist/guitarist Todd Kerns and bassist/multi-instrumentalist Brent Fitz are... Read More

Justin Bieber Announces New Single + Video “Anyone” Arriving New Year’s Day  

Justin Bieber Announces New Single + Video “Anyone” Arriving New Year’s Day  
Global superstar Justin Bieber will ring in the New Year with yet another gift for fans across the world. Today, Bieber announces his new single “Anyone” – co-written and produced by Andrew Watt with a visual directed by Colin Tilley – set for release at 12am EST on January 1, 2021. Fans tuned in to Bieber’s livestreamed New Year’s Eve concert presented by T-Mobile will have the chance to hear “Anyone”... Read More