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Barenaked Ladies Celebrate 20th Anniversary of ‘Barenaked for the Holidays’

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Barenaked Ladies Celebrate 20th Anniversary of ‘Barenaked for the Holidays’
Full of classics and originals ranging from heartfelt to witty for Hanukkah, Christmas, winter, and beyond, the 2004 album features guest appearances from Michael Bublé and Sarah McLachlan This holiday season, fans of legendary rockers Barenaked Ladies are in for a treat with the worldwide vinyl debut of their bestselling album, Barenaked for the Holidays. First released in 2004, the 20-track album blends original tunes (“Christmas Pics”,... Read More

Mother Mother Release Cover + Collab Track

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Mother Mother Release Cover + Collab Track
To announce their North American co-headline tour, alt-rockers Mother Mother posted a cover of tourmate Cavetown’s “Devil Town” to their socials.  Fan reaction was immediate, and overwhelmingly positive, prompting the band to record a studio version – listen here now.  In a later social media collaboration, the bands joined forces on a brand new mashup of Mother Mother’s 2005 fan-favorite track “Dirty Town” and Cavetown’s hit song “Devil Town” – listen to “Dirty Devil Town” here.    ... Read More

Juno Award Winning Duo Neon Dreams Release Fourth Studio Album The Good, The True and the Beautiful

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Juno Award Winning Duo Neon Dreams Release Fourth Studio Album The Good, The True and the Beautiful
In honour of the summer solstice, JUNO Award winning duo Neon Dreams released their much-anticipated fourth studio album, The Good, The True And The Beautiful on June 21st.  “The Good, the True, And The Beautiful – these words act as my compass, my North Star that I use to navigate through this world,” explains lead vocalist Frank Kadillac about the intention behind the album’s title.... Read More

ALEXISONFIRE Announce Full-Length LP ‘LIVE Born & Raised 2022, St Catharines ON’

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ALEXISONFIRE Announce Full-Length LP ‘LIVE Born & Raised 2022, St Catharines ON’
Alexisonfire is excited to announce a new live album, LIVE Born & Raised 2022, St Catharines ON. The LP is a compilation of 17 tracks spanning the band’s award-winning catalogue captured over two unforgettable nights in the summer of 2022 during the band’s hometown, inaugural Born & Raised Festival. The album will be available digitally as of June 27 here.  The first single from the... Read More

JJ Wilde Announces The 2024 North American All My Vices Headline Tour

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JJ Wilde Announces The 2024 North American All My Vices Headline Tour
Acclaimed chart-topping rockstar and JUNO Award winner JJ Wilde announces the 2024 North American All My Vices headline tour, kicking off in Ferndale, MI on October 4. With stops across Canada and the U.S. including Nashville, Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver, Edmonton, Chicago, Montreal, Halifax, Toronto, and more, the All My Vices tour will showcase Wilde’s unparalleled live energy, dynamic vocals, and command of the stage, featuring... Read More

Sarah McLachlan Announces Canadian Leg of Her ‘Fumbling Towards Ecstasy’ 30th Anniversary Tour

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Sarah McLachlan Announces Canadian Leg of Her ‘Fumbling Towards Ecstasy’ 30th Anniversary Tour
Today, acclaimed Grammy and Juno-award winning artist Sarah McLachlan announced a Canadian leg of her Fumbling Towards Ecstasy 30th Anniversary Tour. Produced by Live Nation Canada, the 12-date run kicks off in Peterborough on Saturday, November 2 and continues across the country before wrapping up on Wednesday, November 20 in Save On Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria. Sarah will be joined by the acoustic... Read More

Avril Lavigne to Release First Ever Greatest Hits Album

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Avril Lavigne to Release First Ever Greatest Hits Album
Ahead of her upcoming headline tour, eight-time GRAMMY®-nominated diamond-certified icon Avril Lavigne announces her first-ever Greatest Hits album set for a June 21 release via Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment. Avril Lavigne – Greatest Hits will be available on 12″ vinyl, CD and digital formats and is now available for pre-order. The album will be available in 12″ black vinyl and... Read More

Jim Cuddy Announces New Solo Album and Coast to Coast Canadian Tour

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Jim Cuddy Announces New Solo Album and Coast to Coast Canadian Tour
Jim Cuddy has announced his new album, All The World Fades Away, will be released on June 14th.  The new album, Cuddy’s sixth solo effort, sees the legendary songwriter making the most of a rare abundance of time to reflect, tinker, and create, drawing from his decades of experiences with an eye for appreciating the journey life has given him. Cuddy... Read More

Mother Mother Announces Cross Canada Tour

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Mother Mother Announces Cross Canada Tour
Today, Canada’s biggest alt-rock export Mother Mother announced they will be hitting the road again in 2025 with new Canadian tour stops in support of their latest album, Grief Chapter. Produced by Live Nation, the newly announced 11-date Canadian run kicks off on February 18 in Victoria, BC at Save On Foods Memorial Centre, with stops in Calgary, Regina, Winnipeg and more, before... Read More

A Statement from Monowhales

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A Statement from Monowhales
Juno award winning Canadian alternative rockers MONOWHALES, have announced their split in an official statement. Since their 2017 debut, the MONOWHALES comprised of lead singer Sally Shaar, guitarist Zack Zanardo and drummer Jordan Circosta, made history with their 2019 breakout single ‘RWLYD (Really Wanna Let You Down)’ becoming the only independent, self-managed band to chart at #2 at alt radio... Read More

Rock Icon Billy Idol Announces Rebel Yell Canada 2024 Tour

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Rock Icon Billy Idol Announces Rebel Yell Canada 2024 Tour
Legendary rocker Billy Idol will embark on his transcontinental Rebel Yell Canada 2024 arena tour this summer, beginning July 30 in Vancouver and running through August 25 in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Produced by Live Nation Canada, Idol’s show will include a myriad of hits from across his career with a focus on the landmark Rebel Yell album, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Joining Idol is his longtime backing band, including his lead guitarist and... Read More

Legendary Rapper Snoop Dogg Announces Cali to Canada Tour

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Legendary Rapper Snoop Dogg Announces Cali to Canada Tour
Multi-platinum selling rapper Snoop Dogg announces the Cali To Canada Tour this spring. Produced by Live Nation Canada, the tour will hit cities nationwide, kicking off in Halifax, Nova Scotia on June 3rd and wrapping up in Vancouver on June 25th. Across all stops, the West Coast icon will be joined by fellow G-funk pioneers Warren G and DJ Quik, along with New York DJ and producer DJ... Read More

Coney Hatch Announce First-Ever Vinyl Pressing of ‘Postcard from Germany’ for Record Store Day Canada

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Coney Hatch Announce First-Ever Vinyl Pressing of ‘Postcard from Germany’ for Record Store Day Canada
Canadian rock band Coney Hatch is thrilled to announce that its live album, ‘Postcard from Germany’, will be available on vinyl for the first time ever via Anthem Records. The limited-edition vinyl pressing will be available for purchase on April 20, 2024, as part of Record Store Day. Each album has been autographed by the band, with only 300 units available.  Recorded LIVE at HEAT Festival in Ludwigsburg, Postcard... Read More

Daryl Hall and Elvis Costello Announce Co-headlining Summer Tour

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Daryl Hall and Elvis Costello Announce Co-headlining Summer Tour
Daryl Hall and Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton have announced a co-headlining summer run across North America. The 22-city tour kicks off on June 2 at McMenamins Edgefield in Troutdale, OR making stops at Los Angeles’ The Greek Theatre, Las Vegas’ Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Toronto’s Budweiser Stage, Boston’s MGM Music Hall at Fenway, New York’s Radio City... Read More

Loverboy to Launch Previously Unreleased Live Show

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Loverboy to Launch Previously Unreleased Live Show
The story of Loverboy is akin to a Hollywood movie. Overcoming rejection to eventually become one of Canada’s most successful rock bands of all time and selling millions of albums in the process, is a feel-good story for the ages.  On June 7th, 2024, one of their most incredible live performances will be released for the very first time, in high definition. “Live In ‘82” has been... Read More

Mother Mother Release New Album Grief Chapter

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Mother Mother Release New Album Grief Chapter
Canada’s biggest alt-rock export, Mother Mother have released their highly anticipated album Grief Chapter. The album marks a new era in the group’s constantly evolving story, kickstarted by an organic groundswell of young, passionate fans who have all found community in the band’s songs. Sonically, Grief Chapter’s twelve songs are some of Mother Mother’s most dynamic. Lead singer Ryan Guldemond says “We’ve been playing... Read More

Helix Drummer Loses Brave Battle with Cancer

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Helix Drummer Loses Brave Battle with Cancer
Greg “Fritz” Hinz: January 23rd, 1956 – February 16th, 2024. R.I.P. By Brian Vollmer (Lead Vocalist, Helix) It is with a heavy heart that I must announce the passing of Greg “Fritz” Hinz, drummer for HELIX since 1983, after 10 months fighting Cancer. At a future date there will be a Memorial Service.  Traci (Fritz’s common law wife) hasn’t slept... Read More

The JUNO Awards return to Vancouver in 2025, live on CBC

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The JUNO Awards return to Vancouver in 2025, live on CBC
Ahead of the upcoming 2024 JUNO Awards in Halifax, the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) announced today The JUNO Awards are making their way back to Vancouver in 2025, marking the fifth time the West Coast metropolis has hosted CaCCanada’s Biggest Night in Music. The city will honour the nation’s top musical talent once again with 2025 JUNO Week... Read More