The Music Express

Multi-Platinum Canadian Pop Artist Alyssa Reid Returns With Brand New Single “Badlands”

January 13, 2017 Music Express

Available At Radio Today Multi-platinum selling Canadian pop artist Alyssa Reid returns to radio today with the release of her pulse pounding new single “Badlands” – available via Wax Records/Universal Music Canada. On “Badlands”, the JUNO Award nominated artist collaborated with up-and-coming pop producer LIKEWISE (Allie X, Shawn Hook, Virginia To Vegas), to create the immediately illuminating and sonically catchy... Read More

2017 Music Express Awards

January 12, 2017February 8, 2017 Music Express

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PAUL SHAFFER & THE WORLD’S MOST DANGEROUS BAND RETURNS FOR NEW ALBUM AND TOUR

January 11, 2017 Music Express

The Legendary Ensemble’s Album Features Guest Appearances By Dion, Bill Murray, Darius Rucker, Shaggy, And Valerie Simpson Jenny Lewis Collaboration “Sorrow,” A Tranquil, Heartfelt Tribute To David Bowie, Is Available Now CD And Digital Versions Available On March 17 From Sire Records; North American Tour Kicks Off April 1 LOS ANGELES – Paul Shaffer formed what soon became... Read More

Franklin Electric Reach For A Blue Ceiling

January 9, 2017 Music Express

Montreal-based alt-folk band The Franklin Electric has premiered the video for “I Know The Feeling” via Australian website the music today. Watch + share video here. The band is set to release their highly anticipated sophomore album titled Blue Ceilings on February 24 via Indica Records. Blue Ceilings is now available for pre-order and includes the singles “I Know The... Read More

New Stuff for the New Year

January 6, 2017January 12, 2017 Roman Mitz

by Roman Mitz for Open Spaces There was a bit of a lull in terms of new releases during the last month but we’re off and running when it comes to new singles dropping in the New Year. Danielle Marie spent the month of January in Nashville writing for her next project with some of the finest tunesmiths, and Patricia... Read More

2017 Music Express Awards Nominees Announced

January 5, 2017January 5, 2017 Keith Sharp

By Keith Sharp Spurred on by lead vocalist Gord Downie’s brave battle against terminal brain cancer, Kingston Ontario’s The Tragically Hip have scored three key nominations for 2017 Music Express Awards and Downie himself has been nominated for two separate awards on this year’s ballot. The Hip have been nominated as Top Canadian Band, Top Canadian Album (for `Man Machine... Read More

James Celebrates New Single With Western Tour Dates

January 4, 2017 Music Express

Following an action-packed tour, on the road opening for Chad Brownlee’s highly praised “Hearts On Fire Tour”, Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA ®) 2014 Discovery Program finalist David James is set to release a new single, “What If I Don’t” on January 24, 2017 (available on all digital platforms January 27). Produced by Dan Swinimer (Jojo Mason) and recorded at... Read More

THE WASHBOARD UNION ENDS THE YEAR IN THE TOP TEN OF COUNTRY MUSIC AIRPLAY

January 4, 2017 Music Express

2016 sure was a hell of a year for Vancouver’s The Washboard Union. Over the course of the past 12 months, the band became a fan favourite at Country Music Festivals coast to coast, playing dates with the Zac Brown Band and touring Western Canada with Dwight Yoakum. In September, The Washboard Union won their first two Canadian... Read More

They Said What??? 2016

January 3, 2017January 3, 2017 Keith Sharp

A selection of quotes taken from various artists during Music Express interviews conducted in 2016. Rich Dodson, The Stampeders. “We called it the three gas-tank tour because we literally executed the entire tour on three tanks of gas. It was amazing that we attracted sell-out crowds when we were playing dates literally one hour apart. I think the longest... Read More

In Memorial. The Casualty List Continues To Grow

January 2, 2017January 3, 2017 Keith Sharp

England’s Queen Elizabeth 11 once described the year 1992 as “annus horribillis” in reference to a series of negative domestic events. As far as pop culture is concerned, the same could be said for 2016 with respect to a number of high profile deaths in pop music. It was almost to be expected that a year which started with the... Read More

The Stampeders’ Three Gas Tank Tour

December 20, 2016December 29, 2016 Keith Sharp

By Keith Sharp At a time when Canadian bands/artists take pride in executing a 20-date domestic tour, one Canadian heritage band managed to condense 18 dates in the province of Ontario into one crazy five week period between October 22nd and November 28th of this year. From that kick off date at Huntsville’s Deerhust Resort October 22nd to their... Read More

Long & McQuade to sponsor 2017 Music Express Awards

December 16, 2016 Keith Sharp

Music Express Digital Magazine is proud to announce that Long & McQuade has agreed to continue its sponsorship of our 5th Annual Music Express Awards, balloting information to be published in January 2017. “We are pleased to renew our sponsorship for the new year,” stated Sheri Katz, Marketing & Community Support Manager for Long & McQuade Musical Instruments. Following the... Read More

Who Is That Canadian Artist/Group?

December 16, 2016December 16, 2016 Keith Sharp

Way, way back in January 1984, the first issue of Music Express that month featured a cartoon montage of prime Canadian artists from that era. Designed by then Music Express art director, Olwyn Fleury, that January cover created a major buzz at that time from both ME readers and the artists featured on that cover. And so, time warp... Read More

Sadies Debut New Single In Advance Of New Record – Blue Rodeo Tour

December 16, 2016 Music Express

The Sadies premiere “It’s Easy (Like Walking) (feat. Kurt Vile)” from their upcoming, 10th studio album titled Northern Passages to be released February 10, 2017 on Dine Alone Records. The album is now available to pre-order digitally HERE, with a physical pre-order available HERE. Of the track, The Sadies’ Dallas Good says, “Kurt did a tour supporting The Sadies about... Read More

Danko Jones: Taming The Wild Cat

December 14, 2016 Music Express

Danko Jones return with their new masterpiece, Wild Cat. Set for release on March 3rd through eOne in Canada and Bad Taste Records/AFM Records internationally, the record was produced by Juno Award winning producer Eric Ratz. Check out the album teaser here. Danko Jones have never felt more vibrant or hungry than they are on Wild Cat. The 11-track album... Read More

Rock & Roll Is A Vicious Game But Myles Goodwyn Is A Survivor

December 14, 2016December 14, 2016 Keith Sharp

In the prologue to Myles Goodwyn’s newly released autobiography, `Just Between You And Me” (Harper Collins), the April Wine lead vocalist/guitarist describes the near death experience he endured November 28th 2008 while en route from Montreal to Halifax where the band was due to be feted by radio station Q-104 How he bailed out of the car being driven by... Read More

Impressive Cavendish Beach Lineup

December 14, 2016 Music Express

Today, LOTTO MAX presents Cavendish Beach Music Festival announced country music superstars Little Big Town will join previously announced performers, three time GRAMMY Award-winning multi-platinum artists, Zac Brown Band, for the 2017 festival. GRAMMY Award-winners Brothers Osborne, Kane Brown, GRAMMY Award-nominee Brandy Clark, multi-platinum artist and CMA nominee for Best New Artist Kip Moore and Canaan Smith will join award-winning Canadian country favourites Chad Brownlee, High Valley and Madeline Merlo in taking the stage at... Read More

City & Colour Head All Canuck Line-up July 2nd

December 13, 2016 Music Express

Goldenvoice and Dine Alone Records Presents CITY AND COLOUR BLUE RODEO THE STRUMBELLAS STARS DEAR ROUGE HOSTED BY WAYNE & DARYL FROM LETTERKENNY SUNDAY, JULY 2, 2017 THE COMMONS @ BUTLER’S BARRACKS NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE City and Colour and Dine Alone Records have curated a very special all Canadian line-up in celebration of Canada’s 150th... Read More

RON HAWKINS SET TO TOUR CANADA WITH BLUE RODEO THIS WINTER

December 13, 2016 Music Express

14 DATE RUN FROM ONTARIO TO BC JOINED BY HIS BAND THE DO GOOD ASSASSINS TORONTO, ON – December 12, 2016 – Canadian singer-songwriter, Ron Hawkins and his band The Do Good Assassins are thrilled to be special guests on 14 dates of the upcoming Blue Rodeo tour. Starting in Thunder Bay on January 11th, Ron and his band will then head... Read More

Does Your Front Room Have Space For A Grand Piano?

December 13, 2016 Music Express

In these increasingly volatile times – when violent conflict drives a child from their home every 8 seconds – Chantal Kreviazuk knows that the need for War Child’s programs has never been greater. That is why, this holiday season, Chantal is stepping up by donating a priceless, once-in-a-lifetime experience. “Throughout my life as a singer, there has been one... Read More

Multi-Platinum Canadian Pop Artist Alyssa Reid Returns With Brand New Single “Badlands”

2017 Music Express Awards

PAUL SHAFFER & THE WORLD’S MOST DANGEROUS BAND RETURNS FOR NEW ALBUM AND TOUR

Franklin Electric Reach For A Blue Ceiling

New Stuff for the New Year

2017 Music Express Awards Nominees Announced

James Celebrates New Single With Western Tour Dates

THE WASHBOARD UNION ENDS THE YEAR IN THE TOP TEN OF COUNTRY MUSIC AIRPLAY

They Said What??? 2016

In Memorial. The Casualty List Continues To Grow

The Stampeders’ Three Gas Tank Tour

Long & McQuade to sponsor 2017 Music Express Awards

Who Is That Canadian Artist/Group?

Sadies Debut New Single In Advance Of New Record – Blue Rodeo Tour

Danko Jones: Taming The Wild Cat

Rock & Roll Is A Vicious Game But Myles Goodwyn Is A Survivor

Impressive Cavendish Beach Lineup

City & Colour Head All Canuck Line-up July 2nd

RON HAWKINS SET TO TOUR CANADA WITH BLUE RODEO THIS WINTER

Does Your Front Room Have Space For A Grand Piano?

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