ROCK THE NATION, A LIVE THEATRE CELEBRATION OF CANADIAN MUSIC, HEADS OUT ON NATIONAL TOUR IN HONOUR OF CANADA’S 150TH BIRTHDAY

ROCK THE NATION, A LIVE THEATRE CELEBRATION OF CANADIAN MUSIC, HEADS OUT ON NATIONAL TOUR IN HONOUR OF CANADA’S 150TH BIRTHDAY
ROCK THE NATION PRESENTED BY ANNERIN PRODUCTIONS Toronto, ON (December 12, 2016) – In honour of Canada’s 150th birthday celebration, Annerin Productions is pleased to present Rock The Nation – a national live theatre tour in celebration of over thirty years of Canadian music, featuring songs that have inspired, moved, comforted and challenged our culture as a whole. The soundtrack... Read More

NEIL YOUNG PEACE TRAIL

NEIL YOUNG  PEACE TRAIL
  (Warner Music Canada) By Keith Sharp Think of a current Neil Young record as an aural CNN telecast. He sings about work ethic, (“Can’t Stop Workin”), native indigenous conflicts, (“Indian Givers” “Show Me’), the Islamic immigrantion threat (“Terrible Suicide Hang Gliders”), environmental concerns (John Oaks) and even future technologic challenges (“My New Robot”). All executed via a clean, simplistic... Read More

COOPER BROTHERS ABOUT TO BREAK THEIR RADIO SILENCE

COOPER BROTHERS ABOUT TO BREAK THEIR RADIO SILENCE
Hometown heroes and internationally acclaimed country-rockers, the Cooper Brothers are set to release their brand new album Radio Silence with a special performance at Centrepointe Theatre on Friday, April 28, 2017 at 8:00 p.m.    The band will be joined on stage by some very special guests to follow up their two previously SOLD OUT shows at Centrepointe Theatre. The new Cd will be exclusively available for the first time... Read More

And Then There Was One!

And Then There Was One!
  By Keith Sharp Emerson Lake & Palmer bassist/guitarist/lead vocalist Greg Lake passed away December 7th at the age of 69 after a stubborn battle with cancer. His death followed the suicide death of keyboardist Keith Emerson on March 11th of this year leaving drummer Carl Palmer as the group’s sole survivor. ELP formed in 1970 when The Nice keyboardist... Read More

Big Wreck On Grace Street Feb 3rd

Big Wreck On Grace Street Feb 3rd
Lead Single “One Good Piece Of Me” Is #1 Most Added Track At Rock Radio & Top Downloaded Song For The Week Ending 11/11   Toronto, ON (November 18, 2016) – Platinum-selling rock giants Big Wreck are pleased to announce the release of “Grace Street” – their 5th full length studio album available everywhere February 3rd via ole/Warner Music Canada/Rounder... Read More

Shawn Mendes Confirmed as a Performer for CTV’s Broadcast of THE 2017 JUNO AWARDS, April 2

Shawn Mendes Confirmed as a Performer for CTV’s Broadcast of THE 2017 JUNO AWARDS, April 2
CTV and The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) announced today that multi-platinum, singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes is confirmed to perform on CTV’s broadcast of THE 2017 JUNO AWARDS. Following the successful release of his latest album Illuminate this fall, four 2016 MTV EMA wins, two 2016 IHEART RADIO MMVA wins, and a performance on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE this... Read More

THE SHEEPDOGS RELEASE LIVE AT THE ROXY SPOTIFY EXCLUSIVE

THE SHEEPDOGS RELEASE LIVE AT THE ROXY SPOTIFY EXCLUSIVE
Today, THE SHEEPDOGS release Live At The Roxy, an 8-song Spotify exclusive live EP recorded last month in Vancouver. Known for their killer live show, the EP features some of the band’s biggest hits and fan favourites including, “Downtown”, “The Way It Is”, and “Feeling Good” and is available HERE. The Sheepdogs return to Vancouver on December 31 to headline... Read More

Jonathan Roy, Debut Album, Feb Tour With Philosopher Kings

Jonathan Roy, Debut Album, Feb Tour With Philosopher Kings
Siena Records/Warner Music Canada artist Jonathan Roy has today announced a series of live concert dates in support of the January 20, 2017 release of his debut album, Mr. Optimist Blues.  Roy will preview the new album in Quebec City (January 19, Le Cercle) and then celebrate the release in Montreal (January 20, l’Astral).  Jonathan will perform at the Soiree... Read More

Rush Announce Charity Donation to the Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer Research

Rush Announce Charity Donation to the Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer Research
Earlier this month, Canadian Music Week announced that the members of RUSH would be the 2017 recipients of the Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award at Canadian Music Week in April. Part of this prestigious Humanitarian award includes $40,000 CDN made to the recipient’s charity of choice. The members of Rush – Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, Neil Peart – have unanimously... Read More

The Wild! Ready To Roll – New Album In February

The Wild! Ready To Roll – New Album In February
  Canadian rockers THE WILD! have debuted a brand new music video today for their recently released track “Ready To Roll” exclusively via REVOLVER MAGAZINE. “When we made our first video, it was over the top & really turned a lot of heads,” says frontman Dylan Villain. “So we knew when we were making this one, we had to really step it up.” The... Read More

THE WEEKND STARBOY (XO REPUBLIC)

THE WEEKND  STARBOY  (XO REPUBLIC)
THE WEEKND STARBOY (XO REPUBLIC) By Keith Sharp Still riding a critical high following the mega success of his `Beauty Behind The Madness’ release’, The Weeknd’s follow up has produced a total makeover, cosmetically and musically with the introduction of his `Starboy’ persona. Gone is the `bird’s nest Afro hairstyle’, to be replaced by a more toned-down sophisticated look. And... Read More

ALEXISONFIRE Announce ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF PLATINUM-SELLING LP CRISIS Available NOV 25 Via DINE ALONE RECORDS

ALEXISONFIRE Announce ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF PLATINUM-SELLING LP CRISIS Available NOV 25 Via DINE ALONE RECORDS
Alexisonfire will release an Anniversary Edition of their platinum-selling LP, Crisis (Dine Alone Records), worldwide on November 25. The deluxe Anniversary Edition will be a one time pressing of 1000 copies and feature a new o-card, illustrated by acclaimed illustrator Richey Beckett. Inside the package you’ll find a new colour pressing of the 2×12” vinyl (180g Clear with White Swirl),... Read More

LINEUP ANNOUNCED FOR Stars and Thunder – TIMMINS INTERNATIONAL FIREWORKS COMPETITION AND MUSIC FESTIVAL

LINEUP ANNOUNCED FOR Stars and Thunder  – TIMMINS INTERNATIONAL FIREWORKS COMPETITION AND MUSIC FESTIVAL
The City of Timmins is excited to announce the lineup for what promises to be one of the biggest festivals across the country in celebration of Ontario and Canada’s 150th birthday. Stars and Thunder – Timmins International Fireworks Competition and Music Festival will see a spectacular lineup leading up to the performance of international country music icon Keith Urban. The... Read More