Canadian Music Week is pleased to announce Nelly Furtado as the 2016 recipient of theAllan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award. The award, bestowed to outstanding Canadian artists, is in recognition of their contributions to social activism and support of humanitarian causes. Celebrating Furtado’s extensive work with Free The Children and participation in We Day, the award will be presented at the Canadian Music &... Read More

When the Beatles debuted in the United States on the Ed Sullivan Show February 9th 1964, they triggered a movement in the States that would inspire thousands of American kids to also pick up musical instruments and pursue their own musical aspirations. Yet had it not been for an unassuming classical music producer at EMI UK’s record division, it is... Read More

FRIDAY JUNE 3   THE PHOENIX CONCERT THEATRE – TORONTO  Tickets available MARCH 8 at www.ticketweb.ca   Tickets (incl. HST) $34.50 (plus service charges) *Special VIP tickets will be available.    (Toronto, ON – March 1, 2016) – When I Mother Earth ended their 8 Year Hiatus in March of 2012 they did so by putting a countdown clock on their website that... Read More

  Wintersleep streams The Great Detachment via Clash Music Album available March 4 via Dine Alone Records Set to Perform at SXSW Stream it here: http://bit.ly/1Qgbr0e   “ a big, bold song, revolving like a slow-motion tornado around huge guitars, a booming rhythm and singer Paul Murphy’s plangent vocals that take on a chant-like quality on the chorus.” – The Wall... Read More

  Jerry Doucette’s plan was simply to make a quick one-week visit back to his former home town of Hamilton, meet up with his former music pals, sink a few pints and maybe get involved in a bit of a jam session – but then the word got out about his impending visit! “Suddenly, the word is out that I... Read More

  TOUR FEATURES DIRECT SUPPORT FROM AARON GOODVIN, JJ SHIPLETT AND A SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY NATALIE MACMASTER PLATINUM-SELLING ALBUM “WHAT LOVE IS ALL ABOUT” IS AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE NOW Toronto, ON (February 26, 2016) – Three weeks into chart-topping, singer-songwriter Johnny Reid’s 2016 WHAT LOVE IS ALL ABOUT TOUR, music critics in major markets across Canada are applauding the multi-platinum selling... Read More

Directed by Sean Cartwright, the video for “I’m Gonna Be Myself” is The Sheepdog’s homage to biker flicks from the 60’s and 70’s, and offers a window into the motorcycle subculture that went hand in hand with music of the era. Bassist Ryan Gullen drew inspiration from these old movies when building his own bike along with friend Brian, who... Read More

By Keith Sharp Something old, something new, something borrowed, something Blue. This could be the motto of the 2016 edition of the Ottawa Blues Fest to be staged between July 7th and July 17th at the city’s Lebreton Flats site location. Initially launched as a traditional Blues Festival, the Ottawa Blues Fest this year will include the likes of Duran... Read More