The Tragically Hip Announce Deluxe Boxset to Commemorate 25th Anniversary of the Quintessential Album Phantom Power to Release November 3

September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 Music Express

Following the celebration of a Diamond Certification for their best-selling, greatest hits compilation, Yer Favourites, today The Tragically Hip announce an extensive deluxe boxset to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of their revered album, Phantom Power, due out November 3. 2023. Phantom Power, The Tragically Hip’s sixth album, was originally released on July 14th, 1998, featuring three of the band’s biggest career hits including “Bobcaygeon” which is recognized... Read More

The Kings Are Out To Prove There Is More To Their Legacy Than Just One Monster Hit

August 22, 2023August 25, 2023 Keith Sharp

Classic rock music fans will wonder out loud if they have blundered into some kind of `Back To The Future’ time warp when they notice a double bill of The Kings co-featured in a series of Ontario-based concerts in late September alongside stalwarts Honeymoon Suite. The Kings have just released their first new studio album, `The Longest Story Ever Told’... Read More

Monowhales Announce Headlining North American Tour, New Single “Hear Me Out” Available Now

August 22, 2023 Music Express

Toronto-based alternative rockers MONOWHALES have announced a massive North American tour that will see the Juno award winning group bringing their captivating live show to 25 markets across the US and Canada this fall. A full list of dates is available below or on the group’s official website. The tour announcement arrives on the heels of the band’s anthemic new... Read More

Iron Maiden Drummer Nicko McBrain Issues Update On Health Concern

August 13, 2023August 17, 2023 Music Express

A message from Nicko: Hello Boys and Girls, I hope this message finds you all well! The reason I’m writing to you all today is to let you know of a very serious health problem that I have been through. In January I had a stroke, thank the Lord it was a minor one referred to as a TIA. It... Read More

Ashley Cooke’s Sure Shot

August 10, 2023August 10, 2023 Roman Mitz

Ashley Cooke’s debut album is “Shot In The Dark”, and she’s pumped about putting out her body of work for all to hear. A native of Florida, Ashley called 18 different places “home” before settling in Nashville. The singer became somewhat of a TikTok sensation during the pandemic and she was able to build up a fan base and create... Read More

Former Band member Robbie Robertson Loses Battle To Long Illness

August 10, 2023August 10, 2023 Music Express

Robbie Robertson, as lead guitarist and songwriter considered to be the pivotal engineer of the quintessential Americana group—The Band—died today (August 9, 2023). News of his death at age 80 after a long illness was shared by his longtime manager, Jared Levine. With his passing, the sole remaining member of the Canadian-American quintet is keyboardist Garth Hudson, who turned 86... Read More

54•40 Release New Single ‘West Coast Band’ From Forthcoming Album

August 8, 2023August 8, 2023 Eric Alper

54-40 has been telling Canada where they came from and where they’re going for the last 40 years. Now, it’s time for lead vocalist and guitarist Neil Osborne, bassist Brad Merritt, guitarist, keyboardist and vocalist Dave Genn, and drummer Matt Johnson (with the help of keyboardist David “Oz” Osborne) to reveal their band culture in a collection of songs called... Read More

Taylor Swift Finally Announces Canadian Dates – And All Six Are In Toronto!

August 3, 2023August 3, 2023 Music Express

TORONTO — Taylor Swift's Eras Tour will make its way to Canada next year with six nights booked at Toronto's Rogers Centre. The singer-songwriter announced on Thursday that she will perform Nov. 14 to 16, and Nov. 21 to 23, 2024 — the only Canadian city with stops on her schedule. Rogers Communications, which is a presenting sponsor, says the... Read More

CANADA’S ROCK OF FAME – The Largest-Ever ‘Mega’ Induction of Canadian Music Icons

August 2, 2023 Music Express

L-R from the top row: April Wine, Chilliwack, Glass Tiger, Lee Aaron, Lighthouse, Loverboy, Max Webster, Michel Pagliaro, Platinum Blonde, PRISM, Rough Trade, The Parachute Club, Trooper A Once-In-A-Lifetime Celebration where 13 of the Most Influential Rock Legends from the ‘70s and ‘80s will be in attendance for their induction into Canada’s Walk of Fame When it comes to music,... Read More

Fefe Dobson Announces the Shut Up And Kiss Me Fall Tour

July 27, 2023July 27, 2023 Music Express

This fall, multi-platinum artist Fefe Dobson will be taking her live show on the road across Canada with stops in Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Saskatoon and so much more. Fefe has steadily been releasing new music including singles “FCKN IN LOVE” “Recharge My Heart,” and last month she released her punchy new single “HUNGOVER,” which will all appear on her upcoming album EMOTION SICKNESS due... Read More

Sean Kelly’s Ode To Heavy Metal Music

July 24, 2023July 25, 2023 Keith Sharp

Only a professional musician, published author and part-time schoolteacher could tackle such a book titled “Don’t Call It Hair Metal”; Art In The Excess of ‘80’s Rock – but North Bay Ontario native, Sean Kelly is just such a person. Read More

Musletter Q&A: What Was the First Single You Bought With Your Own Pocket Money?

July 16, 2023July 17, 2023 Music Express

A while back Music Express asked our readers about the first single they bought and received an overwhelming number of fantastic responses! We've featured a number of responses in the monthly Musletter over the past few editions, and all of the great responses we received are now compiled here for easy reading. Read More

Urban Stars In Country Thunder Festival Series

July 14, 2023July 14, 2023 Keith Sharp

The Country Thunder Music Festival is about to launch its Canadian season July 13-July 16th in Craven, Saskatchewan with Headliner Keith Urban about to make his long-anticipated festival debut in a series of Country Thunder dates which were previously scheduled prior to the pandemic breakout. Read More

Music’s Irresistible Odd Couple

July 10, 2023July 13, 2023 Keith Sharp

(Box photos by Ted Van Boort) Your average concert goer would initially be confused by how you can successfully twin a classic rock band like Montreal’s The Box with a Country Rock group like ONE UGLY COWBOY. But as attendees at Hamilton Ontario’s “It’s Your Festival” discovered, their collective ability to entertain a family audience makes such a blend of... Read More

Charley Crockett – King Of The Wild Frontier

July 7, 2023July 8, 2023 Roman Mitz

Photo: Bobby Cochran The accolades have been coming a mile a minute for Americana singer/songwriter Charley Crockett for his 2022 breakthrough album “The Man From Waco”. He is among the most nominated for the 2023 Americana Honors & Awards with nominations for “Artist Of The Year”, “Album of The Year” and “Song Of The Year”. “The Man From Waco” was... Read More

BILLY TALENT “LIVE AT FESTHALLE FRANKFURT” OUT NOW

June 19, 2023June 19, 2023 Music Express

Billy Talent return with Live at Festhalle Frankfurt, their first live album since 2007’s 666. The new album, produced by Juno Award nominee for Producer of the Year Ian D’sa and mixed by Juno Award winner Eric Ratz, sees the band perform 21 career spanning hits and was recorded this past November at the iconic German venue in front of a sold-out crowd. The... Read More

Maritime Festivals Luring Major Talent To Regional Events

June 15, 2023June 27, 2023 Keith Sharp

Despite the logistical (and financial) challenges of attracting talent to Atlantic Canada, a number of key promoters are all set to entice artists to a series of major music festivals this summer. Read More

Bryan Adams Announces Additional Canadian Dates on ‘So Happy It Hurts’ Tour

June 15, 2023 Music Express

Tickets for additional Canadian dates go on sale Friday June 16th at 10am local June 12, 2023 (TORONTO, ON) – Bryan Adams returns to Canada, announcing more dates on his widely successful So Happy It Hurts tour. The tour now features additional shows across the west coast, specifically hitting cities across British Columbia and Alberta. Tickets are available via presale... Read More

Want To Perform The Right Show? – Book It Yourself.

June 9, 2023June 9, 2023 Keith Sharp

When Drew Arnott decided to relaunch Strange Advance (minus is vocal partner Darryl Kromm), he could have gone the usual route, hit a few clubs, rebuild the following by expanding to soft-seater theatres and then land a few prior festival spots – but that’s not what kind of presentation he had in mind. Read More

Cathedral Performances A New Acoustic Twist For Billy Raffoul

June 7, 2023June 7, 2023 Keith Sharp

When Leamington Ontario native Billy Raffoul toured Europe two years ago, he found himself booked to play in Hamburg Germany’s St Michael’s Cathedral as part of that city’s Reeperbahn Festival, the only time that venue is allowed to be used as a concert venue. That date was so successful and the acoustics in the venue so spectacular that Raffoul’s European... Read More

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