Month: December 2021
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The Friends Open Mind Program,”Good Anxiety “
Please join The Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA and the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital Board of Advisors for an Open Mind program with Dr. Wendy Suzuki, world-renowned neuroscientist and author of the best-selling book, Healthy Brain, Happy Life, that explains how to harness the power of anxiety into unexpected gifts. In this, her highly…
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With the Holidays on the Horizon, Pandemic Fatigue Inspires Canadian Singer/Songwriter Michael Dickson’s Heartwarming Song of Hope
“Dear Santa… that’s enuff” is Available Now! Watch “Dear Santa… that’s enuff” via YouTube Here When Canadian actor, singer/songwriter, and screenwriter Michael Dickson sat down to pen his first Christmas song, he wasn’t expecting to write a COVID Christmas tune; it just sort of turned out that way. The result? “Dear Santa… that’s enuff,” and…
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JUNO Award-Winning Tony Quarrington & Zoey Adams Have One More FOLK Thing For You as Q&A
One-of-its-kind Canadian musical duo Q&A — as in JUNO Award-winning Tony Quarrington and his esteemed counterpart Zoey Adams — deliver the second release in their multi-genre triple EP offering, One More FOLK Thing, including lead single “How Do I Love You?” — available now! Following this summer’s big band-to-ballad exploration that is One More JAZZ…
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Multi-Platinum Selling artist Lukas Rossi takes lead on helping raise awareness of the “Invisible Illness” that’s impacting millions around the world…
After his huge break on Rockstar: Supernova, Lukas wants to pay it forward by using his platform to help others in need. Lukas returns with his most important record yet “Autonomic”, set to release on December 21st. Listen to “Autonomic” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4Ls-yiy840 Throughout the years of touring, meeting fans, collaborating, and self-reflection, the urge …
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Pop-Soul Artist Natalie Nicole Gilbert Explores Ups & Downs of Reaching Goals in Inspiring Video & Single, “Victory” — Available Now!
Watch “Victory (Music Video Mix)” Official via YouTube Here Any triumph worth trying for is often hard-won, and pop-soul artist Natalie Nicole Gilbert gives backstory to any achievement’s highlight reel in her inspiring new song and video, “Victory (Music Video Mix)” — available now! A fresh cut from her Fall, 2021 album, Recovery, and the…
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Guitarist, Songwriter & Producer Jeff Gunn Soars in New Video for “Spiritus Momentous (Never Give Up Opus 2)”
Song Features Koi Anunta & Shawn Mendes’ Drummer, Mike Sleath; Lands Ahead of Forthcoming Album, Momentum out in Spring 2022 Watch “Spiritus Momentous (Never Give Up Opus 2) (Official)” via YouTube Here With decades of musical expertise and an unparalleled repertoire, JUNO Award-nominated Canadian master-guitarist and songwriter Jeff Gunn keeps your toes tapping with his…
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Montreal’s That Nikki You Know Says “Give Me To The Season” with New Holiday Song
Reflecting on yet another holiday season mid-COVID, Canadian artist That Nikki You Know says “Give Me To The Season” with the release of their new single — available now! An ethereal ballad from the Montreal-based multi-talented musician, writer, slam poet, and podcaster, “Give Me To The Season” is a dreamy mosaic full of lush, orchestral…
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KUMIHIMO EXHIBITION BY JAPAN HOUSE LA-Saturday, December 11, 2021 – Sunday, March 6, 2022
Recently opened at the JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles gallery space, the touring exhibition KUMIHIMO | The Art of Japanese Silk Braiding by DOMYO is the first in the United States to illuminate the vibrant art of Japanese silk braiding, or kumihimo (“braided cords”) by exploring its history, craftsmanship, and ways the tradition is innovating for today and tomorrow. Produced by Yusoku Kumihimo…
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Cobourg, ON Country Rocker Jeremy Macklin Raises a Glass to Gratitude with New Single, “Half Full Cup” — Available Now!
Watch “Half Full Cup (Official)” via YouTube Here While it’s essential to happiness, taking time to focus on what we’re grateful for can be challenging — especially with the world overflowing with trials and tribulations. Thankfully, Cobourg, ON country singer-songwriter Jeremy Macklin shares that quintessential life wisdom with his new single and video, “Half Full…
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Move Over, Thorogood: Delaware Rockers DUTCHMAN Are Back with Nostalgic Yet Modern “Hey Now”
Harrington, Delaware Rock four-piece Dutchman are back with a nostalgically welcoming yet exploratively modern new release in their new single, “Hey Now” — available now! The track lands as a precursor to Dutchman’s forthcoming album, Vol. 3 out December 22, 2021, and a chronological follow-up to 2020’s Vol. 1 and Vol. 2. The band pulls…
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Coquitlam, BC Singer-Songwriter Steve Jensen Sings About a Simpler, Merrier “Xmas Time With You”
Watch “Xmas Time With You” via YouTube Here With this holiday season needing no shortage of smiles for everyone, Canadian singer-songwriter Steve Jensen is here to deliver with his cheerful, grin-worthy new single, “Xmas Time With You” — available now! “It’s Christmas time! Whaddya know?” is the question that kicks off this merry and bright…
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Tabla Ensemble have their fingers on the right rhythm to get you up on your feet and dancing into 2022 with their new single and video, “Encore 21” — available now!
“There’s so much we admire about the Toronto Tabla Ensemble. The listening experience of this ensemble is so joyful given the colorful array of talent and musical instrumentation from Eastern culture made fresh and styled in a way that also catches and pleases Western ears.” — Thomas Baker, Ph.D., Founder,Global Music Awards JUNO-Nominated Toronto Tabla…
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BEYOND THE INFINITE 2 MINUTES opens in theatres January 7
12th Saskatoon Fantastic Film Festival Audience Award Winner41st FantaFestival Golden Bat for Best Film Winner17th Fantaspoa Best Director and Audience Award Winner25th BIFAN NETPAC Award Winner 3rd Fantasmagoria Best Script Winner25th Fantasia Best Asian Film Winner BEYOND THE INFINITE 2 MINUTES Opens in theatres across Canada JANUARY 7 Toronto – CarltonVancouver – VancityMontreal – Cinema ModerneOttawa – MayfairCalgary – Globe Cinema (Jan 8 only) SYNOPSISKato…
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Canadian Guitar Maestro Stu Weinberg Gets Groovy with Out-Of-This-World New Releases: “Donnie Green” & Disco Stu Likes Disco Music are Available Now!
Guitar-Led Debut Album Features All-Star Team of Contributing Musicians & Production Watch “Donnie Green” via YouTube Here Canadian guitar maestro Stu Weinberg steps front and center, showcasing his inimitable expertise alongside an all-star team of musicians with the release of his debut album, Disco Stu Likes Disco Music, and its groovy lead single, “Donnie Green”…
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Legendary Musican/Producer Brian Eno Creating A Limited Edition Color-Changing Turntable !
We don’t want to argue semantics. But there’s no better way to enjoy your favorite album, song, or band than on vinyl played on whatever turntable that fits your budget. While all of the turntables we’ve previously covered check all the boxes for value and performance, none of them deliver quite like this limited edition color-changing turntable from the one…
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Juno Award winning DRU at The Salvation Army’s Christmas at The Distillery District
By Sally Warburton As luck would have it, Thursday, December 16 was a beautiful evening in Toronto. A mild winter evening to stand and watch the performers of The Salvation Army’s Annual Christmas concert. This year during The Distillery Winter Market. The stage area was set up in a sheltered pathway of The Distillery District…
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Nigerian Afrobeat Artist SONIA AIMY Delivers Optimistic Message In“Life Nah Jeje”
Watch “Life Nah Jeje (Official)” via YouTube Here With lots to say in so few words, artist Sonia Aimy does what she does best and ushers her listeners into the world of jazz infused afrobeats with the release of her new single and video, “Life Nah Jeje” — available now! Nigerian-born and Toronto-based multi-talented artist…
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Canadian Smooth Jazz & Folk Chanteuse Catia Dignard Celebrates Starting Again with New Single, “Rather” — Available Now!
Learning from past experiences without reliving them is one of the key ways to win at this game called life, and Canadian jazz and folk singer-songwriter Catia Dignard places us at the beautiful starting line of leaving the past behind with her new single, “Rather” — available now! “‘Rather’ is about starting love anew once…
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Edmonton’s JAY SLAY Ensures A Very Vibin’ Christmas with Release of New Album
Featuring Nevve, Robbie Rosen, Scarlett Darling & Kelly Alaina, Record Reimagines Holiday Classics with an Electro/Dance Spin If there’s one thing award-winning Canadian electronic artist, producer and events/label Vibe Raiders co-founder Jay Slay is certain of this holiday season (and beyond), it’s that it’s going to be A Very Vibin’ Christmas all-around. Landing as the…
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Alt-Rock Artist Meagan Aversa Sets the Scene Ablaze with Release of Her Fiery Debut, Matchbox
The Toronto Singer/Songwriter’s Stunning Four-Track EP Lands Alongside Atmospheric New Single, “Torso” — Available Now! Canadian alt-rock sensation Meagan Aversa sets the scene ablaze with the release of her fiery debut EP, Matchbox, and its accompanying new single, “Torso” — both available now! As track #1 on the four-song breakthrough, “Torso” trickles out of the…
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