Month: April 2023
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Sultans of String Win2 Canadian Folk Music Awards: Global Roots Album Of The Year and Producer of the Year (John “Beetle” Bailey and Chris McKhool)
Website Spotify “Mi Santario” YouTube Toronto-based Sultans Of String continues to lead the global music world with two wins last night at the Canadian Folk Music Awards: Global Roots Album Of The Year for their “Sanctuary” and Producer of the Year (John “Beetle” Bailey and Chris McKhool) for the same album. Keeping within the band’s…
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Artist Project@Better Living Centre-April 13th-16th,2023
The 2023 edition of the Artist Project once again began with the wonderful fun-filled Preview Night Party, full of amazing diverse art from emerging artists (with most artists on hand to joyfully aid in your enjoyment), fascinating Fashion Arts Toronto runway shows, delightful DJ sets, delicious food and libations plus a pop-up Fashion Arts Toronto…
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JazzInToronto To Showcase Diverse Lineup with A Focus on Women Artists at April’s College Street Jazz Festival
Official Website and Tickets Here With a lineup focusing on gender representation, LGBTQ+ representation, cultural diversity, and emerging artists, JazzInToronto’s College Street Jazz Festival will showcase some of the best and most exciting talent Toronto has to offer. The three-day event runs April 21–23, and the lineup this year is comprised of 95% women artists, and includes a wonderful…
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Folk Rocker Aaron Wylder Releases “Don’t Let Me Down”
“Don’t Let Me Down” YouTube and Spotify Bandcamp You’ve got to love what you do and draw inspiration from whatever drives you to be the best you can be. The love and passion for music and the art of songwriting is clearly defined by the brilliant indie-folk rock star, Aaron Wylder on his newly released single, “Don’t Let…
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Tonia Cianciulli Returns With Emotional “Thousand Cries”
“Thousand Cries” YouTube and Spotify Website Everything can look fine on the outside, however, it’s what’s truly happening on the inside that matters most. The talented classical artist, Tonia Cianciulli, shares her own experiences of internal struggle on her newly released single, “Thousand Cries.” The Newfoundland-born, Toronto-based singer and songwriter paints a beautiful, yet realistic picture of what…
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Rising Folk/Roots Group Aruna & the Sirens Release “Have You Seen My Sister?”
MP3s, WAVs, Photos, Bio and All Assets Here “Have You Seen My Sister?” YouTube and Spotify Website Responding to what the UN dubbed the “Shadow Pandemic,” Bath, Ontario-based band Aruna & the Sirens have released an anthem calling attention to the global surge in gender-based violence. “Have You Seen My Sister?” starts strong with powerhouse vocals from songwriter Aruna…
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Quintessa Lives In The Moment With “Zone”
L “Zone” YouTube and Spotify Website Everyone has a few moments when everything falls into place and you feel really good about your life. Toronto based pop singer embodies this feeling with her new single, “Zone”, a catchy pop song with hip-hop elements. The song opens with an easygoing chorus that features the singer boasting about how in…
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MELVINATOR (Eric Melvin of NOFX) Drops New Single “I Believe In Goddess”
MELVINATOR Drops Brand New Single”I BELIEVE IN GODDESS“Stream HERE Taken From Upcoming New Album THE RISE OF THE MELVINATORPre-Order HEREOut May 12th Via Bottles To The GroundMelvinator | Photo Credit Jesse Fischer | Melvinator, the punk-meets-EDM project from Eric Melvin – founding member and guitarist of legendary punk rock outfit, NOFX – has dropped brand new single, ‘I Believe In Goddess‘ today. The track is taken from…
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Blues Artist David Deacon Returns to Music With Philosophical, Humbly Accepting “Arc Of Life”
“Arc Of Life” YouTube and Spotify Website It can be very difficult to live life on life’s terms, and so Guelph, ON-based blues artist David Deacon gives us a dose of gentle reality on his humbly philosophical song “Arc of Life” – available now. An introspective, wailing guitar ballad sung in Deacon’s signature gravely tone, “Arc of Life”…
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Dany Horovitz Rocks Out On “Don’t Look To Me”
“Don’t Look To Me” YouTube and Spotify Website Some breakups are mutual, some crush you, and some have you wishing the other would just go away as fast as possible. The last kind was the inspiration behind Dany Horovitz’s latest single, “Don’t Look To Me.” The first single on the Canadian singer-songwriter’s upcoming album, Phanerorhyme, “Don’t Look To Me”…
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Canadian Music Hall Of Fame Inductees COWBOY JUNKIES Announces Ontario Tour
Tickets On Sale: March 31, 2023 Sometimes revolutions begin quietly. In 1988, Cowboy Junkies proved that there was an audience waiting for something quiet, beautiful and reflective. The Trinity Session was like a whisper that cut through the noise — and it was compelling. It stood out in the midst of the flash and bombast that came to define the late 80’s. The…
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Nice Vice Releases “Regrets And Cigarettes” Pick-Me-Up For Your Week
“Regrets And Cigarettes” YouTube and Spotify Instagram Need a pick-me-up? “Regrets and Cigarettes” is what you need. The debut single by Toronto artist Nice Vice (a.k.a Seth Horst), out now, is a fiery radio-friendly rocker dedicated to everyone who’s “still in debt and making bets and trying to live that dream.” Nice Vice is making their dream happen.…
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Pittsburgh-Based Pop Singer Valentina Cherico Releases “Teach Me How To Love Again”
“Teach Me How To Love Again” YouTube and Spotify Website They say time can heal a broken heart, but sometimes the pain can seem like too much to bear. Nobody knows this more than Pittsburgh based singer-songwriter Valentina Cherico as she laments in her new single “Teach Me How To Love Again.” A gentle piano and Cherico’s soft…
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Keisha Christian To Launch New Album 360 Love Live at El Mocambo
Friday, April 14th Doors: 6:30 p.m.; Show 7:30 p.m. All-In-One Music Streaming Link All-In-One Social Link Love is simultaneously simple and highly complex, and Barbadian soul/R&B artist Keisha Christiantakes us on a journey through its highs, lows, and intricacies on her new album 360 Love. Available for purchase and streaming on all major platforms on April 14th, 360 Love showcases Christian’s…
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Berlin-Based Afropop Songwriter and Producer Mister Wawa Releases “Amina, Amina”
“Amina, Amina” YouTube and Spotify Bandcamp With the current state of the world, it’s no wonder that everyone yearns for a bit of peace in their everyday lives. Berlin based Afropop songwriter and producer Mister Wawa channels this desire into an upbeat new single “Amina, Amina.” Soft whispers of “Amina Amina peace” open the song like a prayer…
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Kari Lyn Explores the Duality of Comfort and Grief on “Anyways”
“Anyways” YouTube and Spotify Bandcamp The grief from losing a loved one can often feel unbearable, but those small moments where we still sense that person’s presence in our lives can offer great comfort. Toronto-based folk-rock songstress Kari Lyn captures this duality of melancholy and comfort in her reflective new single “Anyways” – available now. With countrified guitar,…
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Sherri Harding Releases “Don’t Tell Me How I Feel” From Upcoming ‘A Million Pieces’Album
“Sherri’s voice, the production, musicians and quality song writing are all a testament to this great record.” Colin Cripps (Blue Rodeo, Jim Cuddy Band, Kathleen Edwards) “Don’t Tell Me How I Feel” YouTube and Spotify Website Ottawa singer Sherri Harding has paid her dues. After years on the road in various bands, playing everything from juke joints in the Northwest…
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Women’s Hockey Exhibit @ The Hockey Hall Of Fame-Tues.,April 4th,2023
Photography By Kimberly Samnang A new women’s exhibit that includes the Abby Hoffman Trophy, Jayna Hefford CWHL MVP Trophy and Angela James Bowl for CWHL top scorer was unveiled Tuesday at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto Celebrating the iconic women of the game and chronicling the history of their remarkable journey. Explore an…
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Songwriter Lisa Humber Releases “The Space Between”
“The Space Between” YouTube and Spotify Website Sometimes great things happen when you least expect it. Singer-songwriter Lisa Humber knows this, as inspiration for her latest single, “The Space Between”, came about just as she and her collaborators were beginning to wind down the recording sessions for her debut EP of the same name. The song’s lyrics reflect…
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The Maple Blues Band Releases “Savona Shuffle” Single And Video From Their Let’s Go Album
“Savona Shuffle” YouTube and Spotify Website The Maple Blues Band is back, and groovier than ever as they get set to drop another bluesy classic with their newest single, “Savona Shuffle” with the music video produced directed by 30-year Canadian Blues legend and recent Maple Blues Drummer of the Year winner, Jim Casson featuring all band members making cameo…
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