Month: August 2023
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Vintage Pop Soulster JEFF EAGER Releases Song For The Ages – Literally – In “I Don’t Care For What’s Out There”
“I Don’t Care For What’s Out There” YouTube and Spotify Website For his new album 2070, Jeff Eager strove to create a collapsing of the eras – the sounds he loves, inspired by the classic songwriting of the late 70s and early 80s, but for the future – say, the year 2070. His first single “I Don’t Care…
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Illuminarium at The Distillery District@28 Distillery Lane-Wed.,Aug.30th,2023
By Steph.C. Illuminarium at The Distillery District is Toronto’s newest immersive entertainment venue. Located at 28 Distillery Lane, visitors can choose from two immersive experiences, WAKING WONDERLAND and SPACE: A Journey to the Moon and Beyond, beginning August 31 until November 2023. WAKING WONDERLAND is an immersive masterpiece inspired by Lewis Carroll’s timeless fantasy novel,…
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Fan Expo@Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC)- Thurs.,August 24 – Sun.,Aug.27,2023
By The BKONTHESCENE Team Fan Expo 2023 literally hit the streets of Toronto this past weekend! Everywhere fans were seen in costume – great costumes! The fans were in full force to enjoy every moment of Fan Expo 2023. And the fans were there… thousands and thousands of them! The Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC)…
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Kele Fleming’s Folk-Rock Hits Take a Bass-Heavy Turn in Latest EDM Remix “The Great Acceleration” (Devours Remix)
“The Great Acceleration” (Devours Remix) YouTube and Spotify Website Although Kele Fleming specializes in vulnerable folk lyrics and rock melodies, the EDM world continues to favor her music, remixing her raw singles as bass-heavy beats. “The Great Acceleration” (Devours Remix) is the newest EDM remix of one of Fleming’s hits, dropping July 7, 2023. “This is a love…
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Smoke Ring Days’ Captivating Anthem ‘Peace In My Soul’ Radiates Indie Rock Americana Bliss
“Peace In My Soul” YouTube and Spotify Website Sometimes, you need music that will serve as a slice of soul salvation. It doesn’t matter what genre, as long as it lifts your spirits and gets you through another day. This summer, ‘Peace In My Soul,’ from New York-based indie rock Americana band Smoke Ring Days, just could be…
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Gideon Foster’s Haunting Single ‘Prophecy’ Takes Listeners On A Journey Through a Cliffside Lighthouse Dream
“Prophecy” YouTube and Spotify Website As if waiting atop a lighthouse towering along cliffside shores, Yorkshire, UK-based singer/songwriter Gideon Foster transports us to his black-and-white fever dream with the melancholy new single, “Prophecy” — available now! Foster’s new song is the title track from his genre-defying album “Prophecy,” a musical journey sparred from an epiphany that fell upon…
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Long Island’s Xondra Unleashes Genre-Defying Magic with New Single ‘Like You Used To’
“Like You Used To” Spotify Website Xondra, a.k.a. Alexondra O’Connell, the Long Island-based singer, releases her genre-fusing single, “Like You Used To.” An electric guitar walk of a smooth rhythm eases the listener into their silky lyrics. “Well, well, well, well. You’ve been hiding from yourself, and everybody here can tell, so you might as well…
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Beck Norman and James Keith Norman Build Neo-Classical Soundscapes To Evoke A Shimmering, Expansive Dream on “Us, Wandering Wide Asleep”
“Us, Wandering Wide Asleep” YouTube and Spotify Beck Norman Website / James Keith Norman Website On their new EP Us, Upon Sleep, Toronto-based married couple and musical partners James Keith Norman and Beck Norman create lush, sweeping soundscapes that exist somewhere between wakefulness and dreaming, conjuring imagination, intimacy, and sense of poignant romance. Their first single, “Us, Wandering Wide Asleep” – available now…
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CNE Bandshell Concerts 2023-Dwayne Gretzky With James Baley,Dionne Warwick With Cheyenne Elliot,William Prince With Opener-Julian Taylor Band And The Kim Mitchell Band-“The Half Way Point” on -Fri.,AUGUST 18 — Mon.,SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
By The BKONTHESCENE Crew It’s the CNE ! Although that often signals the near end of summer… it means a lot more than that..the fun of the CNE and the concerts at the Bandshell! The 2023 year’s line-up of concerts is an amazing one! Plus merch booths sell t-shirts, LPs, posters and other memorabilia at…
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Rock’N’Roll Power Couple ALTERED BY MOM Unleashes Their Explosive EP “AHEM” Featuring “Gwendolyn”
MP3s, WAVs, Photos, Bio and All Assets Here “Gwendolyn” YouTube and Spotify Website ALTERED BY MOM is an alt-rock/indieduo from Toronto that combine a knackfor infectious melodies and classicsongwriting with a quirky sense of humorand a tongue-in-cheek post-grungeaesthetic. They sound like AlanisMorissette, Oliva Rodrigo, and Sloanchowing down on a party sub in thesecurity line at YYZ. Fresh off the success of their 2021collection “52 SONGS,” Canada’smusical power couple Gina Kennedy and Devon Lougheed are demanding centre stage with the release of “AHEM” onJune 30, 2023. Ultimate single “Gwendolyn” is inspiredby “the feeling of being overwhelmingly inlove with someone and having your mindconsistently blown by how amazing theyare”, according to Lougheed. The songperfectly combines the best parts of Neo90s with undeniable pop hooks. Thehome-brewed music video offers anostalgic time machine trip for anyonewho sat glued to MuchMusic’sCountdown in its heyday. The upcoming release AHEM is ametaphorical throat clearing, a demand forattention, and a command of the floor.While 52 SONGS was a 52- course meal,the four tracks on AHEM are a powersnack, like a banana with a Red Bullchaser, an amuse-bouche for the ears.Lead singles “Dive In”, “Everygirl”,“Waiting on a Sign That’s Already There”and now “Gwendolyn” are compelling,fun, and introspective songs about self-belief, pursuing love, and embracing theweird and wonderful in life.
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Singer-Songwriter JESSICA CHAZ Releases Hopeful, Wistful Acoustic Version of Her Single “Dreamin’” On Remixes EP
“Dreamin’” YouTube and Spotify Website On the acoustic remix version of her beloved single “Dreamin’,” Vancouver, BC-based pop singer Jessica Chaz mixes soulful R&B with reflective, introspective guitar to create an ultimately hopeful message about the power of dreams and imagination. What are you hoping for every night Come on it’s time they say, it’s time to start…
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AUDIO NETWORK ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF ASPIRATIONS BY NATHALIE BONIN
AVAILABLE NOW ON DIGITAL PLATFORMS (Los Angeles, CA) – Audio Network is excited to announce the release of Aspirations with music by Nathalie Bonin. The 8-track album features Bonin on solo violin, Paul Bateman on piano, Auriel Pawsey on harp and 28 of the best string players in London. Aspirations was recorded at Abbey Road Studios and School Farm Studios. Bonin comments, “Aspirations represents one of…
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Renowned Songwriter and Producer Chin Injeti Makes Triumphant Return With Captivating ‘Something Love Would Do’
“Something Love Would Do” YouTube and Spotify Instagram After years of honing his skills as a songwriter and producer, Chin Injeti is thrilled re-ignite his solo career under his own name with the release of his latest single, “Something Love Would Do” – available now. Chin’s newest release is featured on his latest EP – Vessels Volume 1, a labour…
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Blues Guitarist André Bisson Releases ‘Dusty Albums’: A Soulful Voyage Through Memories
“Dusty Albums” YouTube and Spotify Website Over 20 years in and acclaimed Canadian blues singer-songwriter, André Bisson, is still taking us on meaningful journeys with his songs, and his latest “Dusty Albums” is a walk-through of all the memories we’ve accumulated so far in life. This reminiscence, however, is tainted with the sadness of missed opportunities and the…
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Meghaan LeBlanc Unleashes Faun Stella Blending Roots and Chamber Pop With ‘The Isle & The Sea’
“The Isle & The Sea” YouTube and Spotify Website Meghaan LeBlanc lights up the misty shore with a new roots-infused chamber pop project as Faun Stella and its first single, ‘The Isle & The Sea’. Canadian through and through, LeBlanc hails from Nova Scotia where she is embedded in the music scene as a singer, songwriter, and storyteller…
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Japan’s HEXVOID Release New Music Video “You got the garbage, Losers get out.” + Tour Dates For Canada And Mexico
L-R – Itaru, Hajime, ERC, Takehiro Japanese groovy metal/rock band Hexvoid not only have a new lineup, but they also have a new single out, which aims to get fans stoked for their upcoming September tour dates in Mexico and Canada. From Tokyo, they are eager to put the pandemic behind them and bring their noise to…
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Sultans Of String And Crystal Shawanda Collaborate On New Single Close To Her Heart “The Rez”
“The Rez” YouTube and Spotify Website Listen/Stream Full album Pre-Order “The Rez” is a collaboration between 2x JUNO Award winning blues and country music artist Crystal Shawanda and 3x JUNO nominated, 6x CFMA winning Sultans of String. Crystal is an Ojibwe Potawatomi Indigenous singer, born in Wiikwemkoong First Nation on Manitoulin Island in Ontario, is also decorated with…
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Mindbender Supreme’s 13th Project, The King Of Queen Street, Features Chuck D, Saukrates, Shad, Dj Mel Boogie, Rich Kidd & More
First single, “The Love That Love Produced” produced by Nefarius legend Tough Dumplin “The Love That Love Produced” YouTube Spotify (Queen West Side) Spotify (Queen East Side) Rapper, journalist and adult entertainer Mindbender Supreme drops his guest-filled double album, The King Of Queen Street, via Type A Records, out now. The Toronto artist created his 13th musical project…
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Montreal-Based Alt. Rock Band THE NOLAS Capture The Latin Spirit In “Mexico”
“Mexico” YouTube and Spotify Website Inspiration can come from anywhere, and this is especially true with rock music. Rock music originally came from genres such as gospel, blues, and country. For Montreal-based alternative rock band The Nolas, their new single “Mexico” captures a Latin spirit. The song opens with an upbeat surf rock riff reminiscent of The Beach…
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Iconic Artists from Canada and Sweden to Celebrate Legendary Artist Ted Gärdestad-Rarely Seen Footage of Sweden’s icon Ted Gärdestad and Canada’s Treasure Lisa Hartt Resurfaces
No stranger to success, and the challenges of mental health and wellness that come with being in the spotlight, Lisa Hartt was recently asked to perform in Rinkaby, Sweden for the Lilla By Festivalen, a small boutique festival nestled in a family friendly setting. As well, Lisa will appear on a panel as an Ambassador…
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