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Month: October 2023

  • Indigenous Artists and Sultans of String Walking Though the Fire-A Trailblazing Musical Response to the TRC’s 94 Calls to Action

    Artist:  Sultans of String Title:  Walking Through the Fire Release date: Out Now Pre-save Album:  https://sultansofstring.lnk.to/WalkingThroughtheFire Physical CD pre-order: https://merchmrkt.com/collections/sultans-of-string Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/sos-spotify YouTube Playlist https://tinyurl.com/WTTFvideos EPK https://youtu.be/0A5V6Q1Iabg What do Crystal Shawanda, Leela Gilday, Northern Cree powwow group, a dozen other Indigenous artists, and Roots band Sultans of String have in common? They have all come together in the spirit of…

  • Dive into Self-Liberation: Erika Kulnys’ Latest Release ‘Swimming with Dolphins’ Invites a Journey of Acoustic Pop Bliss

    “Swimming With Dolphins” YouTube and Spotify Website Erika Kulnys, Nova Scotia/Berlin/Nashville/Puerto Vallarta-based singer/songwriter beckons you to embark on a profound exploration of self-liberation with her latest acoustic pop release, Swimming with Dolphins, co-written with Alan Roy Scott (Celine Dion, Shakira). Through poignant lyrics that resonate with the call of the sea, Kulnys encourages you to immerse yourself in the…

  • METAL ALLEGIANCE SET TO ROCK ANAHEIM WITH SPECIAL 10th ANNIVERSARY SHOW ON JANUARY 25TH 2024

    METAL ALLEGIANCE SET TO ROCK ANAHEIM WITH SPECIAL 10th ANNIVERSARY SHOW ON JANUARY 25TH 2024 METAL ALLEGIANCE began as a celebration of heavy metal, powered by the almost tribal bond shared between the extreme music community’s most revered trailblazers, armed with a list of contributors onstage (and off) that read like a Wikipedia entry on the genre…

  • METAL GODS JUDAS PRIEST ANNOUNCE NEW STUDIO ALBUM INVINCIBLE SHIELD OUT MARCH 8, 2024NEW SINGLE “PANIC ATTACK” OUT FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2023

    METAL GODS JUDAS PRIEST ANNOUNCE NEW STUDIO ALBUM INVINCIBLE SHIELD OUT MARCH 8, 2024NEW SINGLE “PANIC ATTACK” OUT FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2023 WATCH THE ALBUM TRAILER HERE Photo credit: James Hodges Photography Following a storming headline show at Power Trip Festival in California last night, metal icons Judas Priest announced on stage the arrival of a brand-new studio…

  • Spotkix Unleashes Lush Indie Pop Ode to Soccer: ‘The Greenest Green’ Captures the Magic of a New Season’s Beginning

    “The Greenest Green” YouTube and Spotify Website Is there anything quite like the anticipation of a new season? When the air is thick with dreams, and every supporter’s heart is filled with hope and the unspoken phrase, ‘This could be our year!’ And all this is heightened by the sight of a beautiful new pitch, as smooth as…

  • The 30th Anniversary For Art With Heart @The Carlu-Tues.,Oct.3rd,2023

    Art With Heart returned to The Carlu for their milestone 30th anniversary auction of contemporary art by local Canadian artists. This was a great celebration to showcase art and the cause that is so important to Casey House. Funds raised from this amazing evening supported people living with and at risk of HIV. Art With…

  • Steven Page at @Koerner Hall-Saturday, September 30th,2023  

    By Sally W.  Saturday, September 30 was the date of the Steven Page Trio concert at Koerner Hall.  Beautiful Koerner Hall was filled with the fans of the former Bare Naked Ladies lead singer and fans of his solo career. Since turning solo, Page has produced several albums and his concerts bring joy through his…

  • AFROGLOBAL TELEVISIONANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OFTHE EXCELLENCE AWARDS

       MARTIN LUTHER KINGLEGACY AWARD MARK BECKLESVice PresidentSocial Impact & InnovationRoyal Bank of Canada Mark Beckles is the Vice President of Social Impact & Innovation at Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). His responsibility for RBC’s Community Investment Programs includes RBC Future Launch, RBC Tech for Nature and RBC Emerging Artists. Through RBC Future Launch, the bank has invested…

  • What Is Happening At The Royal Conservatory 2023-2024

    Here’s what is going on at RCM : https://www.rcmusic.com/events-and-performances The Alumni’s: https://www.rcmusic.com/performance Developing Human Potential The Royal Conservatory is one of the largest and most respected music education institutions in the world, providing the definitive standard of excellence in curriculum design, assessment, performance training, teacher certification and arts-based social programs. The 135-year old Certificate Program…

  • Canadian Congress Announces National Transformation Campaign and Inaugural Nation Builder Awards at Canada Leadership Summit and Gala

    The Canadian Congress is thrilled to announce its groundbreaking campaign for national transformation, which will be officially launched at the Canada Leadership Summit and Gala 2023. The event will take place from Friday, October 6th, 2023, to Sunday, October 8th, 2023, at the Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel, 5875 Airport Rd, Mississauga, ON L4V 1N1. The campaign’s kickoff event will…

  • Canada’s Rock of Fame @ September 28, 2023

    Photography By Sally W., Interviewed By Jesse Read and Shannen Johnston Massey Hall was filled with Canadian talent on Thursday, September 28! Big time Canadian talent! This was the 25th Anniversary of Canada’s Walk of Fame. It was time to celebrate the Canadian musicians who’ve given us the Canadian music scene which has spread worldwide! …

  • The ELEVATE FESTIVAL Toronto 2023 @The Meridan Centre-Tues.,Sept.26th-Thurs.,28th,2023

    By Sally W.  The Elevate Festival took place in Toronto from September 26th to 28th, 2023.  Tuesday September 26th evening was the opening night. The doors to Meridian Hall opened at 5pmwith a big crowd of people waiting outside to eagerly get in. Opening the event was Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow who praised the start-up sector…

  • Lose Yourself In Boise, Idaho’s Indie Rock Soundscape Of MYLO BYBEE On Master & Machine

    “Master & Machine” YouTube and Spotify Website From lead vocalist and guitarist Tyler Schlagenhauf, bassist and back-up vocalist Wes Schlagenhauf, and drummer Jason Guadalupe, comes the anticipated 10-song strong Master & Machine with its title track leading the charge. Self-described as “organized chaos”, MYLO BYBEE invites listeners on a dizzying whirlwind mix of indie, hard-hitting, alternative rock. The album, from “Vintro”…

  • From Pain to Power: Econoline Crush Makes Miraculous Comeback with Empowering Single ‘Invincible’

    “Invincible” YouTube and Spotify Website When you’ve been through tough times, the act of surviving and reaching a better place can feel miraculous. To experience a major hurt or loss and still find a way to move forward is a powerful feat. No one knows this more than Vancouver based rock band Econoline Crush, who have made a…

  • Athens/London Singer-Songwriter Lara Eidi Releases Empowering New Single “Breathe Love” From Debut Album Sun

    “Breathe Love” YouTube and Spotify Website Singer-songwriter Lara Eidi soars high with the release of her latest single “Breathe Love” from her debut album Sun, out September 4 on Pastiche Records. With its genre-defying sound and heartfelt lyrics, the song is a testament to Eidi’s unique artistic vision and creative prowess. Relocating to Athens, Greece from London, England during the…

  • Return to Dust Release Roaring New Single & Video for “No Love”

    Return to DustRelease New Roaring Single & Video“No Love”Listen HERE | Watch HERECelebrating 4 Million TikTok Hits &Over A Million Streams On “The Black Road” EP Across DSPs Listen HERE  The Los Angeles-based grunge trio, Return to Dust, have today released their latest single, “No Love” via Jim Kaufman Productions. Fans can listen to the track HERE, and watch the brand new…

  • Nigeria/Edmonton’s Osasioo’s Hauntingly Beautiful ‘Insomnia’ Chronicles the Bittersweet Journey of Love Lost and Self-Reflection

    Follow-up to February’s single “Home” and May’s “Dance With You” “Insomnia” YouTube and Spotify Instagram In “Insomnia,” Lagos, Nigeria-born, Edmonton, AB-based Osasioo perfectly captures the feeling of losing a lover and knowing you deserved to do so. It’s about realizing that you didn’t treasure someone when they’re around and accepting that they made the right choice to protect themselves from…

  • Fog Blues & Brass Band Unveils Captivating Single ‘Too Deep’ from Latest EP 12 Bar Prescription: Debuts #4 On Roots Music Report

    “Too Deep” YouTube and Spotify Website Fog Blues & Brass Band, the talented and charismatic 7-piece ensemble of Blues artists from Kitchener, Ontario, are excited to announce the release of their latest single, “Too Deep” – available now.  The new track is featured on the blues/rock band’s latest EP – 12 Bar Prescription, debuting this week at #4…