Category: Arts
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Soul Band Formed by Touring Member of Motown’s The Funk Brothers, “The Commotions”, to Release Brand New Single
Soul Band Formed by Touring Member of Motown’s The Funk Brothers to Release Brand New Single “Feel The Commotion” From Forthcoming Album The Commotions blend Soul, Funk, and Disco on “Feel The Commotion” – a fun-loving, energetic call to seize the moment and have a good time Release Date: August 25 2023 Canadian Soul-Funk collective, The…
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Matt Zaddy’s Captivating Blend of Folk-Rock and Modern Soul Takes Fans on an Unforgettable Genre-Bending Journey With ‘What Comes Around’”
“What Comes Around” YouTube and Spotify Website Mississauga, Ontario folk-rock artist, Matt Zaddy released his new single “What Comes Around” that blends folk-rock and modern soul, making it a journey through genres for any music fan. Zaddy’s latest track was produced by Emmy award winner and Juno nominated Ross Citrullo from The Sheepdogs, Julian Taylor Band, Samantha Martin,…
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Francine Honey Invites You To ‘Come Sit In My Chair’ For An Intimate Folk Journey
“Come Sit In My Chair” YouTube and Spotify Website Ottawa-based Americana artist Francine Honey pays tribute to the charm of old-fashioned barbers while showing love to fathers everywhere in her heartwarming new single “Come Sit In My Chair” — available now! A personal anecdote on the profound connection found in getting your hair done, “Come Sit In My…
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Moose Jaw, SK Rockers Highwind’s Latest Single “At What Cost” Reveals Love’s Price Tag: Nothing Comes Free
“At What Cost” YouTube and Spotify Bandcamp Nothing comes free in life, and love is no exception. Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan rockers Highwind’s newest single, “At What Cost,” explains the price of humankind’s most precious emotion. Rich with the apathy at punk’s core, vocalist Chase Rysavy unleashes his own tribulations onto the track. “‘At What Cost’ is a song…
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Halifax’s Rock Band CHESTER DOOM Gives Depression A Voice With “Pull The Trigger”
“Pull The Trigger” YouTube and Spotify Website One of the most painful things about depression or any other mental health issue is how it makes your brain lie to you. Depression tries to convince the person dealing with it that there is no reason for them to keep living. In their newest single, “Pull The Trigger”, Halifax Nova…
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Step Back in Time with “Let’s Dance! The Musical”@Winter Garden Theater
By Steph.C. Immerse yourselves in an uplifting rock & roll experience; Let’s Dance! The Musical is playing at the majestic Winter Garden Theater. Get ready to tap your toes, clap your hands, and dance in your seat to timeless hits like “It Never Rains in Southern California,” “I Know a Place,” “The Peppermint Twist,” and…
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Celebrating 18 Years of Caribbean Cinematic Excellence: CaribbeanTales International Film Festival Unveils Remarkable 2023 Lineup
By Steph.C. In celebration of its 18th anniversary, the CaribbeanTales International Film Festival (CTFF) will take place from September 6th to 22nd. The festival presentations will be both online and in person, allowing the opportunity to reach the widest audience and ensuring that these vital visual stories remain available and relevant always. During the media…
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Montreal Fiddle-Singer and Songwriter Aleksi Campagne Set to Stun On Debut Bilingual Single “Won’t Be Scared” From Upcoming ‘For The Giving’ Album
“Won’t Be Scared” YouTube and Spotify Website Aleksi Campagne, Montreal’s bilingual indie-folk fiddle-singer, is ready to captivate and comfort listeners with his debut single “Won’t Be Scared,” available in English and French on June 10th, with the full-length album, For The Giving released on July 13, 2023. The lead single “Won’t Be Scared” from his highly anticipated debut…
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The Toronto Caribbean Carnival Festival-July 11th-Aug.7th ,2023
The Toronto Caribbean Carnival Festival swept the city this year for the 56th Anniversary of the Caribbean Festival, and what a way to celebrate the festivities with a “big time parade!”There wasn’t a formal gala this year,but that didn’t damper the spirit and the weather held up for the festivities all weekend. All who attended were excited…
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Florida’s Bulletproof Soul Unleashes Highly-Anticipated Album ‘Grasping Things at the Root’ With “The Whip”
“The Whip” YouTube and Spotify Website The Fort Lauderdale and Miami-based musical group Bulletproof Soul drops their anticipated album Grasping Things at the Root on July 28. Ahead of the album release comes a genre-blending single, “The Whip,” out now. “The Whip” sheds light on the masterful sound curation of the group, shifting through neo-soul rhythms, hip-hop-heavy lyrics, and brushstrokes…
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Ottawa’s LGBTQIA+ Christian Artist DANAH-LEE Spreads Message of Acceptance & Belonging With Empowering ‘Equal’
“Equal” YouTube and Spotify Website Ottawa, ON Contemporary Christian artist Danah-Lee channels her faith and musical spirit to deliver a powerful message of acceptance and belonging with her ambitious new single, “Equal.” “Equal” was inspired by a melody that came to her while teaching a piano lesson. “I stopped the lesson and took two minutes to hum the melody…
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Lindsay, Ontario-Based Timber Masterson Unveils ‘Easy Peasy 1,2,3’: The Ultimate Guide to Effortless Summer Fun
“Easy Peasy 1, 2, 3” YouTube and Spotify Website At the beginning of the summer, we’re usually treated to a string of song releases that look to define someone’s pool party, vacation, or road trip. Lindsay’s Timber Masterson’s latest single “Easy Peasy 1,2,3” enters the race with its easygoing lush sensibilities looking to insert itself into many summer…
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OSHEAGA 2023 A RECORD-BREAKING 16th EDITION: 155,000 festivalgoers! August 4 to 6, 2023Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montreal
The 16th edition of the OSHEAGA Music and Arts Festival presented by Bell in collaboration with Coors Light is one for the record books, with the biggest crowd in the festival’s history. As of 2 p.m. on Friday August 4 when the gates opened, there was a febrile energy on the festival site, where a whopping 155,000 passionate music fans from here and…
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Carla Muller’s Reflective New Release “The Last Two Years” Shines Light on Children’s Strength
“The Last Two Years” YouTube and Spotify Website One of the unsung heroes of the COVID pandemic was undoubtedly the children of the world, who were asked to make tremendous sacrifices for the collective good. Woolwich, ON folk artist Carla Muller understands this deeply. In her new song “The Last Two Years,” she recognizes and pays tribute to…
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Saxophonist, Composer and Conductor CHRISTINE JENSEN Releases Day Moon Album
Saxophonist, Composer and Conductor Christine Jensen, Regarded as One of Canada’s Most Compelling Jazz Artists, Releases Day Moon Album “Jensen writes in three dimensions, with a quiet kind of authority that makes the many elements cohere. Wayne Shorter, Maria Schneider and Kenny Wheeler come to mind.” — Downbeat “Like In Love” YouTube and Spotify “Day Moon” YouTube and Spotify Day Moon album on Spotify Website…
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BROOKLYN SONGWRITER EMMA FRANK RELEASES NEW ALBUM INTERIORS OUT NOW VIA JUSTIN TIME & NETTWERK
LISTEN HERE WATCH ON YOUTUBE HERE Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Emma Frank releases her new album Interiors via Justin Time and Nettwerk Music Group. The nine-song effort sees Frank make a departure from her previous, more jazz-adjacent albums with a lean into her pop sensibilities with nods to 70s singer-songwriters like Judee Sill. Originally written during pandemic lockdowns, Interiors draws listeners in with…
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Rock Sensation Nice Vice Unleashes Raw Power with Explosive New Single ‘Dust’
“Dust” YouTube and Spotify Instagram and TikTok Sometimes, it feels like romantic love isn’t worth anything, especially when you’re not getting what you want out of the relationship. When this happens, you’re torn between wanting to stay with that person and wanting to leave. Toronto, Ontario rock artist Nice Vice captures this ambivalence in his new single, “Dust”. The track…
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Ojibway Trumpeter Chuck Copenace Brings A Transformative Sweat-Lodge Melody to New Single “Creator”
“Creator” YouTube and Spotify Website Instagram Facebook LinkTree During one of his first experiences in a ceremonial sweat-lodge in 2014, Indigenous jazz trumpeter Chuck Copenace heard a simple Ojibway melody that got stuck in his head. He did some research and learned of its original creator, Neil Hall from Sagkeeng, and received encouragement from an elder to use it in his…
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TO Beer Festival With Musical Headliners-Ice Cube ,Special Guest Big Boi , Third Eye Blind &T-Pain@Exhibition Place on July 28-30, 2023
By Jesse Read & Shannen Johnson Toronto’s legendary annual Festival of Beer returned on July 28-30, 2023, to the Bet98 Bandshell Stage at Exhibition Place on the lovely waterfront with crowd favourite musical headliners Ice Cube and special guest Big Boi on Friday, Third Eye Blind on Saturday, and T-Pain on Sunday, along with over…
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Regina, SK’s Synthetik Blonde’s Synthesized Album ‘Pieces’ Unleashes A Musical Alt.Pop Revolution
“Pieces” YouTube and Spotify Website From Canada’s prairies comes Pieces, the latest album and single by the synthesized duo Synthetik Blonde and is available now. Not unlike the relationship of creative masterminds, Stefani Michele Kleppe and Bradley Evanochko, Pieces is a white hot, back-arching, hypnotic movement of melody and beats. The album is an electrifying soundtrack to the nights you can’t…
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