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  • Artist Silka Weil Releases New Single “Unsatisfied” 

    “Unsatisfied” YouTube and Spotify Website Montreal-based folk-pop artist Silka Weil combines unapologetic sexiness with raw vulnerability on her jangly, electric-infused new single “Unsatisfied” – available now – telling a complex story of evolving emotions.  Weil’s voice captures the perfect amount of Stevie Nicks huskiness, and “Unsatisfied” doesn’t recount a narrative so much as it captures a heady cocktail…

  • Singer-Songwriter And Activist Danny Lamb Is On A Mission To Make The World A Better Place In “Unique 2 Yourself”

    “Unique 2 Yourself” YouTube and Spotify Website Niagara Falls, ON’s singer-songwriter and activist Danny Lamb is on a mission to make the world a better place for all. His latest effort is an anthemic blast of pure positivity called “Unique 2 Yourself.” It’s a reminder to follow your heart, to stay true to yourself, and to be patient with the process that it takes…

  • May Pang Fills in Missing Pieces in Beatles’ John Lennon Story in Explosive New Documentary

    THE LOST WEEKEND: A LOVE STORY set for Domestic and International Release by Iconic Events on April 13thA LOVE STORY THAT TOOK 50 YEARS TO TELLMay Pang’s Revealing Account of Her Relationship with John LennonTheatre/ticketing info here Drops trailer here“A compelling documentary…a fascinating, revealing, and sometimes moving portrait of John Lennon.”—Owen Gleiberman, Variety“Vortex. Love. Icon…This is not your ordinary…

  • Stranger Things Experience @ Cinespace Studios Marine Terminal-Thurs.,March 30th,2023

    On Thursday March 30th, BKONTHESCENE were invited to a preview for the highly anticipated Stranger Things: The Experience, a new immersive exhibit co-produced by Netflix and Fever. Located at the Cinespace Marine Terminal Studio at 8 Unwin Avenue, the facility covers approximately 50,000 square feet. Once a large marine terminal in the Port Lands, this…

  • Vancouver Rapper BLAK ACE Conjures Confidence In New Single “Blak Majik”

    “Blak Majik” YouTube and Spotify Website Vancouver based rapper BLAK ACE has created a whirlwind of swagger and confidence in his new single “Blak Majik”. Written by himself BLAK ACE and the beat was produced alongside by DJ KEMO, the song was recorded at Vanguard Music Studios.  Most notably, the track features a fusion of jazzy horns and…

  • Gary, Indiana Rocker Scot Sier Dives Deep Into World Of Society Injustices In “Newspaper Man”

    “Newspaper Man” YouTube and Spotify Website The truth is out there – it just depends on where you look for it. If you are searching for the answers to some serious questions about the world we live in today, then look no further than the “Newspaper Man”, the newly released single by the talented rocker Scot Sier –…

  • Alt-Rockers The Drifts Explore Tumultuous Love with “Breaking Every Bone”

    “Breaking Every Bone” YouTube and Spotify Website If you’ve ever really lived, then at some point you’ve had one of those wildly tumultuous relationships where you can’t live with ’em, can’t live without ’em. Toronto-based alt-rockers The Drifts capture such a bittersweet, intoxicating situation with their shimmery-and-shadowy new single “Breaking Every Bone” – available now. Featuring a dark,…

  • MÁ SÀI GÒN (MOTHER SAIGON) by Khoa Lê – In competition at VISIONS DU RÉEL and HOT DOCS

    MÁ SÀI GÒN (MOTHER SAIGON) by Khoa Lê In competition at VISIONS DU RÉEL and HOT DOCS Credit © Danny Taillon Montreal, Tuesday, March 28, 2023 – Les Films du 3 Mars and Les Films de l’Autre are proud to announce that MÁ SÀI GÒN (MOTHER SAIGON), the second feature film directed by Khoa Lê, will be screening in competition in two…

  • Sultans of String and Marc Meriläinen Explore The Light In “A Beautiful Darkness”

      YouTube link:  https://youtu.be/f-4YIdWOqU0   Listen to A Beautiful Darkness here: https://sultansofstring.lnk.to/ABDSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/sos-spotifyFull album pre-order: https://igg.me/at/sultansCD A Beautiful Darkness is a collaboration between 3x JUNO nominated, 4x CFMA winning Sultans of String and Marc Meriläinen, the creative force also known as Nadjiwan, who has been recognized in many corners, including Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards, the Native American Music Awards, the Indigenous Music Awards, along with invitations…

  • Singer-Songwriter Kàsh Mojo Goes Big With Cover Of Sparklehorse’s “Cow”

    Albuquerque Singer-Songwriter Kàsh Mojo Goes Big  With Cover Of Sparklehorse’s “Cow” MP3s, WAVs, Photos, Bio and All Assets Here “Cow” YouTube and Spotify Website A musician’s influence can be incredibly apparent in their sound but Albuquerque, New Mexico singer-songwriter Kàsh Mojo takes it one step further with a live electric cover of Sparklehorse’s 1999 live at Leeds indie clanger “Cow.” From…

  • COLORBLIND OPENING ON DIGITAL PLATFORMS ON APRIL 4th,2023 LOOK BEYOND THE COLORS

    The emotionally captivating feature COLORBLIND follows the story of Magdalene, a colorblind black artist, and her son Monet as they move into a new neighborhood where they are challenged when they see the true colors of people. When their racist landlord Walton is forced to babysit Monet due to an unexpected emergency, he discovers a more colorful world through…

  • Hot Docs Unveils 30th-Anniversary Festival Program-APRIL 27- MAY 7, 2023&CELEBRATING A 30-YEAR DEDICATION TO EXCELLENCE INNON-FICTION STORYTELLING

    Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, North America’s largest documentary festival, conference and market, will celebrate its 30th anniversary this year, with the 2023 Festival taking place April 27 to May 7 in Toronto. From 2848 film submissions, this year’s slate will present 214 films from 72 countries in 13 programs and will feature 70 world and…

  • Singer-Songwriter Lisa Hartt Releases “Tell the Truth” From Upcoming Arrival Album

    “Tell The Truth” YouTube and Spotify Website Lisa Hartt’s new EP, “Arrival,” is a deeply personal and heartfelt collection of songs that has been 40 years in the making. The second single, “Tell the Truth,” is out now. Lisa was born in Montreal but grew up in La Tuque and Dorval, Quebec. At the tender age of 10,…

  • Anna Goldsmith Unleashes the Power of Positivity with High-Energy New Single “Miracle” 

    “Miracle” YouTube and Spotify Website Every human being is a miracle in their own right, and pop songstress Anna Goldsmith celebrates her own and others’ uniqueness in her high-energy, pop-punk and positivity-infused new single “Miracle” – available now. “Miracle” starts out with a driving beat and an infectious, Blondie-esque melody, and Anna talk-sings and then soars into the…

  • Adrienne Nye’s “I Need The Light” Focuses On The Journey Of Relationships And Seasons

    Adrienne Nye’s “I Need The Light” Focuses On The Journey Of  Relationships And Seasons “I Need The Light” YouTube and Spotify Website Adrienne Nye’s single “I Need the Light” focuses on the metaphorical (and physical) journey of seasons, particularly dreary winter spells. The single grabs the listener’s attention with crescendoing drum synth pads. The song off her upcoming EP, These Winter…

  • SULTANS OF STRING Broadcast Cannes World Film Festival Winning Doc ‘The Refuge Project’ at Canadian Folk Music Awards in Vancouver

    SULTANS OF STRING Shine a Light on the Plight of Refugees with its Cannes World Film Festival winning Doc, Sultans of String: The Refuge Project – Visual Album at the 18th Annual CANADIAN FOLK MUSIC AWARDS SAT APRIL 1, 2023 – 3:00-5:00pm (PDT)MEL LEHAN HALL – Vancouver BC Global Ambassadors of Musical Diversity, SULTANS OF STRING, will shine a light on the Plight of Refugees…

  • The Voice of The Moody Blues JUSTIN HAYWARD Announces Tour

    Having chalked up over fifty years at the peak of the music and entertainment industry, Justin Hayward’s voice has been heard the world over.  Known principally as the vocalist, lead guitarist and composer for the Moody Blues, his is an enduring talent that has helped to define the times in which he worked. Over the years…

  • Singer-Songwriter Harry Hannah Tells The Story Of True Love On “Orion and Alya”

    “Orion and Alya” YouTube and Spotify Website True love can be a very powerful thing. It can make you feel complete, and provide you with purpose and strength. It’s something that you can’t let go of when you have it, and Harry Hannah certainly shows why on his latest single called, “Orion and Alya” – available now. Even…

  • Electro-Shoegazers Jo Ryder Release Single “Fictional Dreamer”

    “Fictional Dreamer” YouTube and Spotify Website Nostalgic cityscapes and urban grit inform “Fictional Dreamer,” the single from Toronto electro-shoegazers Jo Ryder.  An audio-visual project that began when two friends were reminiscing about Toronto’s DIY music scene circa 2009, Jo Ryder is the duo of Lauralee Sheehan and Owen Norquay, two unique artists with interdisciplinary minds: Sheehan is an…

  • Opening Night Gala for the 2023 Mosaic International South Asian Film Festival (MISAFF)-Thurs.,March 23rd,2023

    By Alex Lam Canada’s leading South Asian Film Festival, MISAFF, celebrates its monumental 10th edition this March 23rd – March 26th, continuing its mission to feature and spotlight new voices in South Asian cinema.The festival will make its homecoming back at the Mississauga Living Arts Centre and the Cineplex Square One Cinemas showcasing 40 films,…