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  • John Preston Captures Endurance and Perseverance in New Single “Be Real”

    “Be Real” YouTube and Spotify Website Sony/Concore Entertainment recording artist John Preston announces new single “Be Real” off his upcoming album God Magik, both out now. Since 2014, when John Preston emerged into the music scene, the full-time Firefighter and Marine Corps Combat Veteran has been using his platform to advocate against suicide and open up the conversation surrounding…

  • Musician & Producer Chris Birkett Receives Community Recognition Award

    Musician & Producer Chris Birkett Receives Community Recognition Award YouTube and Spotify Channel Website Earlier this month, Chris  Birkett received MPP Chris Glover’s Community Recognition Award. Birkett is a multiple award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer who has worked with such A- list artists as Sinead O’Connor, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Talking Heads, Quincy Jones, and Steve Earle. He was nominated in recognition of his…

  • ANDY CURRAN (CONEY HATCH) AND HAREM SCAREM ISSUE NEW LIMITED CLASSIC VINYL / DIGITAL HYBRID RELEASES AVAILABLE THROUGH NEW ONLINE RECORD STORE, SING MARKET

    Fans of vintage, Canadian melodic rock should make room in their record collections for two new reissues available today – Andy Curran’s 1990 debut solo effort Whiskey and the Devil 30th and Harem Scarem’s 1993 sophomore offering Mood Swings. Both projects are now being offered as exclusive, limited-edition releases only available on SING Market. Each release includes a vinyl package…

  • Winners announced for The 52nd Annual JUNO Awards, celebrating Canada’s best in music, live on CBC 

    The Weeknd becomes the second most decorated JUNO winner of all time, bringing home five awards total this year   Nickelback closed the show with a retrospective performance following their induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, presented virtually by Ryan Reynolds, with Connor McDavid appearing on stage. Their Induction and Performance is Presented by…

  • Pianist Jean-Michel Pilc Releases Symphony, An Entirely Improvised Solo RecordingOut Now via Justin Time Records  

      “Jean-Michel Pilc prefers to fly without a net. A prolific pianist-composer and unpredictable improvisor who excels at perpetual invention and spellbinding solo sets.” — DownBeat “Pilc is a pianist known for relentless creative energy…” — JazzTimes Jean-Michel Pilc · Symphony Justin Time Records · Release Date: Out Now The Cresent” YouTube and “The Crescent” (Second Clip) YouTube For more information on other Justin Time Records releases, please visit: Justin-Time.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Paris-born. Montreal, QC-based Jean-Michel Pilc’s…

  • Punk Rockers MOORE AVE Won’t Settle For “Second Best” In New Single

    “Second Best” YouTube and Spotify Website Moore Ave (formerly, Moore Ave Underground) is a band that takes the punk rock wave of the late 90-00s and turns it into a blend of melodically driven distortion that will have your eardrums yearning for mo(o)re. Community, empathy, and a sense of family are three pillars that Moore Ave has always stood for, and…

  • Power Poppers Full Throttle Release “All I Want” And Announce Ontario Shows

    “All I Want” YouTube and Spotify Bandcamp Full Throttle, the power-pop punk band from London, Ontario is bringing that teenage-angst filled with thunderous energy on their new single “All I Want.” “All I Want” rocks with hard-hitting, three-chord guitar and a heavy bass line. Their high-energy vibe immediately transports you back to the familiar sounds of pop-rock giants,…

  • Blue Metropolis: NEXT series highlights eclectic events & creative workshops

    THE NEXT SERIES: NOW FOR THE FUTURE The exciting thing about the future—it’s always happening, and this spring it’s happening at the Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival.  From March through May, the NEXT series once again spotlights Montreal literary community leaders with a focus on underrepresented communities and emerging voices. With six creative and skill-sharing workshops, four carte blanche…

  • Mr! Mouray Releases Beatles + Badfinger-Influenced “Cats Can’t Fly” From What’s The Stouray Album

    “Cats Can’t Fly” YouTube and Spotify Bandcamp Hooks and harmonies. Jangly guitars, groovy rhythms, and influences including the Beatles and Badfinger. No drama, no gimmicks. Just good people and good tunes. For Toronto’s Mr! Mouray, it’s all about making music with catchy melodies and a classic rock-and-roll spirit and doing it on their own terms. Bandleader Simon Bedford-James formed…

  • HOTTEST COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL AUGUST 18 & 19, 2023 | PARC JEAN-DRAPEAU, Montreal-AUGUST 17, 2023  | LASSO IN THE CITY

    LASSO MONTRÉAL announces 2023 lineup!CANADA’S HOTTEST COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL’S 2nd EDITION OFFERS THE BEST OF THE BEST INCLUDING: HEADLINERS CHRIS STAPLETON AND KANE BROWNPLUS  JAKE OWEN, BROTHERS OSBORNE, ELLE KING, JADE EAGLESON, LES HAY BABIES AND MUCH MORE!AUGUST 18 & 19, 2023 | PARC JEAN-DRAPEAU AUGUST 17, 2023  | LASSO IN THE CITY  DAILY TICKETS ON SALE MARCH 3rd AT 10AM lassomontreal.com LASSO Montréal, presented…

  • Singer Opya Soulfully Yearns For “Good Love”

    “Good Love” YouTube and Spotify Website Finding true love can be hard. You can date one person after the other to search for it and you can get discouraged with each unsuccessful match. Montreal-based. Armenian born singer Opya croons her romantic desires in her new single, “Good Love”. The song was written by Opya, Hasmik Grigoryan, and smooth…

  • North Battleford, SK’s Jackie K Releases Throwback Doo-Wop Single “When You Almost Didn’t Love Me”

    “When You Almost Didn’t Love Me” YouTubeand Spotify Website You and your lover are sure to be swinging this February and all year round with North Battleford, SK’s Jackie K’s new doo-wop single “When You Almost Didn’t Love Me,” out now. An ode to both the beauty and the perils of young love, the sunshine pop tune…

  • Real Housewives Of Toronto cast member and media personality Kara Alloway Release “Most Hated” Novel

    When real life blends with reality TV-no one comes out unscathed.”     Toronto, On – “Most Hated” the highly anticipated debut novel by Real Housewives Of Toronto cast member and media personality Kara Alloway, will be released May 9th, 2023.   Published by Canadian publishing house, RE:Books Publishing, “Most Hated” is a juicy and fascinating peek behind the curtain into the world of reality TV.  Alloway’scontemporary novel will…

  • ALL THE WORLD IS SLEEPING OPENING IN THEATERS AND ON DIGIAL PLATFORMS ON MARCH 17  STARRING MELISSA BARRERA(SCREAM 6, IN THE HEIGHTS, CARMEN)

    All The World Is Sleeping follows Chama (Melissa Barrera), who as a young girl in New Mexico, strived to be different from her mother. Now in her twenties, she’s found herself falling into a similar cycle of generational addiction. This struggle then threatens her balance as a mother to her own daughter. As Chama tries…

  • Folk/Country And Web3 Leader TATIANA MOROZ Set To Release ‘Love Songs For Idiots’ March 23

    MP3, WAV, Photos, Bio and All Assets Here “Whatcha Gonna Do” YouTube and Spotify Website American folk singer-songwriter Tatiana Moroz announces new album Love Songs For Idiots set to release on March 23, 2023. The album focuses on all the emotions someone may feel when playing the game of love. Whether it be heartache, forgiving or happiness, Moroz explores it all in…

  • Fencer Release “Bad Bet” Video After Debut Self-Titled Album Release

    Fencer Drop Brand Music Video“Bad Bet”Listen HERE | Watch HERE Stream Their Self-Titled Debut Album NowOut via Blood Blast Distribution Listen HEREPhoto Credit – Heather Koepp The Los Angeles based rock trio, Fencer, have today released a music video for fan-favorite ballad, “Bad Bet,” via Blood Blast Distribution. This single comes from their recently released self-titled debut album, composed of 10 completely…

  • Electric Trio REDPATH TRAFFIC Releases New Single “HEY MONA!”

    “Hey Mona!” YouTube and Spotify Website With a mix of blues and rock with a dash of punk, Toronto’s Redpath Traffic tells unique, introspective stories of love, loss, redemption, and change. This electric trio blends sonic moods and sweeping movements into their distinctive original music, creating a sound that’s uniquely theirs. Redpath Traffic features Rick Todd on guitars…

  • Globally Renowned Master Songwriter Marc Jordan Announces Waiting For The Sun To Rise Album Out April 21, 2023

    Spotify and YouTube Marc Jordan, from whose pen emerged the classic global top-5 pop hit for Rod Stewart 1991’s “Rhythm of My Heart”, today announces his new solo album will be released worldwide on April 21, 2023. An advance single “Tell Me Where It Hurts” has just been released and is an example of the kind of romantic…

  • The Meffs Release New EP ‘Broken Britain Pt. 2’ via Bottles To The Ground + Unleash New Music Video For “No Future”

    The Meffs Release New EP’Broken Britain Pt. 2’Produced by Frank Turnervia Bottles To The Ground Listen HEREDrop New Single + Music Video”No Future“Watch HERE Photo Credit – Mabel Hall Friday, February 23, 2023 – British political punk duo The Meffs have today released their latest EP ‘Broken Britain Pt. 2’. Produced by legendary punk rocker and songwriter Frank Turner, the EP is…

  • Electric City at the 2023 Canadian International Autoshow

    By Steph C. Electric City is an exciting and new feature at the 2023 Canadian International AutoShow. The use of electric transportation and electric vehicles (EVs) is growing ever popular. Guided by experts, a two-lap spin around the largest indoor EV test track in Canada is an opportunity not to be missed.   AutoShow attendees can…