Category: Arts
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Canadian Rocker SINEMATIC Navigate Depths of Reconciliation & Struggle in Blistering “Indigenous”
Song Arrives Ahead of December 2021’s Forthcoming Sophomore Album, The Dark Circus Navigating the depths of reconciliation and the Indigenous struggle, Quebec-based hard alt.rock outfit Sinematic scorch the soundscape with a blistering new single, “Indigenous” — available now. The alter-ego of author and composer Ayden Grey, “Indigenous” is the first single to land from the artist’s…
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Songs Inspired By The Film The Beatles And India 2CD Set Available Now
Watch The Movie Trailer Here Complementing the documentary release detailing The Beatles and their culturally groundbreaking time in India, Songs Inspired By The Film The Beatles And India is available now! The album features Beatles’ songs written during their stay in Rishikesh, India — including “Mother Nature’s Son,” “Revolution,” “Sexy Sadie,” “Dear Prudence,” “Child of Nature”…
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Jesse Cook Announces Cross-Country Canada & U.S. “Tempest II” Tour — PLUS New Studio Album, Libre Out December 3rd, Libre’s New Music Video for “Oran” & New Single, “Updraft” Are Available Now!
Watch “Oran” via YouTube Here January 17 – The Port Theatre, Nanaimo, BC February 22 – Winspear Centre, Edmonton, AB February 24 – Kelowna Community Theatre, Kelowna, BC February 25 – The Clarke Theatre, Mission, BC February 26 – The Centre, Vancouver, BC March 2 – Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Calgary, AB March 3 –…
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Award-Winning Contemporary Composer & Singer/Songwriter Carmen Braden Sows New Immersive & Exploratory Album, Seed Songs — Available Now
“A talented, bold musician” — Up Here Magazine “Acoustic ambassador of the Canadian Subarctic” — Musicworks “Quirky and clever… à la Joni Mitchell” — WholeNote Watch “The Mind Is Wild” via YouTube Here Sown from a thicket of inspiration throughout the pandemic’s earliest days, multi-award-winning contemporary composer and singer/songwriter Carmen Braden unearths her immersive and…
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THE ANDY KIM CHRISTMAS AT MASSEY HALL Featuring Billy Talent, The Sheepdogs, Ron Sexsmith, Alex Lifeson, Jully Black, Tyler Shaw, Sloan, William Prince, Mary Margaret O’Hara, Jake Clemons, Men Without Hats, Pursuit of Happiness, Theo Tams, Beverly Mahood, Georgia Harmer and Choir, Choir, Choir.
THE ANDY KIM CHRISTMAS AT MASSEY HALL Featuring Billy Talent, The Sheepdogs, Ron Sexsmith, Alex Lifeson, Jully Black, Tyler Shaw, Sloan, William Prince, Mary Margaret O’Hara, Jake Clemons, Men Without Hats, Pursuit of Happiness, Theo Tams, Beverly Mahood, Georgia Harmer and Choir, Choir, Choir. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2021 Concert in support of CAMH Gifts of…
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Marianas Trench front man Josh Ramsay is set to turn heads with his new solo effort Lady Mine (Feat. Chad Kroeger of Nickelback)
Multi-Platinum artist Josh Ramsay Releases New Single “Lady Mine”Track Features Chad Kroeger of Nickelback Marianas Trench front man Josh Ramsay is set to turn heads with his new solo effort Lady Mine (Feat. Chad Kroeger of Nickelback), a bold, in your face, throwback anthem that boasts blazing guitars, soaring vocals and a full horn section. Slated for release on December 3rd via 604…
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The 16th Annual Caribbean Tales Film Festival.
By Sally Warburton The Royal Cinema on College Street in Toronto was the venue for the opening film of the Caribbean Tales Festival 2021.The film festival CTFF in its 16th Year celebrates the talents of filmmakers of Caribbean and African heritage worldwide. The opening night was in-person with the introductory welcome by Carrie Mullings –…
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Canadian Synth-Pop Outfit Moves After Midnight Embraces “Savage Love” Release of New Single Lands Alongside Debut EP Fluorescent Memoirs — Available Now!
Canadian Synth-Pop Outfit Moves After Midnight Embraces “Savage Love”Release of New Single Lands Alongside Debut EP Fluorescent Memoirs — Available Now! Canadian artist Christopher Mihas is the puppet master behind the new synth-pop nu-disco outfit Moves After Midnight, and nowhere does he pull more strings than on the pulsating fresh banger, “Savage Love,” and debut…
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Contemporary Classical Artist Jaye Marsh Awakens Inner Wild Flute & A Vastly Canadian Experience in New Song, “Calling” — Available Now
Watch “Calling” via YouTube Here Flute In The Wild Album Trailer on YouTube Contemporary classical artist Jaye Marsh awakens her inner WildFlute, and welcomes audiences to experience Canada’s vast wilderness and beauty along the way with the release of her new single, “Calling” for flute and loon calls — available now! Written by Diane Berry,…
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A Fine Line Between”A Solo Exhibition by Elli Egilsson Saturday, November 20, 20216-10PM
Upcoming Exhibition You’re invited to the Opening Reception! “A Fine Line Between”A Solo Exhibition by Elli Egilsson Saturday, November 20, 20216-10PM RSVP FOR THE OPENING RECEPTION Elli EgilssonArtist – Las Vegas, NV Opening Reception: November 20, 2021Exhibition Dates: November 20, 2021 – December 18, 2021A FINE LINE BETWEEN, marks the line between two series that will…
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Omar El Akkad wins the 2021 Scotiabank Giller Prize
By Wayne Baggs It was a red carpet ceremony for the 28th Annual Award gala for The Giller Prize. Omar El Akkad was named the winner of the 2021 Scotiabank Giller Prize for his novel, What Strange Paradise, The announcement was made at a black-tie dinner and award ceremony hosted by poet, artist and performer…
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Opens on Nov. 11 :: SMALL TIME, starring Audrey Grace Marshall (The Flight Attendant) in her first film
SMALL TIME, Executive produced by Oren Moverman (The Messenger), it is the story of a child making her way thru a difficult life amongst broken adults battling opiod addiction. Her story is that of so many who are forgotten in our society. As Emma, Audrey Grace Marshall’s feature debut showcases the talent that made her…
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Canadian Country Artist Sacha Confirmed as Performer for 2021 CCMA Awards presented by TD
Canadian Country Artist Sacha Confirmed as Performer for 2021 CCMA Awards presented by TD Gears Up to Join Multi-Platinum-selling Country Duo Maddie & Tae on 2022 CMT Next Women of Country Tour Toronto, ON – This week break out Canadian country artist Sacha was announced as a performer at the 2021 CCMA Awards. Ontario based Sacha will join 6-time 2021…
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NY PREMIERE 11/11 AHEAD OF PBS DEBUT 11/15.- Acclaimed film STORM LAKE on a family’s fight for community, local newspaper, journalism’s future
NEW YORK PREMIERE AT DOC NYC ON 11/11 AHEAD OF NATIONAL TV & STREAMING RELEASE 11/15 Award-winning documentary Storm Lake on one family’s fight for its community, local newspaper, and journalism’s future will have its New York premiere at DOC NYC on November 11 – ahead of its national TV and streaming debut on PBS on November 15. Featured on NPR’s Fresh…
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TRY HARDER!WORLD PREMIERE – U.S. Documentary Competition – 2021 Sundance Film Festival
A Greenwich Entertainment releaseITVS, The Center for Asian American Media, and California HumanitiesIn Association with XTRPresent TRY HARDER! Directed and Produced by Debbie LumProduced by Nico OpperExecutive Produced by Geralyn Dreyfous, Nadia Pham-Lockwood, Jean Tsien WORLD PREMIERE – U.S. Documentary Competition – 2021 Sundance Film Festival WINNER – 2021 Doc Edge Film FestivalOfficial Selection – 2021…
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Pop-Punkers LST IN HLYWD Unleash Supercharged Single & Video in “Bittersweet”
Watch “Bittersweet” via YouTube Here Where the pop/punk paradigm of the 90s left off, Toronto-based band LST IN HLYWD have picked up — and there’s nothing “Bittersweet” (the title of their new single, available now) about it! This Toronto-area supercharged indie group of 17-20-somethings are laying down tracks that could easily slide into soundtracks for…
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Hard Rockers LIVE ANIMALS Are In the Midst of an (ep)iphany with New Release!
EP & Lead Single, “Uplifting,” Are Available Now! Watch “Uplifting” via YouTube Here Personifying sonic grit and technical musicianship, Canadian hard rock band Live Animals bring the authenticity back to rock n’ roll with their soaring new single, “Uplifting” –– available now! With it, the Toronto-based rockers have unleashed their raw creative energy with their…
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Alt-Electronic Artist RICK CHRISTIAN Asks “Will You Dance With Death?” In New Single
The Horror Movie For A Music Video, The Music Video For A Horror Movie Watch “Will You Dance With Death (Official)?” via YouTube Here There’s a good chance you’ve been asked to dance, or asked someone else to. But if that dance was with Death, would you square up or bow out? That’s what Edmonton…
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AfroSwing Producer Chefbeatz & Pop Singer/Songwriter Kelly Besd Garnish New Single, “Love,” with Vox from Jey Oh & Sax from Slim Tyme“Love” is the Latest to Land from New EP, Find Move Love — Available Now
Watch “Love” via YouTube Here Garnishing the latest track to land from the Find Move Love EP with a feature from Jey Oh and Slim Tyme, Calgary producer Chefbeatz and singer/songwriter Kelly Besd’s new song “Love” is available now! Deliciously savoury and sonically crave-worthy, “Love,” and Find Move Love in its entirety, give listeners a heartfelt story of…
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The first major solo show for Hera at Corey Helford Gallery (one half of the internationally acclaimed artist duo HERAKUT from Germany) entitled Hera We Go Again
Hera We Go Again *UPDATE-Unfortunately, CHG will no longer be having an opening reception. The gallery will be operating during regular hours (Noon to 6pm) this Saturday. The shows for Hera and Bennett Slater will remain on view through December 11th, and no appointment is needed. *CHG will be requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination as…