Category: Music
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To Be Human: Toronto Peruvian Artist Arturo Rojas Unveils Powerful Message in ‘Te Diré (Ser Humano)’
‘Te Diré (Ser Humano)’ YouTube and Spotify Website Humans make mistakes, take things for granted, and experience pain. You cannot run from it. Embrace your missteps and march forward. Humanity demands it. This is the message of Peruvian-born singer-songwriter, instrumentalist, and producer Arturo Rojas’s single, “Te Diré (Ser Humano),” part of the artist’s debut, self-titled album, “Arturo Rojas,”…
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Composer Bill Brennan Releases Captivating Album ‘Kaleidoscope’ Showcasing Original Mallet Instrument Compositions
“Kaleidoscope” YouTube and Spotify Website Canadian composer and classical musician, Bill Brennan, is set to unveil the release of his new album “Kaleidoscope,” – available now! The St. John’s, Newfoundland native’s latest creation is a captivating collection of original compositions for mallet instruments, predominantly featuring the marimba and vibraphone. “Kaleidoscope” draws from Brennan’s rich career as a performer…
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Fashioning The Beatles, A New Book By Canadian Journalist & Author Deirdre Kelly @Liss Gallery-Tues.,Sept.26th,2023
Yes we’re going to a party party. The Toronto launch of Fashioning The Beatles, a new book by Canadian journalist and author Deirdre Kelly, rocked out at the Liss Gallery on Tuesday night, where dozens lined up to get signed copies of a book that — only days after its hotly anticipated release — is already…
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Middleport’s Alt.Folk Evan Anstey Finds His Second Musical Escape in ‘Arizona’ with Vibrant New Single
“Arizona” YouTube and Spotify Website We all need to get away sometimes. Depending on where you are, some places are better vacation spots than others. For Middleport, NY-based alternative folk singer Evan Anstey, that place is “Arizona”, as heard in his jubilant new single. The song opens with a stirring guitar and fiddle intro before Anstey starts singing…
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BURNA BOY-I Told Them…Tour
Shortly after releasing the highly anticipated visual for fan favorite, “City Boys”, Nigerian artist Burna Boy has returned to announce his I Told Them… Tour. Produced by Live Nation, the 16-city tour kicks off on November 3 at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, marking Burna Boy’s first ever Los Angeles stadium performance, then making stops across the U.S. in Houston,…
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Day#2 OF TIFF2023-Fri.,Sept.8th,2023
By THE BKONTHESCENE TEAM We started Day#2 with two screeners-first, we walked over to the Scotiabank theatre for The Reeds and then Homecoming. It was the world premiere feature from Istanbul director, Cemil Ağacıkoğlu.The cinematography was captivating from the opening shot, throughout the movie. The screener is centered around the small village of Bolvadin in Turkey,…
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Debby Friday Has Won The 2023 Polaris Music Prize For The Album Good Luck
Debby Friday Has Won The 2023 Polaris Music Prize For The Album Good LuckDebby Friday has won the 2023 Polaris Music Prize for the album Good Luck. This is Debby Friday’s first Polaris Music Prize win. The Prize, which was presented by CBC Music, goes to the best Canadian album of the year based on artistic merit without…
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Duran Duran @Scotiabank Arena-Tues.,Sept.19th,2023
The “Future Past Tour 2023” was in full forcd and it was a night of new wave nostalgia and New Romantics,surprises and the music of iconic Duran Duran. The show began with Duran Duran emerging from the fog atop a central staircase on the stage. Gigantic screens on either side of them and a video screen…
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Long Island Hip-Hop Artist Freddy D Inspires Listeners to Be Themselves with ‘Life Of The Party’
“Life Of The Party” YouTube and Spotify Instagram When you’re worried too much about what others think of you, it can be hard to be yourself. Sometimes, the right song can give you the encouragement you need to let go of other’s perceptions of you. Long Island, NY based Hip-Hop artist Freddy D aims to encourage listeners to…
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CSN&Y: Henry Diltz’s 85th Birthday Party and Book Preview
This weekend Genesis co-hosted an 85th birthday party for Henry Diltz in Los Angeles celebrating not only his milestone birthday but also an early viewing of his book, CSN&Y: Love the One You’re With. We were delighted to present Henry and CSN&Y band member, Stephen Stills with specially-commissioned advanced copies of the book. Over 100 guests…
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Jazz Singer Heather Christine’s Captivating ‘Walking With You’ Takes You On A Nostalgic Journey Of Timeless Romance
“Walking With You” YouTube and Spotify Website An ode to the golden age of crooners, Mississauga-based Jazz musician/vocalist Heather Christine dazzles with her latest uplifting song about the timeless romance of being with your partner on the new original single “Walking With You,” available now! Inspired by vocal legends like Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Judy Garland, “Walking…
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54•40 Release New Single ‘West Coast Band’ From Forthcoming Album
“West Coast Band” YouTube and Spotify andSoundcloud Website 54-40 has been telling Canada where they came from and where they’re going for the last 40 years. Now, it’s time for lead vocalist and guitarist Neil Osborne, bassist Brad Merritt, guitarist, keyboardist and vocalist Dave Genn, and drummer Matt Johnson (with the help of keyboardist David “Oz” Osborne) to reveal…
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Florida Hip-Hop Group Bulletproof Soul Releases Powerful New Single ‘The Ascension’
“The Ascension” Spotify Website When you’re trying to change your life and aim for something better, sometimes you need a little motivation to get there. One of the most inspirational things can be music, especially if you find the right song. Maybe that song can be from Florida based Hip-Hop group Bulletproof Soul and their new…
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Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne To Be Honored By Jus’ Blues Foundation with Lifetime Achievement Award
Spotify Website Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne has received many accolades over the course of his six-decade musical career, and this year brings a particularly honourable distinction. In recognition of Wayne’s outstanding contributions to the blues genre, the Jus’ Blues Foundation has selected him for the Jus’ Blues Bobby “Blue” Bland Lifetime Achievement Award. For more than 25…
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Spanish Artist Meïa Santiago Releases “I Can’t Stay Away From You” Produced by Prince’s Former Music Director
“I Can’t Stay Away From You” YouTube and Spotify Website Meïa Santiago’s new single “I Can’t Stay From You,” produced by Prince’s Music Director and keyboardist Morris Hayes, tells the full arc of a love story. Blending pop, jazz, and Latin with yearning lyrics, Santiago infuses each note with sensuality, infatuation, and heartbreak. Meïa found inspiration from a…
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Psychedelic Folk Rocker Gary Edward Allen Reflects on Faith in Confusing Times in New Single “Understood”
“Understood” YouTube and Spotify Instagram Sometimes when you’re in the heat and tumult of living, it’s hard to know exactly what a particular time of your life might mean. Toronto-based folk rocker Gary Edward Allen captures the beauty and confusion of youth in his warm, reflective new single “Understood” – available now. Featuring the very steel guitar used…
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Louisville, KY-Based Alt Rockers Feral Vices Capture Tumultuous Relationship Limbo With “Black As The Sea”
“Black As The Sea” YouTube and Spotify Website There’s nothing more torturous, and bittersweet, about being half in and half out of a relationship. Louisville, KY-based rockers Feral Vices capture that limbo with their dark, driving, metallic anthem “Black As The Sea” – available now. “Black As The Sea” chronicles a relationship that’s become soul-sucking, no matter how…
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Carlos Thurler’s Single ‘Divided’ Showcases a Powerful Fusion of Grunge, Britpop and Stoner Rock Influences
“Divided” YouTube and Spotify Website Sometimes, it feels like everyone is on their own. When this happens, you can feel powerless to do anything to make your life better. However, the right call to action can motivate people to change things. Toronto-based rock artist Carlos Thurler rallies the people in his new single “Divided.” The song opens with…
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Classical Guitarist EMMA RUSH Releases New Album “A Dream Of Colour” Inspired By Painter William Blair Bruce
YouTube Channel and Spotify Website Highly renowned Canadian classical guitarist Emma Rush is set to captivate audiences with the release of her latest album, “A Dream of Colour” is inspired by the life and works of impressionist painter, William Blair Bruce. Collaborating once again with her long-time producer Kirk Starkey, Rush recorded the album in her hometown…
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Trois Rivières’ Alt.Rockers AROUND JOSHUA Celebrates Love In “Baby Stardust”
“Baby Stardust” YouTube and Spotify Website New love can come in many forms, whether it be a new romantic relationship, a new friendship, or a newborn child. When this happens, everything feels like a fresh start filled with promise. Trois Rivières alt.rock band Around Joshua celebrate this newfound hope in their new single, “Baby Stardust”. The song opens…
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