Category: Music Reviews
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Acclaimed Singer/Songwriter Francine Honey Announces Retirement From The Road, Clears The Decks For Rockets In My Boots, Vol II
âUnfinished Businessâ YouTube and Spotify Website I Facebook I Instagram A feeling of transition emanates from every note of musical treasure in Francine Honeyâs focus single, âUnfinished Business.â And thatâs totally appropriate for an artist whoâs in the midst of taking stock of her past while charting a bold change in her career trajectory, including announcing her retirement from the road and…
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Day #7 Of TIFF – Movie Reviews,Red Carpet And Events-Wed., Sept.11th, 2024
By The BKONTHESCENE crew Piece by Piece – Pharrell Williams @Lightbox Cinema Singer and producer Pharrell Williamsâ life is told through LEGO pieces in this animated feature debut from director Morgan Neville. Wonderful bonus to the fantastic music is that it features voices of Gwen Stefani, Kendrick Lamar and Jay-Z. Retelling Pharrell Williamsâ successful career with…
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Day #8 Of TIFF-Red Carpet, Movie Reviews & Events – Thurs., Sept. 12th, 2024
By The BKONTHESCENE crew We started the day to view K-Pops, Anderson Paakâs feature directorial debut. Paak also played the title role of BJ, a character within a character – BJ really wanted a career in music for years, his adequate drumming skills gains him a spot with a house band on a K-pop competition…
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Day#9 Of TIFF -Friday, September 13th, 2024 – RED CARPET, Events And Film Reviews
By The BKONTHESCENE crew Elton John: Never Too Late, a documentary by R.J. Cutler and David Furnish, 1:15pm at Scotiabank Cinema. Nothing beats a music documentary. Nothing beats one with concert clips. Nothing beats a documentary on Elton John. This documentary film on Reggie Dwight most commonly known as Elton John, is mesmerizing. Yes, weâve learned about the…
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Jeremy Dutcher Has Won The 2024 Polaris Music Prize For The Album âMotewolonuwokâ
Jeremy Dutcher has won the 2024 Polaris Music Prize for the album Motewolonuwok.This is Dutcherâs second 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 regard to genre, sales history or label affiliation. It was determined by a Grand Jury of…
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Sabaton & Judas Priest @Falls View Casinoâs OLG Stage-Sat.,September 14, 2024
By Wayne Baggs Judas Priestâs concert at Falls View Casinoâs OLG Stage on September 14, 2024, as part of their Invincible Shield tour, garnered high praise from attendees. The heavy metal legends delivered a powerful and dynamic show, with an intensity that hasnât waned since their early days. Frontman Rob Halfordâs operatic vocals were in…
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Seeing Is Believing: Blues Rocker Scott Albert Johnson Holds Tomorrow Up To The Light On âInvisibleâ
âInvisibleâ YouTube and Spotify Website You can treat the future as a daunting mystery to shrink from, or as a challenge to run toward with arms outstretched. Singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Scott Albert Johnson opts for the latter on his current single, âInvisible,â a moving exhortation to jettison oneâs fear of the unknown and bravely shoulder on through uncertain…
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The Kings Still Reign: Canadian Rock Legends Defy ‘One-Hit Wonder’ Label as ‘Nowhere to Go But Gone’ Climbs U.S. Charts
âNowhere To Go But Goneâ YouTubeand Spotify Website Forty-four years ago, they declared The Kings Are Here. Now Canadaâs cherished rock legends are specifying exactly where âhereâ is: on the charts and rising. This week, The Kingsâ ridiculously compelling âNowhere to Go But Goneâ climbs to #42 on the Mediabase CHR Activator listâa nigh-on-miraculous showing for a Canadian…
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Static Electricity: Alt.Metalâs Carbonstone Sends a Bracing Jolt of Heartbreak on âWhite Noiseâ
âWhite Noiseâ YouTube and Spotify Website It takes a special kind of talent to equate a doomed love affair with the dropout of an electronic signal. And thatâs exactly what Baltimore, MDâs own Carbonstone are up to on their current single, the splintering relationship post-mortem âWhite Noise.â Like the poetic equivalent of a lightning round on The $100,000 Pyramid,…
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Annabel Gutherz Shines in New Single âShowtime, Baby!â: A Soulful Exploration of Validation and Authenticity
âShowtime, Baby!â YouTube Follow Annabel GutherzWebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTikTokSpotify Canadian singer and songwriter Annabel Gutherz reveals her new single, âShowtime, Baby!,â out now. Combining classic rock sounds with modern pop melodies, âShowtime, Baby!â glistens with a sun-soaked sentimentality as Annabel delves into the duality between her desire for validation and her need for genuine connection. In a statement about…
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Boomstock @Sobeys Stadium-Saturday, August 24,2024
By Wayne Baggs Boomstock on Saturday, August 24, was a celebration of classic rock and reggae, delivering a powerful lineup that resonated with fans of all ages. The festival brought together legendary bands, each delivering a unique performance, making for an eclectic yet cohesive musical experience. The evening kicked off with The Box, who set…
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Yes And Deep Purple @Budweiser Stage-Sun.,Aug.25th,2024
By Wayne Baggs The Deep Purple and Yes concert at Budweiser Stage on August 25, 2024, spectacularly displayed classic rock mastery. Both bands, legends in their own right, delivered performances that thrilled fans and reminded everyone why they remain icons in the genre. The night celebrated two of the most enduring bands in rock history,…
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âBLOOD AND GUTSâBilly Morrison And Jonathan Ball Exhibit Now @Liss Gallery-122 Cumberland Street Until Fri., August 30th,2024
It was a very special preview of original and limited edition prints by Billy Morrison and sculptures/callaboration with Johnathan Ball was held at Liss Gallery. Billy Morrison is an artist,radio host on SiriusXM with the âInfluencedâshow and a guitarist from of the Billy Idol Band. A master of the six string and canvas. After performing…
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ACCLAIMED JAPANESE ARTIST CORNELIUS RELEASESÂ NEW THREE-SONG EP, ‘BAD ADVICE/MIND TRAIN’FEATURING GUEST COLLABORATOR ARTO LINDSAY, OUT TODAY
ANNOUNCES DELUXE VINYL EDITION OF âDREAM IN DREAMâ LP AND ADDS MONEY MARK TO US FALL TOUR DATES INCLUDING FONDA THEATRE (LA), CRYSTAL BALLROOM (PORTLAND), AND NEPTUNE THEATRE (SEATTLE) BAD ADVICE/MIND TRAIN AVAILABLE ON ALL DSPS TODAY HERE PRE-ORDER ‘DREAM IN DREAM’ DELUXE VINYL EDITION HERE PURCHASE TICKETS FOR LIVE PERFORMANCES HERE WATCH THE VIDEO TO âMIND TRAINâ HERE “Japanese…
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The Tedeschi Trucks Band@ Budweiser Stage-Thurs.,Aug.15th,2024
By Wayne Baggs The Tedeschi Trucks Band’s concert at Toronto’s Budweiser Stage on August 13th, 2024, was electrifying. The band’s signature blend of blues, rock, and soul filled the night air with energy and emotion. Susan Tedeschi’s powerful vocals were as mesmerizing as ever, perfectly complemented by Derek Trucks’ masterful guitar work. Their chemistry on…
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Natalie Exora’s Musical Journey: From Life-Changing Advice to the Double-Sided Magic of “Nightlight”
âNightlightâ/âNightlight (the Flipside)â YouTube and Spotify Instagram When Trinidad & Tobago-born Natalie Exora arrived in Toronto to pursue her passion for music, she built the foundations of an exciting career collaborating with JUNO-winning artists and opening for a slew of high-profile acts. But it wasnât until she received a life-changing piece of advice from Canadian guitar legend, Rik Emmett of…
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Son of James Unveils Powerful Cover of Queen’s “We Will Rock You” to Mark the 100th Anniversary of Chinese Exclusion Act
âWe Will Rock Youâ YouTube and Spotify Website Son of James, the dynamic Vancouver-based band renowned for their unique blend of rock, soul, and traditional Chinese music, is proud to release a powerful cover of Queen’s legendary anthem “We Will Rock You.” This special release is dedicated to the Chinese Canadian Museum to commemorate the 100th anniversary of…
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Avalon Stone Unleashes “Shaking Me Up” â An Anthem of Emotional Turmoil and Defiance
âShaking Me Upâ YouTube and Spotify Website Avalon Stone, one of Canadaâs promising alt-rock talents, has just released her latest single, “Shaking Me Up,” and the track, produced by JUNO Award-winning Kevin Dietz, delves into the depths of a toxic relationship, capturing the complex emotions of being both stuck and defiant. “Shaking Me Up” features a masterful blend…
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Celebrates The Rock Visions Of Legendary Photographer Bob Gruen @Liss Gallery-112 Cumberland Street, Toronto-September 3, 2024 â October 5, 2024:
September 3, 2024 â October 5, 2024: Liss Gallery, 112 Cumberland Street, Toronto If youâve ever thumbed through a music magazine or gazed in admiration at a poster of a legendary rock star, the chances are good you were looking at the work of Bob Gruen. From his iconic portraits of John Lennon in New York…
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Blues/Folk Artist D.M. LAFORTUNE Releases âMr. Businessmanâs Blues” From Upcoming 25th Anniversary Edition of âBeauty And Hard Timesâ
âMr. Businessmanâs Bluesâ YouTube and Spotify Website There are plenty of reasons for an artist to want to revisit their work, and many of them go beyond simple OCD. As she marks the 25th-anniversary rerelease of an album sheâs issued twice already, under two different titles, Indigenous Toronto blues-folkster Diem (D.M.) Lafortune has more of those reasons than…
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