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  • BEHOLD Florida-based Metal Collective Cosmogyral’s Debut Release Expect “All Killer, No Filler” From The Band Out To Impart Wisdom & Perspective

    ​ While Cosmogyral originally came together in 2014, the Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based band forwent the traditional route of playing gigs until they had a formal album to offer. Four years later, the wait has proved worthwhile in the form of BEHOLD — available now! As far as debut releases go, BEHOLD lives up to its…

  • Lightning Echoes Will Spin You “In Circles” With Debut Release

    Vancouver-based Musicians Go From School Project to Pop Duo “Talented artist! We like the singing voices so much” — xKira Music “This is very cool!” — Santa Rosa Records “The voices in this record are impressive!” — Keep Walking Music “I really like the interplay between the two vocalists!” — Pop Occulture “Interesting arrangement!” —…

  • Annie Bonsignore Releases Latest Album ‘Durban Girl’

    Critic’s darling Annie Bonsignore is back with her third studio album Durban Girl, including a new single “Fingerprints” — available now! Following earlier releases — 2014’s Shades of Red and 2016’s Be Careful What You Wish For — Durban Girl serves up nine original tracks plus one cover, bringing to the forefront Bonsignore’s diverse influences, from Patsy Cline to Mozart, and infinite…

  • Ori Dagan & Nathan Hiltz: A Tribute to Nat King Cole @ Toronto Reference Library (Fri, July 6, 2018)

    Exciting news to start what is the hottest summer ever in Toronto: Award-winning jazz artist Ori Dagan will be performing a FREE show July 6 at the Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street at Noon. Ori Dagan will perform his critically acclaimed release Nathaniel: A Tribute to Nat King Cole as well as showcase the album’s accompanying videos…

  • Toronto Jazz Festival @Yorkville (Jun 22 – Jul 1, 2018)

    All that Jazz and much more returned to delight Toronto jazz lovers with more than 150 free and ticketed live performances, once again centred around an upscale Yorkville hub. The annual TD Toronto Jazz Festival, presented its wide-ranging “jazz, jazz-influenced, jazz-influencing music,” from June 22 to July 1, in free shows in Yorkville, which included…

  • Toronto’s James Flow has “No Time” to waste in 🔥 new video, off debut EP OverFlow

    Power of Positivity Meets Artistry in James Flow’s Debut EP, OverFlow   Written, Directed, Shot & Edited by James Flow Watch the New Video “No Time” on YouTube   ​ “Visuals are absolutely fire!” — Neptis   “Dope visuals. Dope instrumental.” — Samurai Music   “The production and flow here is fire is fire AF. Visuals…

  • Come Home with Canada’s leading vocal group Cadence: Hear songs by Feist, K-OS, David Clayton-Thomas & more — all a cappella!

    Come Home with Canada’s leading vocal group Cadence: Hear songs by Feist, K-OS, David Clayton-Thomas & more — all a cappella! Come Home with Cadence — All Canadian Songs, All a Cappella Featuring Vocal-Only Versions of Songs by David Clayton-Thomas, K-OS, Feist, & More YouTube — “The Watcher on the Rock” A cappella collective Cadence…

  • Sinai Soiree@The Globe And Mail Centre-Thurs.,June 21st,2018

    By Nicholas Chan & BK on the SCENE It was a night where young professionals and  young philanthropists gathered at The Globe and Mail Centre in the heart of downtown Toronto for a Summer Solstice themed fundraiser, and Future Sinai welcomed all the guests with open arms. It  really was a night of hot beats, gourmet eats,…

  • “Who Knew” Marks New MusiHand-Drawn Video From Kalyna Rakel

    WHO KNEW” MARKS NEW MUSIHAND-DRAWN VIDEO FROM KALYNA RAKEL Barrie-Area Singer-Songwriter Shares New Single Ahead of Fourth Release This June https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hy3MlY4AV6c “Has good soul” — Ear to the Ground   “Appreciate (this) lyric video!” — Destroy // Exist   “Really dug Kalyna’s vocals here” — Digital Tour Bus   “Magnificent production and impressive singing” —…

  • Crystal by Cirque Du Soleil@FirstOntario Centre Hamilton, Ontario-Wed.,June 20th,2018

    It is Cirque du Soleil’s 42nd original show since 1984, and the first one done on an ice rink, where most of the performers are ice skating throughout the show, and blends several circus acts with high-level ice skating. Narrated by a voiceover, it tells the story of Crystal, a young girl who gets into…

  • NXNE@FESTIVAL VILLAGE/YONGE-DUNDAS SQUARE-Fri.,June 8th- Sum.,June 17th,2018

    By Jesse Read Last weekend, NXNE launched their first edition of Festival Village this year and brought some amazing acts to the heart of downtown Toronto. Taking over Yonge St. the village featured a main stage in Dundas Square, a beer garden, and various booths lining the street, which was blocked off for the event.…

  • The Art of Banksy” Curated by Steve Lazarides @213 Sterling Rd. – Tues., June 12th, 2018

    We had the privilege to attend a special afternoon Preview for – “The Art of Banksy” Curated by Steve Lazarides, followed by the Opening Party night party with an attendance of  over 1000 guests. On hand were – Corey Ross, President & CEO, Starvox Exhibits Michel Boersma, Senior Vice President Family Entertainment & Theatre, Live Nation. Steve Lazarides, Curator…

  • Toronto Jazz Festival-Fri.,June 22nd-Sun.,July 1st, 2018

    The Toronto Jazz Festival is a traditional jazz event in Toronto which takes place for 10 days on  June 22nd through  July 1st, 2018. The hub of the festival is Nathan Phillips Square, with more than 40 other locations spread out all across the city. It attracts all walks of life and incorporates a blend…

  • 30 Film Festival Accolades… Album debuted at #1… 300k Views…Toronto’s Ori Dagan Is Jazz’s Newest Star

    “Let Yourself Go” at LulaWorld! w/ Alex Pangman + Natasha Powell Tuesday, June 5th @ Lula Lounge, Toronto AFME Filmmaker & VIP Lounge @ IBIZA Thursday, June 7th @ Albuquerque Film & Music Experience, Albuquerque Live at the Celebrity Club! Friday, June 15th @ PAL Celebrity Club, Toronto Ori Dagan & Nathan Hiltz: A Tribute…

  • Long Distance Love Prevails in Omega The Poet’s “Down In The East”

    Long Distance Love Prevails in Omega The Poet’s “Down In The East” The Charleston-Native’s Neo-Soul / alt. Rap Chill Track is Available Now! “Sounds so chill… I like the vibe and the beat too.” — Starkiwft Playlist “This is pretty cool… I dig the flow on this!” — PAUSER “Really cool lyrics and voice…” —…

  • Dee and the Grand Brothers have finally released their debut full-length collaborative album under Patiently Awaiting The Meteorite — CANYON DIABLO — available now!

    Imagine a vintage Shelby Mustang — with a touch screen and USB port — and you’ve got Patiently Awaiting The Meteorite and their debut full-length release, CANYON DIABLO, available today. PATM is a long-awaited, much planned collaboration from veteran Canadian music makers Dee and the Grand Brothers, following some studio time, some songwriting time, and…

  • Actor, Musician and Activist Tom Jackson Releases The Essential Tom Jackson

    There are entertainment legends, and then there is Tom Jackson! New 21-track retrospective ‘The Essential Tom Jackson’ available now Actor, Musician and Activist Tom Jackson Releases The Essential Tom Jackson The 21-Track Retrospective Spotlighting His Career is Available Now There are entertainment legends, and then there is Tom Jackson, a triple-threat actor, musician, and activist…

  • The 7th edition of the ICFF(The Italian Contemporary Film Festival) Thurs.,June 14-Fri., June 22, 2018

    The Italian Contemporary Film Festival (ICFF), presented by IC Savings, announced its lineup at The Ritz-Carlton, in Toronto, of 107 diverse and acclaimed films; features include shorts and documentaries with a total of 180 screenings – its largest and most ambitious program to date. The 7th edition of the ICFF will run from June 14-22,…

  • Brooklyn-based Sophie Colette Continues “Pattern” of Prepossessing Pop Magic

    “Sophie Colette is vulnerable, sweet, and honest in the way that is often lacking from so much pop music nowadays.” Like a tree with rings of age, the heart carries each love — and its loss — with it always. It’s with this very tangible experience in mind that Brooklyn indie-pop darling Sophie Colette presents…

  • Canadian Music Week (CMW)@DOWNTOWN TORONTO-Mon., May 7th-Sun.,May 13th,2018

    Canadian Music Week (CMW) announced the winners of the 21st Annual Canadian Radio Music Awards (CRMA), which took place on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. Hosted by K Trevor Wilson, the CRMA ceremony included performances by The Reklaws, New City, Romes, Felix Cartal, and River Town Saints. C93C76BF-CC91-4815-BC   CMW_logo01…