Category: Showcase
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Lo-Fi/Folk Toronto Talent BLAKE LITTLE Drops Anticipated Single ‘Spring’
“Spring” YouTube and Spotify Facebook Introducing Blake Little, the 22-year-old singer-songwriter from Toronto making waves already, and just released his highly anticipated new single, ‘Spring’ out now. With his undeniable passion for a musical story and a unique low-fi rock sound, Little delivers an emotionally charged song that explores the complexities of heartbreak, personal growth, and the fleeting…
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Danny Michel and Steve Poltz Join Forces for a Captivating Singer-Songwriter Canadian Tour
Steve Poltz Website Danny Michel Website Nov 17 Light House Arts Centre – Halifax, NSNov 18 Convocation Hall – Wolfville, NSNov 19 Pictou Legion – Pictou, NSNov 21 TD Music Hall – Toronto, ONNov 22 Aeolian Hall – London, ONNov 23 Meaford Arts and Cultural Centre – Meaford, ONNov 24 St. Paul’s Centre – Orillia, ONNov 25 St. Lawrence Acoustic Stage – Morrisburg, ONNov 26 Royal…
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Illuminarium at The Distillery District@28 Distillery Lane-Wed.,Aug.30th,2023
By Steph.C. Illuminarium at The Distillery District is Toronto’s newest immersive entertainment venue. Located at 28 Distillery Lane, visitors can choose from two immersive experiences, WAKING WONDERLAND and SPACE: A Journey to the Moon and Beyond, beginning August 31 until November 2023. WAKING WONDERLAND is an immersive masterpiece inspired by Lewis Carroll’s timeless fantasy novel,…
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Fan Expo@Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC)- Thurs.,August 24 – Sun.,Aug.27,2023
By The BKONTHESCENE Team Fan Expo 2023 literally hit the streets of Toronto this past weekend! Everywhere fans were seen in costume – great costumes! The fans were in full force to enjoy every moment of Fan Expo 2023. And the fans were there… thousands and thousands of them! The Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC)…
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Kele Fleming’s Folk-Rock Hits Take a Bass-Heavy Turn in Latest EDM Remix “The Great Acceleration” (Devours Remix)
“The Great Acceleration” (Devours Remix) YouTube and Spotify Website Although Kele Fleming specializes in vulnerable folk lyrics and rock melodies, the EDM world continues to favor her music, remixing her raw singles as bass-heavy beats. “The Great Acceleration” (Devours Remix) is the newest EDM remix of one of Fleming’s hits, dropping July 7, 2023. “This is a love…
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Smoke Ring Days’ Captivating Anthem ‘Peace In My Soul’ Radiates Indie Rock Americana Bliss
“Peace In My Soul” YouTube and Spotify Website Sometimes, you need music that will serve as a slice of soul salvation. It doesn’t matter what genre, as long as it lifts your spirits and gets you through another day. This summer, ‘Peace In My Soul,’ from New York-based indie rock Americana band Smoke Ring Days, just could be…
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Gideon Foster’s Haunting Single ‘Prophecy’ Takes Listeners On A Journey Through a Cliffside Lighthouse Dream
“Prophecy” YouTube and Spotify Website As if waiting atop a lighthouse towering along cliffside shores, Yorkshire, UK-based singer/songwriter Gideon Foster transports us to his black-and-white fever dream with the melancholy new single, “Prophecy” — available now! Foster’s new song is the title track from his genre-defying album “Prophecy,” a musical journey sparred from an epiphany that fell upon…
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Long Island’s Xondra Unleashes Genre-Defying Magic with New Single ‘Like You Used To’
“Like You Used To” Spotify Website Xondra, a.k.a. Alexondra O’Connell, the Long Island-based singer, releases her genre-fusing single, “Like You Used To.” An electric guitar walk of a smooth rhythm eases the listener into their silky lyrics. “Well, well, well, well. You’ve been hiding from yourself, and everybody here can tell, so you might as well…
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Beck Norman and James Keith Norman Build Neo-Classical Soundscapes To Evoke A Shimmering, Expansive Dream on “Us, Wandering Wide Asleep”
“Us, Wandering Wide Asleep” YouTube and Spotify Beck Norman Website / James Keith Norman Website On their new EP Us, Upon Sleep, Toronto-based married couple and musical partners James Keith Norman and Beck Norman create lush, sweeping soundscapes that exist somewhere between wakefulness and dreaming, conjuring imagination, intimacy, and sense of poignant romance. Their first single, “Us, Wandering Wide Asleep” – available now…
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CNE Bandshell Concerts 2023-Dwayne Gretzky With James Baley,Dionne Warwick With Cheyenne Elliot,William Prince With Opener-Julian Taylor Band And The Kim Mitchell Band-“The Half Way Point” on -Fri.,AUGUST 18 — Mon.,SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
By The BKONTHESCENE Crew It’s the CNE ! Although that often signals the near end of summer… it means a lot more than that..the fun of the CNE and the concerts at the Bandshell! The 2023 year’s line-up of concerts is an amazing one! Plus merch booths sell t-shirts, LPs, posters and other memorabilia at…
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Rock’N’Roll Power Couple ALTERED BY MOM Unleashes Their Explosive EP “AHEM” Featuring “Gwendolyn”
MP3s, WAVs, Photos, Bio and All Assets Here “Gwendolyn” YouTube and Spotify Website ALTERED BY MOM is an alt-rock/indieduo from Toronto that combine a knackfor infectious melodies and classicsongwriting with a quirky sense of humorand a tongue-in-cheek post-grungeaesthetic. They sound like AlanisMorissette, Oliva Rodrigo, and Sloanchowing down on a party sub in thesecurity line at YYZ. Fresh off the success of their 2021collection “52 SONGS,” Canada’smusical power couple Gina Kennedy and Devon Lougheed are demanding centre stage with the release of “AHEM” onJune 30, 2023. Ultimate single “Gwendolyn” is inspiredby “the feeling of being overwhelmingly inlove with someone and having your mindconsistently blown by how amazing theyare”, according to Lougheed. The songperfectly combines the best parts of Neo90s with undeniable pop hooks. Thehome-brewed music video offers anostalgic time machine trip for anyonewho sat glued to MuchMusic’sCountdown in its heyday. The upcoming release AHEM is ametaphorical throat clearing, a demand forattention, and a command of the floor.While 52 SONGS was a 52- course meal,the four tracks on AHEM are a powersnack, like a banana with a Red Bullchaser, an amuse-bouche for the ears.Lead singles “Dive In”, “Everygirl”,“Waiting on a Sign That’s Already There”and now “Gwendolyn” are compelling,fun, and introspective songs about self-belief, pursuing love, and embracing theweird and wonderful in life.
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AUDIO NETWORK ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF ASPIRATIONS BY NATHALIE BONIN
AVAILABLE NOW ON DIGITAL PLATFORMS (Los Angeles, CA) – Audio Network is excited to announce the release of Aspirations with music by Nathalie Bonin. The 8-track album features Bonin on solo violin, Paul Bateman on piano, Auriel Pawsey on harp and 28 of the best string players in London. Aspirations was recorded at Abbey Road Studios and School Farm Studios. Bonin comments, “Aspirations represents one of…
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Japan’s HEXVOID Release New Music Video “You got the garbage, Losers get out.” + Tour Dates For Canada And Mexico
L-R – Itaru, Hajime, ERC, Takehiro Japanese groovy metal/rock band Hexvoid not only have a new lineup, but they also have a new single out, which aims to get fans stoked for their upcoming September tour dates in Mexico and Canada. From Tokyo, they are eager to put the pandemic behind them and bring their noise to…
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Sultans Of String And Crystal Shawanda Collaborate On New Single Close To Her Heart “The Rez”
“The Rez” YouTube and Spotify Website Listen/Stream Full album Pre-Order “The Rez” is a collaboration between 2x JUNO Award winning blues and country music artist Crystal Shawanda and 3x JUNO nominated, 6x CFMA winning Sultans of String. Crystal is an Ojibwe Potawatomi Indigenous singer, born in Wiikwemkoong First Nation on Manitoulin Island in Ontario, is also decorated with…
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Mindbender Supreme’s 13th Project, The King Of Queen Street, Features Chuck D, Saukrates, Shad, Dj Mel Boogie, Rich Kidd & More
First single, “The Love That Love Produced” produced by Nefarius legend Tough Dumplin “The Love That Love Produced” YouTube Spotify (Queen West Side) Spotify (Queen East Side) Rapper, journalist and adult entertainer Mindbender Supreme drops his guest-filled double album, The King Of Queen Street, via Type A Records, out now. The Toronto artist created his 13th musical project…
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Save the Date for the 8thAnnual Kensington Market Jazz Festival in Toronto
Mark your calendars and get ready to swing into a world of mesmerizing melodies and soulful rhythms at the much anticipated Kensington Market Jazz Festival. Returning to the heart of Toronto’s eclectic Kensington Market, this year’s festival promises to be an unforgettable celebration of jazz in all its vibrant forms. 🗓️ FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 29, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 & SUNDAY, OCTOBER…
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Sean Jones’ Soul in the City@Casa Loma-Tues.,Aug.15th,2023
By Sally Warburton Sean Jones’ Soul in the City continuing in August 2023 at Casa Loma Toronto by Sally WarburtonAnother Tuesday night. Another summer night in Toronto. Another rainy night!! … but not for long because the evening was filled with sunshine from the vibrant music and vibe created by none other than Toronto’s Juno Award…
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Mike Bern’s Thunderous ‘Reverberation’ Showcases The Healing Journey of the Sweat Lodge
“Reverberation” YouTube and Spotify Website New Brunswick-based Indigenous singer/songwriter Mike Bern rides a thunderous wave of chart-topping hits with his latest groovy song about the healing journey of the sweat lodge, “Reverberation,” — available now. Already transcending artistic barriers with acclaimed international success and four singles charting on the Indigenous Music Countdown (including his most recent ‘no words…
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Soul Band Formed by Touring Member of Motown’s The Funk Brothers, “The Commotions”, to Release Brand New Single
Soul Band Formed by Touring Member of Motown’s The Funk Brothers to Release Brand New Single “Feel The Commotion” From Forthcoming Album The Commotions blend Soul, Funk, and Disco on “Feel The Commotion” – a fun-loving, energetic call to seize the moment and have a good time Release Date: August 25 2023 Canadian Soul-Funk collective, The…
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