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Fortunate Losers release official video for new single, Tidal Waves

Nicole Wolfe — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 19:33:14 +0000

Fortunate Losers have released a delicious new single and accompanying official music video for our listening and viewing pleasure! “Tidal Waves” is the first single for this rock band from Sudbury, ON since their debut full length album, Cut Teeth (2018). They have recently signed with Golden Robot Records and have more music in the works including another single release in April and their sophomore album release on May 29th. “Tidal Waves” was recorded in November, 2019 at Union Sound under the direction […]

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Dead Beyond Fear’s upcoming release sends strong message

Nicole Wolfe — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 01:21:36 +0000

Photo credit: Nicole Wolfe Dead Beyond Fear is a 5-piece metalcore band from Barrie, ON and they have released two lyric videos within the last month, with more releases on the way. You can check out “River” below. This song, like their upcoming release, “Reclaim” has a message that is meant to uplift listeners. Both songs are featured on Malice for the Hated Enemy, the band’s debut album. It contains 13 original songs and recorded last summer in Orillia, ON by HK Studios. […]

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IN PHOTOS – Texas King in Barrie, ON

Nicole Wolfe — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 17:33:22 +0000

Who: Texas King When: Saturday, February 22, 2020 Where: PLAY, Barrie, ON Texas King are fresh off their tour playing direct support to Canadian rock royalty, Big Wreck. These London-based rockers are keeping the engine warm on their tour van as they tour select cities across Canada and the United States over the winter. Last weekend they played back-to-back shows in southern Ontario with a show at the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto on Friday night, followed by a show at the new venue in Barrie, PLAY for a […]

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30 Going on 13 releases new single, Dear Kimberly

Nicole Wolfe — Sat, 15 Feb 2020 20:31:40 +0000

As if Valentine’s Day was not sweet enough for fans of 30 Going on 13, the pop punk band from Barrie, ON. Yesterday they were treated to the release of a brand new single, “Dear Kimberly”, from the band. “Dear Kimberly” is a follow-up to their debut EP (2019) called The Best 3p We’ve Ever Made! It was produced by Matt Snell at Genesis Sound in Toronto and it has already garnered some attention by local radio station MAX FM, who were first to […]

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Freddie Future releases official music video for Too Heavy

Nicole Wolfe — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 19:49:23 +0000

Photo credit: Anthony Tuccitto Toronto-based indie/pop artist Freddie Future has released the official music video for his single, “Too Heavy” today. It was directed by award-winning director Colin G Cooper (Jessie Reyez, Emotional Oranges, Rezz, Rynx) and was shot over three days Toronto’s Mod Club Theatre, an unknown dock location on an eerie dock and an abandoned farm. The complex themes of the video harmoniously blend together aspects from each of Freddie’s seven lyric videos from the self-titled EP. Fans are rewarded with […]

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Lido Pimienta announces new album, Miss Columbia

Nicole Wolfe — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 18:30:53 +0000

Photo credit: Daniella Murillo Toronto-based Lido Pimienta has announced the release of her brand new album, Miss Columbia, the follow-up to the 2017 Polaris Music Prize winning album La Papessa. All of the songs were written and arranged by Lido, and she co-produced the album with Matt Smith aka Prince Nifty. The eleven tracks on this album are a delicious fusion of what Pimienta describes as ‘electronic meets cumbia’ and are a bold musical statement worthy of your attention. We can’t get […]

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IN PHOTOS – Tebey brings The Good Ones to Mavricks Music Hall in Barrie

Nicole Wolfe — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 02:08:29 +0000

Tebey is on a steady march the top, celebrating the release of his brand new single, “The Good Ones”, and what better way to do it than do headline his very first Canadian tour?! There are not many stops left on the tour and we were lucky to catch up with him at Mavricks Music Hall in Barrie where he brought along direct support, Matt Lang, who is with him for the duration of the tour, and local emerging artist, John Anderson. […]

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Boots and Hearts Music Festival announces 2020 lineup

Nicole Wolfe — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 00:04:01 +0000

At long last, the full artist 2020 lineup for the ninth annual Boots and Hearts Music Festival was announced after a month of teasers leading up to the big reveal. The lineup was released on the newly revamped Boots and Hearts app and has been generating lots of buzz from festival fans who have been chatting it up on social media all day. Here are 2020 the headliners: Thursday: Granger Smith featuring Earl Dibbles Jr., and Jon Langston Friday: Jon Pardi […]

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IN PHOTOS – Dave Woods Presents – Storytellers at Hugh’s Room Live

Nicole Wolfe — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 16:48:18 +0000

The atmosphere at Hugh’s Room Live in Toronto, ON was warm and cozy for the first ever Storytellers, a songwriters showcase presented by Dave Woods. His monthly songwriter series, Stories, Songs & Six Strings has been so popular, as the Moonshine Cafe is usually at capacity show after show, that Woods decided to expand and bring even more artists to a bigger location. This tiny series has blossomed into a hot-ticket item that fans can’t wait to get their hands on! “I […]

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IN PHOTOS – Union Duke at The Great Hall in Toronto

Nicole Wolfe — Sat, 02 Nov 2019 21:31:44 +0000

Dudes & Dukes was touted as a folk-rock feast for the masses as Toronto band, Union Duke joined forces with Toronto’s premiere hospitality group, Food Dudes for a night of delicious food and the sweet sounds of bluegrass music at The Great Hall in Toronto on October 25th. This is the second time that Union Duke and Food Dudes have partnered up for an unforgettable night of food and music (as seen in the promotional clip below) and we certainly hope it […]

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IN PHOTOS – Meghan Patrick & Aaron Goodvin at the CNE

Nicole Wolfe — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 01:14:30 +0000

Our coverage at the 2019 Canadian National Exhibition wraps up with a night of country music on the stage at Bandshell Park with none other than Canada’s own Meghan Patrick and Aaron Goodvin. This was my second time having the opportunity to catch Aaron in action and it certainly won’t be my last! His performances always strike me as memorable and fun because of his hilarious banter and sense of humour. But, equally as memorable are his heartfelt songs, including his hit tune […]

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Songwriter Series Review: Stories, Songs & Six Strings

Nicole Wolfe — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 01:13:19 +0000

Everyone has a story to tell. Sometimes, all a musician needs to tell that story, is a six string and an attentive audience. Songwriter circles have been gaining popularity, especially in the country music genre, because of how natural it is to share songs and stories. Dave Woods from In The Country With Dave Woods has been hosting Stories, Songs and Six Strings at The Moonshine Cafe in Oakville, ON, including the show that I attended on Wednesday evening featuring Danielle Bourjeaurd, Patrick James […]

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RIVAL SONS and The Standstills at the CNE

Nicole Wolfe — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 19:50:17 +0000

The unofficial end of summer has begun with the annual Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) taking place in Toronto this year from August 16th to September 2nd. Festival season may slowly be winding down for us too, at Canadian Beats, but not before we take the time to recognize some of the amazing talent performing at this year’s ‘Ex’. Onsite there are five stages for spectators to take in concerts, free with the price of admission, offering music from all different genres. The […]

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Highlights from Day 4 of Boots and Hearts 2019

Nicole Wolfe — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 15:25:18 +0000

Review by Rebecca Mattina Photos by Nicole Wolfe Four days, two stages, and dozens of artists later, Boots and Hearts has come and gone. We’ve seen some of the biggest names in country right here in our own backyard; we’ve met a few up-and-comers that could one day call themselves a festival headliner. Acts like Owen Barney, Shawn Austin, Mackenzie Porter, Morgan Wallen, and Brandon Lay. We were blown away by everyone’s talent. Owen Barney Shawn Austin Mackenzie Porter Morgan […]

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