by JamesM | May 18, 2023 | Features
It’s time for another segment of Firsts, Favourites & Facts. This time we’ve asked a number of musicians what their first musical instrument was. The first part was posted last week, and now find out the final 14 artists’ answers! Huguette Lavigne Photo...
by JamesM | May 18, 2023 | Interviews, Reviews
Photo Credit: Avia Infeld Lucy Lambert’s Violet Drift Is Making Waves In The Jazz Community Lucy Lambert is a virtuosic accordionist, violinist, jazz singer, and multi-instrumentalist living between Montreal Tiotiak:e and the unceded Coast Salish territories of...
by JamesM | May 18, 2023 | Interviews, Zoomies
Multi-Platinum, JUNO-Award-winning bassist, Darryl James, from Canadian Indie-Rock band The Strumbellas, has unveiled his second solo EP, Colours, under the moniker Close Kicks. Colours marks the first time he was dedicated to exploring the craft of writing,...
by JamesM | May 18, 2023 | Interviews
Baraka Shares New Single, “I Will Be There” St. John’s based Tanzanian-born singer/songwriter BARAKA announces the lead single off his upcoming EP, Voicemail. When the COVID-19 pandemic started, Baraka found himself alone. Trapped inside his apartment in...
by JamesM | May 18, 2023 | Promos
Econoline Crush Are Back With New Single “No Quitter” And Canadian Tour Dates Everyone has days when they want to give up. Throw in some mental-health struggles and heavy grief, and that urge to just leave just gets stronger. But long-time Vancouver rockers Econoline...
by JamesM | May 17, 2023 | Promos
From Music Industry Exec To Classical Composer: Ron Lopata Announces Debut Classical EP, Sketches for Piano Award-winning musician, producer, and music industry executive Ron Lopata has announced the release of his debut classical EP, Sketches for Piano, coming...
by JamesM | May 17, 2023 | Interviews
LTtheMonk shares new single, “2 & A Half” Hamilton-via-London, UK artist LTtheMonk fuses dance music with hip-hop and pop to create his own unique sound. His new track, “2 & A Half,” reflects on the end of a long-term relationship,...
by JamesM | May 17, 2023 | Interviews
Longstanding Canadian Celtic-Rockers the Mudmen Celebrate A Strong Work Ethic on Toe-Tapping Anthem “Farmer’s Tan” There’s nothing like putting in a hard day’s work – and then having something to show for it! Alvinston, ON-based Celtic-rockers The Mudmen pay tribute...
by JamesM | May 17, 2023 | Promos
Brooklyn Dorans Drops Official Music Video for “Wasted My Twenties” Returning with an alluring blend of grunge-tinged pop and evocative storytelling, Canadian singer-songwriter Brooklyn Doran drops the official music video for her new single “Wasted...
by JamesM | May 17, 2023 | Promos
Photo Credit: Scarlet O’Neill Arkells Announce New Album, Release Title Track, “Laundry Pile” Arkells have unveiled their new song, “Laundry Pile,” via Universal Music Canada. The release of “Laundry Pile” accompanies the announcement of the band’s...
