by JamesM | Apr 6, 2023 | Interviews
Rising Folk/Roots Group Aruna & the Sirens Release “Have You Seen My Sister?” Responding to what the UN dubbed the “Shadow Pandemic,” Bath, Ontario-based band Aruna & the Sirens have released an anthem calling attention to the global surge in...
by JamesM | Apr 6, 2023 | Festivals & Events
Who’s Who of Canadian Roots and Blues Showcase May 26 & 27 at Hamilton’s Bridgeworks Steeltown has long been a flourishing and legendary music city, and that tradition continues with the city’s latest live music event, Smokestack Festival & Concert Series....
by JamesM | Apr 6, 2023 | Promos
Montreal-Based EDM/Pop Producer AZËE Grants Sweet Dreams In “Close Your Eyes” Everyone wants love that makes them feel secure and happy. Embodying this desire is Montreal producer-songwriter AZËE and his new single “Close Your Eyes”, which...
by | Apr 6, 2023 | Promos
Photo Credit: Marc-André Beaudoin The Franklin Electric announces fifth album, Oh Brother, out June 30 The Franklin Electric, led by talented singer-songwriter Jon Matte, announces the June 30th release of Oh Brother, the band’s fifth and most heartfelt album yet....
by JamesM | Apr 6, 2023 | Festivals & Events
JazzInToronto To Showcase Diverse Lineup with A Focus on Women Artists at April’s College Street Jazz Festival With a lineup focusing on gender representation, LGBTQ+ representation, cultural diversity, and emerging artists, JazzInToronto’s College Street Jazz...
by JamesM | Apr 6, 2023 | Interviews
Marivon has unveiled the debut album, None of this is Mine Originally from Hamilton, ON, Nelson, BC-based Marivon (aka Jill McKenna) has unveiled her debut album, None of this is Mine. Jill shares, “Featuring 14 musicians and crossing genres from...
by JamesM | Apr 5, 2023 | Interviews, Reviews
Artist: Son of HanAlbum: Son of HanRelease Date: March 31, 2023Genre: Alternative Four-time JUNO award winner Leot Hanson has unveiled his debut self-titled album as Son of Han. The concept behind the album was to create a multi-genre style, and he certainly achieved...
by JamesM | Apr 5, 2023 | Reviews
Artist: Elyse AerynAlbum: Joy State of MindRelease Date: March 31, 2023Genre: Alt-rock Nova Scotia alt-rocker Elyse Aeryn shares her long-awaited debut album, Joy State of Mind. “I’m about to realize a dream that became clear when I could get quiet enough to...
by | Apr 4, 2023 | Passport
The LemonHeards, The Nils and RustyMarch 31, 2023Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto, ON On Friday, March 31, 2023, The Lemonheads played a sold-out show at the Phoenix Concert Theatre accompanied by The Nils and Rusty. Long-running Montreal punk rock band, The Nils,...
