by JamesM | Apr 7, 2023 | Reviews
LiAura shares her reinvention of “Thunderstruck” British Columbia-based South African-born Auret Esselen, aka LiAura has unveiled her debut single under this new moniker, a truly remarkable new version of “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC. Her version...
by JamesM | Apr 7, 2023 | Interviews
Photo Credit: Elijah Shark Pretty shares their new single, “Wait For The Sun” Ontario’s Pretty have unveiled their latest single, “Wait For The Sun.” Pretty are people who appear onstage with lots of noise and then leave. This half-silly,...
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...
