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Mike Milan Dedic recently unveiled “Fingerfood”

Jenna Melanson — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 15:24:29 +0000

Mike Milan Dedic: Self-taught Toronto guitarist crafting rock-inspired mastery Hailing from the west end of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Mike Milan Dedic discovered his passion for music early, picking up the guitar at just 12 years old. A completely self-taught musician, Mike’s journey has been fueled by dedication and an insatiable love for the instrument. Influenced by some of the greatest guitarists in rock and beyond, Mike’s inspirations include Uli Roth, Randy Rhoads, Eddie Van Halen, Ritchie Blackmore, and Yngwie Malmsteen—though […]

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Sweetbeast – Five Questions With

Jenna Melanson — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 18:29:24 +0000

Kelowna’s SWEETBEAST Unveils Sludgy Stoner Video “Illusion” ft. Space Queen Hailing from Canada’s Okanagan Valley in Kelowna, BC, SweetBeast is gearing up to make its debut full-length “Illusions” heard by the masses this coming February 2025. Unshackling the first single “Dream Eater” this past November, they are offering the next glimpse into their pressurized sludgy psychedelic stoner rock with their new music video for “Illusion”, which features vocal harmonies done by the lovely ladies of Vancouver trio Space Queen. The album’s closing track, “Illusion” captures the essence of awakening and […]

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Chest Fever / Mrs. Henry share Canadian tour dates

Jenna Melanson — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:52:41 +0000

San Diego Rock Collective Chest Fever / Mrs. Henry Kick-Off North American Tour in Canada Chest Fever, the Official Revival of The Band, and alter ego of San Diego rock band Mrs. Henry, are kicking off their North American tour with a string of tour dates in British Columbia starting on February 1st in Roberts Creek and ending on February 7th in Vancouver at The Rickshaw. The group will then head back down south for their U.S. tour dates, returning to Canada at the […]

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The Human Rights share new single, “Life Is The Thing”

Jenna Melanson — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 16:51:38 +0000

Canadian roots reggae kings also announce spring tour dates in support of One People LP out March 7 Canada’s finest roots reggae band The Human Rights has announced the March 7 release of its fourth album, One People, another testament to the group’s tireless mission to spread good vibes along with good grooves. That’s all present on the album’s first single “Life Is The Thing” – available now on all digital platforms and Bandcamp – which The Human Rights’ co-founder and lead vocalist Friendlyness describes as, “A new track with a classic […]

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Jessica Chaz shares new single, “Promise of Sunlight”

Jenna Melanson — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 17:18:04 +0000

Singer-Songwriter Jessica Chaz Highlights Lindi Ngonelo’s Uplifting “Promise of Sunlight” Remix from Promises of Sunlight Remixes EP Singer-songwriter Jessica Chaz is sharing a radiant new remix of her single, “Promise of Sunlight,” reimagined alongside South African jazz pianist and longtime collaborator, Lindi Ngonelo. Originally from Durban and now based in Vancouver, Chaz brings a global influence to her music, blending her soulful roots with an uplifting message of resilience and hope. The remix is part of Chaz’s Promise of Sunlight Remixes EP, a special collection that features multiple […]

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Louisiana Child – “Cocaine Cowboy” (Single Review)

Jenna Melanson — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 17:17:14 +0000

Toronto’s Louisiana Child Debuts Explosive New Single “Cocaine Cowboy” Louisiana Child is a gritty, powerhouse rock band hailing from Toronto, Canada. Composed of Daniel Theriault, Ricky Theriault, Jean-Marc Lanteigne, and Chris Moore, the band blends hard-hitting southern rock, blues, and country into a dynamic mix of foot-stomping, head-banging anthems. Their raw energy and southern-tinged rock sound are sure to leave a lasting impression. Currently, Louisiana Child is hard at work on their debut EP, collaborating with seasoned producers and mixing […]

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Ryan Keown – Five Questions With

Jenna Melanson — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 12:49:17 +0000

Ryan Keown shares new single & video, “I Know You Like That” Multiple MCMA Award winner and back-to-back FANS’ CHOICE (2016/2017), Ryan Keown (pron Cowan) has exploded and garnered National and International success. His previous release “BEST THING” cracked BOTH the TOP 50 Mediabase & TOP 50 Billboard Charts and peaked at #44 Nationally! Ryan has won Male Vocalist (Canada) honours at the Josie Music Awards in Nashville, TN in 2017 and Song of the Year at the Grand Ole […]

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DVTR releases new EP, BONJOUR (BIS)

Jenna Melanson — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 14:06:56 +0000

Montreal Garage-Synth-Punks DVTR Unleash EP BONJOUR (BIS) The Band’s First Vinyl / CD Release After one year of existence, let’s face it: the punk duo DVTR has become a “who heard it first” international phenomenon, touring Europe, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, US, and Canada with only 15 minutes of released music. Now comes the deluxe EP BONJOUR (BIS), the group’s first vinyl and CD release. 11 tracks of often surprising, sometimes awkward, and always salvatory soundscapes. Vasectomy for all, ACAB, f*ck the Olympics; […]

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W/FRNDS & Paige Penney share “Southern Draw(l)”

Jenna Melanson — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 13:57:23 +0000

DJ/Producer W/FRNDS & Paige Penney Team Up on Smoky Country Track “SOUTHERN DRAW(L)” Award-winning DJ/producer W/FRNDS (originally from Toronto and now based in Nashville) began creating music in his late teens while pursuing a professional hockey career and is now blending ingredients of pop, house, country, and techno to create a new flavour of music that has something for everyone’s musical taste buds. As his former folk-rock band broke into the festival scene and started gaining industry hype, his dreams shifted from […]

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Blessing Tangban – Five Questions With

Jenna Melanson — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 15:20:44 +0000

Halifax Afro-Folk Artist Blessing Tangban Offers Ethereal and Hopeful single “Prayer” Emerging from New Orleans’ vibrant jazz scene, Blessing Tangban debuted an introspective, vulnerable, and folky sound with 2014’s debut EP Nowhere Girl which opened us up to the world of a lost 15-year-old Nigerian immigrant in America, starting college, falling in love, getting heartbroken and finding her faith. Over the course of the last decade, Blessing’s musical career continues to bloom. Her soulful musical spirit has led her to tours around the world, working […]

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Rick Marshall shares new single, “Classic Country (Rocks My World)” (Interview)

Jenna Melanson — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:41:42 +0000

Rick Marshall Salutes the Heroes In New Single “Classic Country (Rocks My World)” No offense to contemporary country, but to the true, dyed-in-the-wool connoisseur, nothing beats the original formula. And Rick Marshall is nothing if not a connoisseur, as he proves on his heartfelt—and, not incidentally, utterly butt-kicking—tribute track, “Classic Country (Rocks My World).” In a tight three minutes and 12 seconds, Marshall namechecks 33 of the music’s immortal giants, from Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson to Kris Kristofferson, George Jones, […]

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Frank Turner in Calgary, AB – IN PHOTOS

Adriana Marquise — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 21:02:45 +0000

Frank Turner, Bedouin Soundclash & Bridge City SinnersSeptember 5, 2024Grey Eagle Resort & Casino, Calgary, ABCanadian Beats Passport Frank Turner, one of the UK’s most revered rock artists, has released 10 studio albums, including his latest UNDEFEATED (May 2024), which earned him his first UK Indie #1. Known for his independent spirit and global success, Frank will celebrate his 3000th show at a sold-out Alexandra Palace in 2025. His award-winning festival, Lost Evenings, heads to Canada for the first time […]

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Churchill Park Music Festival – Night 2 – Review

Melissa Wiseman — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:21:02 +0000

Shania Twain, Talk, Dillon James & Carolina EastAugust 17, 2024Churchill Park, St. John’s, NL Photo Credit: Tara Thompson The Churchill Park Music Festival kicked off its second weekend with a fantastic lineup, with headliner Shania Twain featured for all three shows. Saturday, August 17th, the second show of the three-night extravaganza featured Carolina East, Dillion James, and Talk, before Shania Twain hit the stage. First up for the night was Carolina East, a multi-award-winning country singer hailing from Newfoundland and […]

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Annabel Gutherz shares “Showtime, Baby!” (Interview)

Jenna Melanson — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 11:29:26 +0000

Annabel Gutherz Shines in New Single ‘Showtime, Baby!’: A Soulful Exploration of Validation and Authenticity Canadian singer and songwriter Annabel Gutherz reveals her new single, “Showtime, Baby!,” out now. Combining classic rock sounds with modern pop melodies, “Showtime, Baby!” glistens with a sun-soaked sentimentality as Annabel delves into the duality between her desire for validation and her need for genuine connection. In a statement about the new single, Annabel elaborates: “If life is a stage, am I always performing? This […]

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