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Alex Runions – “Missing Piece” (Single Review)

Jenna Melanson — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:00:04 +0000

WITH HIS NEWEST MUSICAL OFFERING, ALEX RUNIONS SHARES THE JOY, PURPOSE, AND GRATITUDE THAT COME FROM FINDING ONE’S “MISSING PIECE” Written by Alex Runions and Chris Burke-Gaffney (MacKenzie Porter, Chantal Kreviazuk), “Missing Piece” is the first release of 2025 from the Saskatoon-based artist and the third single to arrive from his third album, Above the Clouds and On the Ground, which is due on March 7th. Inspired by the relationship between Runions and his wife – fellow artist Erin Hill – […]

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Graeme Jonez shares new single, “Ride or Die” (Interview)

Jenna Melanson — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:25:39 +0000

Anishinaabe Songwriter Graeme Jonez Blends Roots and Rock in Gritty New Single, “Ride or Die” The bikers’ famous credo is that we ride to live and live to ride. But Graeme Jonez wants you to know that it runs deeper than that. His new single, “Ride or Die,” raises the stakes of life on the road to something truly metaphysical—an irresistible rendezvous with the infinite that’s just a full tank of gas away. A gutsy, gritty piece of latter-day roots […]

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Crystal Shawanda shares new single, “Would You Know Love” (Interview)

Jenna Melanson — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:36:51 +0000

JUNO Award-Winning Blues Artist Crystal Shawanda Shares “Would You Know Love” JUNO Award-winning artist Crystal Shawanda returns with her heartfelt new single, “Would You Know Love,” released January 10th via New Sun Records. Produced by her husband and collaborator Dewayne Strobel, the song blends Crystal’s signature raspy vocals with the raw emotion of blues and the storytelling soul of country. Reflecting on the track, Crystal shares, “When I sing it, I get emotional thinking about who wouldn’t be in my […]

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YASSiN & Sean Terrio Announce Rock The Halls: A Holiday Benefit Bash (Interview)

Jenna Melanson — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 16:29:14 +0000

Presented by Canada’s Walk of Fame, RBC, and YASSiN & Sean Terrio, Rock The Halls: A Holiday Benefit Bash takes place December 20 Get ready for a night of unforgettable music and holiday spirit with rising genre-bending duo YASSiN & Sean Terrio, who are headlining Rock The Halls: A Holiday Benefit Bash at the iconic El Mocambo in Toronto on December 20th. Presented by Canada’s Walk of Fame, RBC, and YASSiN & Sean Terrio, this festive charity concert will feature performances from talented artists like Mindflip, […]

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Dallas Alexander and JJ Shiplett in Calgary, AB – IN PHOTOS

Adriana Marquise — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 16:39:54 +0000

Dallas Alexander & JJ ShiplettNovember 29, 2024Stampede City Sessions, Calgary, AB On November 23, 2024, Dallas Alexander and JJ Shiplett took the stage at Stampede City Sessions in Calgary for a live recording of the series. The sold-out show featured powerful performances, with Alexander bringing a fascinating backstory as a former army sniper turned musician, adding depth to an unforgettable evening of music. Dallas Alexander JJ Shiplett For more photos from the showcase, head to our Facebook page!

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Matt Zaddy shares new single, “Far Too Long” (Interview)

Jenna Melanson — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 17:39:37 +0000

Matt Zaddy Releases Americana-Infused Folk Rock Single “Far Too Long” The daily grind or rat race can swallow up a person entirely and leave them feeling helpless alongside being physically and mentally exhausted. You’re always in a rush, and there’s never enough time to stop and smell the roses. Mississauga, Ontario-based folk-rock artist Matt Zaddy has described that situation vividly in “Far Too Long,” his latest single, which shines with its Americana, alt-country flavoring. It’s also a song that hit […]

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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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Lily Monaghan shares new single, “Mona Lisa”

Jenna Melanson — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 14:35:36 +0000

Canadian singer/songwriter LILY MONAGHAN returns today with “Mona Lisa,” the first preview of sophomore 2025 release After making a strong first impression in early 2023 with her debut EP Introspection, Lily Monaghan returns today with the gorgeously intimate new single “Mona Lisa,” the first preview of her next release slated for 2025. Although “Mona Lisa” is simply arranged around Lily’s voice and acoustic guitar — with support from fellow rising Canadian folk duo Jed & The Valentine — it displays her increasing maturity as a songwriter, presenting a deeply […]

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YASSiN & Sean Terrio release debut album, Just Try (Interview)

Jenna Melanson — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:02:45 +0000

Rising Genre-Crossing Duo YASSiN & Sean Terrio To Release Debut Album, Just Try Introducing YASSiN & Sean Terrio, a rising Toronto-based duo known for their genre-bending sound that effortlessly blends soul, pop, blues, R&B, and a hint of country. With their highly anticipated debut album Just Try out now via Believe Digital, the pair showcases a unique collection of songs that reflect their deeply emotional and high-energy musical style. The album’s 11 tracks feature Terrio’s powerful and dynamic vocals alongside […]

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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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LASSO Montreal unveils 2025 headliners

Marie Demeire — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 20:14:13 +0000

After a crazy 2024 edition, we’re already excited for next summer’s LASSO Montreal, with a very special announcement coming through this morning! Country sensations Jelly Roll and Bailey Zimmerman will be playing at one of the most spectacular festival sites in North America with the gorgeous Montreal skyline in the background. The weekend will kick off early on Friday, August 14 at LASSO in the City, where you can expect a night of twangy tunes downtown to get the country vibes just right. […]

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Cityfolk takes over Ottawa’s Landsdowne Park

Emily Plunkett — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:55:55 +0000

On the Great Lawn at Lansdowne Park, Ottawa concert-goers bid farewell to the summer with the 2024 edition of CityFolk. Held between September 11 and September 15, CityFolk is a companion to July’s Bluesfest celebrations and is notable for attracting unique Canadian and international artists for headlining performances across two stages, and the festival was no different. The festival started strong on September 11 with the sensational Hawksley Workman blowing the minds of long-time fans at the Faskin Stage, while […]

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Mary Garnett Edwards shares “Golden Eyed Boy”

Jenna Melanson — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 17:54:47 +0000

North Vancouver-Based Singer Mary Garnett Edwards Paints Noir-ish Narrative On The Perfectly-Crafted Roots Country Single “Golden Eyed Boy” From Upcoming Madhouse Most often in country music lyrics, the idea of a “happily ever after” conclusion is more of the exception rather than the norm. Now North Vancouver-based singer Mary Garnett Edwards has penned a dark, tragic country roots tale in “Golden Eyed Boy,” a single packing a punch both lyrically and musically. Garnett Edwards, accompanied by a who’s who of supporting […]

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ABIGAIL LAPELL SHARES NEW FRENCH RENDITION OF “RATTLESNAKE”

James Melanson — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 12:18:40 +0000

ABIGAIL LAPELL’S NEW LP, ANNIVERSARY, OUT NOW VIA OUTSIDE MUSIC Abigail Lapell is sharing “Serpent à sonnette”, the French version of her infectious singalong “Rattlesnake”, from her latest LP, Anniversary, an evocative collection of original love songs that balances buoyant earworms and poignant ballads, ultimately emerging as an earnest celebration of commitment. This stripped-down acoustic rendition features an enchanting translation – celebrating love omens, marriage vows, and seasonal superstitions – entwined with serpentine layers of steel-string guitar. On Anniversary, Abigail […]

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