by JamesM | Jul 2, 2024 | Festivals & Events, Zoomies
A modern indie folk trio from Newfoundland, The Once have collected a trio of Canadian Folk Music Awards, and numerous ECMA awards, and was named Artist of the Year by the Newfoundland & Labrador Arts Council. They have earned not one, but two JUNO nominations for...
by | Jul 2, 2024 | Features
ZACH COOPZ SHARES HIS TOP PICKS FOR ANOTHER WEEK We are looking at the best new music on the way from this website that is always dropping the best on the Internet. Welcome back to Zach’s Picks of the Week, brought you by Canadian Beats Media. These are articles that...
by JamesM | Jun 28, 2024 | Promos
CALLIE MCCULLOUGH SOARS WITH CELTIC-INSPIRED FOLK SONG “GREAT BIG SKY” With a nod to her Celtic roots, Stratford, Ontario singer/songwriter Callie McCullough plants a firm foot in the folk realm with her new single “Great Big Sky,” an ethereal...
by JamesM | Jun 24, 2024 | Interviews
Ryan Shane Owen Invites You On A Vibrant Mediterranean Journey With Electro-Classical-Folk ‘Summersong’ Album Following his acclaimed 2023 release Wintersong, independent Canadian musician Ryan Shane Owen has unveiled Summersong. This new album is a rich tapestry of...
by JamesM | Jun 21, 2024 | Interviews
Indigenous Country Star Jason Benoit Leaves Fans Smiling With “1000 Mile Grin” When musicians leave their hometowns for bigger musical hubs like Austin or Nashville, it can be a double-edged sword. One obvious drawback is sacrificing being with family and...