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El Mehdi shares new single, “EL KASS HLOU” (Interview)

Jenna Melanson — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 17:08:15 +0000

Moroccan-Canadian Artist El Mehdi To Release Debut Single “EL KASS HLOU” Montreal-based artist El Mehdi (formerly Mehdi Bahmad) makes a bold return with his debut single “EL KASS HLOU,” blending Moroccan heritage with modern sounds. This vibrant track, a reimagining of a classic by Moroccan music legend Houcine Slaoui, explores themes of love and desire. El Mehdi, whose music fuses pop, electro, classical, chaâbi, and Amazigh influences, pays tribute to his roots while honoring the diversity of Moroccan culture. Released […]

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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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Dahlia Wakefield shares “Queen of Overthinking”

Jenna Melanson — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:19:10 +0000

Edmonton’s Pop Rocker Dahlia Wakefield Releases Powerful “Queen Of Overthinking” From Forthcoming Album, My Truth Sometimes you can fall into what many deem “paralysis by over-analysis,” incapable of making a decision for fear it might be the wrong one. Or, if it is the right one, second-guessing yourself into a frenzy. “It’s a song about having insomnia due to the obstacles of not being able to make a decision due to overthinking and the over-analysis of life situations that most […]

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Akon shares new single, “Akon’s Beautiful Day”

Jenna Melanson — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 17:54:28 +0000

Akon Is Back to Turn On the World With Illuminating New Single “Akon’s Beautiful Day” When an artist has ridden his boundless creativity to almost unprecedented heights of commercial success, he’s practically obligated to share a little sunshine now and then. But in typical overachiever mode, the multi-platinum phenomenon known as Akon is letting the light in both musically and literally, with a new single that promotes his deep commitment to leaving the world in a happier place than where […]

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Uncle G shares new single, “See You Soon” (Interview)

Jenna Melanson — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:58:51 +0000

Americana Folk Rocker Uncle G Releases Thoughtful Single “See You Soon” From Debut Album Where I’m From Like many people cooped up during the pandemic, Graeme Shaw, known under the moniker Uncle G, returned to some of his earlier loves, including music. Living at the time in Tobermory, Ontario, Shaw began playing guitar again, started covering a myriad of songs and crafting amusing birthday ditties he wrote for family and friends. Now with that passion for his artfully rekindled, nobody’s laughing […]

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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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Passport – EMLAND shares new single, “Better Off Without You”

Jenna Melanson — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 14:06:40 +0000

Germany/Spain’s EMLAND Offers A Heartfelt Apology With Stylish, Suave “Better Off Without Me” From Forthcoming EVOLVE Album Sometimes, creating a pop hit is a lot like being an air traffic controller. You align everything correctly so that the plane or single lands as deftly as it soared when it first took off. Fortunately, Emland, a pop singer born in Ahlen, Germany but now calling Mallorca, Spain home, has melded his skillset as an air traffic controller at Spain’s Palma de […]

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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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PASSPORT – CHASE ATLANTIC FIRES OFF HYPNOTIC NEW SINGLE “RICOCHET”

Jenna Melanson — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 11:40:07 +0000

NEW ALBUM, LOST IN HEAVEN OUT NOVEMBER 1st Today, globally acclaimed genre-bending band CHASE ATLANTIC have unleashed their latest single, “RICOCHET,” a haunting glimpse into their upcoming fourth studio album LOST IN HEAVEN, due out November 1st via Fearless Records. “RICOCHET” plunges into the heart of emotional turbulence and self-destruction, exploring themes of addiction, misfired intentions, and inner chaos. With hypnotic production and breathy dual vocals, the track seamlessly blends seductive allure with a dark, cinematic intensity. Layers of lush, atmospheric synths wrap around […]

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Puma June – Five Questions With

Jenna Melanson — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 21:05:59 +0000

Toronto Alternative R&B Artist Puma June Shares Bold Track “Bad Habits” Puma June, an “emerging Canadian artist you need to hear” (Exclaim!), is a Toronto-based multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, songwriter, and producer. With an eclectic array of influences from Stevie Wonder to Billie Eilish and everything in between, her music is a unique blend of pop, funk, hip-hop, and R&B – a genre-bending sound that is both nostalgic and distinctive to the listener. With a clear political point of view, Puma June’s feminist-laced […]

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MARZIA shares new single, “Supermodel”

Jenna Melanson — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:49:10 +0000

Filipino-Canadian Pop/R&B Singer MARZIA Lifts Spirits on Bubbly New Track “Supermodel” Marzzhia Janine (MJ) Ancheta, mononymously known as MARZIA, has gained global recognition for her live performances and vocal range. Following up on her debut single, “SHE IS HER,” released this past January, MARZIA is now sharing the Ariana Grande-inspired track, “Supermodel.” Inspired by Grande’s “Jason’s Song,” the feel, vibe, and overall aura of “Supermodel” evokes pop, R&B, and soul sounds with a little dabbling into funk. Growing up on stage, MARZIA has always loved […]

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Allison Daniels – Five Questions With

Jenna Melanson — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 12:44:16 +0000

QUEBEC CITY COUNTRY SINGER-SONGWRITER ALLISON DANIELS RELEASES HER DEBUT ALBUM, W Quebec City-based country singer-songwriter Allison Daniels shares her debut album W, via 604 Records/Warner Music Canada today. Working with Ryan Stewart and Tavish Crowe, W is a collection of some of the most personal songs Daniels has written to date. The 12-track project showcases Daniels’ ability to seamlessly blend rock with traditional country, blues, and pop creating a sound that is uniquely hers. “This album reflects my journey which has been filled with growth and change. […]

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Avril Lavigne in Edmonton, AB – Show Review

Rich Moreland — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:14:38 +0000

Avril Lavigne & Fefe DobsonSeptember 16, 2024Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB The “Pop-Punk Princess” brings the fun back to Edmonton! Avril Lavigne was in Edmonton last Monday as part of her “greatest hits” tour, with a setlist that did not disappoint! Unfortunately, I missed the opening band of the night, Girlfriends, so my evening started with a brilliant, energetic set from Fefe Dobson. She brought a really great fun vibe and a stellar performance in which she utilized every inch of […]

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