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German Producers Lucry & Suena Release New Single 'Really' Ft. Young Dolph and Bonez MC
by Michael Major - March 15, 2024 Explore the new single 'Really' by German producers Lucry and Suena, featuring Young Dolph and Bonez MC. Dive into this latest international music collaboration. German producers Lucry & Suena, rapper Bonez MC, and the tragically departed Young Dolph from Memphis, Tennessee, far too early under trag...
Kevin Drew Shares New Single 'All Your Fails'
by Michael Major - September 22, 2023 Broken Social Scene’s co-founder and front man Kevin Drew is releasing the physical version of his vulnerable, minimal solo album to date - Aging. Aging’s sonic profile sits in a similar place as beloved Broken Social Scene songs like “Lover’s Spit” and “The Sweetest Kill” – beautifully dark, richly...
BJ the Chicago Kid Taps Freddie Gibbs for New Track 'Liquor Store in the Sky'
by Michael Major - June 12, 2023 BJ The Chicago Kid, a 7X GRAMMY-nominated singer and songwriter, releases a new single, “Liquor Store In The Sky” ft. Freddie Gibbs via RTW Records/RCA Records. 'Liquor Store In The Sky' was born at Memphis' legendary Royal Studios, the very same creative sanctuary once graced by the iconic Al Green...
Breaking Artist Gabby Durden Releases Single And Music Video For Vulnerable Debut Project 'ribcage (awakening)'
by A.A. Cristi - April 14, 2023 Rising emo-rap sensation Gabby Durden releases her debut single, 'ribcage (awakening),' along with its accompanying music video. ...
Composer Debra Kaye To Release A New Portrait Album On Navona Records
by A.A. Cristi - March 20, 2023 On Friday, May 26, 2023, composer and new music advocate Debra Kaye releases her new album, Ikarus Among the Stars, on Navona Records. ...
Gord Downie (Tragically Hip) & Bob Rock Share New Single
by Michael Major - February 01, 2023 Arts & Crafts is proud to premiere “The Moment Is A Wild Place,” the latest single from the long-fabled collaboration between Gord Downie, late frontman of legendary Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip, and GRAMMY® Award-winning producer/musician Bob Rock....
Evelynne Ross Releases New Song 'Old Oak Tree'
by Michael Major - January 23, 2023 As a performer, Ross draws on a myriad of classic influences: Fleetwood Mac, The Bee Gees, Elton John, The Eagles, James Taylor, Carly Simon, Linda Ronstadt, The Rolling Stones, Neil Young, CSNY, Joni Mitchell, and Tom Petty, not to mention Canadian rock staples the Tragically Hip and '80s/'90s acts...
Singer And Composer Sirintip Releases CARBON Via Ropeadope
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 14, 2022 After three years of climate research and patient self-discovery, Bangkok-born singer, producer and multi-modal artist Sirintip issues her sophomore release, carbon. ...
Blondie, Mac DeMarco, Tori Amos & More Confirmed For Inaugural 'Band Shirt Day'
by Michael Major - August 16, 2022 A celebration of the iconic “band tee” and a global fundraising initiative, participating artists include Blondie, Mac DeMarco, Tori Amos, Sargent House, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, The Maine, Tragically Hip, The Format, Urge Overkill, Flipper, Monophonics, The Estate of Jóhann Jóhannsson & mo...
PLATO III Shares 'Holiday' & Announces New Album
by Michael Major - May 26, 2022 Plato III might be a new name to many but the Abilene, Texas-raised, Los Angeles-based hip hop artist has been rising the ranks and putting in the work for well over a decade. His sound is uniquely his own. Plus, watch the music video, directed by A → B’s Eric Abell and Trent Barboza (Kevin Gates, T...
Lil Donald Unveils New Track 'Ride'
by Michael Major - May 13, 2022 The track showcases Lil Donald’s recognizable flow over an infectious trap beat produced by 50K. Directed by Jay Wilson, the playful video sees Donald on a mission to seek revenge all the exes that hurt his girl in the past. Watch the new music video now!...
Deborah Cox to Be Inducted Into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame
by Michael Major - March 29, 2022 Cox will be the first Black woman to receive the national honour. Cox has released six critically-acclaimed albums and has scaled the R&B and pop charts with six Top 20 Billboard Magazine R&B singles and thirteen number one hits on Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Play Chart. Cox will perform live from To...
Lil Donald Unveils Latest Track 'Tomato'
by Michael Major - March 11, 2022 Donald first teased the track on his SoundCloud and since then it has been taking the Atlanta club scene by storm and has seen early radio play from local stations V-103 and Streetz 94.5. The track was produced by Daniel Few (DaniLeigh, Lil Baby) & Karma Rae....
Author and Singer/Songwriter Steve Heighton Releases 'Don't Remember Me'
by Stephi Wild - September 18, 2021 After recovering from a near-fatal accident, the Governor General's Award for Poetry winner returned to his songwriting roots to create and release his debut album, The Devil's Share, and the new single, 'Don't Remember Me' - both available now. ...
Darro Shares Music Video For 'Runs On Guilt'
by A.A. Cristi - August 06, 2021 Today, Asian-American emo artist, Darro, shares the music video for his newest single, “Runs On Guilt.”...
Darro Shares Music Video for 'Runs On Guilt'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 06, 2021 The singer/songwriter incorporates anthemic, pop-punk dynamics and passion-fueled lyrical themes to create a distinctive style that’s grounded in the human experience—and a unique one at that....
Darro Premieres New Single 'Runs On Guilt'
by TV News Desk - June 29, 2021 The singer/songwriter incorporates anthemic, pop-punk dynamics and passion-fueled lyrical themes to create a distinctive style that’s grounded in the human experience—and a unique one at that....
Craft Recordings to Release Two Career-Spanning Collections Celebrating Dyke & The Blazers
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 05, 2021 Long coveted by cratediggers and beatmakers, Dyke & The Blazers was one of the earliest funk acts to emerge in the mid-’60s soul scene, alongside artists like James Brown and The Meters....
Clea Anaïs Releases New Solo Single 'Powerful Women'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 30, 2021 Musically the track began to take shape during a residency at the Banff Center for the Arts, then was recorded with engineer Will MacLellan (Phoebe Bridgers, Blake Mills, Ethan Gruska) at Sound City Studios, in LA, California....
The Staple Singers' 'Come Go With Me: The Stax Collection' Now Available for Pre-Order
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 23, 2020 Craft Recordings is thrilled to announce a deluxe CD edition of Come Go With Me: The Stax Collection. The acclaimed box set, which was previously released on vinyl digital formats, celebrates one of music’s greatest gospel and soul groups, The Staple Singers....
Sam Roberts Band Share 'I Like The Way You Talk About The Future'
by Stephi Wild - August 18, 2020 “I Like The Way You Talk About The Future” is the second new track for 2020 from Sam Roberts Band. Blending an infectious, thick groove with trippy vibes and inspired lyrics, “I Like The Way You Talk About The Future” is a head-nodding, instantaneously catchy track, fitting for the times we're livin...
Trent The HOOLiGAN Announces New EP 'Allgasnobreakz'
by A.A. Cristi - July 27, 2020 Working in the tradition of OutKast, Goodie Mob, and UGK, Trent The HOOLiGAN is living proof that the South still has something to say. Today, Trent has announced AllGasNoBreakz, a new EP slated to come out at the end of summer (more details to be announced), and shares a video for “Life Alert” - wa...
Marvin Gaye's MORE TROUBLE Vinyl Release is Out Now
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 08, 2020 On April 2, 1939, Marvin Gaye, Motown's “Prince Of Soul,” was born with a destiny to define the sounds of soul and R&B....
Tears Of Happiness Relaunch Single 'Close To You'
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 08, 2020 Tears of Happiness have officially relaunched their high-energy single 'Close To You' after much anticipation. Due to the song being picked up by Nike and playlisted throughout their London stores, which is a huge stamp of approval by one of the world's leading brands....
Jann Arden to be Inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame at The 2020 JUNO Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 14, 2020 The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) is thrilled to announce multi-platinum award-winning singer and songwriter Jann Arden as the first 2020 inductee into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. With accolades that include 19 top 10 singles and eight JUNO Awards, Arden is a beloved C... |