In celebration of its 127th birthday, Massey Hall has announced that after a three-year closure for an extensive revitalization, it will reopen its iconic red doors and welcome back music fans in November 2021.
Ed Robertson (Songwriter, lead singer, guitarist) says of 'New Disaster', “It is about the distraction of modern politics coupled with the pressures of the 24-hour news cycle, which is so sensational, un-vetted and un-researched.
Along with the announcement, the band has released a driving, and topical pop-rock gem titled “New Disaster”. Says Ed Robertson, '’New Disaster’ is about the distraction of modern politics coupled with the pressures of the 24-hour news cycle.
Already jumpstarting the new year, multi-platinum artist, producer, and singer-songwriter Tyler Shaw serenades on his breathtaking ballad “When You’re Home” out now via Sony Music.
Rising pop-country artist and digital star Alexandra Kay has surpassed over 1 Million followers on TikTok this weekend. Kay has been rising up the ranks on the digital platform since her cover of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” went viral last fall.
Rising pop-country artist and digital TikTok star Alexandra Kay has teamed up with Logan Mize for the release of 'Grew Apart' today. The track shows two lovers each struggling to cope with their post-breakup emotions, taking the high road as a means to put off the pain.
Coming out of the month-long Black Joy Project, JAG Productions will share its creative energy and healing power throughout the Upper Valley and beyond virtually this year during its annual fundraiser Juke Joint on November 14.
In a time of unprecedented change and adaptation, the 35-year old, Toronto-based Paquin Entertainment Group is looking forward to returning to what they do best.
Raye Zaragoza releases new video for Entitled 'The It Girl', the Tucker Martine produced track (First Aid Kit, The Decemberists) details Zaragoza's personal struggles with love and acceptance as a multicultural brown woman due to society's western expectations of women. The funk fueled indie rock tune is her outcry for diverse representation in the media.
Hear the new single from Raye Zaragoza. Entitled 'The It Girl', the Tucker Martine produced track (First Aid Kit, The Decemberists) details Zaragoza's personal struggles with love and acceptance as a multicultural brown woman due to society's western expectations of women. The funk fueled indie rock tune is her outcry for diverse representation in the media.
Wild Rivers have shared a brand new song called “Thinking 'Bout Love,” available everywhere now. The song follows the news of their U.S. Spring 2020 tour, which starts April 29th in Boston, MA and wraps May 21st in San Diego, CA. The folk-pop foursome will be donating $1 of every ticket sold to Voices of Our City Choir, the San Diego-based non-profit organization created in response to the current housing crisis. Tickets are on sale now: http://www.wildriversmusic.com.
Boston Indie-folk artist Lindsay Foote has premiered her latest single, “Ready,” via American Songwriter. The second track from her upcoming Rollercoaster EP – out January 31st – is a slow-burning folk ballad that builds around Foote's serene vocals with soaring harmonies, bright instrumentation, and gentle percussion. Recorded in Toronto prior to her move to Boston last year, Rollercoaster finds her exploring a hook-friendly pop sound, adding shimmering layers of electric guitar to complement her rich acoustic-folk arrangements.
Alan Doyle – one of Canada's most treasured musicians – will embark on a U.S. tour in 2020, beginning April 28th with two nights at The Triple Door in Seattle. It will closely follow his 34-date cross-Canada run that begins on February 19 in Moose Jaw. Doyle will be touring with his powerhouse 6-piece band and special guest Chris Trapper.
Toronto's annual Dream Serenade benefit concert is back for its sixth year supporting and celebrating the Toronto community of children with developmental and or physical disabilities and their caregivers. This year, on Saturday, November 2 at 8pm, the concert will feature sets from Matt Berninger (lead singer of The National), July Talk, Barenaked Ladies, Hayden, Shad, U.S. Girls, Donovan Woods and very special surprise guests. Once again Dream Serenade will take place at Roy Thomson Hall, sister venue to its regular home at Massey Hall while it undergoes an historic revitalization.
Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Ruston Kelly will release his new project, Dirt Emo Vol. 1, October 11 via Rounder Records (pre-order here). The 8-track release consists of Kelly's favorite emo songs including a rendition of Dashboard Confessional's “Screaming Infidelities,” featuring the band's lead singer Chris Carrabba, which is premiering today.
With over 100 million streams, and 18 months of touring throughout North America and Europe, Donovan Woods returns home to perform in a special Massey Hall presentation at Toronto's Telus Centre for Performance and Learning, Koerner Hall, on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 8pm.
The Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAOntario) is excited to announce the nominees for the 7th Annual CMAOntario Awards. Leading the nominations are seven time CMAOntario Award winner Meghan Patrick, and five time CMAOntario Award winner Tim Hicks, with six nominations each.
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) andCBC took over Budweiser Gardens this evening for Canada's biggest awards night in music. The awards, hosted by Sarah McLachlan, were broadcast live on CBC, CBC Radio One, CBC Music, the free CBC Gem streaming service, and globally at cbcmusic.ca/junos. The highly anticipated event opened with London's own Loud Luxury who took the stage with an electrifying performance alongside the Western University Marching Band for their London homecoming.