Month: January 2018
Secrets: The Moffatts Reunion Q&A
January 31st, 2018 by Joshua MurrayThe Moffats are back! After 18 years, the brothers Moffatt have released new music, and pop fans in Canada and all over the world are rejoicing. Secrets, the new single from the celebrated pop stars of the late 90s and early 2000s, acts as the reintroduction of Bob, Clint, Dave, and Scott to the musical […]
Rise Over Run: Crown Lands at The Horseshoe Tavern
January 30th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayOn Saturday night, at a sold out Horseshoe Tavern, Crown Lands played their first show of 2018… and the duo started the new year the way the last one ended, rocking! While the show was recognized as the farewell gig for Toronto rockers, Last Bullet, it should also be remembered as another step on Crown […]
One Last Night: Last Bullet, Crown Lands, Ready the Prince, and Hot Lips
January 29th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayThe legendary Horseshoe Tavern has been hosting sold out Saturday nights for 70 years, and on a late January weekend they did it again with Last Bullet, Crown Lands, Ready the Prince, and Hot Lips hitting the stage in front of happy, hot, sweaty Toronto rock and roll fans. There’s something special about live music […]
New Music Spotlight: Jason Aldean, Hunter Hayes, DYLYN, Art Of Shades, Lisa Nicole
January 27th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayWe’re still only in January, and already we’ve heard some fantastic new music in 2018. Today we’ve got five more new songs to share with you, from the worlds of country, pop, and electronica. Check out these tracks by Jason Aldean, Hunter Hayes, DYLYN, Art Of Shades, and Lisa Nicole, and leave a comment if […]
Wide Awake: The Launch’s The Static Shift Interview, Review, and 5 Quick Questions
January 26th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayCTV’s The Launch hit television screens from coast-to-coast on Wednesday night with a rock and roll edge and the chance to jumpstart a career. And in the end, when Scott Borchetta told The Static Shift that their version of Wide Awake would be released, they did just that. The young trio of throwback rock and […]
Leaving Thomas Album Review, Interview, and 5 Quick Questions
January 25th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayLeaving Thomas is one of the most exciting young country acts in Canada. And with their self-titled debut album, increased exposure at home and in the United States, and a willingness to push themselves as far as they can go – we have no doubt Annika and Bryton are well on their way. We caught […]
2018 Trackside Music Festival Main Stage Artist Lineup
January 25th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayOn Tuesday, Trackside Music Festival announced their full 2018 lineup… and it’s a good one. The two-day festival, scheduled for the Canada Day weekend (June 30 & July 1) is bringing a dozen exciting country music acts to the stage, and it should be one hell of a party. There is a disclaimer to add […]
CMA Songwriter Series, Toronto: Dean Brody, Jessica Mitchell, Marcus Hummon, and Levi Hummon
January 24th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayOn Tuesday night in Toronto, four country music singer/songwriters sat on the stage at The Great Hall to share their stories and songs with an attentive, appreciative audience. It was powerful and peaceful and everything we love about the magic of music. The CMA Songwriter Series came to Toronto and featured Canadian superstar Dean Brody, […]
House On Fire: Wes Mack Interview & 5 Quick Questions
January 23rd, 2018 by Joshua Murray and 📸 Trish CasslingIt’s been about two and a half years since Wes Mack released his debut full-length album, Edge Of The Storm, and now the Calgary native is back with the release of his new single, House On Fire, and he has more new music on the horizon. We caught up with Wes in Toronto during his […]
New Music Spotlight: Taylor Swift, James Barker Band, No Liars, Justin Timberlake, Oh Geronimo
January 22nd, 2018 by Joshua MurrayThis instalment of the New Music Spotlight offers a varied playlist to give you a taste of some of the tracks we’re into right now. From the top of the world’s playlists to a couple acts we think you should be discovering, we’ve got you covered. In this spotlight, we’ve got five videos from pop, […]
Good Together: James Barker Band, Meghan Patrick, and Jojo Mason Game On Tour, Toronto
January 20th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayToronto hovered around the freezing mark on Friday, but inside of The Phoenix Concert Theatre, things were hot, sweaty, and fired up as James Barker Band brought the Game On Tour to town with Meghan Patrick and Jojo Mason. As one of the fastest risers on the Canadian country music scene in the last few […]
Edge Of The Night: Jojo Mason, Game On Tour Feature
January 20th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayJojo Mason rolled into Toronto on Friday with the Game On Tour, ready for action and what comes next. We caught up with Jojo before his opening slot on the James Barker Band show to talk about being on the road, his plans for new music, changing the game, and how excited he is to […]
Ain’t Easy: The Launch’s Elijah Woods x Jamie Fine Interview, Review, and 5 Quick Questions
January 19th, 2018 by Joshua Murray and 📸 Trish CasslingThe Launch returned to television for its second episode, and brought with it some serious competition, creative juices, and in the end, another #1 single as Elijah Woods x Jamie Fine recorded and released a killer rendition of Ain’t Easy to the world. The Ottawa-based duo were strong from their audition (including a stripped down […]
Driving: Emma-Lee Video Premiere
January 19th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayAcclaimed singer and songwriter Emma-Lee is set to release her brand new EP, Fantasies: Volume 2 (Jan. 26. 2018), but we’re getting a head start on the excitement with the exclusive premiere of her music video for Driving! The Toronto born, Nashville based, artist hit the road with director Paul Steward for the video, showing […]
Neon Smoke: Gord Bamford Album Review and Tour Preview
January 18th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayGord Bamford is a Canadian country music star. He has 16 Canadian Country Music Association awards, he’s played stages from coast-to-coast, and with his brand new album, Neon Smoke, and tour, the Alberta artist is already back in the Top 10. We caught up with Bamford in Toronto before the holidays to talk about the […]
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