Month: June 2018
New Music Spotlight with Tim Hicks, Death Cab for Cutie, and More
June 17th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayNew Music From Tim Hicks ft. Lindsay Ell, Death Cab for Cutie, Johnson Crook, Josh Ramsay, Matt Webb, Ocean Potion, JXCK KXLLY, The Lovelocks, Lexi Mackenzie, and Chris Lane We’ve got a monster edition of the New Music Spotlight to share with you today. We’re rolling 10 songs deep, with country, rock, roots, and more […]
AWOLNATION at The Edge’s Secret Show at Lee’s Palace
June 16th, 2018 by Trish CasslingTake one warm Toronto Thursday night, toss in some great people from 102.1 The Edge, throw in a touch of uncertainty, add the music and energy of alt-rock band AWOLNATION, mix it all together at Lee’s Palace, and you’ve got a fantastic recipe for a great show. There’s something about a secret show that gets […]
Punk Rocksteady – Mad Caddies Album Review
June 15th, 2018 by Trish CasslingMad Caddies‘ Punk Rocksteady is here! We’ve been waiting, patiently since the release of the lead single She. An epic Green Day cover, which takes the original and turns it on its head. I love it, and I’m not alone. The album which is a cover album features 12 tracks from some of our favourite […]
The Dakota Confessions – Four Chords and The Truth, June 2018
June 15th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayOn a sunny, early summer Thursday evening, we headed downstairs to the Dakota Tavern for the June edition of Four Chords and The Truth in Toronto. Before the doors even opened the night was pointed in the right direction with ticket holders lined up on Ossington, waiting to get in and grab a table. It’s […]
Terri Clark Joins Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame & Top 10
June 14th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayTerri Clark is a country music superstar. And 23 years after she debuted at Canadian country radio, the Medicine Hat, Alberta singer-songwriter will be inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame. Clark’s influence and success in the genre are indisputable. Her list of hits and fan favourites is long and spans more than […]
Bad Habit – Nicole Rayy Exclusive Single Premiere
June 14th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayOakville, Ontario’s Nicole Rayy has a brand new single to share with country music fans… and we’re here to help! Bad Habit is the new summer single from the Canadian country singer, and as a kick-off to Rayy’s summer season, it’s about perfect! Written by Sara Haze, AJ Pruis, and Matthew West and produced by […]
SiriusXM Top of the Country Contest Announces Grand Prize Finalists
June 12th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayFrom a field of 12 semi-finalists, three emerging stars in Canadian country music have been voted as the grand prize finalists in the SiriusXM Top of the Country contest. Congratulations to Leaving Thomas (West Region), Andrew Hyatt (Central Region), and Jason Benoit (East Region) for making it through to the finals! We would also like […]
Book Review – Mark Teo’s Shine: How a MuchMusic Compilation Came to Define Canadian Alternative Music and Sell a Zillion Copies
June 11th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayI was introduced to Mark Teo’s Shine: How a MuchMusic Compilation Came to Define Canadian Alternative Music and Sell a Zillion Copies by accident. I was in the car, flipping stations and randomly heard Alan Cross talking about the book on The Edge 102.1 – and I was instantly hooked on the idea. Here’s why… […]
Brad Paisley Top 10 and Queen’s Plate Festival Preview – Presented by Woodbine Entertainment
June 11th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayPresented by Woodbine Entertainment Since Brad Paisley’s debut in 1999, the West Virginia native has recorded and released a long list of hits and fan favourites. As a three-time Grammy winner, 14-time Academy of Country Music Award winner, and 14-time Country Music Association Award winner, Paisley has cemented himself as one of the best and […]
New Music Spotlight with Monster Truck, Age of Days and More
June 8th, 2018 by Trish CasslingNew Music Spotlight with Monster Truck, Age of Days, Born Ruffians, Kane Incognito, Hotel Mira and Catlow Happy New Music Friday readers. We’ve got a second edition of the New Music Spotlight for you! Today I’m bringing you an all Canadian New Music Spotlight. A little rock, a little pop, a dash of indie mixed […]
Alabama Top 10 – Big Valley Jamboree Preview
June 8th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayAlabama may very well be the biggest group in the history of country music. With all due respect to the more recent superstars in the genre, what Alabama did, especially between 1980 and 1999 is amazing, and we still sing along to the hits every time they come on. This summer at the Big Valley […]
New Music Spotlight with Little Big Town, Tim Hicks and More
June 8th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayNew Music from Little Big Town, Tim Hicks, USS, Stars, Kelly Prescott, and Kelly Clarkson We’re here with a new edition of the New Music Spotlight! This time around we’re featuring new tracks from the worlds of country and rock, with a pop bonus. Check out these new songs from Canada and the US, and […]
Montreal Jazz Festival 2018 – 10 Must See Acts
June 8th, 2018 by Trish CasslingIt’s almost time for the 2018 Montreal Jazz Festival! The 39th edition of the festival kicks off on Thursday, June 28th and runs until Saturday, July 7th. That means there are ten days of music coming that will include new music, some stuff you know and love, and maybe you’ll find your new favourite band. […]
Dallas Smith Top 10 – Cavendish Beach Music Festival Preview
June 6th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayDallas Smith is a Canadian country music superstar. He’s played all over the country, from coast-to-coast, headlining shows and taking his turn on the biggest festival stages available. Summer 2018 is set to be busy again for Dallas with half a dozen festivals on his schedule, including a date with East Coast fans on Saturday, […]
2018 Queen’s Plate Premium Festival Ticket Contest – Presented by Woodbine Entertainment
June 6th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayPresented by Woodbine Entertainment The 159th Queen’s Plate is coming to Woodbine, and it’s going to be a party! Surrounding the race itself is the Queen’s Plate Festival, a weekend full of live music and entertainment that has become one of Toronto’s most talked about social events. Food and fashion will go hand-in-hand with music […]
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