Month: August 2018
Darlène, Hubert Lenoir at FME 2018
August 31st, 2018 by Trish CasslingHubert Lenoir is a welcome breath of fresh air. The 24-year-old singer from Quebec arrived for our Friday interview fresh-faced and appearing a little bit shy. That’s a bit of a surprise if you’ve ever seen him perform live. Lenoir is one of 10 artists shortlisted for the Polaris prize for 2018. His album Darlène has picked up […]
New Music Spotlight with Arkells, The Reklaws, and More
August 31st, 2018 by Joshua MurrayNew Music From Arkells, The Reklaws, The Struts ft. Kesha, Grizzly Coast, and Ashland Craft We’re back with another edition of the New Music Spotlight – and we like it! We’ve got new rock, pop, and country songs for you to listen to and add to your playlists. Canada, the United States, and the UK […]
5 Reasons We’re Excited for the Arkells Rally Cry
August 29th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayRally Cry is coming on Friday, October 19 – and we can’t wait! More than a decade into their life and career as a band, Arkells have put together their fifth full-length album of rock and roll. The Canadian stars, four-time Juno winners, and six-time Gold certified act has put together a collection of 10 […]
Garth Brooks Triple Live Fan Mix Exclusive, Available Now
August 28th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayGarth Brooks has announced a new Triple Live album that includes 26 tracks recorded during his marathon 3-year world tour. We had the chance to see Garth on that tour when it stopped in Hamilton in March 2016. He was amazing as he worked the stage and entertained the crowd. They were shows that we’ll […]
Emerging Music Festival in Abitibi-Témiscamingue (FME) Preview
August 28th, 2018 by Trish CasslingEmerging Music Festival 2018 in Abitibi-Témiscamingue (FME) is just around the corner. We’ve been looking for a new festival to round out our summer coverage, and we’ve found a great one. We’re heading to Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec August 30th to September 2nd for a mix of alternative, classical, electronic, folk, funk, garage, hip-hop, metal, pop, psychedelic, punk, […]
2018 iHeartRadio MMVA Awards Winners!
August 27th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayThe 2018 iHeartRadio MMVA Awards were a HUGE party in downtown Toronto on Sunday night. With winners from across Canada and beyond, the show featured big-time performances, surprise wins, and memorable moments from start to finish. The big winner on the night was Shawn Mendes who took home MMVA trophies for Best Pop Artist, Artist of […]
Good Times Going, Sacha at Boots & Hearts 2018
August 26th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayEmerging country star Sacha hit the Boots & Hearts 2018 Front Porch Stage on a sunny Friday afternoon, and she hit it hard. The Warkworth, ON singer, came to the stage with a full band and packed her short set with energy, enthusiasm, and country music. She was confident and brought everything she had and made […]
New Music Spotlight with Elijah Woods X Jamie Fine, Ralph, and More
August 24th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayNew Music from Elijah Woods X Jamie Fine, Ralph, Nick Jonas & Robin Schulz, Gabriela Geneva, and Bleeker We’re here with a brand new edition of the New Music Spotlight! Check out the selection of new tracks from the worlds of pop and rock, Canada and the US, and male and female voices. Have a […]
Indie Week Canada 2018, Artist Announcement #1
August 23rd, 2018 by Joshua MurrayIndie Week Canada is getting ready to be big in 2018 when hundreds of artists come to Toronto between November 6 and 11. Every year we love the opportunity to see new music and find new favourites before their names are on the marquees in the big, bright lights. Across all genres there are talented […]
Boy With A Guitar, Jason Blaine at Boots & Hearts 2018
August 23rd, 2018 by Joshua MurrayJason Blaine came back to the Boots & Hearts main stage on Saturday afternoon to bring a little Ottawa Valley country to the assembled fans. The 2018 festival was the third time we’ve seen Blaine up on the B&H stage, and each time he has given the crowd an opportunity to sing, dance, and cheer. […]
Country Thunder Calgary Day 3 with Eric Church and Midland
August 23rd, 2018 by Joshua MurrayCountry Thunder Calgary 2018 wrapped up on Sunday with some big music from some big stars. Midland and Eric Church both gave the crowd everything they wanted, and we’re sure that they’d all come back to see them live again any time. With sets full of hits and fan favourites, the Gators Boys and The […]
You Get To Me, River Town Saints at Boots & Hearts 2018
August 22nd, 2018 by Joshua MurrayThe River Town Saints‘ star keeps getting brighter, and at Boots & Hearts 2018 the boys took two chances to show country music fans just how bright they are. On both the Front Porch Stage and in the VIP barn with SiriusXM, River Town Saints shared their songs and energy with the Friday afternoon B&H […]
Either Or, The Redhill Valleys at Boots & Hearts 2018
August 22nd, 2018 by Joshua MurrayThe Redhill Valleys returned to Boots & Hearts to play the Front Porch Stage on Friday afternoon, bringing their sweet sounds and voices with them. The four-piece alt-country and roots-rock band from Hamilton, ON took their turn last summer in the Emerging Artist Showcase, turning heads and performing in the finals of the competition. And […]
Can’t Say No, Petric at Boots & Hearts 2018
August 21st, 2018 by Trish CasslingPetric hit the Boots & Hearts Front Porch Stage hard on Friday afternoon. They were there to show some of their Ontario fans what they’ve been working on. With their latest single Can’t Say No on the charts and country radio across Canada, Petric have added another fan favourite to their library of songs. Add […]
Blue Tacoma, Russell Dickerson at Boots & Hearts 2018
August 21st, 2018 by Joshua MurrayRussell Dickerson came north for his first Boots & Hearts Music Festival, and we’d bet that we’ll be seeing him again. The Tennessee native got up on the sunny main stage early Friday evening to play for the Canadian country music fans. And in a set that included the songs we know from country radio and […]
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