Month: May 2020
Top 5 Lauren Alaina Puns in COVID-19 Quarantine
May 13th, 2020 by Joshua MurrayThere are people that say puns are the lowest form of humour – those people need more joy in their lives! Are all puns gold? No. Are puns fun? Yes. And nobody is having more fun with puns than Lauren Alaina. It’s not a new thing for her, she’s been on the pun train for […]
Joshua’s Live Music Memories (part 1)
May 12th, 2020 by Joshua Murray and 📸 Trish CasslingIt might be a while before we’re all packed back into a concert venue or at a festival in a field somewhere watching live music. And that sucks. But one thing this layoff has given me the chance to do is think about some of the awesome shows I’ve seen over the years and the […]
Hotel Mira Perfectionism Interview with Charlie Kerr + 5 Quick Questions
May 9th, 2020 by Trish CasslingVancouver’s Hotel Mira continue pushing the boundaries of indie rock with their latest release, Perfectionism. The third release from the band is catchy as fuck, but it’s also so much more than that. The album was produced by Juno and Grammy Award-winning producer Eric Ratz, and was released on Valentine’s Day. It has eleven tracks, […]
The Glorious Sons Release Live Album, 2018 SOS Tour – Live in Vancouver
May 9th, 2020 by Joshua Murray and 📸 Trish CasslingWe miss live music, you miss live music, bands and artists miss playing live music – there’s a whole lot of longing and yearning going on for live shows to get back on stage. To help get us through that, good Canadian boys, The Glorious Sons have swooped in with a new live album of […]
New Music Spotlight with Tim McGraw, July Talk, Andrew Hyatt, Danielle Bradbery, and Livy Jeanne
May 8th, 2020 by Joshua MurrayNew music from Tim McGraw, July Talk, Andrew Hyatt, Danielle Bradbery, and Livy Jeanne Even in times like these, new music keeps rolling out – and thank goodness for that! This week we’ve got a mix of country, pop, and alternative songs for you from Canadian and American artists who continue to catch our attention. […]
Cover Song Quiz
May 7th, 2020 by Joshua MurrayA great cover song pays homage to the original and has a life and feel of its own. It’s not easy by any stretch, but when it works, holy cow it can be wonderful. Over the years we’ve shared country and punk covers here, we’ve shared great releases of covers in the New Music Spotlight, […]
The Royal Foundry 5 Quick Questions [okay? video and NAC Live Stream]
May 6th, 2020 by Trish CasslingWe last caught up with Edmonton-based band, The Royal Foundry in September when they released their album, Wake Up Wake Up. This time around we’re doing a written 5 Quick Questions with the band because they’ve got a new video release, track three, okay?, from Wake Up Wake Up, and some very cool news for […]
25 Music Documentaries to Watch Right Now
May 5th, 2020 by Trish CasslingAre you running out of things to watch? How about a music documentary? I’ve done the searching for you, and here are 25 top notch music documentaries to help while away the hours. Rock, pop, punk, hip hop, rap, country, and lots in between. I couldn’t bring myself to number them in order. Let me […]
Theo Tams The Last Song Video Release, Interview & 5 Quick Questions
May 4th, 2020 by Trish CasslingToday, I had the pleasure of chatting with Theo Tams on the phone. The 2008 Canadian Idol winner has been busy, and despite, or maybe because of, the current situation, we had lots to talk about. Theo has come a long way from the Canadian Idol days, but Idol did bring him to our fair […]
Pretty Hard Punk Rock Quiz
May 3rd, 2020 by Trish CasslingQuarantine times have us looking for new ways to spend our time. In the past we’ve done lots of quizzes, but never a Punk Rock Quiz. The question today, is are you punk rock enough to score perfect 25? ICYMI: Canadian Rock & Roll Quiz Part 2! This quiz has 25 questions that will test […]
Nelson Sobral, Yours & Mine + 5 Quick Questions
May 2nd, 2020 by Trish CasslingNelson Sobral has been on my radar for quite some time. When his email came in, letting me know that he’s got a new single coming, I was thrilled to chat with the talented, Toronto-based, guitar player, singer-songwriter. Nelson has a reputation for being a hardworking, accomplished, all-around good guy. When I asked him how […]
New Music Spotlight with Dixie Chicks, Marshmello & Halsey, HAIM, KNIFEY, and ALITA
May 1st, 2020 by Joshua MurrayNew Music from Dixie Chicks, Marshmello & Halsey, HAIM, KNIFEY, and ALITA It’s Friday and we’re back with another edition of the New Music Spotlight to share with you all. We’ve got heavy-hitting superstars, up-and-comers, and five songs that we really want to share. Check out the country legends, a red hot collaboration, and sister […]
How To Choose The Right Items For Your Recording Studio
May 1st, 2020 by thereviewsareinMusic is food for the soul, and good music is always the result of a well-furnished studio. As a music producer or a musician, one of the tasks you have to face is choosing the right items for your studio. Now, choosing suitable items for your studio could be an arduous undertaking without any form […]
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