Month: July 2020
Steven Lee Olsen, Can’t Not (Acoustic) Video Premiere & 5 Quick Questions
July 31st, 2020 by Joshua MurraySteven Lee Olsen has been making waves as a singer and a songwriter for years with a string of great singles and his full-length album, Timing Is Everything. And while we’re all still dealing with the reality of the pandemic and the restrictions it has brought to us – Steven has gone ahead and given […]
The Manvils Reaction Arrow Interview with Mikey Manville
July 29th, 2020 by Trish CasslingAs promised in our 5 New Albums You Should Listen to Now, we’ve got a more in-depth interview with The Manvils lead singer, Mikey Manville. We caught up on the phone with Mikey and talked about his bandmates, the writing and recording process for Reaction Arrow, physical locations, studios, life and more. We first chatted […]
The Best Thing, Sacha EP Release, Q&A and 5 Quick Questions
July 28th, 2020 by Joshua MurrayOntario country singer-songwriter Sacha is here with a brand new EP with six songs that she can’t wait for you to hear. The Best Thing is a collection of work that includes the 2018 single Good Times Going (that put her on our radar) and her most recent single Cheers. At just under 20 minutes, […]
New Music Spotlight with Lindsay Ell, Mickey Guyton, Jojo Mason, Olivia Lunny, and Catholic Guilt
July 26th, 2020 by Joshua MurrayNew Music from Lindsay Ell, Mickey Guyton, Jojo Mason, Olivia Lunny, and Catholic Guilt The New Music Spotlight is back with five songs fresh to the world that we think you all should give a shot. The list starts with country from two Canadians and an American and then we go to an emerging pop […]
Round Eye – Culture Shock Treatment Album Release + 5 Quick Questions
July 25th, 2020 by Trish CasslingPunk rockers Round Eye released their fourth album on July 4th. Culture Shock Treatment marks their third album from a Shanghai, China. The band has taken up the pursuit of shining a light on communist oppression in China. The fifteen-track record was produced by Mike Watt of Stooges and Minutemen and mixed by Bill Stevenson […]
Taylor Swift, folklore Album Review
July 24th, 2020 by Joshua MurrayTaylor Swift broke tradition and gave us all less than 24 hours notice that she had an entire new album on the way less than a year after her last release (Lover) was a giant deal. It was a surprise the turned into excitement and anticipation. And then when the clock struck midnight, folklore officially […]
Jade Eagleson Album Review & 5 Quick Questions
July 24th, 2020 by Joshua Murray and 📸 Trish CasslingJade Eagleson is one of Canadian country music’s brightest rising stars, and he’s still just getting started. The 2019 Canadian Country Music Association Rising Star Award winner has released his first full-length album, with 11 tracks for country fans to dive into, and he’s ready for them to hear ’em. Fans who have been following […]
Free, 5 Quick Questions with Elyse Saunders
July 23rd, 2020 by Joshua MurrayElyse Saunders hasn’t let the COVID-19 crisis stop her from putting in work. The Peterborough, ON native recently made the trip to Vancouver as restrictions started to roll back, and has been in the studio working on new music that we know she can’t wait to share and we can’t wait to hear. While she […]
2020 Canadian Country Music Association Awards Nominees & Fan Poll
July 22nd, 2020 by Joshua Murray and 📸 Trish CasslingThe Canadian Country Music Association has announced the nominees for its 2020 awards, and it’s exciting news. Things might look a little different this year, but it’s still wonderful to be able to look at the list of nominees and know that they are all deserving of these honours and recognition when the awards are […]
Rappers Getting Onboard with Online Games
July 22nd, 2020 by thereviewsareinThese days it is not enough just to be a master of your craft in the world of music, with many recording artists following the lead of such figures as Sean Diddy Combs and Jay-Z, to build business empires using their fame as a foundation to develop even greater financial success for themselves. While neither […]
New Music Spotlight with Keith Urban, Cam, ISSORIA, Leah Kate, and Livy Jeanne
July 19th, 2020 by Joshua MurrayNew Music from Keith Urban, Cam, ISSORIA, Leah Kate, and Livy Jeanne The New Music Spotlight is back with country and pop songs, all for your listening pleasure. We’ve got a big big star in Keith Urban off the top, one of my favourites in Cam next, and then three pop tracks from three talented […]
Mikhail Laxton – Hold On Single Release
July 19th, 2020 by Trish CasslingBorn and raised in Mossman, Australia, Mikhail Laxton now calls Ottawa, Canada home. The singer-songwriter moved here after marrying his wife Leah, three years ago. Mikhail found classic rock at the age of 10. He started out playing the drums before taking to the guitar. He met his wife while busking at a farmer’s market […]
The Reklaws Down a Summer 3 Pack with Beer Can, Karma & Godspeed
July 19th, 2020 by Joshua MurrayThe Reklaws weren’t about to let the summer heat pass them by, even if they can’t get on stage to be in front of a rowdy festival crowd. The sibling duo came in hot on Friday with the release of a summer 3 pack and the Where I’m From (Deluxe) EP. New tracks, Beer Can, […]
Bad Breed – The Bad Breed in Ferocious Love 5 Quick Questions + Video Premiere
July 18th, 2020 by Trish CasslingOn July 17th, Bad Breed released their second album, The Bad Breed in Ferocious Love on Lizard Snake Records. The Toronto-based, six piece, funk, rock, garage, soul band are influenced by Curtis Mayfield, Betty Davis, The Meters, Stevie Wonder, and Led Zeppelin. Coming in at eight tracks, the album incorporates rock, funk, and soul influences […]
SiriusXM Top of the Country 2020 Semi-Finalists Announced!
July 18th, 2020 by Joshua MurrayThe SiriusXM Top of the Country contest is back for 2020, in partnership with the Canadian Country Music Association, and with a big break available to one of eight very talented semi-finalists. The winner of the 2020 Top of the Country contest will join Matt Lang (2019) and Andrew Hyatt (2018) on the winners list […]
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