Month: August 2020
Country Music Women Shine at HarmoniaFest 2020
August 31st, 2020 by Whitney SouthLive music made its way back to Ontario in a big way this past weekend, as the first-ever HarmoniaFest took over the Italian Cultural Centre of Milton’s grounds Saturday night. The brainchild of 2020 Country Music Association of Ontario Female Artist of the Year nominee Nicole Rayy, it was an evening showcasing some of the […]
New Music Spotlight with Meghan Patrick, Emerson Drive, Brett Eldredge, Keith Urban and Eric Church
August 30th, 2020 by Trish CasslingRound two! I told you there was a lot of great music this week. To round out the weekend I’m delivering an all country New Music Spotlight for your listening and viewing pleasure. Artist: Meghan Patrick Hometown: Bowmanville, ON Genre: Country Related: Miranda Lambert, Madeline Merlo, Jess Moskaluke Song: Girls Like Me Notes: Our girl Meghan […]
New Music Spotlight with MONOWHALES, TWRP, Sbi Techn ft. Lindani M & Bryson, Toots and The Maytals, Run the Jewels feat. 2 Chainz, Sheryl Crow, and The Smashing Pumpkins
August 29th, 2020 by Trish CasslingIt’s been a while since I’ve done a New Music Spotlight, but this week’s releases were impossible to ignore. You’ll notice I couldn’t keep it to just five. Today’s NMS entries include a sweet range of genres including rap, rock, pop, reggae, dance, and more. Does one of these songs hit home with you? Did […]
Katy Perry, Smile Album Review
August 28th, 2020 by Joshua MurrayKaty Perry has a lot to smile about these days, with the release of her new album, the birth of her beautiful baby girl, and the reception of fans for all of it. Already, Smile has been crushing the iTunes charts and activating KatyCats all over the internet as they celebrate the release. Smile comes […]
Dallas Smith, Timeless Album Review
August 28th, 2020 by Joshua MurrayDallas Smith‘s fourth full-length album, Timeless is officially here for country music fans. The album is 12 tracks long, includes two songs with great features, and has five singles (Make ‘Em Like You, Rhinestone World, Drop, Timeless, Like A Man) that have already reached #1 on the Canadian country music charts. When Like A Man […]
Colter Wall Releases Western Swing & Waltzes
August 28th, 2020 by Trish CasslingColter Wall dropped a new record today, and I love it. The 25-year-old Swift Current born and current Nashville resident, delivered Western Swing & Waltzes and Other Punchy Songs. The album is a 10-track collection of Wall’s blend of blues, folk and Americana, and it’s a breath of fresh air. Western Swing Waltzes is the […]
The El Mocambo is Set to Open with Big Wreck Headlining!
August 27th, 2020 by Trish CasslingThe El Mocambo is reopening its doors for live music. It’s been around five years of renovation, and millions of dollars have been invested, so expect an incredible reimagining of the venue. In November of 2018, we attended the official relighting of the neon palms sign, and in early March of this year just before […]
Shantaia, Two Cents Lyric Video Premiere
August 27th, 2020 by Joshua MurrayShantaia, the small town Spiritwood, Saskatchewan native, just released her new single, Two Cents to Canadian country radio, and now we’re here to help her premiere the official lyric video for the track! The song comes from her Chapter One EP, alongside Dry Whiskey, Paper Town, and previously released single, I Wish You Would, which […]
GRAE Releases Permanent Maniac EP
August 26th, 2020 by Joshua MurrayToronto alt-pop artist GRAE is back with a brand new EP and we’re here for it. Permanent Maniac is a six-song collection that includes pre-release singles Ex Lovers and Slow Down (featured in the New Music Spotlight in April). The standout track on EP release day though is the title track which kicks off the […]
Joshua’s Live Music Memories (part 4): Canadian National Exhibition
August 24th, 2020 by Joshua Murray and 📸 Trish CasslingWe miss the CNE. We miss a lot of things this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Canadian National Exhibition is a big one, a fundamental piece of Toronto’s summer, and host to a lot of fun musical memories over the years. We’ve seen pop, rock, country, classics, new artists, and more – […]
CNE – 10 Canadian Performances – Fan Videos
August 23rd, 2020 by Trish CasslingThe CNE has become a mainstay in our festival list. This year, while we wait for the pandemic to pass, we look back over past years. We’re bringing you fan videos from the CNE Bandshell from Arkells, LIGHTS, Burton Cummings with Randy Bachman, Meghan Patrick, Dallas Smith, Tim Hicks, USS, The Trews, Monster Truck, The […]
JJ Wilde Keeps Rocking and She Isn’t Slowing Down
August 22nd, 2020 by Joshua MurrayJJ Wilde is a star. The Kitchener, Ontario native has set the Canadian rock and roll scene on fire with record-breaking and historic achievements on the charts. Her debut album, Ruthless (June 2020) is a gem that kicks ass, takes names, goes deep on some feelings, and formally announces her as a legitimate contender for […]
New Music Spotlight with Dean Brody, JJ Wilde, Donovan Woods, Roman Clarke, and Madison Olds
August 21st, 2020 by Joshua MurrayNew Music from Dean Brody, JJ Wilde, Donovan Woods, Roman Clarke, and Madison Olds The New Music Spotlight is back with an All-Canadian edition to kick off your weekend. We’ve got country, roots, rock, and pop from British Columbia, Manitoba, and Ontario for your ears – so let’s get to it. Hit play on the […]
JJ Shiplett, Crossed Fingers Track-by-Track Walkthrough & Review
August 21st, 2020 by Joshua MurrayIn March, JJ Shiplett released an EP called Fingers Crossed with seven new songs that shined. Now, he’s back with alternate versions of those songs, plus an eighth track, on Crossed Fingers. The singer-songwriter is one of my favourite musical storytellers, and to hear his songs and voice, stripped-down and laid bare allows for a […]
Arkells Release Campfire Chords
August 20th, 2020 by Trish CasslingArkells’ Campfire Chords is here! If you’re looking for a nice warm hug from Arkells, Campfire Chords is for you. The album is a stripped down compilation of Arkells’ most beloved songs. We’re wondering if the list was created from the data fans submitted via the ever popular Arkells March Madness Bracket. .@arkellsmusic invited fans […]
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