Month: September 2021
How to Use a MIDI Controller
September 30th, 2021 by thereviewsareinA MIDI controller can be a great tool. There are dozens of ways that you will be able to use it to make music. But when you first enter the world of MIDI controllers, it can be daunting. To help you through, here are some of the things you need to know to use a […]
Angels & Airwaves – LIFEFORMS
September 28th, 2021 by James MacDonaldAfter a seven year wait, Angels & Airwaves released their sixth album last Friday. A striking combination of classic pop-punk fundamentals and rich synths, full of meditations on youth and disappointment, LIFEFORMS is uptempo, nostalgic, and equal parts melancholy and enthusiasm. Their fifth single of 2021, ‘Timebomb’, was released just two days before the album dropped […]
Black Pontiac Island Honey Video Release + 5 Quick Questions
September 24th, 2021 by Trish CasslingVancouver-based four-piece band, Black Pontiac recently dropped their latest single ‘Island Honey’ via Crank Media. It’s fresh and fearless, and it teases what’s next. Listeners should stay tuned for their debut album which is set to be released in 2022. “We recorded it a few months ago with our boy Matt Dipomponio out of Echoplant […]
2021 Canadian Country Music Association Awards Nominee Announcement
September 22nd, 2021 by Joshua MurrayThe 2021 Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Award nominees have been announced, bringing us one step closer to the annual awards show. This year, trophies will be handed out in London, ON at Budweiser Gardens on Monday, November 29. Across 32 categories, there are some very very talented and deserving artists, musicians, and industry professionals […]
Oasis Top 10 – by the Numbers
September 22nd, 2021 by Joshua MurrayFor nearly a decade starting in 1994, you could argue that Oasis was the biggest band in the world. And if you’d have asked them, they would have told you that they were. They still might. But now, more than 25 years later, the likelihood of a reunion and new music seems to get further […]
The Lumineers Release Single ‘BRIGHTSIDE’
September 20th, 2021 by Trish CasslingGrammy-nominated, Colorado folk-rock band, The Lumineers are back with the first single, ‘BRIGHTSIDE’, released off their upcoming album BRIGHTSIDE. The title track delivers the band’s classic sound and fans won’t be disappointed. It’s beautiful and ethereal with a heartwarming story. “The song ‘BRIGHTSIDE’ was recorded in a single day,” says The Lumineers singer-guitarist and co-founder […]
Virginia to Vegas Teams Up with MacKenzie Porter for Sad Banger – this sucks
September 18th, 2021 by Joshua Murrayand 📸 Trish Cassling and 📸 Sydney ButtersCanadian pop and country have come together on the new Virginia to Vegas (Derik Baker) single, this sucks. MacKenzie Porter (three #1 singles at Canadian country radio) joins the track as a featured artist, showing off her pop chops that we first heard in the remix to These Days. It’s a fantastic and unexpected collaboration […]
Celine Dion returns to Las Vegas on November 5th with a show at Resorts World Las Vegas
September 17th, 2021 by thereviewsareinCeline returns to Las Vegas with a brand new show at @rwlvtheatre The production opens November 5, 2021 with a special opening night performance to benefit Covid-19 Relief. Tickets for all shows go on sale May 24, 2021. 👉🏼 https://t.co/ZBWmp6jBPm @aegpresentslv @ResortsWorldLV pic.twitter.com/j7m98OofeO — Celine Dion (@celinedion) May 12, 2021 After two of the most […]
Back Yardin’ Announces Jason Blaine Shows
September 17th, 2021 by Trish CasslingBack Yardin’ has hit up locations like Ingersoll, Cambridge, Orangeville, Hawkstone, Ancaster and now they’ll be bringing their intimate shows to Ottawa and Cobden! Announced today, multiple SOCAN, CMAO, and CCMA award winner, Jason Blaine, will be doing a run of four dates. Blaine will be starting out in Ingersoll on September 30, followed by […]
New Music Spotlight with Clever Hopes, North Reign, Avery Raquel, Madisyn Gifford and Sam Drysdale
September 10th, 2021 by Trish CasslingNew Music from Clever Hopes, North Reign, Avery Raquel, Madisyn Gifford, and Sam Drysdale Welcome to a Friday, all-Canadian edition of the New Music Spotlight. We’re hopping around on the genres, but trust me, they’re all incredible. Let’s do this! Artist: Clever Hopes Hometown: Toronto, ON Genre: folk-rock Related: Ocie Elliott, Cat Clyde & Jeremie […]
The Fretless Release “Let It Lie” featuring The Bros. Landreth
September 10th, 2021 by Trish CasslingJuno award-winning Canadian folk supergroup, The Fretless has released their 8th single, “Let It Lie“, from their soon to be released album, Open House. The track features The Bros. Landreth on vocals. The song was written by Alexa Dirks, David Landreth, Joseph Sydney Landreth, Ryan Voth, produced by Joby Baker and The Fretless, and mixed […]
Arkells Release Video for “Strong”
September 9th, 2021 by Trish CasslingCanada’s Arkells have released their next single, “Strong,” from Blink Once, their forthcoming album The vibe of “Strong” is the complete opposite of their last single, “Swing, Swing, Swing “. The black and white video is sombre and heart-wrenching, and rightly so. “” Strong” is about my friend Dr. Barbara Tatham. We went to college together, and she […]
Top Six Songs About Casinos and Gambling of All Time
September 8th, 2021 by thereviewsareinThe music industry is one of the most profitable in the world. But what is your first thought when someone says – money? Ours is – casinos. Interestingly, a number of famous musicians found inspiration in popular games of luck, and this is our pick for the top six songs about casinos and gambling of […]
2021 Country Music Association of Ontario Award Winners
September 7th, 2021 by Joshua MurrayOn Sunday night at the Ancaster Fairgrounds in Hamilton, ON the 2021 Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAO) presented their 9th annual awards. The drive-in show, hosted by Jason McCoy and Beverly Mahood, featured performances by Robyn Ottolini, Aaron Allen, Kelly Prescott, Tim Hicks, Sacha, Elyse Saunders, Buck Twenty, Susan Aglukark and more. And, it […]
Chris Buck Band – “That’s When You Know” Goes Gold!
September 7th, 2021 by Trish CasslingIt’s official! Chris Buck Band‘s “That’s When You Know“, with Kira Isabella has gone gold! With over 6 million streams and 7,300 track downloads in Canada, “That’s When You Know” is the Chris Buck Band‘s first gold single. The song, that was nominated for Best Video of the Year at the 2017 Canadian Country Music […]
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