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2022 Calgary Stampede Photo Review: Alexisonfire and Aqua

July 14th, 2022 by Sydney Butters

Variety was on the menu on July 11 at the 2022 Calgary Stampede with Alexisonfire headlined the Coca-Cola Stage and Aqua took the spotlight at The Big Four Roadhouse. From Canadian alternative greatness to 90s pop superstars, it was all on display – and now it’s right here in pictures! Check it all out and […]

2022 Calgary Stampede Photo Review: Lennon Stella and SAINt JHN

July 13th, 2022 by Sydney Butters

The 2022 Calgary Stampede continued their live music lineup on July 9 with SAINt JHN on the Coca-Cola Stage and Canadian star Lennon Stella at The Big Four Roadhouse. Both artists entertained their crowds and we’ve got photos from each set to share with you right here. Right now. Check out the pictures from Calgary […]

2022 Canadian National Exhibition Music Lineup2022 Canadian National Exhibition Bandshell Daily Lineup

July 11th, 2022 by Joshua Murray

Live music lives at the Canadian National Exhibition as the summer comes to an end and people pack the CNE grounds for fun, games, and nostalgia. This summer, as we all venture closer to where we’re used to, the CNE has put together a lineup of music (and comedy) from August 19 to September 4 […]

Lennon Stella Calgary Stampede 2022 Preview2022 Calgary Stampede Playlist Preview: Lennon Stella

July 7th, 2022 by Joshua Murray

Lennon Stella is a S.T.A.R. The 22-year-old pop singer/songwriter grew up in the business, has been a television star, a touring pro, and now she’s on her way to the Big Four Roadhouse at the 2022 Calgary Stampede on Saturday, July 9. The Ontario native has a fanbase that has followed her from Boots & […]

2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominees, Fan Poll!

February 5th, 2022 by Joshua Murray

It’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame season, and that means it’s time for all of us to put our voting hats on and decide who we think should be added to the list of legends that have been nominated and elected over the years. In 2022 we have 17 nominees to consider from a […]

New Music SpotlightNew Music Spotlight with Mother Mother, Andrew Hyatt & MORE!

January 29th, 2022 by Joshua Murray

New Music from Mother Mother, Andrew Hyatt, bülow, Donovan Woods, and Dear Rouge Hello music lovers, the New Music Spotlight is here with five new tracks for you to dive into this week. We’ve got pop, alt, country, Americana and it’s all in one nice list for you. There’s a lot of Canadian content in […]

RALPH Releases a Real One with Gasoline

January 24th, 2022 by Joshua Murray

RALPH is back with a heartbreaker. Buckle in. Pop singer-songwriter RALPH dropped a new single this week, giving us all a taste of raw imposter syndrome in love with Gasoline. This isn’t the vibey disco-pop jam that Tommy is. This is more Rules Of Love if you’re looking for a previous release comp from her […]

Joshua’s 10 Most Listened to Albums of 2021!

December 31st, 2021 by Joshua Murray

As the year comes to and end, I’m looking back at the EPs and albums that I listened to the most in 2021. It’s a list that includes pop, rock, and country music. We’ve got Canadian content to go with American superstars. And, mostly, we’ve got the music I connected with the most in the […]

David Bowie Top 10David Bowie Top 10 – by the Numbers

December 30th, 2021 by Joshua Murray

I miss David Bowie. We all miss David Bowie. But thank God, the music remains. Over his exciting, ground-breaking, experimental, hit-making, magical career, David Bowie gave us songs that will live forever. Characters that feel alive. Memories we love. And we’re thankful and awed. And while we should have done this a long time ago, […]

New Music SpotlightNew Music Spotlight with Frank Turner, Andrew Hyatt & MORE!

October 30th, 2021 by Joshua Murray

New Music from Frank Turner, Andrew Hyatt, CHVRCHES, Dear Rouge, Madisyn Gifford, and a bonus from MONOWHALES It’s New Music Spotlight time and I hope you’re ready! In this batch of new releases we’ve got pop, rock, country and alternative sounds ready for you. And that includes a bonus cover at the end of the […]

Crown LandsPreparing Myself for a Return to Live Music

October 30th, 2021 by Joshua Murray and 📸 Trish Cassling

I know that a lot of folks have been out to shows, pushed up against friends and strangers, masked and unmasked, vaxxed and unvaxxed, and listening to loud live music from the stage. But not me. And I miss it. But holy cow have I had trouble getting myself ready to go back. I’m double […]

New Music Spotlight with Brandi Carlile, Valley & MORE!

October 2nd, 2021 by Joshua Murray

New Music from Brandi Carlile, Valley, LØLØ, elijah woods, and Manny Blu It’s New Music Spotlight time with tracks from pop and country artists making waves and catching our attention. We’ve got songs from new albums, songs from upcoming releases, and videos that are ready for your viewing pleasure. Give ’em all a listen and […]

Virginia to Vegas Teams Up with MacKenzie Porter for Sad Banger – this sucks

September 18th, 2021 by Joshua Murrayand 📸 Trish Cassling and 📸 Sydney Butters

Canadian 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 […]

New Music Spotlight white 1000x499 Clever Hopes, North Reign, Avery Raquel, Madisyn Gifford, and Sam DrysdaleNew Music Spotlight with Clever Hopes, North Reign, Avery Raquel, Madisyn Gifford and Sam Drysdale

September 10th, 2021 by Trish Cassling

New 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 […]

10 Covers of Shania Twain Classics

August 29th, 2021 by Joshua Murrayand 📸 Trish Cassling and 📸 Sydney Butters

There aren’t enough words with the weight required to explain the success and influence and stardom of Shania Twain. She’s a legend and a Hall of Famer. And we love her. And we’re not alone. After falling into a couple of rabbit holes on YouTube, I started searching for Shania covers, and while it ended […]

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