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David Bowie Top 10 – by the Numbers
December 30th, 2021 by Joshua MurrayI 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, […]
James’ Top 10 Halloween Playlist Recommendations
October 31st, 2021 by James MacDonaldHalloween is upon us, and if you’re partying at home or with friends you’ll be looking for some tunes. Lucky you, I’ve got some recommendations for your playlist. I’m sure it’s already there, so you can just tell me you know what you’re doing, but, let’s start with Screamin’ Jay Hawkins‘ I Put A Spell […]
New Music Spotlight with Frank Turner, Andrew Hyatt & MORE!
October 30th, 2021 by Joshua MurrayNew 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 […]
Preparing Myself for a Return to Live Music
October 30th, 2021 by Joshua Murray and 📸 Trish CasslingI 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
10 Covers of Shania Twain Classics
August 29th, 2021 by Joshua Murrayand 📸 Trish Cassling and 📸 Sydney ButtersThere 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 […]
New Music Spotlight with Keith Urban, Shad & MORE!
August 22nd, 2021 by Joshua MurrayNew Music from Keith Urban, Shad, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, Jojo Mason, and SonReal The New Music Spotlight is here with some country from down under and a little from Canada too. Two doses of Canadian hip hop. AND some rock and roll from the American midwest. We think that all five tracks […]
Hotel Mira release video for ‘The Eyes On You’
August 19th, 2021 by Trish CasslingHotel Mira has released their final video for the album Perfectionism. ‘The Eyes On You’ mixes live performance with a theatrical story. The video includes lots of colours, dancing Charlie, fun costume changes (including the pink suit), and one of my favourite songs off the album. ‘The Eyes On You’ is already sitting in the Top […]
The Killers Release New Concept Album Pressure Machine Album
August 15th, 2021 by Joshua MurrayThe idea of a concept album can either intrigue you or turn you off. It’s an idea that doesn’t always work, doesn’t always stick to the plan, and doesn’t always deliver. But, The Killers went for it anyway and on Pressure Machine, Brandon Flowers and company dive into 11 story songs from the same starting […]
Celestial Ruin, ‘See U Nxt Tuezday’ Video & 5 Quick Questions
August 6th, 2021 by Trish CasslingVancouver-based Celestial Ruin is back with a slightly new sound on their latest song, See U Nxt Tuezday. Produced in Vancouver by Jay Van Poederooyen (Nickelback, Hinder, and Devin Townsend) the release features the band’s evolving sound, which began during a trip to LA in 2019. While in Los Angeles they worked with illustrious producer […]
New Music Spotlight with The Honest Heart Collective, Nelson Sobral, Leeroy Stagger, kintaro, and Angels & Airwaves
August 5th, 2021 by Trish CasslingNew Music from The Honest Heart Collective, Nelson Sobral, Leeroy Stagger, kintaro, and Angels & Airwaves I’m back with a New Music Spotlight for you. We’ve some new acts, and some we’ve heard from before this time around. We hope you like them all. Now, scroll through, hit play, add your favourites to your playlists, […]
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