Virginia to Vegas
8 Don’t Miss Artists at Canadian Music Week 2023
May 27th, 2023 by Joshua MurrayCanadian Music Week is getting ready for 2023, and Toronto is getting ready for CMW. And if you’re getting set to strap on your wristband, you need to start your planning! Artists, showcases, and big shows will be spread out at venues all over the city from Monday to Saturday. It starts early and goes […]
New Music Spotlight with Gord Downie and Bob Rock, Avril Lavigne & MORE!
November 25th, 2022 by Joshua MurrayNew Music from Gord Downie and Bob Rock, Avril Lavigne, Virginia to Vegas, Lainey Wilson, and Taylor Austin Dye The New Music Spotlight is here with a mix of Rock, Pop, and Country in our little list. We’ve got Canadian legends, up-and-comers, and we think you’re going to get into these songs. That’s why we’re […]
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 […]
2021 INDIE Award Winners!
June 1st, 2021 by Joshua Murray2021 INDIES – the 20th annual Independent Music Awards – presented by Jim Beam The INDIES are a staple of Canadian Music Week, and while we couldn’t all be in sweaty clubs this year watching late-night showcases and headlining performances, we can still celebrate excellence in music. This year, the 20th annual awards were presented […]
New Music Spotlight with Dustin Lynch ft. MacKenzie Porter, Said The Whale & MORE!
March 19th, 2021 by Joshua MurrayNew Music from Dustin Lynch ft. MacKenzie Porter, Said The Whale, Virginia To Vegas w/ NOTD, Hunter Brothers, Sykamore The New Music Spotlight is here with some country, pop, and alt-rock to kick off your weekend. It’s Canadian and American. It’s a mix of sounds and styles. It’s all for you. Hit play on any […]
Joshua’s Favourite Albums and EPs of 2020
December 22nd, 2020 by Joshua MurrayThere have been a lot of downs in 2020, but thankfully, musically, there have been some ups to help try and balance some things out! In this post I’ve got five favourite EPs, 10 favourite albums, and 12 honourable mentions listed. I’ve added a favourite song, and a little word about how I feel about […]
Virginia to Vegas, don’t wake me, I’m dreaming Review, Interview & 5 Quick Questions
October 30th, 2020 by Joshua MurrayVirginia to Vegas wasn’t planning to release a second EP in 2020, but if COVID-19 is the lemon, don’t wake me, I’m dreaming is the lemonade he came up with through it all. In his own words, “Obviously it’s been an interesting year, so I had more time at home and more time to create […]
New Music Spotlight with Sam Roberts Band, Andrew Hyatt, Virginia to Vegas, Sons of Daughters, and David James ft. Genevieve Fisher
September 18th, 2020 by Joshua MurrayNew Music from Sam Roberts Band, Andrew Hyatt, Virginia to Vegas, Sons of Daughters, and David James ft. Genevieve Fisher The New Music Spotlight is here for your weekend enjoyment, and it’s all Canadian for ya! We’ve got country, pop, and rock from north of the border, and he can’t wait for you to hear […]
a constant state of improvement, Virginia to Vegas EP Review
March 1st, 2020 by Joshua Murray and 📸 Sydney ButtersToronto-based singer/songwriter, Virginia to Vegas is back with a new EP, a constant state of improvement, following up 2019’s Hartland St. EP. With lead single, betterman already grabbing attention and racking up spins on Spotify (380,000+ at the time of this post) while also getting personal. Earlier in February, when the track was released, he […]
Virginia to Vegas at the 2018 Calgary Stampede
July 17th, 2018 by Sydney ButtersVirginia to Vegas… to Calgary. The Toronto-based indie/pop star came to the Coca-Cola Stage at the 2018 Calgary Stampede to open for Lights on a Friday night… and nailed it! The Emotions singer took the stage and put on an entertaining and energetic show. In the photos here you can see that his jacket came […]
2018 Calgary Stampede Concert Series Lineup Announcement
May 25th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayThe Calgary Stampede returns from July 6 to 15, with a ton of music in their 2018 concert series, keeping the tradition that started in 1912 alive and well! This year, the 10-day festival is bringing some serious talent to the stage. With country, pop, rock, and more lined up in the Virgin Mobile Stampede […]
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