[Photos by Ross MacDonald and the review is from Karen Coughtrey. – AC] One thing about Ottawa Bluesfest https://ottawabluesfest.ca/ is that they have a knack of picking the perfect acts to close out
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The Wonder Years Song: “Lost In The Lights”Album: SingleRelease Date: September 23, 2022Location: Lansdale, Pennsylvania Why I like it: Emotional pop-punk.Watch: Leathers Song: “Ultraviolet”Album: SingleRelease Date: September 16, 2022Location: VancouverWhy I like it: Electro-pop
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Every week, we’re sent dozens if not hundreds of promotional emails from agents, PR firms, and hopeful artists containing the latest releases from around the world. From the biggest superstars to the ambitious
Read MoreAfter a year of arguing, lobbying, cajoling, kvetching, and passioned imploring by the 200+ members of the extended Polaris Music Prize jury, it’s come down to these ten finalists for the 2018 prize.
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Each year, the Prism Prize recognizes excellence in Canadian music video production and direction with the winner receiving a cheque for $15,000. This year’s ceremony is coming up in Toronto on May 13.
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Oh yes friends and family, it’s that time of year again. When the content dries up When the year winds down, it’s time to reflect and celebrate what made it great – and
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Artist: Mike Krol Song: “Fifteen Minutes” Album/EP: Mike Krol Is Never Dead: The First Two Albums Fuzzy, trebly, snotty, wailing, but hooky as hell – this is seriously one of the best songs I’ve
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It’s been another rough week for music fans when it comes to losing people we admire. Hopefully this list of 11 hand-picked new tunes will offer some kind of distraction. Thanks as always
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Artist: Alvvays Song: “In Undertow” Album/EP: Antisocialites Fans have been clamouring for more Alvvays for a while, and the enigmatic post-shoegaze group has finally delivered. Jangly guitars, shimmering synths, and the band’s characteristic haze
Read MoreCome September 21 at the Carlu in Toronto, one of these album will be declared by a jury of twelve hardcore music industry people to be the best of the year. That comes
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The 10th annual SOCAN Songwriting Prize–$10,000 in cash–will be given out later this summer . Here are the finalists on the English side of the ledger: Archie, Marry Me” – written by Alec
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