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Fredericton’s Turn to Be Strong

August 28, 2018 Gilles LeBlanc 0 Comments Benefit Concert, Classified, Fredericton Strong, Mass Shooting, Matt Mays

I hope to never have to see another trending hashtag featuring “(Insert City Name Here) Strong”. Unfortunately they have become

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New Music From The Inbox – Tuesday Edition! (May 29, 2018): Lehmann B. Smith, Husky Loops, Classified, and more!

May 29, 2018May 27, 2018 Mathew Kahansky 0 Comments Classified, Hatchie, Husky Loops, Lehmann B. Smith, New Music From The Inbox, Old Caltone

Artist: Lehmann B. Smith Song: “Thus Must Rust” Album/EP: Poplar Music Trancy haze rock with a guitar that makes itself surprisingly

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Top-Streamed Albums and Tracks on Google Play Music for 2016

June 28, 2016 Nerhys 1 Comment Alessia Cara, Classified, Coleman Hell, Drake, Google Play Music, Koreas, Rymz, Shawn Mendes

Just in time for Canada Day this weekend, Google Play Music has just released their list of top-streamed albums and

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Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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