[Ross MacDonald was out there again. Everyone say, “Thank you, Ross!” – AC] The first artist of the evening was Ottawa’s own Alanna Sterling (who local alt-rock radio station LiVE 885 often compares
Read More[Ross MacDonald and Karen Coughtrey were on the scene once again. – AC] The weekend of November 25th and 26th saw Montreal band Half Moon Run finish their North American tour with opener
Read MoreEvery 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 MoreArtist: Everything EverythingSong: Cold ReactorAlbum: Mountainhead Cold Reactor is the first taste of Everything Everything’s upcoming album, Mountainhead, out on March 1st! Lead singer Jon Higgs explains that Cold Reactor is “about striving
Read MoreArtist: Half Moon RunSong: 9beatAlbum: Salt Half Moon Run’s new album, Salt, is a testament to the remarkable humanity, resonance, and artistry of Half Moon Run. Expressive and yearning, 9beat is only one
Read MoreArtist: Young Franco feat. Leyla Blue & JafunkSong: Studio 54 Get lost in the funk from the very first note of this groovy new single from Young Franco, Leyla Blue, and Jafunk. It
Read MoreArtist: Half Moon RunSong: AlcoAlbum: Salt This song showcases expert songwriting, with a captivating array of textures that weave together to create a truly enchanting experience. It’ll be on Half Moon Run’s album,
Read MoreLevi Evans Song: “So Happy”Album: SingleRelease Date: April 21, 2023Location: Los Angeles, California/Dublin, IrelandWhy I Like It: I like the catchy beat and rhythm.Watch: Half Moon Run Song: “Alco”Album: SingleRelease Date: April 20,
Read MoreArtist: Rufus Wainwright feat. Brandi CarlileSong: Down In The Willow GardenAlbum: Folkocracy This Rufus Wainwright team-up with Brandi Carlile is from his upcoming album Folkocracy – an album of folk music reinventions with special
Read MoreAfter a long two years, the JUNOs will be back in full force this year, starting with a jam-packed week. The big event, of course, is the awards ceremony on Sunday, May 15,
Read MoreArtist: BoychikSong: Dust After Rest A delicate, moving, powerful debut single from 23 year-old Ben Levi Ross (aka Boychik). They explain: “I wrote “Dust After Rest” in a fit of abject motionlessness. The piece
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