Random music news for Saturday, April 13, 2019
It was on this day in 1970 that Apollo 13 mentioned to Houston that they had a problem. And it’s also Record Store Day. When it comes to music news for April 13,
Read MoreIt was on this day in 1970 that Apollo 13 mentioned to Houston that they had a problem. And it’s also Record Store Day. When it comes to music news for April 13,
Read MoreArtist: NightwatchersSong: “Butcher’s Parade”Album: SingleBand location: Toulouse, France Why I like it: High energy punk. Listen here. Artist: The GulpsSong: “The Kings House”Album: SingleBand location: London, England Why I like it: Power-pop with
Read MoreIn a stroke of crowdsourcing/viral marketing brilliance, Toronto’s PUP offered up a challenge to anyone who chose to accept the mission. “Here are the lyrics and the chord changes to our new single,
Read MoreIf this were an ordinary gig, I wouldn’t be writing this. Billy Talent, City and Colour, PUP and a few more unannounced artists are doing a great and selfless thing. On Saturday (August 11),
Read MoreEach 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.
Read MorePUP has done something different with their latest music video Start by watching the intro video and then select one of the band members to complete your adventure. It’s best on a desktop.
Read MoreToronto’s PUP has won the 12th annual English SOCAN Songwriting Prize for this track from their 2016, The Dream is Over. “DVP” was chosen by a panel of music industry wonks (me included)
Read MoreComing up with a band name can sometimes be even harder than making music. It needs to be memorable and catchy, but also representative of your style and attitude. Well OK, many bands
Read MoreNo, the music video is not dead. The Prism Prize seeks to recognize the best Canada has to offer, complete with a $15,000 cash prize. After going through a ton of videos, a
Read MoreThe Prism Prize has returned, setting in motion a process to name the best Canadian music video of the last 12 months. Voting will be carried out by 120 music industry professionals (me
Read MoreBefore I left for a week at the NE Caribbean Command Post, I picked up another 11 brand new tracks for further listening. Mediazoic takes care of the hosting. 1 Frenzal Rhomb Bird
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