Stories written by Marc Andrew
If you haven’t heard of Sean Ashby, you’ve heard his guitar. Even if you’ve been under a rock, because like a guitar god would be, Sean is everywhere. Sean’s lent his talents to some of Canada’s elite, including Delerium and Sarah McLachlan, and has played supporting roles in their international success. “I played with Sarah McLachlan for 12 […]
From Degrassi to 90210 and on to New York, Shenae Grimes has a new zip code. Fans of the 90s spinoff don’t panic, Shenae is just on an off-set summer hiatus. For the next two months, Shenae has decided to live in the East Village and volunteer as Teen Vogue’s newest intern. That’s right, this […]
May 18 2011 | Posted in
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Hello Bella will get you at “hi” and soon enough this quintet will barely need an introduction, but here’s one for old time’s sake: Hello Bella is Stephanie Poort on vocals, Matt Naylor on lead guitar, Mitch Fiddick on bass, Nic Malara on keys, guitar and Rob Pearse on drums. Hello Bella’s LP debut, Echoes of the […]
Emm Gryner is one of the most independent women in Canadian music. This Sarnia, Ontatio native released her first two albums by her lonesome, before being picked up by Mercury Records in 1998. When the drama of record label mergers became too much to handle, Emm grabbed the wheel and took her career into her own […]
Montreal’s big time DJ Stephan Grondin is opening for international superstar Kylie Minogue at the Bell Centre tomorrow. Saying that the man’s excited is an understatement. “I’m beyond excited,” Stephan says. “And I can’t wait!” The DJ has had a thrilling career since his first nightclub residency at the age of 17. Now at 43 Stephan spins […]
You’d think a global smash hit debut single like “Days Go By”, a Grammy Award to match and placement in an epic Mitsubishi Eclipse TV ad campaign would be the sign of a concrete career in the music biz. Or at least a firm step in the right direction. Not necessarily for British house trio, Dirty Vegas. […]
Apr 18 2011 | Posted in
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In 2004, indie rocker, Cary Brothers, charmed his way into the mainstream through Garden State’s Grammy-winning soundtrack featuring his song “Blue Eyes.” Since then, Cary has become very well acquainted with world of soundtracks. He has been finding his way into living rooms around the world via hit shows like Grey’s Anatomy, Smallville, Pretty Little Liars and […]
It’s been all flowers and warm embraces for newcomer Meaghan Smith at the 40th Annual Juno Awards. Meaghan won the Juno Award for New Artist of the Year, and well-deserved too. Meaghan’s debut, The Cricket’s Orchestra, did cause a stir upon its major-label release and it was only a matter of time until the whole country would catch on. Meaghan’s […]
Wintersleep’s third album, Welcome to the Night Sky, was like a nation-wide wakeup call. The Halifax indie rock band was flying under the radar until they snagged a Juno and MuchMusic Video Award that year. “It’s so great to finally get this recognition and support in our homeland,” guitartist Tim D’Eon says of the band’s sudden success. […]
Mar 28 2011 | Posted in
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“Nah! I don’t bite!” Karl Wolf laughs. That may be, but “The Wolf” is fierce. At first glance this guy looks like one more pretty face busting choreographed moves and flexing a few muscles in a high-energy video, but this 2011 Juno Award nominee isn’t just another grazing sheep following the pop-flock. Karl is “The […]
Mar 20 2011 | Posted in
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Feb 22 2011 | Posted in
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Since their self-titled debut in 2006 Justin Warfield and Adam Bravin have been creating music from the darkest corners of their bleeding hearts. Influenced by the shady sounds of the 80s, the darkwave duo produces anti-love songs inspired by the lies, betrayal and deceit spawned by love. This Valentine’s Day Adam plays love doctor and […]
Feb 14 2011 | Posted in
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Kreesha Turner is photographed by Hannah Palmer for marcandrew.ca at Montreal’s Hotel 10. ©marcandrew.ca Visit Hotel 10 online now.
Feb 9 2011 | Posted in
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The iHeart Radio MuchMusic Video Awards (MMVAs), formerly the MuchMusic Video Awards, is Canada’s hottest music award show and one of the biggest street-level block party events in the world. The MMVAs have been honoring the year’s top music videos since 1990 and have welcomed music’s biggest stars including The Black Eyed Peas, Britney Spears, […]
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The iHeart Radio MuchMusic Video Awards (MMVAs), formerly the MuchMusic Video Awards, is Canada’s hottest music award show and one of the biggest street-level block party events in the world. The MMVAs have been honoring the year’s top music videos since 1990 and have welcomed music’s biggest stars including The Black Eyed Peas, Britney Spears, […]
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The iHeart Radio MuchMusic Video Awards (MMVAs), formerly the MuchMusic Video Awards, is Canada’s hottest music award show and one of the biggest street-level block party events in the world. The MMVAs have been honoring the year’s top music videos since 1990 and have welcomed music’s biggest stars including The Black Eyed Peas, Britney Spears, […]
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