It’s official, I’m heading to the 2013 MuchMusic Video Awards, and I want to take some of your questions with me. So, if you’ve got anything on your inquiring minds that you’re dying to direct at some of Canada’s elite like Avril Lavigne and Serena Ryder or superstars like Armin van Buuren, Demi Lovato and Taylor Swift, drop [...]
Only four episodes of The Following left, people! I don’t know about you, but I’m not ready to let go. I’m not complaining though. I’m thankful for these 15 full episodes of Kevin Bacon and I have knuckle pains to show for it. Every week since the series debuted on January 21, I’ve crossed my fingers tight [...]
ION Magazine is celebrating 10 years by letting loose and hosting their anniversary party in three major Canadian cities, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. I scored an invite to the launch of this traveling shindig tonight in Montreal, so I’m heading out with my forever gal pal, Stacy. What sold me on this party, apart from some more than decent [...]
Here are some highlights of what’s going on in Montreal this month. New York’s leading ladies, Gaga and Starlight play the Bell Centre on February 11. It’s double time for Bon Jovi at the Bell Centre on the 13th and once again on Valentine’s Day. Marooon 5 and Neon Trees (who’s latest album sparkles [...]
I love Rachael Yamagata and so excited not only about her releasing new material and touring North America, but also about her free, exclusive NoiseTrade mixtape. The collection features 7 acoustic tracks including three studio recordings and “It’ll Do” from her upcoming EP Heavyweight. Get Rachael’s mixtape for FREE right here! Heavyweight is set to be released digitally on November 20th and physically on November [...]
I just got off the phone with Susanna Hoffs as in The Bangles, you know, “Walk Like an Egyptian,” “Eternal Flame” and “Manic Monday.” This is another personal milestone for me. It’s right up there, ranking by my chats with Neil Young, Tori Amos and Lady Gaga. I pretty much bumped around to The Bangles [...]
L.A. was missing a few stars this weekend and I found them shining at a secluded lake house just outside the quaint ski town of St. Sauveur. Rising talent Augie Duke, of the upcoming comedy thriller Bad Kids Go to Hell, invited me to her celebrity family’s northern retreat tucked away in the sticks, a more [...]
Alright all you geeks and freaks, the Montreal ComicCon announced its official lineup at a sizzling press conference at Terrasses Bonsecours on the waterfront of Old Montreal yesterday. Being Human’s Kristen Hager, C-3PO, and the incredible Hulk were among the special guests on-site to help reveal the exciting news. I joined in on all the [...]
Crystal Castles just unleashed “Plague” to the world wide web this morning. Alice Glass and Ethan Kath, the electronic duo from Toronto, first uncovered this sick tune during their performance at the Parklife Festival in Manchester, England last month, and now it’s yours for free! Download it here. No news on Crystal Castles’ forthcoming record that they [...]
Osheaga is 19 days away and I’m counting it down with my free Osheaga playlist! To tide us over, the festival put together a free playlist of artists set to take the stage. You’ve got some City and Colour to M83. Gee, thanks Osheaga! Pick yours up for FREE on iTunes now. Here’s your redeem code: F47X4XAN4LFF This offer [...]
Well here’s a first for Adam Lambert, the Idol’s latest album, Trespassing, debuted at #1 on the Billboard charts upon its release. The sophomore album bumped American Idol alum Carrie Underwood down to #3, making Adam the seventh reality show finalist to score the top position. On Wednesday, May 30, Adam ends his East Coast promo [...]
Kim Bingham is ready to rock ‘n’ roll! On Tuesday, May 22 this Montreal singer-songwriter is unleashing her anticipated solo album Up! You may know the rocker from her days with Me, Mom & Morgentaler and her collabs with Bran Van 3000, David Usher and Nelly Furtado, but Up! is Kim like you’ve never seen [...]
Juno Award winner Holly McNarland is baaaaack and she’s marking her return with a hot NXNE contest. First things first, Holly’s got a new album, Run Body Run that she drops on Tuesday, May 15. I’m streaming a new track below, have a listen. As for the contest, it’s a hot one. The grand prize [...]
Montreal’s success story Patrick Watson barely needs an introduction, so I’ll just get right to the good stuff. Click here to get Patrick’s song “Blackwind” free from iTunes this week. The track comes from Patrick’s forth and latest album Adventures In Your Own Backyard. The Polaris Music Prize winner recorded this intimate record at home in his Plateau [...]
I was invited to Patrick Krief’s album launch last night and I’ve never seen or heard this Montrealer in a finer state. Patrick is best known as guitarist extraordinaire of The Dears, but his latest solo effort, Hundred Thousand Pieces, has the potential to change that. This dark and very personal offering is so stunning it [...]
Hey Green Day fans, today’s your day. The band just announced they’re busy in the studio recording not one but three albums to follow-up their Grammy-winning record 21st Century Breakdown. The album triology they’re calling Uno!, Dos!, Tre!, is being recorded in their hometown of Oakland, California and will be released on September 25, November [...]
Kristina Maria peaked at #1 on Billboard’s Emerging Canadian Artists chart right on time for her album launch yesterday evening at MusiquePlus. I dropped by the shindig to catch Kristina’s live performance and I’ve got to tell you, she’s a shocker. This girl has pipes and didn’t hesitate to prove it. Kristina wowed her fans by belting out [...]
I accidentally came across stunning covers of Imogen Heap’s “Hide and Seek,” Chris Isaak’s “Wicked Game” and Bjork’s “Hyperballad” by singer-songwriter John Orr, who performs under the stage name The Last Domino. With the ridiculous amount of cover songs recorded in people’s bathrooms, it’s refreshing to come across some decent renditions that sound fresh and [...]
Things are heating up, Montreal! Osheaga just announced that Florence + the Machine, the Black Keys, the Shins, Justice, M83, Young the Giant and Amadou & Mariam are among the confirmed acts at this year’s festival. A much more developed lineup will be revealed on Tuesday, March 20. Follow Osheaga on twitter and visit the official site [...]
This just in! The 2012 JUNO Award nominations were announced this morning. City and Colour, Drake, Feist, Nickelback and Dan Mangan scored big on the nods. This year’s award ceremony will be hosted by William Shatner and is set to broadcast live from the nation’s capital, Ottawa. Here are the nominees in selected major categories. Some of them [...]
