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The man of the hour with Alejandra Ribera & Shakura S'Aida. Photo credit: Bill King

For He's A Jolly Good Fellow... Richard Flohil: 85 is the new 65

Veteran publicist, promoter and talent finder Richard Flohil is on the eve of celebrating birthday No. 85 on June 28 at Toronto's Horseshoe Tavern, and in this interview he talks about his upcoming book, how a vegetable-free diet is working wonders for his health, and the night he brought B.B. King to Canada for the first time.

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Daffodil's Frank Davies with Kelly Jay in an earlier day

Today's New Track

Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello: Señorita

Two of the planet's hottest pop stars team up on a catchy joint single complemented by a video as steamy as a Miami summer day. We predict a major hit.
Meltt: Love Again

This new single from the Vancouver combo meditates upon the phenomenon of love. It is dream-pop of a high order, exuding a gently mesmerising ambience.
The Sun Harmonic: A Heart So Heavy

This new single and video from the Toronto folk-rock combo is a piano ballad that spotlights leader Kaleb Hikele's warm and soulful voice, one complementing the song's tender sentiments.
Keelo D'Ville: Northside

One of the first of a likely deluge of Raptors-themed cuts, this features free-flowing rhymes atop a sparse beat. Bonus points for the Kawhi Leonard lookalike in the video.
Kardinal Offishall - Run

Coinciding with the wonderful run by the Raptors in the NBA finals is a new single from the 6 booster and hip-hop veteran. It features his signature bold and bravado-filled rhyming plus deft production.
Whitehorse: Sweet Melissa Jean

The ever-prolific and shape-shifting duo returns with another winner, a slow and haunting bonus cut from the acclaimed Panther In The Dollhouse album.
Jordan Klassen: Virtuous Circle

The folk-inflected BC singer/songwriter returns with a new single accompanied by a superbly-filmed video supported by the MVP Project. The emotionally expressive track showcases his yearning voice.
Jay Whiss: Dark Cloud

The Toronto-based rapper has made a mark with Prime Boys. This title cut from a solo EP out this week features powerful lyrics delivered with clarity atop a sparse groove, accompanied by a beautifully shot black and white video.
Don Vail: On The Wire

This project is the brainchild of indie rocker Mitch Bowden, formerly of Chore. This focus track from new album Stand of Tide features infectious hooks, layered guitars and stirring vocal harmonies.
Jim Cuddy: Rhinestone Cowboy

The Blue Rodeo frontman has just released a new solo album, Countrywide Soul, a mix of new and old material. That effortlessly smooth and mellow voice does justice to this Glen Campbell hit.
Kimmortal: Sad Femme Club

This powerful track and kinetic video show why the BC hip-hop artist is making major waves. She spits her rhymes with real fire, and the lyrics hold nothing back.
Lowest Of The Low: The Barricade

The indie rock heroes release a new album, Agitpop, on Friday. It is the group's most overtly political work, as showcased by the righteous anger of this compelling cut.
Walk Off The Earth: Mike's Song

The Burlington, ON, hitmakers are still mourning the death of keyboardist, Mike “Beard Guy” Taylor. This new tune is a touching tribute to their comrade, one that is simultaneously sad and stirring.
Tanika Charles: Love Overdue

This is the new single from the just-released second album from the acclaimed soul songstress. She has a convincing old-school feel in her vocals, and her phrasing is impeccable.
Dumb: Content Jungle

The third advance single from the punky Vancouver band's imminent album is a winner. Atop jangly guitar, the vocals rail against the info overload plaguing contemporary life, while short instrumental breaks give the track room to breathe.
METZ: Pure Auto

The track from an upcoming rarities collection is the band's typical punk/noise fire and brimstone, about as subtle as a headbutt, yet highly invigorating.
Donovan Woods: The Great Escape

The Juno-winning roots songsmith is gaining real traction with new acoustic album The Other Way. This gentle and well-crafted tune shows off the warm embrace that is his voice.
Frankiie: Dream Reader

The Vancouver dream-rock femme foursome has just signed to noted indie label Paper Bag. This new single is a neatly-paced tune that features reverb-soaked guitars and moody vocals.
Catherine MacLellan: Out Of Time

An achingly pure voice and poetic lyrics have earned the Juno-winning PEI folk artist a reputation as a master of melancholy, and this gently haunting new single serves as confirmation.
The Beaches: Snake Tongue

Ahead of an imminent EP release, the hard-working femme rockers deliver a sharp-tongued track that rails against unwanted male attention.