On July 18, the two Canadian rock legends will reunite for a one-time charity fundraiser for Canada’s Walk of Fame at Toronto’s Casa Loma. Nicholas Jennings caught up with Randy and Burton to discuss what is, what was...and even what may be to come.
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July 5, 2019
by Nicholas Jennings
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July 3, 2019
by Jason Schneider
The young Ontario roots artist has just released a debut album, Moon & Mercury. Here she discusses working with Ron Hawkins, the song she is most proud of, a love of Led Zeppelin, a memorable open mic debut, and a funny road story.
June 23, 2019
by Richard Flohil
It’s one block In Toronto — Bloor Street between Bay and University Avenue — and it boasts the most expensive shops in Canada.
June 19, 2019
by Nick Krewen
Corey Hart's return to the big stage with a cross-Canada tour may have offered him an opportunity to reconnect with his fans after 22 years, but on June 14, prior to his show on Toronto's Budweiser Stage, it also gave me a chance - after 33 years - to offer my thanks to him in person as well.
June 18, 2019
by Jason Schneider
On new album Flesh and Bone, the Kitchener duo combines the oldest forms of folk and country music with modern lyrics and attitude. Here the pair discusses the new record, artistic evolution, a musical family, and a love of Brandi Carlile and Stan Rogers.
June 12, 2019
by Jason Schneider
The gritty honky-tonker from Orillia has released a new album Rollin’ Heavy. Here he discusses its approach, his artistic evolution, life balance, and tripping at Waynestock.
May 14, 2019
by External Source
The Polaris Prize and Juno award-winning Indigenous operatic tenor and composer will partner with orchestras to present his acclaimed album, Wolastoqiyik Lintuwakonawa, in a special symphony format. He has also launched the official Indigenous playlist on Spotify.
April 24, 2019
by FYI Staff
If you want to talk Canadian culture, Jann Arden has it nailed down.
April 10, 2019
by FYI Staff
A colourful character not given to ornate speech, his time at the SOCAN Awards podium was...well, less than conventional. What follows in part is the lead-up to his arrival on stage to accept his award and a slightly edited rewind on what he had to say that night.
March 27, 2019
by David Farrell
Gino Vannelli–known for a string of chart-toppers that include “I Just Wanna Stop,” “Living Inside Myself,” “Black Cars,” and “Wild Horses,” releas
March 27, 2019
by FYI Staff
The proof is in the pudding (or at least the ratings).
March 27, 2019
by Jason Schneider
The Nova Scotia rocker exorcised personal demons in writing his new EP. Here he describes that process, recalls Tom Petty tapes, and his love for “Unchained Melody."