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December 21, 2018
by Bill King
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December 20, 2018
by Jason Schneider
Over the past decade, the Vancouver trio has been balancing black nail-polish gloom and indie-pop accessibility on its much-praised releases. The group's drummer describes the new album's uplifting vibe, MM's creative evolution, and an inspired time in Hamburg.
December 17, 2018
by FYI Staff
The following are tracks delivered to radio by digital distributor DMDS/Yangaroo in Canada and broken down into two categories.
December 14, 2018
by Jason Schneider
The Toronto-born, LA-based pop artist and actor is making a real splash in both fields, starring in hit musicals and charting on Billboard. Here she discusses her latest single, the balance between acting and music, and her love of all things Pink.
December 14, 2018
by Bill King
For any musician called on to play Christmas music, it can either be ‘big party fun’ or pure drudgery.
December 13, 2018
by Aaron Brophy
The GoFundMe campaign, launched Dec. 9, has set a goal of $60,000 to help fund Lee's home care, food, rent, a wheelchair and customizations to his residence. In its first few days, the outreach program has raised over $5,000.
December 12, 2018
by Jason Schneider
The Toronto pop-rocker is so fed up with the daily barrage of lies emanating from south of the border that he has released a pull-no-punches single and video entitled “Not Far From The Truth.” He explains his motivation and his plans for 2019 here.
December 8, 2018
by FYI Staff
The following are tracks delivered to radio by digital distributor DMDS/Yangaroo in Canada and broken down into two categories.
December 7, 2018
by Karen Bliss
Andy Kim gets emotional when talking about the ill children he met at the ICAR Complex racetrack in Montreal who were able to whiz around in fancy
December 7, 2018
by Jason Schneider
The Toronto-based folk trio releases a winter-themed second album today. Here the members discuss its inspiration, their individual and collective creative evolution, and a shared desire for more inclusivity in the music business.
December 7, 2018
by Bill King
The English folk-rock pioneer is back with a new album, 13 Rivers. In this revealing interview, he discusses that record, his creative cycle, love of analogue, soundtrack work, protest songs, and more.
December 5, 2018
by Jason Schneider
The highly-decorated blues veteran returns with a new album, Shake The Love Around. Here she explains that it showcases her different voices, discusses some favourite songs, and recalls a memorable gig with Bryan Adams.