Covid-19 has impacted many facets of the music biz, but new releases and reissues continue apace. Notables include Lady Gaga, Jennifer Nettles, Lady A, Modest Mouse, Bill Evans, Nina Simone, Etta James, and Peter Murphy. A stellar week for Canadian releases includes albums by Ellis (pictured), Joni Mitchell, I M U R, Loony, Dana Sipos, Felix Cartal, Leanne Zacharias, Mother Mother, Stompin' Tom Connors, The Zolas, Chromeo, JP Saxe, Alicia Toner, and Blinker the Star.
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June 21, 2021
by External Source
Despite major competition with four new albums debut in the top ten this week, American cross-over actress Olivia Rodrigo’s Sour remains
June 20, 2021
by Kerry Doole
Chasing some dollars to fund your next recording or cross-country tour? Hoping to enter your songs into a lucrative competition? Seeking showcase opportunities at festivals and conferences? Check our calendar and get into the groove. Keep in mind that pandemic fears are likely to affect some of the events listed. Submissions to showcase at Mundial Montreal 2021 (pictured) close on June 25.
June 16, 2021
by Kerry Doole
Covid-19 has impacted many facets of the music biz, but new releases and reissues continue apace. Notables include Amythyst Kiah, Mykki Blanco, Moonshine Collective, Authority Zero, and Joan Armatrading. Canadian releases includes albums by Emanuel (pictured), Half Moon Run, Nick Ferrio, Hannah Georgas, Jayli Wolf, and Nova Rose.
June 14, 2021
by External Source
Olivia Rodrigo’s Sour remains at No.
June 13, 2021
by Kerry Doole
Chasing some dollars to fund your next recording or cross-country tour? Hoping to enter your songs into a lucrative competition? Seeking showcase opportunities at festivals and conferences? Check our calendar and get into the groove. Keep in mind that pandemic fears are likely to affect some of the events listed. The Global Toronto conference (pictured) runs virtually this week, from June 14-18.
June 10, 2021
by Kerry Doole
Covid-19 has impacted many facets of the music biz, but new releases and reissues continue apace. Notables include The Shins, Migos, Jim Ward, The Scientists, AFI, Lukas Nelson, Crypta, Dennis DeYoung, Mark Lanegan, K-Flay, Tune-Yards, and Def Leppard. Canadian releases includes albums by Ruth B. (pictured), Courtney Wolfe, Dany Laj and the Looks, The Hello Darlins, and Islands.
June 7, 2021
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In a quiet week for new releases, Olivia Rodrigo’s Sour spends a second consecutive week at number one on the Billboard Canadian Albums ch
June 7, 2021
by Kerry Doole
Chasing some dollars to fund your next recording or cross-country tour? Hoping to enter your songs into a lucrative competition? Seeking showcase opportunities at festivals and conferences? Check our calendar and get into the groove. Keep in mind that pandemic fears are likely to affect some of the events listed. The deadline to apply for the Indigenous Music Accelerator (pictured) is July 15.