Kyle McKearney (pictured) wins of the first ever Henry Armstrong Award, Alanis Morissette cancels her Down Under tour, and Tom Treumuth launches a podcast. Also in the news are HUFF, MusicNL, Decimate Metal Fest, Harbourfront Centre, Tami Neilson, Dream in High Park, True Myth, Allan Slaight Juno Master Class, JoJo Bennett, Symphonic Distribution, Jerry Leger, Storry, and Tara MacLean.
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October 14, 2021
by Kerry Doole
Canadian artists pay tribute to the late Paddy Moloney (pictured), the WCMAs will be handed out tomorrow, and Music Nova Scotia announces the All Together Now conference. Also in the news are ADVANCE, the El Mocambo, Our Lady Peace, Coeur de pirate, Molly Johnson, Classified, Alanis Morissette, Chixdiggit, Lyrics and Laughter, the CCMA Awards, Suzie Ungerleider, Jane’s Party, Beth McKenna, and farewell Dee Pop.
September 16, 2021
by Kerry Doole
Feist (pictured) discusses her new project, Bieber shines at VMAs, and the Alanis Morissette doc sparks controversy. Also in the headlines are Yangaroo, UMC, Jim Clayton, Dionne Warwick, TIFF, Ida Nilsen, the Hip, Sir Lucian Grainge, the Stones, The Monkees, and Nicki Minaj.
May 13, 2021
by Kerry Doole
Fiver’s Simone Schmidt (pictured) discusses her social activism, Canadian female rock bands remembered, and indie artists on the pros and cons of NFTs. Others in the headlines include Chippy Nonstop, CARAS, Scott Smith, Believe, Bob Marley, Dolly Parton, Elton John, Jimmy Iovine, Joe Jonas, Van Morrison, TikTok, Godspell, and Shaun Ryder.
July 30, 2020
by FYI Staff
A posthumous album from Nick Cordero (pictured) is coming, the perilous state of Toronto venues, and Sebastian Bach makes a splash. Also in the headlines are Gordon Lightfoot, Alanis Morissette, Peter Green, Amy Klobuchar, TikTok, Spotify, eOne, CAA, Taylor Swift, Alan Menken, Lollapalooza, BeatStars, Jon Hassell, The Chainsmokers, Miss Mercy, Mike Scott, Malik B., and Kevin Costner.
July 27, 2020
by FYI Staff
Jessy Lanza (pictured) earns a Guardian rave review, Bob Wiseman details lessons learned, Kris Davis is honoured by Downbeat, and new indie charts are created. Also in the headlines are The Weeknd, drive-in shows, Alanis Morissette, Econoline Crush, Kye Clayton, Scott Cook, a UK bailout, BTS, live-streams, FaZe Clan, cassettes, DoJ, rock docs, Taylor Swift, The Cure, and the Mercury Awards.
July 13, 2020
by FYI Staff
Rufus Wainwright (pictured) is getting talked about, Canada’s concert venues need help, and Alanis Morissette discusses irony. Others in the headlines include TikTok, Amazon, Kasabian, Kim Mitchell, eMERGEnce, Neil Young, Lady A, Jessie Reyez, Gerry Atwell, Alex Cuba, Eric Wong, Hipgnosis, Eminem, The Grammys, Sony, Muzak, Pop Smoke, Coldplay, and Bob Marley.
April 27, 2020
by Kerry Doole
Avril Lavigne (pictured) remakes a track for a good cause, Alanis Morissette offers a Diagnosis, FAI cancels, and Ryan Langdon runs Buck Wild. Also making news are Walk Off the Earth, Craig Cardiff, the Calgary Stampede, Astrocolor, Taylor Janzen, William Prince, Benny The Butcher, and farewell Harold Reid, Hamilton Bohannon, and Fred the Godson. With video.
December 13, 2019
by Kerry Doole
Céline Dion dazzles in Toronto, Derrick Ross profiled, and Alanis musical earns raves. Others in the headlines include Frigs, Keithmas, Gillian Smith, Xmas records, Hipgnosis, Ed Sheeran, Virgin Fest LA, Best Of lists, Eagles, Def Leppard, Tidal, and Cyndi Lauper.
December 4, 2019
by FYI Staff
Alanis Morissette set to tour Jagged Little Pill (pictured), Six Shooter shutters Interstellar Rodeo, and the return of Sarah Harmer. Also making news are the Apple Music Awards, Genius, LyricFind, Winterruption YEG, Walk Off the Earth, and farewells to Joe Smith and Greedy Smith.
October 16, 2019
by Kerry Doole
The manifesto of Merck Mercuriadis (pictured), Jagged Little Pill the musical takes shape, and rave reviews for The Dead South and Caribou. Others in the headlines include George Canyon, David Foster, Beatdapp, Drake, TSO, eOne, Gary Glitter, APRA, Phonocut, Adele, Elton John, Dolly Parton, and Ozzy Osbourne. With video.
May 6, 2019
by Kerry Doole
The Alanis Morissette (pictured) has her musical headed to Broadway, The Trews and Jack de Keyzer win a prestigious contest, and a new gig for Faye Perkins. Others in the news: Little Steven, Bruce Springsteen, Joe Hall, Colin Linden, Marty Melhuish, Transmit Festival, Wide Cut Weekend, Tin Pan North fest, Jim Cuddy, Sharon & Bram, Music Monday, David Francey, and farewell John Starling. Videos added for your enjoyment.