Michael Bublé (pictured) treats himself to Timbiebs, Anne Murray steps away from memory lane, and TikTok star Brooklynne Webb is in control. Also in the headlines are the Horseshoe Tavern, Daniel Pelton, KKR, ZZ Top, CD Baby, WMG, reggaeton, Xmas singles, Mark Lanegan, and Pink Floyd.
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December 20, 2021
by Kerry Doole
A stellar cast will salute Joni Mitchell (pictured), omicron sinks Bryan Adams’ NYE show, and Samantha Martin and Delta Sugar head back on the road. Also in the news are Jaymz Bee, Unison, Anne Murray, Yukon Blonde, Canzona Chamber Players, and farewell Renée Martel, Ian Worang, Phil Chen, Leonard Hubbard, and Wanda Young.
December 20, 2021
by Kerry Doole
The Anne Murray: Full Circle doc (pictured) is now streaming on CBC, Rosalie Trombley makes the New York Times, and big changes for The Dirty Nil. Others in the headlines include Les Emmerson, Molly Johnson, SATE, Classified, SOCAN, Sony Music, Bruce Springsteen, Billie Eilish, Keanu Reeves, BandLab, Nathaniel Rateliff, Alan Vega, and Norah Jones.
March 11, 2020
by Kerry Doole
More presenters for the Junos are announced, Burton and Randy (pictured) add US dates, and Dan Mangan headlines the Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival free concert series. Also in the news are Music Publishers Canada, Pearl Jam, Music March for Music Therapy, Shirley Gnome, Split Enz, Nas, Festival of Beer, Coachella, The Treble, and farewell Keith Olsen and Charlie Baty.
April 5, 2019
by Kerry Doole
Meghan Patrick and Tim Hicks (pictured) lead the CMAO Awards nominations, Drake earns 17 Billboard Music Awards noms, and Carly Rae Jepsen announces a new album. Also in the news: Red Bull Music Academy, Aerosmith, Spotify, Stan Rogers Folk Festival, A2IM Indie Week, CIMA, Mötley Crüe, Anne Murray, Drowned In Sound, and farewells to Kim English, Lou Natale, and Billy Adams.
March 14, 2018
by David Farrell
Perhaps best known for being the first in North America to release recordings by the Beatles, his greatest contribution as head of Capitol Canada’s A&R department was his enthusiasm for developing a roster of successful Canadian artists that included Anne Murray.
January 5, 2018
by Larry LeBlanc
For close to four decades, Marlene Palmer was the conduit to many of Canada's top line stars and won respect from her clients and media, all of whom loved her for her unflappable style and utmost professionalism.
August 4, 2017
by FYI Staff
A collection of news and views about musicians and the music biz.
July 1, 2017
by External Source
A legend and a gentleman, Ed recalls an affinity with one particular composer who had many covers, including an instrumental adaptation recorded by Oscar Peterson.
June 9, 2017
by Jason Schneider
The daughter of Canadian songwriting icon Gene MacLellan pays eloquent homage to his legacy with her new album, If It's Alright With You.