Jhyve (pictured) wins CBC Music's Searchlight 2021 contest, new MVP Project recipients are announced, and the debut of Music Pro Summit. Also in the news are Kardinal Offishall, Free the City, SSIF, Bahamas, Music PEI, Alicia Toner, Rêve, Jeffery Straker, and farewell Jeanne Lamon and Jim Bessman.
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August 19, 2020
by Kerry Doole
The mellow songsmith delivers a frisky tune featuring downbeat lyrics.
September 20, 2019
by FYI Staff
Bahamas (pictured) is thrilled to work with Robbie Robertson, Haviah Mighty makes Polaris history, and Bruce Cockburn goes instrumental. Others in the headlines include Celine Dion, Drake, The Band, Live Nation, Elephant Stone, YYC Music Awards, Carl Newman, Taylor Swift, CREEM, and Britney Spears.
March 8, 2019
by FYI Staff
Hosted by Sarah McLachlan, the Sunday night performance additions include Arkells, Bahamas, NAV, Whitehorse, and (pictured) Shawn Mendes.
March 4, 2019
by FYI Staff
The top prize for Canadian music videos will be handed out May 13 at TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto. Here is a profile of a nominated clip by a beloved Toronto singer/songwriter.
February 13, 2019
by Kerry Doole
q - Live at the Junos in London features Bahamas (pictured), Avril Lavigne teams up with Nicki Minaj, and Joni attends Grammy festivities. Also in the news are UMG, Ingrooves, Hilario Durán, Cadence Grace, Larry Stanley, Jackie Washington, JV's Boogaloo Squad, and farewells to Joe Hardy, Darryl Weeks, and Phil Western.
March 2, 2018
by FYI Staff
Hedley going on hiatus, the budget gets mixed reviews, Lights lights up Houston, Quincy apologizes, books to read, Elise LeGrow finds fandom in Paris, and Sarah Slean joins a Joni tribute – plus a whole lot more in the weekend read.
January 10, 2018
by Kerry Doole
Hot young R&B star Daniel Caesar headlines the Halifax Jazz Fest this summer. Also making news today are Justin Timberlake, Bahamas, The Weeknd, the Sam's sign, the Indigenous Music Awards, Beatrice Keeler, Chris Startup, and farewells to Mikio Fujioka, Janice Starodub, and Denise LaSalle.
December 3, 2017
by Kerry Doole
The new single from soft rock troubadour Afie Jurvanen is another mellow treat, one enhanced by breezy female backing vocals. The next Bahamas album comes out Jan. 19, accompanied by national touring.
October 30, 2017
by Kerry Doole
The popular mellow-voiced troubadour will release his next album, Earthtones, in January. The first cut to be premiered is this sweetly soulful piano ballad, one that is neatly embellished with female backing vocals.