The Sheepdogs (pictured) are happy living in the past, a milestone anniversary for Avril Lavigne, and Tate McRae thrives on pressure. Others in the headlines include Tami Neilson, Something Else!, Louise Glatt, Vancouver Opera, Hugh’s Room Live, Justin Bieber, Cadence Weapon, Patrick Dexter, The Strokes, Universal Music Group , Virgin, Chris Blackwell, Drive-By Truckers, Post Malone, Ringo Starr, and Johnny Rotten.
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May 25, 2022
by Kerry Doole
Alanis Morissette (pictured) will enter the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, Tom Wilson heads two star-studded concerts to benefit his Scholarship, and POP Montreal 2022 announces some of its lineup. Also in the news are Bryan Adams, The Metcalf Foundation, Mel Brown, CIMA, MMF, Indie Week, Music Nova Scotia Leo Spellman, USS, Music in the Barns, The Sheepdogs, Sultans of String, Espanola, Lunch at Allen's, and the Nick Maclean Quartet.
August 31, 2021
by External Source
The Juno-winning Saskatoon rock band will donate a minimum of $15K annually over the next 10 years to help support and highlight various local charities, with an accent on Indigenous issues. Learn more from bassist Ryan Gullen here.
June 16, 2021
by Jason Schneider
Each week, Essentials allows Canadian musicians to share the things that have helped get through through the pandemic, and why they still can’t live without them. This week, Ewan and Shamus Currie of BROS and The Sheepdogs discuss a few of their favourite things.
September 21, 2020
by Kerry Doole
Tenille Townes shines at the ACM Awards, The Sheepdogs (pictured) help Live Nation open Lake House, Gerry Atwell is posthumously honoured with the WCMA’s Heritage Award, and the semi-finalists for the Top of the Country Showcase are named. Also in the news are Canada’s Walk of Fame, MacKenzie Porter, the TSO, Shakura S’Aida, CIMA, Indie Week, Do Well By Hamilton, Ellis, U2, Honey Jam, Festival Franco-Ontarien, UIC, Edge, Reza Manbachi, Rebel, Music Canada, and farewell Stanley Crouch and Peter Starkie.
August 23, 2019
by Kerry Doole
The Sheepdogs (pictured) go platinum, the Northern Power Summit is rated a success, and Taylor Swift vows to re-record her albums. Others in the news include George Canyon, Windsong, a Patsy Cline tribute, Unison, Music PEI, Justin Stirling, Killer Dwarfs, Kendra Kay, Jamphitheatre, the Tranzac, and farewell Julien Gauthier. Video added.
October 3, 2018
by Kerry Doole
The Re:Wind fundraiser (pictured) is a smash hit, Barenaked Ladies get their Day in Toronto, and Juno submissions open. Others in the news include CIMA, MusicOntario, Sheepdogs, Led Zeppelin, CMAOntario, Whitehorse, Myriad3, Jess Moskaluke, Basement Revolver, Don McLean, Max Kerman, TBS, Slim Jim Phantom, and farewells to Kim Larsen and Charles Aznavour. Videos supplied for your enjoyment.
May 3, 2018
by Ryan Kerr
The 11th annual worldwide party celebrating the culture of the indie record store was a Stormin' Norman success. A new partnership with MusiCounts and the news that Toronto will officially celebrate RSD each year were among the highlights here.
March 7, 2018
by FYI Staff
More than 250 stores across Canada are participating in the annual event that falls on April 21 this year.
December 20, 2017
by Kerry Doole
This Sheepdogs offshoot has come up with a new Christmas single that features an appealing melody, sweet lyrics and a cute video. The result is as warm and fuzzy as your favourite old Christmas sweater. Happy holidays to all!