Covid-19 has impacted many facets of the music biz, but new releases and reissues continue, after a lull over the holiday season. Notables this week include Zayn, the Buzzcocks, Accept, Carla Olson and Mick Taylor, Sleaford Mods, Matthew Sweet, KT Tunstall, and Kurt Vile. A strong Canadian contingent is led by dvsn, Layla Zoe, Royal Wood, Petric, The Divorcees, Grievous Angels (pictured), , Steve Strongman, Dave Restivo, and Tucker Lane.
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December 30, 2020
by Kerry Doole
Covid-19 has impacted many facets of the music biz, but new releases and reissues continue, though at a virtual standstill over the holiday season. Ushering in the new year are albums from Canadian hard rock faves The Dirty Nil (pictured) and Cracker frontman David Lowery.
December 16, 2020
by Kerry Doole
Covid-19 has impacted many facets of the music biz, but new releases and reissues continue, though at a slow trickle over the holiday season. Notables this week include Buju Banton, Matt Walker, Iggy and the Stooges, The Wrecks, and Paul McCartney. Canadian artists with new albums include Cancer Bats (pictured), Emma Rush, and Mike Boguski Trio.
December 9, 2020
by Kerry Doole
Covid-19 has impacted many facets of the music biz, but new releases and reissues continue, though at a slower pace over the holiday season. Notables this week include The Kills, The Offspring, Jamie xx , Interpol, Paul McCartney, M. Ward, Cro-mags, Kid Cudi, and Kamasi Washington. The crop of Canadian artists is led by Kacy & Clayton (with Marlon Williams- pictured), Griffith Hiltz Trio, and R. Harlan Smith.
December 2, 2020
by Kerry Doole
Covid-19 has impacted many facets of the music biz, but new releases and reissues continue, though at a slower pace over the holiday season. Notables this week include Jesse DeNatale, The White Stripes, Blue Öyster Cult, Amy Winehouse, Yungblud, Bob Marley, Arctic Monkeys, Lewis Capaldi, Death Cab for Cutie, and Nils Frahm. The crop of Canadian artists is led by Dear-God (pictured), Emanuel, The Wilderness, Harmonium, Bros, Lee Paradise, DJ Shub, Raj Ramayya, and Kodiak Arcade.
November 24, 2020
by Kerry Doole
Covid-19 has impacted many facets of the music biz, but new releases and reissues continue apace. Notables this week include Gary Barlow, Miley Cyrus, Sting, Little Richard, The Smashing Pumpkins, Young Marble Giants, Jarvis Cocker, Billie Joe Armstrong, and Tim Burgess. The crop of Canadian artists is led by Meg Warren, Jenn Grant (pictured), Richard Whiteman, Cousin Harley, Al Qahwa Ensemble, Chairmen Of The Boards, and Melanie Peterson.
October 29, 2020
by Kerry Doole
Covid-19 has impacted many facets of the music biz, but new releases and reissues continue apace. Notables this week include Ariana Grande, Sam Smith, Okkervil River, Meghan Trainor, Lady A, Common, Leon, EELS, Elvis Costello, Tangerine Dream, GWAR, and Bush. The strong crop of Canadian artists is led by Brandi Disterheft, Matthew Cardinal, SUUNS, Joni Mitchell, Potatohead People, Miss Emily, F. Scott and The Nighthawks, Zach Zoya, Terry Uyarak, Scenic Route to Alaska, and Like A Motorcycle (pictured).
October 22, 2020
by Kerry Doole
Covid-19 has impacted many facets of the music biz, but new releases and reissues continue apace. Notables this week include Melody Gardot, Bob Mould, Ela Minus, Ty Dolla $ign, Little Richard, Actress, Bruce Springsteen, Drive-By Truckers, The Fall, and Luke Combs. The bumper crop of Canadian artists is led by William Prince, Hawksley Workman, UIC, Flowers of Hell, PUP, Plants and Animals, Reid Jamieson (pictured), Veda Hille, Northcote, Jason Blaine, Devin Townsend, Peter Katz, Johnny Orlando, and David Newberry.
October 15, 2020
by Kerry Doole
Covid-19 has impacted many facets of the music biz, but new releases and reissues continue apace. Notables this week include Autechre, Tom Petty, Joey Molland, Norah Jones, CRi, Tommy Lee, The Struts, The Damned, and Quattracenta. The large crop of Canadian artists is led by Gord Downie, Mav Karlo, Jennifer Castle (pictured), Terra Lightfoot, TOBi, Manteca, Sorrey, Helena Deland, Sam Roberts Band, Gulfer, Lyrique, The Hope State, and Hiroki Tanaka.
October 8, 2020
by Kerry Doole
Covid-19 has impacted many facets of the music biz, but new releases and reissues continue apace. Notables this week include Sade, Yo La Tengo, Buffalo Tom, Linkin Park, Bon Jovi, John Lennon, Five Finger Death Punch, Dire Straits, Blue Oyster Cult, Travis, Rory Gallagher, Future Islands, and Tears For Fears. The crop of Canadian artists is led by Bahamas, Ron Sexsmith, METZ, Michael Bernard Fitzgerald (pictured), Mario Romano, Jessie Reyez, Jeen, OKAN, Mise en Scene, Howard Gladstone, and Perry Canestrari.
October 1, 2020
by Kerry Doole
Covid-19 has impacted many facets of the music biz, but new releases continue apace. Notables this week include Roger Waters, Robert Plant, Steve Wynn, Lana Del Rey, Crass, NRBQ, Los Mocosos, Melanie C, Peach Pit, Dawes, Andrew Farriss, Mariah Carey, Dolly Parton, and Chris Smither. The crop of Canadian artists is led by Teenanger, Laura Fernandez, Ben Kunder (pictured), and Luka Kuplowsky.
September 24, 2020
by Kerry Doole
Covid-19 has impacted many facets of the music biz, but new releases continue apace, and this week's slate is one of the largest of the year. Notables include Fleet Foxes, Babybird, Sufjan Stevens, Sylvan Esso, Elbow, Public Enemy, Machine Gun Kelly, Lou Reed, Carrie Underwood, 2 Chainz, and The Rolling Stones. The bumper crop of Canadian artists is led by Jann Arden, Bruce Cockburn, Don Amero, Yves Jarvis (pictured), Big Sugar, Diana Krall, Blue Hawaii, Beverly Glenn-Copeland, Will Butler, Marie Davidson, and Sing Leaf.