Walk Off The Earth

Walk Off The Earth

August 8, 2021
by FYI Staff

The Ontario pop hitmakers have a performance atop the famed Toronto landmark live-streamed on Amazon’s Twitch channel this evening.

July 11, 2021
by Kerry Doole

Alternating male and female vocals illuminate the theme of a redemptive relationship.

March 18, 2021
by Kerry Doole

Ottawa’s The Long Road Back concert features a covid test requirement, The Slaight Music Residency announces its new class, and Triumph is named Record Store Day Ambassador (pictured). Also in the news are Drake, CIMA, Scott B. Sympathy, Bandzoogle, Pan-Am Indie Summit, Sauga City Music Conference, Oshawa Music Awards, Laila Biali, Eve Egoyan, WOTE, and Bobby Bazini.

June 25, 2020
by David Farrell

Kim Mitchell teases his next album, his first for the El Mocambo imprint, with a Facebook Live acoustic session today that include

Avril Lavigne  Facebook photo
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, T​aylor Janzen, William Prince, Benny The Butcher, and farewell Harold Reid, Hamilton Bohannon, and Fred the Godson. With video.

Walk Off the Earth Facebook photo
August 26, 2019
by Kerry Doole

Walk Off the Earth (pictured) releases a new single, Lisa MacLeod angers Billy Talent, and Ian and Sylvia Tyson are to be honoured. Also in the news are Jacob Hoggard, Michael Moore, HPX, Kiesza, Castro's, Manitoba Music, Kresnt, and VIFF Soundoff. Video added.

single artwork
May 27, 2019
by Kerry Doole

The Burlington, ON, hitmakers are still mourning the death of keyboardist, Mike “Beard Guy” Taylor. This new tune is a touching tribute to their comrade, one that is simultaneously sad and stirring.

Bryan and Billy on tour together
May 1, 2019
by FYI Staff

Bryan Adams and Billy Idol (pictured) set to tour together, Loreena McKennitt announces fall Canadian dates, and Robbie Robertson keeps busy. Others making news include Avril Lavigne, Peter Frampton, AE West, Triumph, CMW, Woodstock 50, Squamish Constellation Festival, Reid Jamieson, Bruce Moss, The Holy Gasp, and farewell Phil McCormack and John Singleton.

April 8, 2019
by Kerry Doole

The pop pride of Burlington, ON, partners with a top US comedian for a refreshing new take on the 1979 Buggles hit.

Mike Taylor  Facebook photo
January 9, 2019
by Kerry Doole

Today's column includes Mike “Beard Guy” Taylor (pictured) receiving a star-studded celebration of life, Canadian nominees in the International Folk Music Awards, and disquieting reports that Adele may well not be touring again. Others in the news: Music BC, Pickathon, Steve Strongman, Mr! Mouray, Mad Ones, Winterfolk Blues and Roots Festival, Tallies, NSCC, and farewells to Artie Irwin and Alan R. Pearlman. Videos added for your enjoyment.

Walk off the Earth with Mike Taylor posing as Santa. Pic: Facebook
January 1, 2019
by FYI Staff

Mike "Beard Guy" Taylor, keyboardist and vocalist in Walk off the Earth, died peaceably from “natural causes” in his sleep, Dec.

Marie-Mai
December 17, 2018
by Kerry Doole

Marie-Mai is honoured by SOCAN (pictured), Chris Blackwell attends ole's party, and Walk Off The Earth announced a world tour . Also in the news are Wacken fest, Music NL, TD Markham Jazz Festival, Garth Brooks, Music PEI, and farewell Nancy Wilson. Videos added for your enjoyment.