Major names with new records out today include James Bay, Ray Lamontagne, Ash, Stephen Malkmus, Ziggy Marley, and Courtney Barnett.
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May 16, 2018
by Kerry Doole
Chasing some dollars to fund your next recording or cross-country tour? Hoping to enter your songs into a lucrative competition? Seeking showcase opportunities at festivals and conferences for a career boost? Check our calendar and get into the groove. There is just one month left to submit for the 2018 Canadian Folk Music Awards (CFMA), hosted by Calgary, Nov. 30-Dec. 1.
May 11, 2018
by Kerry Doole
Ry Cooder and Beach House are amongst those releasing fresh material today. The strong Canadian contingent includes Jean-Michel Blais, Molly Johnson, Steve Hill, Little Junior, Loreena McKennitt, and Serge Fiori and Richard Séguin.
May 7, 2018
by Kerry Doole
Chasing some dollars to fund your next recording or cross-country tour? Hoping to enter your songs into a lucrative competition? Seeking showcase opportunities at festivals and conferences for a career boost? Check our calendar and get into the groove. May 15 is the deadline for entries for the Toronto Blues Society's prestigious New Talent Search.
May 4, 2018
by Kerry Doole
A busy week features new platters from Leon Bridges, Frank Turner, Middle Kids, Birds of Chicago, Brian Eno, and Royce 5’9”. Canadian contenders include D.O.A., Matthew Barber, The Lay Awakes, Mariel Buckley, Felix Cartal, and Reuben and the Dark.
April 30, 2018
by Kerry Doole
Chasing some dollars to fund your next recording or cross-country tour? Hoping to enter your songs into a lucrative competition? Seeking showcase opportunities at festivals and conferences for a career boost? Check our calendar and get into the groove. Music publishers should note May 8 as the deadline for applications for the SOCAN anglophone Publisher of the Year Award.
April 27, 2018
by Kerry Doole
A star-studded lineup of artists with new releases today includes Keith Urban, Post Malone, Janelle Monae, Willie Nelson, and Van Morrison. The Canadian contingent includes Lee Aaron, Kid Koala, Tebey, The Russian Futurists, Acid Test, and Samantha Martin and Delta Sugar.
April 23, 2018
by Kerry Doole
Chasing some dollars to fund your next recording or cross-country tour? Hoping to enter your songs into a lucrative competition? Seeking showcase opportunities at festivals and conferences for a career boost? Check our calendar and get into the groove. Add July 24 into your calendar for the annual Music Industry Blue Jays charity baseball game.
April 20, 2018
by Kerry Doole
Another busy week includes offerings from Kimbra, Old Crow Medicine Show, J Cole, Pennywise, Sting & Shaggy, Brothers Osborne, and A Perfect Circle. Strong Canadian content comes from Donovan Woods, Cancer Bats, iLLvibe, Michael Kaeshammer, Nightseeker, Dennis Ellsworth, and Attack In Black.
April 16, 2018
by Kerry Doole
Chasing some dollars to fund your next recording or cross-country tour? Hoping to enter your songs into a lucrative competition? Seeking showcase opportunities at festivals and conferences for a career boost? Check our calendar and get into the groove. The Canadian Folk Music Awards has announced a June 15 deadline for nomination submissions.
April 13, 2018
by Kerry Doole
Notable names with new offerings in a busy week include Breaking Benjamin, Beth Hart, Jason Aldean, Pentatonix, Manic Street Preachers, John Prine, Josh Rouse, and The Damned. Waving the Maple Leaf flag are Jaunt, Crybaby, The Sorority, and Papermaps.
April 9, 2018
by Kerry Doole
Chasing some dollars to fund your next recording or cross-country tour? Hoping to enter your songs into a lucrative competition? Seeking showcase opportunities at festivals and conferences for a career boost? Check our calendar and get into the groove. CIMA is leading a Canadian Blast showcase and business mission to Americana Fest in Nashville, with a May 25 application deadline.