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Dashboard Confessional Announces First Virtual Performance In Nearly A Year: The ‘Lonely Hearts & Lovers’ Valentine’s Day Stream
“Nearly a year ago, our 20 year celebration came to a halt when everyone’s lives were changed by Covid. Then, I was in an accident that left me worried that …
The Weeknd Announces His Return To The Global Stage With After Hours World Tour
The 104-date global tour will kick off on January 14th in Vancouver at Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena with stops in Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, Paris, Berlin and more, …
Interview: 5 Questions With Multi-Talented Actor & Artist Andrea Rankin
Canadian alt-pop artist Andrea Rankin is wading amongst the ebbs and flow of life with the release of her sparkling and ever-swathing debut, Tides - available now. “This is a …
Cloud Nothings shares new video game + song + new album due February 26 via Carpark Records
LISTEN: “Nothing Without You” https://found.ee/CN_TheShadow PRE-ORDER: The Shadow I Remember https://found.ee/CN_TheShadow What The Press Is Saying About “Am I Something”: “Classic Cloud Nothings” Brooklyn Vegan …
Billie Eilish and Apple Original Films Release New Trailer For “Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry”
WATCH NEW TRAILER HERE “Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry” tells the true coming-of-age story of the singer-songwriter and her rise to global superstardom. From award-winning filmmaker R.J. Cutler, the documentary offers …
Interview: 5 Questions With Groovy Toronto-Based Musician Trevor Owen
The veteran Toronto-based musician Trevor Owen has just released his latest single, “Horizontal” - available now! Though the groovy two minute-spanning number was released as Owen’s latest single, it’s actually …
Orienteer: Week In Review 2.1
Every Monday, we’ll be providing a recap of all the great new music and news from Orienteer‘s roster over the previous week. Here is a list of all the releases …
Cloud Nothings releases Turning On reissue + shares new video
Cloud Nothings by Daniel Topete PURCHASE/STREAM: Turning On https://found.ee/CN_TurningOn WATCH: “Can’t Stay Awake” https://found.ee/CN_CSA PRE-ORDER: The Shadow I Remember https://found.ee/CN_TheShadow Today, Cloud Nothings releases the ten …
OSHEAGA will present DJ sets during Montreal Canadiens’ pre-match!
Every Saturday night starting January 30th, fans are invited to head over to the Montreal Canadiens’ Twitch account to enjoy a live performance by a local DJ, presented in turn by the …
Watch Muzz’s Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Muzz, the project of Paul Banks, Josh Kaufman, and Matt Barrick, present a Tiny Desk (Home) Concert filmed, recorded, and mixed by D. James Goodwin for NPR Music. They play …
CONTACT Winter Music Festival Broadcast from BC Place Rooftop
CONTACT Winter Music Festival is taking to the stars! On Saturday, February 6, fans of Canada’s largest indoor music festival will experience the event from a whole new level. Local …
Duran Duran Release Official Music Video For ‘Five Years.’ Launch Duran 40 on Pandora and WHOOOSH! on SiriusXM
Following the release of their poignant tribute cover of David Bowie’s classic ‘Five Years,’ Duran Duran share their official music video today in continued celebration of the late and legendary …
JUNK x Snak The Ripper x Young Stitch Release “3 Kings” Video
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mmqqm0nM-NE[/embedyt] Directed and Edited by WhatEverett.Takes Produced by Starkore Mixed by Jamie Kuse Drone scenes by Snak & Shot by Solo © 2021, Stealth Bomb Records, All Rights Reserved.
Interview: 5 Questions With Glasgow’s Experimental Indie Band ‘Nightshift’
The band that became Nightshift formed in 2019 in the ecosystem of Glasgow’s current indie scene. The city’s fertile and creative group of musicians have been committed to pushing the boundaries …
Mac DeMarco Signs Tex Crick to Label & Announces Debut Album With New Single/Video
Australian artist Tex Crick announces his debut album, Live In… New York City. Out March 26th, it’s the first album released via Mac’s Record Label besides Mac DeMarco’s own work. …
Orienteer: Week In Review 1.18 – 1.24
Every Monday, we’ll be providing a recap of all the great new music and news from Orienteer‘s roster over the previous week. Here is a list of all the releases …
Interview: 5 Questions With Toronto’s Justin Nozuka (JUNO nominee, BadBadNotGood)
Justin has a bit of clout in Canadian music historically – he’s Toronto-based, but his previous material drew praise internationally finding him performing a couple of times on Jimmy Kimmel, as …
Frank Leone and Teardrop Estates announce collaborative album + share new song
Frank Leone and Teardrop Estates by Terri Harris “BAD THINGS” https://skullhouse.ffm.to/badthings Today, rapper/producer Frank Leone and Stones Throw filmmaker/experimental producer Teardrop Estates are announcing a collaborative album. SUNDROP, due March …
Interview: Tom Morello & Grandson on What Rock and Roll Means in 2021
“I don’t think rock and roll is the absence of doubt. Rock and roll is not giving a fuck that that doubt is there,” alt-rocker grandson says. In …
Speedy Wunderground announce new 7″ from Brodka & Scottibrains
Despite current circumstances – Speedy Wunderground had a busy 2020. The London-based label run by producer Dan Carey alongside Alexis Smith and Pierre Hall were coveted with the ‘Best Small …
Years & Years Release Pet Shop Boys Cover ‘It’s A Sin.’ Olly Alexander To Star in Forthcoming HBO Series
In celebration of the launch of Russell T. Davies’ eagerly awaited new series, Years & Years are proud to share their cover of the Pet Shop Boy’s widely acclaimed hit “It’s a Sin”, out …
Arlo Parks enlists Romy (The xx), Dave Okumu and Glass Animals for new variety special out 1/29
photo credit: Phoebe Fox TRAILER: Tonight with Arlo Parks https://youtu.be/faEZDFlihPU PRE-ORDER: Collapsed In Sunbeams https://arloparks.ffm.to/collapsedinsunbeams “Parks will keep moving forward to her own particular beat” The New …
One To Watch ‘Curtis Waters’ Unveils New Song, “Doodoodoo” Available Now
Curtis Waters releases “Doodoodoo” today, offering fans the first taste of new music in 2021. Speaking about the track which he wrote and produced, Curtis humorously quips “doodoodoo, is a song …
Billie Eilish and Rosalía Join For ‘Lo Vas A Olvidar.’
Internationally acclaimed, GRAMMY® Award-winning artists Billie Eilish [Darkroom/Interscope Records] and Rosalía [Columbia Records] have joined forces for ‘Lo Vas A Olvidar.’ The alluring new collaboration is out now across all platforms worldwide and previewed …
Interview: 5 Questions with Energetic Rock Musician ‘KALI’
For KALI, who was named an artist to watch in 2021 by NYLON, music is a foundation. At an early age, her parents acknowledged her musical inclinations, putting her …
Interview: 5 Questions With Reggae / Funk Legend Rupert “Ojiji” Harvey
Multi-award winning artist Rupert (Ojiji) Harvey takes a trip down memory lane, extending his arms to “Old Friends” in this, his new video - available now! As both a solo …
Introducing “Still Creek Crows” Debut Single ‘White Lines’, Available Tomorrow (1/22)
Today, newcomers Still Creek Crows announce the release of their debut single “White Lines”, available to stream or download everywhere January 22nd. With hook-filled harmonies and hints of Americana, …
ART D’ECCO Announces New Album, In Standard Definition For April 23 + Examines Our Obsession With Celebrity With Lead Single/Video “TV God”
Art d’Ecco photo credit to, Mike Pepperdine EXPLORE MORE ABOUT ART + TV GOD VIA CONSEQUENCE OF SOUND’S ORIGINS FEATURE “Glam rock is the entertainment aspect of music in its purest. …
Mirabelle shares video for “Phénomène”
Born of a ’90s seed, but decidedly modern, spacious and warm, Late Bloomer saw Montreal singer-songwriter Mirabelle at her inventive and intimate best. Out now on Simone Records, the album is a warm …
Interview: 5 Questions With Canadian Jazz Pop Artist Katie Ditschun
Born and raised in Brantford, Ontario, Katie Ditschun spent time in Montreal, Quebec following her studies at Berklee College of Music for jazz and contemporary vocals before returning to her …