The best illustrated INTERVIEWS Blank on Blank is a production of Quoted Studios-– a nonprofit content studio based in Brooklyn. Quoted is dedicated to using animated journalism to preserve and re-imagine the American interview. They...
Legendary band THE DREAM SYNDICATE signs to ANTI- Records (News Release from Anti- Records, May 10, 2017) - Anti- Records is pleased to announce the signing of influential Los Angeles indie rock pioneers The Dream Syndicate. Originally active from 1982–1988, The...
The Best of Canada in London on July 1st! New Release from Polaris Prize, TORONTO - Monday May 15th, 2017 - The Polaris Music Prize is going to London, England. More specifically, 2014 Polaris Prize winner Tanya Tagaq, 2016 Short Listers PUP and 2016...
And the Oscar goes to … Max Comeau's look at the five Original Musical Scores Nominated at this year’s Academy Awards When I was a teenager in the ‘90s, before The Beatles completely changed my life, all I listened to were...
Funny stuff from the web Music can be fun. We all love a good laugh. We shared a few cool clips on our Facebook fan page (join us here). If you missed them, check 'em out here! We also found some incredible talents that need to be...
Domino to reissue BUZZCOCKS’ Spiral Scratch for its 40th anniversary News Release from Domino Records, January 9, 2017 - Domino is proud to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the release of Buzzcocks' groundbreaking Spiral Scratch EP with its reissue on January 27th 2017....
JENNY HVAL’s new clip asks “Would a woman’s nakedness become ordinary?” News Release from Pitch Perfect PR, January 4, 2017 - Jenny Hval hit a fantastic new stride in 2016, releasing one of the most lauded albums of the year in Blood Bitch and its accompanying videos, while also...
TEMPLES To Headline 2017 Desert Daze Caravan News Release from Pitch Perfect PR, January 9, 2017 - Temples, the English four-piece consisting of James Bagshaw (vocals, guitar), Tom Walmsley (bass, backing vocals), Sam Toms (drums) and Adam Smith (keys),...
A Tribute to Over 350 Musicians who Passed Away in 2016 Another year has gone into history. 2016 is no more. Many musicians left us during the last 12 months. Many were famous, but many more weren’t as well-known as David Bowie, Leonard Cohen or Prince. They were...
Why I Hope I’ll Never be Good I’ve been playing guitar for about 25 years, 15 of them “professionally” whatever that means. There may have been a 20-minute window in 2011 when I thought I was good, but aside from that fleeting...
The RED BULL MUSIC ACADEMY hits Montreal From September 24 to October 28, the Red Bull Music Academy will touch down in Montreal for a deep and distinguished exploration of Canadian and international music culture, featuring events, club nights,...
BJÖRK Announces Digital Exhibition & Live Performances (News Release from One Little Indian Records - August 23, 2016) - Björk has announced that she will be holding the Björk Digital Exhibition in London's Somerset House from September 1st - October 23rd. The...
SECRET CITY RECORDS: 10 years + compilation News Release from the label, August 8, 2016 - Secret City Records is celebrating a milestone birthday this fall, marking 10 years since the release of its first album on September 26, 2006: Patrick Watson’s...
PARQUET COURTS on Colbert Show Two nights ago, Parquet Courts performed the song "Captive of the Sun" on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Naturally, the guys had a surprise in store. Austin Brown, who both wrote and sings "Captive,"...
The 2016 POLARIS Music Prize Short List Revealed News Release from Polaris, Toronto, ON – Thursday, July 14, 2016 - The Polaris Music Prize, presented by CBC Music and produced by Blue Ant Media, announced its 2016 Short List of Canadian albums...
The Truth About Being a Successful BEATMAKER As part of the Francofolies's industry workshops series, one particularly stood out on the subject of Beatmaking. The workshop was lead by an impressive panel including Poirier, Pierre-Luc Rioux,...
The Ever Changing Face of the QUEBEC MUSIC SCENE Living in Quebec, you’d be hard-pressed not to come across at least one written article a week that makes reference to our dual identity crisis, and its perceived dangers and/or benefits. Montreal, more...
ADRIAN POPOVICH, recording studio owner: “Insecurity is always the problem…” Among the most passionate people about music are those who work in the music industry: at labels, as press relation people, as concert promoters, as booking agents, as managers, as music critics, and so on....
MUSIC TASTES GOOD Festival Lineup Announced! News Release from MTG Festival - May 9th, 2016 - The Specials, Iron & Wine, Sylvan Esso, Squeeze, De La Soul, Dr. Dog, Warpaint, Gallant, Deltron 3030 and Many More Playing! The lineup for the...
CAT POWER narrates JANIS’s letters News Release from MVD Entertainment Group, March 24, 2016 - The critically acclaimed, box office smash Janis: Little Girl Blue is coming to DVD on May 6th via Brooklyn-based film and TV distributor FilmRise....
Why KESHA’s Sony lawsuit could be a turning point in the music industry New York Supreme Court Justice Shirley Kornreich dealt Kesha a devastating loss in court last month when she refused to grant an injunction allowing her to record music independently of producer Lukasz...
JIM DONIO, President of Music Biz: “Music business is so unbelievably competitive” Among the most passionate people about music are those who work in the music industry: at labels, as press relation people, as concert promoters, as booking agents, as managers, as music critics, and so on....
MICHAEL SIMON, CEO of Rumblefish: “Enabling Music Distribution Innovation” Among the most passionate people about music are those who work in the music industry: at labels, as press relation people, as concert promoters, as booking agents, as managers, as music critics, and so on....
Not one but two albums for ISLANDS coming up! News Release from Redeye Distribution - January 28, 2016 - Islands will return this spring with not one, but TWO new albums on May 13. Don’t get it twisted: This is not a double album, nor is it a case of...
Afghan Whigs’ GREG DULLI covers Bowie News Release from Sub Pop Seattle, WA, January 19, 2016 – Beginning next month, Greg Dulli will embark on an intimate solo tour, which will see him make stops in twelve different countries for a total of 37...
CROSS RECORD specialize in creeping rock Pitch Perfect News Release- January 22, 2016 - “Cross Record specialize in creeping rock songs that blow in and out like storms.” — Stereogum With praise from the likes of MOJO, Uncut, Paste...
30 years live of BAD RELIGION On February 26th, Bad Religion will release 30 Years Live, a limited edition vinyl document of the band’s now historic 2010 live shows commemorating their 30 years as the world’s preeminent punk band. Four...
Unheard track featuring LHASA DE SELA resurfaces Throughout their two-decade career, Tindersticks have become known as masters of restraint and human emotion, led by the sophistication and rich baritone of Stuart Staples. On January 22nd via City Slang,...
Musicians who passed away in 2015 Rock’n’roll is here to stay, but more and more musicians leave us every year, as many veterans reach a venerable age although some have lived a tough life. Here's a list of many quality musicians who died...
Sub Pop’s BEKAH ZIETZ, publicist and A&R: “If you want something bad enough…” Among the most passionate people about music are those who work in the music industry: at labels, as press relation people, as concert promoters, as booking agents, as managers, as music critics, and so on....
Dear Santa… Dear Santa, 2015 has been a busy year for all of us, most of all you. I’m sure that with only a few more days to go, you must be burning the midnight oil trying to cross everyone off your naughty list to...
KEN PHILLIPS, publicist: “Be creative and have the right contacts!” Among the most passionate people about music are those who work in the music industry: at labels, as press relation people, as concert promoters, as booking agents, as managers, as music critics, and so on....
ANDREW McANERNEY, choir conductor: “People want to be transported and inspired!” At RREVERB, we think quality music lasts. That it can be listened to for years. This series of interviews with musicians takes the time to focus on the art of making music, on mastering an instrument, owning...
PonoMusic in Canada, announces NEIL YOUNG At a press conference held in Vancouver, British Columbia today, Neil Young announced that PonoMusic, the High-Resolution music company will open for business in Canada in early December. Canadian music fans...
JOHN CALE reworks “Music For a New Society” M:FANS, a radical new reworking of one of John Cale's most unique and lauded solo records, the 1982 masterpiece Music For A New Society, will be released on January 22, 2016 on Double Six / Domino....
MARROW: Exciting New Year! This year, Marrow released their debut album, The Gold Standard, and went on tour for the first time. To celebrate, the band is sharing their new single, “Fool”, coupled with the announcement of their...
CROSS RECORD: Awkward body contortions Cross Record, also known as Emily Cross, has shared a video for “High Rise,” the latest track taken from her forthcoming album Wabi-Sabi, out January 29th via Ba Da Bing Records. Self-created by Cross...
PEDRO BARBOSA, consultant: “Collaboration is what it’s all about!” Among the most passionate people about music are those who work in the music industry: at labels, as press relation people, as concert promoters, as booking agents, as managers, as music critics, and so on....
HOT MODELS and Actresses That Can REALLY SING In this world where genres and jobs aren’t defined anymore – we call this the “Slash Generation” – a talented person can be seen modeling / acting / singing / hosting shows and so on. And why not?...
JOEL GIBEROVITCH, from Upstairs: “Running a jazz club is not a job, it is a lifestyle.” Among the most passionate people about music are those who work in the music industry: at labels, as press relation people, as concert promoters, as booking agents, as managers, as music critics, and so on....
