The band AL BERKOWITZ moves to London Tempel Arts is proud to announce that Al Berkowitz will relocate to London this November to work on new music to be released in 2016. The experimental rock project commanded by producer/musician Ignacio Simón...
JAY WALKER, at CHOM FM :”There’s lots of good people out there” 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....
JONATHAN ELDER, at Redeye :”Music is so devalued by the public…” 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....
THE SHEEPDOGS’ new album free streaming on RREVERB.com (News Release from the band) - THE SHEEPDOGS have announced the release of the highly anticipated follow-up to their 2012 award-winning self-titled LP. FUTURE NOSTALGIA arrives everywhere on October 2, 2015...
BOB TELARO, Manager: “Music should not be free anywhere!” 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....
CANADIAN FOLK MUSIC AWARDS 2015… And the nominees are… (News Release from Canadian Folk Music Awards) - The first ever National Strum (#StrumTogether) was held at noon today at Edmonton's City Hall to celebrate and honour this year's nominees for the Canadian Folk...
20 years ago… ALANIS MORISSETTE, 20, made history (News Release from Warner - Los Angeles) - Alanis Morissette was just a few months shy of her 20th birthday when she started recording Jagged Little Pill. This year, the legendary album has reached that same...
CHIP SCHUTZMAN: “Perception of old school values must change!” 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....
Beautiful vinyl for KISKA’s debut album (News Release from Spartan Records) - The debut self-titled album from Philadelphia's Kiska comes out everywhere on October 30th! We've teamed up with Guitar World to premiere the brand new song...
THE DEAD WEATHER (with Jack White) back with new album (News Release from Webster Media Consulting) - Third Man recording group The Dead Weather -- Jack White, Alison Mosshart, Dean Fertita and Jack Lawrence -- has announced the release of their long anticipated...
DRESSY BESSY back after 7 year break, on Yep Roc Records (News Release from Yep Roc Records) - Yep Roc Records is proud to announce the signing of Denver-based indie rock band Dressy Bessy. Comprised of Tammy Ealom (vocalist/guitarist), Craig Gilbert (drummer),...
The evolution and re-entrance of our personal love with music I remember as a young kid how music was presented for its lovers to enjoy at home. I have fond memories of paling around with different family members to specifically listen to their favorite genre of music....
LAURIE JAKOBSEN, PR specialist: “You need to stay on top of things!” 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....
Exclusive Interview with MARKY RAMONE – As Long As It’s Fun It’s early August and I’m waiting for a phone call. Not just any phone call; I’m waiting for Marky Ramone, the last living member from the “classic” Ramones lineup to ring me. We have an interview...
The first album ever recorded “off planet”! (News Release from Warner Music Canada) - Famed Canadian astronaut, Colonel Chris Hadfield has today revealed details about his debut album, Space Sessions: Songs From a Tin Can. With guitar and vocal tracks...
Provocative New Book by BAD RELIGION frontman GREG GAFFIN (News Release from Epitaph) - Author and Bad Religion Member's Book Out Sept 15th - Special Mixed Media Performances Announced With the Sept. 15th release of his new book “Population Wars”, Greg Graffin...
CHILLY GONZALES launches a new masterclass video series (News Release from the artist) - Chilly Gonzales takes over CBC Music beginning today. Teaming up with Canada's national broadcaster, the Grammy award-winning musician and composer launches the first of three...
Fierce Detroit City rockers WILSON at HEAVY MONTREAL (News release from the band) - Detroit rockers Wilson have just released their sophomore album, "Right To Rise" last month on Razor and Tie Records. They are proud to be on the Heavy Montreal bill on August...
DOE PAORO: New Album due Sept. 25 (News release from Anti-Records) - “The best of what humans and machines can bring out in each other” is how NPR Music described Doe Paoro’s single “The Wind,” a meditation on urban isolation in the...
JOHN JACOB MAGISTERY Just in Time for Osheaga (News release from the band) - The Montreal band John Jacob Magistery has had an exciting debut year. After forming in 2014, the group immediately began turning heads. Several CHOM radio DJs quickly backed the...
I’M RIGHT, You’re Wrong, Let Me Explain Why A few weeks ago, I was having a heated argument with some friends about music. Specifically, Bob Dylan. This is a very touchy subject for me considering the Jesus-like position Bobby occupies in my life. I...
LIANNE LA HAVAS: How to be elegant and sexy In her new clip for the song Unstoppable, to be included in her upcoming album "Blood" due to come out July 31st, 2015, English singer Lianna La Havas proves one can be sexy without showing skin nor acting...
FLORIAN ZIMMER, of Morr Music: “Listening to everything interesting” 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....
Here is the 2015 POLARIS Music Prize Long List (from an article by Aaron Brophy - PolarisMusicPrize.com) The 2015 Polaris Music Prize Long List has been published on June 16, 2015. Here is the complete list of Canadian artists that published great music...
EVAN NEWMAN, from Outside Music: “Listen around, but stick to your vision” 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....
RREVERB now regroups 24 collaborators in 7 countries! Montreal, June 9th, 2015 - Wow, what a year it has been! When I launched RREVERB.com a year ago, I didn't think I'd be met with such great response, and meet such great people. The music industry embraced my...
APPLE MUSIC — All The Ways You Love Music. All in One Place. Apple News Release - TORONTO, Ontario ― June 8, 2015 ― Apple today unveiled Apple Music, a single, intuitive app that combines the best ways to enjoy music — all in one place. Apple Music is a...
MOTÖRHEAD: 40 years rattling teeth, bones and ears News Release form Warner Records - Motörhead To Release Their 22nd Studio album BAD MAGIC on August 28th 2015. In their 40th Anniversary Year, the band also announces 40th Anniversary European tour in the...
“Paint ‘A Starry Night’ again, man!” Joni Mitchell jokes on her 1974 live album, "Miles of Aisles", that the major difference between the performing arts and being a painter is that a painter paints his painting and then it’s done. That’s it....
HEIDI ELLEN ROBINSON FITZGERALD, PR consultant: “Turning lemons into lemonade!” 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...
CHRISTOPHE PIOT, from All Right Music: “You have to constantly reinvent yourself” 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....
RECORDS ARE COOL There isn’t much that is cool anymore. Old cars are cool. My cousin’s Led Zeppelin jacket from 1979 is cool. A Griffintown hipster on an old-timey bicycle and bow-tie however, isn’t cool; he’s just...
TOM WAITS on Letterman, one last time On May 14th, Tom Waits will make his 10th and final appearance on Late Show with David Letterman with an unreleased song. Tom first appeared with Letterman on December 21, 1983, when Dave had Late Night on...
FATHER JOHN MISTY’s Heart-Shaped World Father John Misty presents a lovely, alternate version of the title track of his latest album, I Love You, Honeybear, along with a new, exclusive B-side, truthfully-entitled “I’ve Never Been a Woman,” on...
GINO OLIVIERI: “I Love Getting Artists Their Money” 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....
ARLENE SLAVIN, of Rubin Fogel Prod.: “Music is a sweet gig, not gonna lie” 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....
MIKE CUBILLOS, of Earshot Media: “I’m a sucker for a well written pop song” 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...
Three Sides to Every Story (Or What It’s Like to Be SchizoPHONIC) Sometimes I feel schizophrenic. Let me rephrase that, I feel schizophonic. As in, I don’t know which language to think in. Before I elaborate further, a few things you should know about me: My father...
PARENTING AND THE ROAD (or Will They Remember Me When I’m Gone) I’m sitting in an uncomfortable Stalin-esque chair at Montreal’s Royal Victoria hospital having just witnessed the birth of my second daughter. Every parent says the same thing, but in my case it’s true:...
Get on the road to OSHEAGA To celebrate its 10 year anniversary, Virgin Mobile presents Osheaga Music & Arts Festival in collaboration with Molson Canadian has decided to offer a special gift to its fans and make them live an...
