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Elisapie Covers Sheryl Crow Classic with 'Quviasukkuvit (If It Makes You Happy)'
by Josh Sharpe - September 11, 2024 Almost one year since the release of her highly-acclaimed album Inuktitut, Elisapie returns with “Quviasukkuvit (If It Makes You Happy),” her take on the Sheryl Crow classic that also took over the Nunavik radio airwaves when the Inuk artist was still a teenager.... 
Video: Elisapie Shares Fleetwood Mac Cover 'Sinnatuumait (Dreams)' Video
by Michael Major - March 01, 2024 The Inuk singer will perform alongside Jeremy Dutcher at the Juno Awards ceremony on March 24 at 8pm EST (broadcast via CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC Radio One, CBC Music, CBC Listen, CBCMusic.ca/junos and CBC Music's YouTube page). Elisapie also launches the Inuktitut book, which serves as a listening compa... 
Kaïa Kater Returns With New Album 'Strange Medicine' in May
by Michael Major - February 21, 2024 Produced by Kater and Joe Grass (Elisapie, The Barr Brothers), Strange Medicine is Kater's first new album in six years (following 2018's Grenades) and her most personal record to date. Created during a period of deep self-reflection and reinvention, the new music finds Kater expanding her creative ... 
Elisapie And Dominique Fils-Aimé Earn 2024 JUNO Nominations
by Michael Major - February 08, 2024 Congratulations to Elisapie and Dominique Fils Aimé for their nominations for this year's JUNO Awards. Elisapie is nominated for Contemporary Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year as well as Album Artwork of the Year for Inuktitut, released via Bonsound. Dominique is nominated for Vocal Jazz Album ... 
Elisapie Covers Eurythmics For Spotify Singles
by Michael Major - November 22, 2023 The Inuk singer also presents a new version of “Arnaq”, a signature song in her repertoire, which combines katajjaq (throat singing) performed by Elisapie and Sylvia Cloutier, and percussion, for a raw, near-experimental result. Both songs are available exclusively via Spotify.... 
Montreal's Stoylov Releases Sophomore Album 'MALVINA'
by Blair Ingenthron - November 12, 2023 Montreal's Stoylov releases their sophomore album 'Malvina' today. The album is now available.... 
Elisapie Takes On Queen With 'Qimatsilunga (I Want to Break Free)'
by Michael Major - September 13, 2023 For her new music video, Elisapie called upon Philippe Léonard, who also directed the videos for “Uummati Attanarsimat (Heart of Glass),” “Taimangalimaaq (Time After Time),” “Isumagijunnaitaungituq (The Unforgiven)” and “Qimmijuat (Wild Horses).” This time, he presents a visual narrative that invite... 
Elisapie Releases 'Qimmijuat (Wild Horses)” Rolling Stones Cover
by Michael Major - August 02, 2023 Elisapie returns with “Qimmijuat (Wild Horses),” an adaptation of the classic Rolling Stones ballad translated into Inuktitut. this new single follows “Uummati Attanarsimat (Heart of Glass),” “Taimangalimaaq (Time After Time)” and “Isumagijunnaitaungituq (The Unforgiven),” which caught the attention... 
Elisapie Shares Metallica Cover 'Isumagijunnaitaungituq (The Unforgiven)'
by Michael Major - June 21, 2023 Elisapie surprises us with “Isumagijunnaitaungituq (The Unforgiven).” On this National Indigenous People’s Day, Elisapie will receive an honorary degree from Concordia University for her Inuktitut artistry and activism. She also produced and participated in the TV special Le grand solstice, which wi... 
Joe Grass Reveals Details of 'Falcon's Heart' LP
by Michael Major - April 25, 2023 Montreal’s Joe Grass has revealed details of his forthcoming solo album, Falcon’s Heart, including the stunning album artwork by xx and full album track-listing which features the new single “Touch the Void”. Grass will play the Montreal International Jazz Festival on July 4th.... 
Elisapie Shares 'Taimangalimaaq (Time After Time)' Cyndi Lauper Cover
by Michael Major - April 19, 2023 Elisapie’s recent song “Ummatti Attanarsimat (Heart of Glass),” a cover of the Blondie classic, caught the attention of Debbie Harry and charmed audiences in Quebec and abroad. Elisapie returns with “Taimangalimaaq (Time After Time),” an Inuktitut adaptation of Cyndi Lauper's famous hit.... 
Joe Grass Announces 'Falcon's Heart' Album & Shares 'Guadalupe' Single
by Michael Major - March 16, 2023 Acclaimed singer-songwriter, Joe Grass has announced his new solo record, Falcon’s Heart. His credits include work with Lhasa, the Barr Brothers and his avant-pop band Klaus; he co-produced Elisapie’s Polaris- and Juno-nominated LP, The Ballad of the Runaway Girl, and helped write and arrange Patric... 
Elisapie Shares Gentle 'Uummati Attanarsimat (Heart of Glass)' Cover of Blondie's Classic
by Michael Major - March 07, 2023 Nearly four years after the release of her stunning third solo album The Ballad of the Runaway Girl, Inuk singer-songwriter Elisapie has returned with “Uummati Attanarsimat (Heart of Glass)” an Inuktitut rendition of Blondie's 1979 hit. Translated from English to Inuktitut by Elisapie, and produced ... 
Joe Grass Shares 'Spoon'
by Michael Major - February 02, 2023 One of the most sought after musical partners in the Montreal music scene, Joe has worked with the Barr Brothers, Elisapie, and Patrick Watson to name but a few. “Spoon” is Joe Grass’ first solo release with Simone Records. Joe Grass has played an important role in the city’s music scene.... 
Apple Music Spotlights 'Strength In Community' Theme For International Women's Day
by Michael Major - March 08, 2022 Apple Music will feature exclusive interviews with Maria Becerra, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Tiera Kennedy, Tate McRae, DJ Minx, chloe moriondo, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Caitlyn Smith, Brittney Spencer, TINI, Alison Wonderland and more as they speak to lessons learned, advice they’d pass along and how they... 
Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST Releases Daily Schedule
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 07, 2021 Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST, a collaboration between long-running New York music festival globalFEST and NPR Music’s Tiny Desk concerts, set for January 11 – 14, 2021, has announced its full schedule of performances: ... 
globalFEST Announces 2021 Edition in Collaboration with NPR Music's Tiny Desk Concerts
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 19, 2020 Long-running and widely influential New York music festival, globalFEST, has announced dates for its 17th edition set for January 11 – 14, 2021. ... 
Elisapie's NPR Tiny Desk Concert Out Now
by Abigail Charpentier - February 20, 2020 Following the release of her most recent album The Ballad of the Runaway Girl, JUNO Award winning artist Elisapie today shares her intimate and powerful NPR Tiny Desk concert. The performance features songs from her latest record and stories of her Inuit upbringing she previously explored on NPR's A... 
Additional Artists Announced For 2019 TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival
by A.A. Cristi - April 08, 2019 Coastal Jazz & Blues Society announced today additional performances for the 34th annual TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival, taking place June 21 to July 1. The Festival lineup now includes headliner Herbie Hancock at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on June 29 as well as genre-bending performances... 
Shawn Mendes Wins Album of the Year at the 2019 JUNO AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 18, 2019 The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) andCBC took over Budweiser Gardens this evening for Canada's biggest awards night in music. The awards, hosted by Sarah McLachlan, were broadcast live on CBC, CBC Radio One, CBC Music, the free CBC Gem streaming service, and globally at cbc... 
The 2019 JUNO Awards Announce Final Lineup of Performers
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 08, 2019 The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) and CBC today announced the final list of performers and presenters to appear on The 2019 JUNO Awards Broadcast, hosted by Sarah McLachlan. The 2019 JUNO Awards will be live from Budweiser Gardens in London, ON on Sunday, March 17 at 8 PM E... 
POP Montreal Announces Final Wave of Artists Including SOPHIE, CupcakKe, Zola Jesus, and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 13, 2018 Recognized for its top quality programming and multidisciplinary focus, POP Montreal announces its complete program, spanning 5 days of music, art, talks, cinema, and creativity of all kinds from September 26th to 30th, 2018... 
POP Montreal Announces First Wave of Artists Including SOPHIE, Wanda Jackson, Wolf Parade, JPEGMAFIA, & More
by Macon Prickett - May 23, 2018 POP Montreal announces its first wave of musical talent for 2018. This year, the festival runs from September 26th to 30th. As always, the non-profit, artist-centric international music festival prioritizes diversity and creativity when selecting the inspiring collective of local and international a... |
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