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Kaia Kater Releases New Single “In Montreal” featuring Allison Russell
by Stephi Wild - April 03, 2024 With Black Country very much in the news right now, Kaia Kater’s new single is a love letter to her chosen instrument, the banjo, and a nod to her early roots both in Appalachian stringband music and “in Montreal,” where she grew up. ... 
Queen To Release 'Queen Rock Montreal' In May
by Michael Major - March 14, 2024 Get ready for the release of QUEEN ROCK MONTREAL by Queen on May 10th. Brought to you by Hollywood Records, this release is sure to excite fans of the iconic rock band. Recorded in 1981 and recently released as a IMAX concert film, it is now being released as both double Blu-Ray and double 4K Ultra ... 
Sinca Revisits Timbaland's Classic With 'Way I Are' Bootleg
by Michael Major - March 04, 2024 Performing around the globe, she has shared lineups with esteemed talents at some of the most iconic clubs and festivals, including Lightning in a Bottle 2023, Brooklyn Mirage, Stereo, Piknic Electronik, Do Not Sit On the Furniture, Art with Me, Coda and Electric Island. Outside of the US, Sinca has... 
Video: Eve Parker Finley Releases Music Video For 'Fall Into Me'
by Michael Major - February 01, 2024 Eve Parker Finley, the multifaceted artist, takes listeners on a journey of self-discovery with her latest music video, 'Fall Into Me.' What began as a flowing ethereal ballad transformed into a driving dark disco anthem, a testament to Finley's creative evolution and fearless exploration. Watch the... 
QUEEN ROCK MONTREAL Coming to IMAX in January
by Michael Major - November 29, 2023 This exhilarating live concert from 1981 is a window into Queen in their most unalloyed form, giving audiences a larger-than-life, front-row immersive experience. The film was digitally re-mastered for the first time into the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience.... 
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.... 
Murray A. Lightburn Releases New LP 'Once Upon A Time In Montreal'
by Michael Major - March 31, 2023 Murray A. Lightburn, the longtime frontman of Montreal’s acclaimed The Dears, returns with his deeply personal new solo album, Once Upon A Time In Montreal, available digitally, along with a vinyl edition available online and in stores via Dangerbird Records. Lightburn will celebrate in his hometown... 
HAND HABITS Announces 'Sugar The Bruise' Song Collection
by Michael Major - March 27, 2023 The Hand Habits have shared a lyric video for its lead single 'Something Wrong.' They have announced a west coast North America summer tour that includes shows in Los Angeles and San Francisco. They will also be playing a previously announced show with Tegan & Sara in the spring as well as festival ... 
Odious Love Presents 'About Us' Featuring Montreal's Polina Grace
by Michael Major - March 17, 2023 “About Us” is an easy listening Electronic Pop Dance track catered to a worldwide market. It talks about someone who has given themselves to another person in the name of love. With easy to catch metaphors in choruses, and simple yet relatable lyrics, this song fits all top 40 radio stations across ... 
Murray A. Lightburn Shares 'Once Upon A Time In Montreal'
by Michael Major - February 22, 2023 Murray A. Lightburn, the longtime frontman of Montreal’s acclaimed The Dears, returned last month to announce his latest solo album, the deeply personal Once Upon A Time In Montreal, arriving via Dangerbird Records. Murray has shared the title-track single, along with a video created by the product... 
Montreal Hip Hop Champion Nate Husser Drops New Single 'Did It B4'
by Michael Major - February 15, 2023 Primed to pop off in a big way, critically acclaimed Montreal-born and Los Angeles-based rap phenom Nate Husser serves up a new single and music video entitled “Did It B4”. It marks his first release under the newly minted partnership between +1 Records and Exceleration Music.... 
Murray A. Lightburn Returns With 'Dumpster Gold'
by Michael Major - January 19, 2023 The album, which Lightburn jokes is an audio version of a biopic, was inspired by the passing of his father, a jazz musician from Belize who moved to Montreal via New York to reconnect with his teenage sweetheart. The two were married for 56 years, until he passed in April 2020 in a Quebec nursing h... 
Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & Rüfüs Du Sol to Headline Osheaga 2023
by Michael Major - December 14, 2022 From August 4 to 6, Montreal’s Parc Jean-Drapeau on Île Sainte-Hélène will be the epicentre of live music bliss, as the headliners of Canada’s favourite music festival take the stage on a gorgeous island located in the middle of the mighty St. Lawrence River for 3 days of excitement, discovery and d... 
Harriet Chung Releases New Single 'Old Montreal'
by Michael Major - November 22, 2022 Singer, actress, and dancer/choreographer Harriet Chung was born in Hong Kong, but currently makes Toronto her home. Praised for her performances in productions of The Phantom of the Opera, Cats, The King and I, and Golden Lotus, she has also worked with students across the globe with her school, Ha... 
Bibi Club Shares A Choir Version of 'Le matin'
by Michael Major - October 11, 2022 Montreal duo Bibi Club is releasing a choir version of their song “Le matin,” in a new video directed by Yann-Manuel Hernandez. In a cozy living room, Helena Deland, Emilie Kahn, Estée Preda, Joséphine Rivard and several others lend their voices to harmonize with Adèle, while Gus Englehorn shares gu... 
Justin Saladino Band Releases 'Honest Lies' Album
by Michael Major - September 19, 2022 Honest Lies, the new album from Montreal-based blues, and roots rock guitarist, songwriter and bandleader, Justin Saladino. The ten songs on the Ariel Posen (The Bros. Landreth) produced album, Honest Lies, explore themes surrounding interpersonal relationships, social and political issues, the perc... 
Justin Saladino Band Releases New Single 'Let You Go'
by Michael Major - August 23, 2022 Montreal-based blues, soul and roots-rock guitarist, songwriter and bandleader, Justin Saladino has released his newest single, “Let You Go,” which features a driving kick drum, rumbling slide lines, and folky vocal harmonies. The ten original songs on the album are produced by Ariel Posen (The Bros... 
VIDEO: Patrick Holland Shares 'Puzzled Thought' Music Video
by Michael Major - August 10, 2022 With the album out now and a U.S. tour with Tonstartssbandht and ZOPA starting soon, Patrick Holland shares a video for album highlight “Puzzled Thought.' “‘Puzzled Thought’ is about getting lost in mundane distractions. Watch the new music video now! Plus, check out upcoming tour dates! ... 
The Man In Black Announces 19-Date North American Fall Tour
by Michael Major - May 17, 2022 Following a 12-show residency at the Montreal Casino in August, The Man In Black will hit the road on August 26 stopping in such markets including Albany, Uncasville, Annapolis, Red Bank, Glenside, Lancaster, Pittsburgh, Milwaukee and Minneapolis before wrapping with a two-night stand in Quebec City... 
Stromae Announces Additional Arena Tour Dates
by Michael Major - April 05, 2022 Stromae continues to command audiences worldwide, as his North American arena tour sees new dates added and others sell out, including added shows at New York’s legendary Madison Square Garden and Montreal’s Bell Centre. A new show at the Shrine Auditorium has also been announced in Los Angeles.... 
VIDEO: Dominique Fils-Aimé Unveils 'Grow Mama Grow' Video to Celebrate 'Three Little Words' Anniversary
by Michael Major - February 28, 2022 Today, JUNO award winner Dominique Fils-Aimé is celebrating the one-year anniversary of her album Three Little Words with a new music video for “Grow Mama Grow.” Dominique's recent album trilogy is a conceptualization of the history of African American music, reflecting on the social realities that ... 
Montreal Duo The Night Owls Release Debut Single
by Michael Major - January 21, 2022 Hailing from Montreal, Quebec, emerging duo The Night Owls, enter the scene with their debut album The Night Owls, out spring 2022. The single is a mysterious, slow-burning folk track, centered around the pair’s vocals and harmonies. Thhe couple was awake composing this track until as late as 4:00am... 
Dishpit Release New Single 'This Time'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 16, 2021 Discussing this single, Nora stated, “‘This Time’ is the most honest and personal song on the album. ‘How did you know I’d stay silent, stay weak?’ is screamed amidst an ordered mayhem of abrasive guitars and drums.'... 
Planet Giza Release 'Don't Throw Rocks At The Moon' EP
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 12, 2021 Expertly marrying classic hip-hop sensibilities with fresh energy and a zest for life, Don't Throw Rocks At The Moon was co-produced by frequent collaborator GMF.... 
Alternative Phenom Alex Henry Foster Releases Triple-Vinyl
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 05, 2021 Rolling Stone, Paste, 2021 Montreal Gazette cover-featured alternative phenom Alex Henry Foster (AHF) is set to release his triple-vinyl / double-CD live album and concert film Standing Under Bright Lights 4/16/21 from Hopeful Tragedy Records.... |
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