By: Curtis Sindrey – Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard was charged with sexual assault by Toronto police. He was charged with sexual interference and two counts of sexual assault causing bodily harm that occurred on three separate occasions in 2016 when he met two different women. Hoggard is scheduled to appear in court on July 26th, and police are concerned there … Continue reading
By: Staff – Critically acclaimed synthpop band Metric will release their seventh full-length studio album on September 21st via MMI/Crystal Math Music. In anticipation of the forthcoming record, you can watch the video for the album track “Dark Saturday” below, and pre-order the album at https://ilovemetricstore.com/. “This is our seventh album as a band,” says frontwoman Emily Haines, “and we wanted … Continue reading
By: Staff – The party is about to get lit as THE 2018 IHEARTRADIO MMVAS announced its first round of performers. Canada’s iconic music awards show welcomes back to the stage 2017 MMVA co-host Alessia Cara, and features first-time MMVA performances from Halsey, and Marshmello ft. Anne-Marie. The IHEARTRADIO MMVAs returns Sunday, August 26 at 9 p.m, … Continue reading
By: Staff – For his new album, polymath emcee Shad has vibrantly imagined and created an entirely new world. A Short Story About A War will be released on October 26th via Secret City Records. This concept album holds a mirror to our world – a provocative story told through disarmingly catchy songs that weaves through issues of migration, environment, … Continue reading
By: Staff – Twenty One Pilots have shared two new tracks – “Jumpsuit” & “Nico And The Niners” – which you can stream below. Both tracks will appear on the band’s anticipated new studio album. Trench – which follows the GRAMMY Award-winning duo’s 2015 LP, Blurryface, and will arrive everywhere October 5th via Fueled By Ramen. Twenty One … Continue reading
By: Staff – Thrice has announced a September 14th release date for their new album Palms. The album is the first Epitaph release for Thrice, who are widely regarded as one of the most innovative rock bands of their generation. Co-produced by Thrice and Eric Palmquist and mixed by John Congleton, Palms encompasses everything from viscerally charged post-hardcore … Continue reading
By: Staff – Good Charlotte today announced a massive North American Tour in support of their forthcoming seventh studio album, Generation Rx. The tour will kick off on October 12, 2018 in Mexico City, and wrap on November 24, 2018 in Las Vegas, NV. Fan club pre-sale tickets will be available beginning July 10, 2018 at 10:00am … Continue reading
By: Staff – Following public allegations recently made via social media from a former Wavelength Music employee that current Artistic Director, Jonathan Bunce – better known to the Toronto music community as Jonny Dovercourt – created a hostile work environment during their time with the organization, the Wavelength Music Board of Directors will be launching an independent third party inquiry … Continue reading
By: Staff – “This feels like the album we’d make if the band died and went to heaven,” says Dilly Dally guitarist/singer Katie Monks about her band’s upcoming sophomore LP, aptly titled Heaven, out September 14th via Dine Alone. In a sense, that’s precisely what happened. Heaven rose from the ashes after the Toronto four-piece almost decided to … Continue reading
By: Staff – The Polaris Music Prize has unveiled the 40 albums on the 2018 Long List. The 2018 Polaris Music Prize Long List is: a l l i e – Nightshade Alvvays – Antisocialites Arcade Fire – Everything Now Bahamas – Earthtones The Barr Brothers – Queens of the Breakers Bernice – Puff LP: In … Continue reading
