Photos by: Tyler Roberts – Hamilton-based alt-rock band Arkells, who released their new album, Morning Report, on August 5th, 2016, which featured the singles “Private School”, “Drake’s Dad”, and “My Heart’s Always Yours”, performed at Budweiser Stage in Toronto last night with Toronto-based indie rock band July Talk, who released their second album, Touch, on September 9th, 2016 via … Continue reading
Photos by: Joanna Glezakos – Last night, the Prism Prize announced that Martin C. Parizeau was the Grand Prize winner of the 2017 Prism Prize for Kaytranada’s “Lite Spots” music video. Parizeau was on hand to accept the Prism Prize trophy and $15,000 award at the Prism Prize Awards Presentation at TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto. Presenters also awarded the the … Continue reading
By: Staff – North By Northeast (NXNE) has announced the inaugural year of the Club Land Curator Series. NXNE is bringing back the club-hopping wristband with a twist, offering festivalgoers the chance to discover the hottest acts brewing in Canada’s music scene. Some of the best up-and-coming bands in the country have been hand picked by a … Continue reading
By: Staff – JUNO Award-winning indie rock band Arkells are back with their new surprise single “Knocking At The Door”. Since the release of their new album, Morning Report, Arkells have spent much of the year touring, playing some of the biggest festivals in the U.S., including Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo; solidifying their reputation for high-energy live show. In addition … Continue reading
By: Staff – The Prism Prize has announced the Top Ten best Canadian music videos of the year, as voted by a jury of more than 120 Canadian music, film and media arts professionals. After viewing hundreds of music videos, jurors selected the Prism Prize Top 20 and Top Ten based on originality, creativity, style, innovation and … Continue reading
Photos by: Brendan Albert – Hosted by ETalk reporter and Much host Liz Trinnear and MUCH and E! host Tyrone Edwards, JUNO Fan Fare 2017 took place at the Rideau Centre in Ottawa on April 1st, and featured appearances by Aaron Pritchett, Arkells, Chad Brownlee, Cold Creek County, Coleman Hell, Dallas Smith, Gord Bamford, Jess Moskaluke, … Continue reading
By: Staff – The Prism Prize has announced its list for the top 20 finalists for best Canadian Music Video of the year, as voted by a jury of more than 120 music, film and media arts professionals. The Prism Prize Top 20 is based on originality, creativity, style, innovation and effective execution, and the winning video will be awarded $15,000.00 cash … Continue reading
By: Elaisha Green (@elaishajade) – July Talk returned to Toronto last night for an explosive performance on the heels of their new album, Touch (out Sept. 9th via Sleepless/Island/Universal). The crowd packed into the Danforth Music Hall as some rocked bunny ears and others wore unicorn costumes. ‘It feels so good to be home,’ guitarist/vocalist Peter Dreimanis said to the … Continue reading
Photos by: Alyssa Balistreri – Toronto-based indie rock band July Talk, who released their second album, Touch, on September 9th via Sleepless Records, which featured the single “Push + Pull”, and which will follow up their 2012 self-titled debut album, performed at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto last night. Read our review here.
By: Tyler Nyquvest – Departing from the gym on a sunny sunday I was halted by the sight of an eclectic group of individuals staring at me from the cover of a newspaper. It’s hard to believe that a print image can still capture attention in our visually over-stimulated world, but nonetheless I … Continue reading