By: Daniel Gerichter (@ZenDonut) – Celine Dion did not attend the 2015 JUNO Awards Ceremony, nor did Drake or Nickelback, and last year’s host Michael Bublé only made a video cameo. But it was clear at the ceremony at FirstOntario Centre in Hamilton, ON last night that the mainstay powerhouses are no longer exceptional – with Canadian talent at an all-time high, star … Continue reading
By: Staff – Canada’s music elite gathered to toast 35 JUNO Award winners at the 2015 JUNO Gala Dinner & Awards presented by SiriusXM Canada tonight in Hamilton. Hosted by Jessi Cruickshank at the Hamilton Convention Centre, the evening’s festivities featured performances by a spectacular lineup of 2015 JUNO Award nominees and winners, as well … Continue reading
Photos by: Krystyn Bristol – Day one of the second annual Life Is Beautiful Festival in downtown Las Vegas featured performances by GRAMMY Award-winning rapper Kanye West, who released his sixth album, Yeezus, on June 18th, 2013 via Roc-a-Fella/Def Jam, EDM artist RAC, Toronto-based PBR&B artist The Weeknd, who released his debut album, Kiss Land, … Continue reading
By: Krystyn Bristol – The Life is Beautiful festival returns for its second year in downtown Las Vegas this weekend, with a line-up that includes, Kanye West, Outkast, and Foo Fighters. With over 30,000 people expected to attend each day of the festival, it’s projected to provide Las Vegas with boosted revenue of $20 million. Recognized … Continue reading
By: Robert Liwanag – Abel Tesfaye didn’t toil away like most artists do – he went from mysterious figure posting tracks onto YouTube to singular figure in R&B in a relatively short time period. It did, however, take some time for the Weeknd to build a reputation as a live act. How can you possibly replicate such dark, intimate, moody sounds in a larger, rowdier … Continue reading
By: Daniel Gerichter (@ZenDonut) – On her ambitious new album 1000 Forms of Fear, Australia’s Sia Furler proves that she’s ready for primetime. Sia has released over 5 studio albums and the 38-year old veteran of the music world is on the cusp of Pop’s shift to the weird, Her dark, moody songwriting and vocals accompanied some of the … Continue reading
By: Sasha Kalra (@sashakalra) – Anna Lunoe is someone who has gathered popularity and acclaim in the past few years. The Australian dance music producer relocated to LA last year and her latest single, “Breathe”, showcases her ability as a vocalist and producer. In addition to her collaborations with the likes of Flume and AC Slater, her … Continue reading