09 September 2018
Musician Spotlight Series: Gabriela Geneva
By Kelly Bedard // Music
The Musician Spotlight Series shines a light on up-and-coming bands and solo acts creating heartfelt and original work across genres, giving them an opportunity to talk about their music, their …
26 August 2018
Musician Spotlight Series: Don Amero
By Kelly Bedard // Music
The Musician Spotlight Series shines a light on up-and-coming bands and solo acts creating heartfelt and original work across genres, giving them an opportunity to talk about their music, their …
19 September 2017
Simcoe- Roads to Rivers
By Anya Wassenberg // Music
Roads to Rivers is the second release from indie pop-rockers Simcoe. The new EP sees the band continuing down the road of moody and melodic songwriting that they began on their …
31 March 2017
Ontario at the JUNOs
By Anya Wassenberg // Music
It being the 150th birthday of the province of Ontario, it seemed only right that the OMDC – Ontario Music Development Corporation – put on a splashy reception for JUNO …
10 March 2017
Exclusive Interview: Steve Strongman
By Anya Wassenberg // Music
You could say that Canadian blues guitarist, singer and composer Steve Strongman is mid-career. “This is my sixth release. I’m certainly not a beginner,” he chuckles. His latest- “No Time …
10 February 2017
Exclusive Interview: Cassandra Maze
By Anya Wassenberg // Music
“Wait”, the soon to be released single from BC native Cassandra Maze, meshes clever lyrics and Cassandra’s brassy, sultry edged voice with a layered arrangement that begins with a cool …
25 October 2016
Exclusive Interview: Shae Dupuy
By Anya Wassenberg // Music
Shae Dupuy is aiming to take on the country music scene with a view to climbing to the top, and she’s got what it takes to get there — a …
21 June 2015
EP Release: Simcoe’s Self-Titled Debut
By Anya Wassenberg // Music
Release Date: June 12 2015 Upcoming Show: Smiling Buddha, July 3 Buy the EP & Name Your Price Simcoe is the eponymous first EP release from the Toronto-based indie music makers …
25 April 2015
CMW Interview: Sal Costa (The Smashing Satellites)
By Anya Wassenberg // Music
CMW Performances: May 6 at The Hideout May 8 at the Phoenix Concert Theatre Sal Costa and The Smashing Satellites are at CMW promoting the new single off the upcoming full-length …
24 April 2015
CMW Interview: Luke Austin (Luke Austin Band)
By Anya Wassenberg // Music
CMW Performances: May 1 with Daniel Lanois at The Horseshoe Tavern May 7 with Scott Weiland & The Wildabouts at The Virgin Mod Club Set to take the stage at …
27 November 2014
Chris McKhool & The Sultans of String
By Anya Wassenberg // Music
Upcoming concerts: Performing from their 2013 CD Symphony! at Oshawa’s Regent Theatre (Nov 28) and Flato Markham Theatre (Nov 29), accompanied by the Ontario Philharmonic, conducted by Maestro Marco Parisotto. …
11 September 2014
Canadian Music Café
By Anya Wassenberg // Music
In the middle of film-fest-mad Toronto, the Canadian Music Café is a chic oasis at the Jazz Bistro on Victoria Street. Amidst twinkling ruby crystal chandeliers, red velvet curtains and …
02 April 2014
Exclusive Interview: The Zolas on Tour
By Anya Wassenberg // Music
April 2014 with Mounties Band and James Younger Vancouver’s The Zolas have built a cult-like following across Canada that’s grown over two CD releases, the most recent of which – …
23 March 2014
Breaking Tradition, Strings, Hearts
By Mike Strizic // Music
Old Man Luedecke Feb 18, Hugh’s Room “Who feels like a little call-and-response?” calls Chris Luedecke, AKA Old Man Luedecke, of Halifax. There is a halfhearted smattering of applause. “That’s …
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