Musicians
Q&A: Rapper SonReal Writes Thick Skin Anti-Bullying Song For Telus
Q&A: Rapper SonReal Writes Thick Skin Anti-Bullying Song For Telus Rapper SonReal atToronto's Metalworks studio to record the anti-bullying song “Hey kids, stop bullying people” would not have been the most effective lyrical approach for Vancouver hip hop artist SonReal to take on a song in support of Telus's #EndBullying campaign for Anti-Bullying…
Bruce Springsteen-Connected Light Of Day Foundation Hosting 28 Events In Europe, New York, New Jersey For Parkinson's Research
Bruce Springsteen-Connected Light Of Day Foundation Hosting 28 Events In Europe, New York, New Jersey For Parkinson's Research Bruce Springsteen at a Light Of Day event in 2015 — photo by Jeff RossThe Bruce Springsteen-connected Light Of Day Foundation (LOD) will be using December and January to put on a number of concerts across Europe and in the…
Release Of Rare Sufjan Stevens Song "Lonely Man of Winter" To Benefit Non-Profit Arts Venue
Release Of Rare Sufjan Stevens Song "Lonely Man of Winter" To Benefit Non-Profit Arts Venue Lonely Man of Winter cover — image via Asthmatic KittyA rare holiday-themed song called "Lonely Man of Winter" that indie folk singer Sufjan Stevens traded away more than a decade ago will now be used to support the Brooklyn, New York non-profit…
Midnight Shine's New Video Tackles Suicide, Depression Crisis In Far North
Midnight Shine's New Video Tackles Suicide, Depression Crisis In Far North Midnight Shine lead singer Adrian Sutherland inNorthern Ontario rock band Midnight Shine's new video "I Need Angels" is shining a light on the high rate of depression and suicide in Canada's Far North. Hailing from Attawapiskat, a remote Indigenous community on the western…
Singer and Former Youth Leader Rachel Bawn On Anti-Cyberbullying Tour of High Schools
Singer and Former Youth Leader Rachel Bawn On Anti-Cyberbullying Tour of High Schools Rachel Bawn promo shot — photo credit: InstagramRachael Bawn released an anti-cyber-bullying song and video “Daggers” earlier this year and is currently on a 33-date youth empowerment tour of Canadian high schools in the East Coast and Ontario that ends Dec. 10. “…
Drake Posts Heartfelt Message for Make-A-Wish Pal Who Died
Drake Posts Heartfelt Message for Make-A-Wish Pal Who Died Drake and Kay The Queen — image via Drake InstagramPop star Drake is grieving the death of a fan-turned-pal he met through the Make-A-Wish foundation which provides "wishes" to children with critical illnesses. "You know how much I loved you," he wrote. The "Hotline Bling" star posted a heartfelt…
Dustin Thomas Releases New Song “Nation of Truth” to Encourage Mid-Term Voting
Dustin Thomas Releases New Song “Nation of Truth” to Encourage Mid-Term Voting Dustin Thomas promo shot — courtesy photo.Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash and Joni Mitchell are just a few music legends who wrote rock anthems timed for tumultuous political times. Add singer/songwriter Dustin Thomas to that tradition after his latest single, "Nation of Truth," was…
Daryl Hall & John Oates Launch Helpful Getting Out The Voates Smartphone Hotline
Daryl Hall & John Oates Launch Helpful Getting Out The Voates Smartphone Hotline Hall & Oates — photo credit: Mick Rock.Daryl Hall and John Oates are helping U.S. mid-term voters identify and get to their polling place via a “Getting Out the Voates” hotline the legendary pop duo developed with California tech players Twilio and Lyft. The Hall of…
WATCH: Prophets of Rage Inspired by Malcolm X for Ballot or Bullet Vote Mash-up
WATCH: Prophets of Rage Inspired by Malcolm X for Ballot or Bullet Vote Mash-up Politically-charged rap-rock group Prophets Of Rage, featuring Tom Morello, Tim Commerford, Brad Wilk, Chuck D, B-Real and DJ Lord, have just released “The Ballot or the Bullet,” a mash-up of three new unreleased songs and “Hearts Afire,” urging U.S. citizens to vote. The mid-…
WATCH AND READ: Neil Young Updates Ohio, Targets NRA, Urges People to Vote
WATCH AND READ: Neil Young Updates Ohio, Targets NRA, Urges People to Vote Neil Young in live video of “This has been going on for far too long.” Legendary Canadian singer and songwriter Neil Young has updated his 1970 song “Ohio” with a new video targeting the NRA on his Neil Young Archives website. During the nearly six-minute solo performance video…
Blue Rodeo, Sheepdogs, Deep Dark Woods Members Team Up For Cold Manitoba Project Inspired By Gord Downie
Blue Rodeo, Sheepdogs, Deep Dark Woods Members Team Up For Cold Manitoba Project Inspired By Gord Downie Cold Manitoba contributors, clockwise from top left, Jim Bowskill, Michael Boguski, Dustin Bentall, Lucas Goetz, Chris Mason and Chris Sleightholm. — Image via Cold Manitoba Facebook pageSpurred on by a challenge from late Tragically Hip singer Gord…
Willie Nelson Using New Song To Encourage Voting Against Ted Cruz, Supporting Texas Refugee Organization
Willie Nelson Using New Song To Encourage Voting Against Ted Cruz, Supporting Texas Refugee Organization Willie NelsonCountry music legend Willie Nelson is using his latest single to encourage citizens to vote. The 85-year-old musician debuted the new song "Vote 'Em Out" on September 29 at the Turn Out For Texas rally in Austin, TX for senate candidate…
Billy Talent, Hayden, Broken Social Scene Set for Andy Kim Christmas Show
Billy Talent, Hayden, Broken Social Scene Set for Andy Kim Christmas Show Andy Kim — courtesy photoAndy Kim is again bringing together his favorite musical friends in December to perform as part of his Andy Kim Christmas Show to support is the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)’s Gifts of Light, which provides Christmas gifts to the hospital’s…
Gord Downie Tribute Concerts To Raise Funds For His Charity One Year After His Death
Gord Downie Tribute Concerts To Raise Funds For His Charity One Year After His Death graphic providedA number of high-profile Canadian musicians will take part in a pair of Gord Downie tribute concerts in Southern Ontario on and around the first anniversary of The Tragically Hip singer's death this week. Funds generated from these shows will go towards…
Q&A: Pop Duo Jenesia Talk Poverty, Childhood Sexual Abuse, and Missions to Haiti
Q&A: Pop Duo Jenesia Talk Poverty, Childhood Sexual Abuse, and Missions to Haiti Jenesia — photo by Tyler McIntyreSpruce Grove, Alberta pop duo Jenesia are attempting to succeed in the music world and be a force for the positive, but have some pretty heavy and personal topics to discuss. The band's catchy, contemporary pop is anchored by the sun-…