Interviews
Alex Whorms’ New EP DAYLIGHT CHASING DUSK A Deep Dive Into Life, Love, Identity and Inner Growth
By Jim Barber Beyond the obvious musical mastery that Alex Whorms displays every time she touches a keyboard, strums a [,,,]
Month: September 2025
Interviews
Terra Lightfoot Celebrates The Healing Power of Home on New Album – HOME FRONT
By Jim Barber There’s always been many facets underlying the unmistakable, undeniable, unbridled talent of Canadian roots rocker Terra Lightfoot. [,,,]
Interviews
Sabaton Bring Historic Figures to Life With New Album – LEGENDS
By Jim Barber Who doesn’t love a little learnin’ with their heavy metal? For fans of Swedish metal masters Sabaton, [,,,]
Music News
Folk Icon John Gorka’s New Album UNENTITLED Is a Testament To The Power of His Songs And Quiet Authenticity
Press release – One of the most well-loved singer/songwriters in the folk community, John Gorka announces the upcoming release of unentitled, his 10th [,,,]
Music News
Josh Ritchie Captures A Fall Frame of Mind With “SEPTEMBER TALKS”
Press release – After previewing his third album So Much More Than A Dream with the anthemic track “Numb,” Canadian singer/songwriter Josh Ritchie today [,,,]
Music News
STELLVRIS Unleashes Ferocious Single “Silence After Violence”
Press release – European (Prague, CZ) modern metal band Stellvris has dropped their latest single, “Silence After Violence,” a searing anthem from their upcoming [,,,]
Music News
SAINTED SINNERS announce new album ‘High On Fire’ out November 21 via ROAR
Press release – International hard rockers SAINTED SINNERS return with their highly anticipated fifth studio album High On Fire, set for release on November [,,,]
Music News
Canadian cowpunks THE GIVE ‘EM HELL BOYS return with “All Said And Done” from upcoming sophomore album
Press release – TORONTO ON — What is it with punks and country? The two worlds have been co-mingling since the [,,,]
Music News
CLAIRE PORTER Sets Ontario and Quebec Dates In Support of TIME ALONE – Out Now!
Press release – Newfoundland-based Claire Porter is a dynamic singer songwriter with a powerful voice. She’s been described as having the prowess [,,,]
Interviews
Helloween’s Michael Kiske Talks About Band’s Longevity and New Album – Giants and Monsters
By Jim Barber As the great musical philosopher Bon Scott once intoned, “it’s a long way to the top, if [,,,]
Concert Reviews and Photos
COMEDY BREAK: Howie Mandel – FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre – St. Catharines, Ontario – September 28, 2025
Howie Mandel FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre St. Catharines, Ontario September 28, 2025 ** This was the first of two shows [,,,]
Music News
Jory Nash Shares Two Powerful New Singles – “SIGN ME UP” and “DOXORUBICIN”
Press release – Acclaimed folk singer-songwriter Jory Nash shares two deeply personal singles, “Sign Me Up” and “Doxorubicin“, songs that trace the raw [,,,]
Music News
Holly Cole Surprises Fans With A New Single And Expanded Edition of DARK MOON
Press release – Renowned Canadian / International vocalist Holly Cole released an expanded version of her album Dark Moon featuring [,,,]
Music News
Yukon Blonde Release New Album FRIENDSHIP and ROCK ‘N’ ROLL On Dine Alone Records
Press release – Some bands wanna tear down the walls, some wanna reinvent the wheel — but for Vancouver alt-rock band Yukon [,,,]
Music News
SOEN Announce New Album ‘Reliance’ Out January 16 Via Silver Lining Music
Press release – SOEN announce their forthcoming new studio album Reliance, set for release on January 16, 2026 via Silver Lining Music. [,,,]
Interviews
Empowerment and Togetherness At the Heart of Eleine’s New EP – WE STAND UNITED
By Jim Barber The new EP from dynamic Swedish melodic metal powerhouse Eleine is a delightful gift to their leagues [,,,]
Music News
Lily Frost Announces Reissues of RETRO-MODERNE and DECOMPRESSION
Press release – Since the late 1990s, Toronto singer/songwriter Lily Frost has built an impressive body of work that spans pop in [,,,]
Music News
Redshark Set To Release New Album SUDDEN IMPACT on Oct. 31
Press release – REDSHARK was founded in 2012 in Barcelona – Spain, by Philip Graves (guitar) with the aim of [,,,]
Music News
Shiraz Lane Announce New Album – IN VERTIGO – To Be Released Oct. 24, Via Frontiers Music Srl
Press release – Finnish rock band Shiraz Lane are pleased to announce the release of their new studio album, “In [,,,]
Music News
Maggie Andrew Releases New EP – HOW TO SING FOR MONEY
Press release – Nova Scotian songwriter and producer Maggie Andrew has released her brand new EP HOW TO SING FOR MONEY via [,,,]
Music News
Canadian soul artist QUEEN M announces debut album and shares reggae-infused single “The Machine”
Press release – Fans of contemporary soul music have been keeping an eye on Queen M ever since the Canadian artist burst [,,,]
Comedy
From ‘Superstore’ to the Rock and Roll Stage: Canadian Actor Lauren Ash Talks About Debut Album – CALL ME WHEN YOU GET THIS
By Jim Barber Who knew Dina was a actually rock star? Well it’s true, sort of. One of the most [,,,]
Concert Reviews and Photos
The B-52’s, Devo, and Lene Lovich Band – Budweiser Stage – Toronto, Ontario – September 24, 2025
The B-52’s, Devo, and Lene Lovich Band Budweiser Stage Toronto, Ontario September 24, 2025 All photos by Joel Naphin ©2025. [,,,]
Concert Reviews and Photos
Yungblud – OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino – Niagara Falls, Ontario – September 23, 2025
Yungblud Idols Tour OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino Niagara Falls, Ontario September 20, 2025 All photos by Joel Naphin ©2025. Please DO [,,,]
Concert Reviews and Photos
Lynyrd Skynyrd – OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino – Niagara Falls, Ontario – September 19, 2025
Lynyrd Skynyrd OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino Niagara Falls, Ontario September 19, 2025 All photos by Joel Naphin ©2025. Please DO NOT [,,,]
Music News
k.d. lang, Tom Cochrane, Ed Robertson and Chantal Kreviazuk Announced For Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame’s Legends In Toronto
Tara Slone hosts an unforgettable night celebrating the 2025 inductees with tributes by Kevin Drew, Murray McLauchlan, JJ Wilde, RÊVE [,,,]
Concert Reviews and Photos
Lights with Felix Cartal – OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino – Niagara Falls, Ontario – September 20, 2025
Lights with Felix Cartal OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino Niagara Falls, Ontario September 20, 2025 All photos by Joel Naphin ©2025. Please [,,,]
Concert Reviews and Photos
Bruce Dickinson with Crown Lands – History Night Club – Toronto, Ontario – September 16, 2025
On September 16, 2025, Bruce Dickinson brought his highly anticipated Mandrake Project Tour to the History Night Club in Toronto, [,,,]
Music News
Sarah McLachlan Shares New Single ‘Reminds Me’ ft. Katie Gavin; New LP ‘Better Broken’ Out Friday, September 19; Fall Tour Announced
On Sept. 16, 3X GRAMMY Award winner and global phenomenon Sarah McLachlan released “Reminds Me” featuring MUNA’s Katie Gavin, the [,,,]
Interviews
Neon Bloom Release Powerfully Compelling, Powerfully Fun New Album – BEGIN HERE
By Jim Barber For the listener, for the audience, music has the power to heal, of this there is no [,,,]