Interviews
Al Harlow Keeps PRISM Flame Burning Bright
By Jim Barber They’re one of those bands that kind of gets lost in the shuffle when talking about the [,,,]
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Interviews
Neil Turbin To Blast Classic Anthrax Songs On Canadian Tour Dates, Oct. 10, 11 and 12
By Jim Barber If you’re looking for a full-on, authentically high octane, true-to-the-spirit of the classic thrash metal sound, and [,,,]
Interviews
Natalie MacMaster’s New Book A Meditation on Love of Music and Love of Family
By Jim Barber If you’re looking for dirt. If you’re looking for an insider’s view of the ups and downs, [,,,]
Interviews
Trevor Hurst Talks New Econoline Crush Music, How His Wellness Worker Career Influences His Creativity – And More!
By Jim Barber For more than 30 years, Canadian alternative rock band Econoline Crush has pushed and prodded the boundaries [,,,]
Concert Reviews and Photos
Steve Winwood – OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino – Niagara Falls, Ontario – September 28, 2025
Steve Winwood OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino Niagara Falls, Ontario September 28, 2025 SETLISTGlad (Traffic cover)Can’t Find My Way Home (Blind Faith [,,,]
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 [,,,]
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 [,,,]