Midnight Shine premieres “Lonely Boy” video
We’re pretty big fans of Midnight Shine here at Roots Music Canada, so we’re excited to be taking part in the premiere of the band’s new video for “Lonely Boy” today. If you’re unfamiliar with Midnight Shine, the story is ...
Sweet Alibi – “Confetti”
Known for their soulful three-part harmonies, West Coast Music Award winners Sweet Alibi have shared their folk roots, and pop infused music with listeners across North America and Europe since 2009. Combining the distinct and complementary voices of Jess Rae ...
Sam Lynch – “Darkest Places”
The story goes something like this: On a farm in central Germany, with a small backpack and a dead cell phone, Sam Lynch found herself in a damp cellar, sitting in front of an out-of-tune piano. It was the beginning ...
Have you heard Dave Gunning’s new single yet?
Have you ever had one of those days when you’re at a festival or some other multi-artist event and you accidentally catch a performance by an artist that you last saw five or ten years ago – and all of ...
High hopes, hula hoops, and the mystical secret to festival ...
Leslie Alexander wrote this piece a few years ago and published it in BC Musician Magazine. She generously agreed to share it with us here at Roots Music Canada, and we’re thrilled to be able to share it with you. ...
Submit now for the Cobalt Prize Contemporary Blues Composition ...
The Toronto Blues Society and Juno Award-winning blues artist Paul Reddick have announced details and submission deadlines for the sixth annual Cobalt Prize Contemporary Blues Composition Award. The intention behind the Cobalt Prize is to promote blues music through the ...
Maggie May Davis – “Take it Slow”
It’s very likely you’ve never heard of Maggie May Davis. Originally from the small Ontario country town of Lynden, she now lives in the small mountain town of Revelstoke, BC. She’s made a mark in the BC music community playing ...
4 outstanding shows at Vancouver’s Rogue Folk Club this month
Last week here on Roots Music Canada, we told you about the upcoming album launch by Babe Gurr at Vancouver’s Rogue Folk Club. Well, it turns out that’s not the only thing that’s going on there this month. Far from ...
The New Customs – “Chasing Light” (video)
Hardly afraid of the “F Word,” The New Customs are proud to call themselves folk! Deeply rooted in the tradition of capturing a story in a song, the indie-folk duo takes a bold and evocative approach to songwriting. With two ...