Ian Tamblyn’s new album is a mix of the serious, the serene and the...
“I’m not compelled to the stage," said veteran singer-songwriter Ian Tamblyn, who has just released his latest album, A Longing For Innocence. "I don’t need the...
Celeigh Cardinal has a new single – a new version of an old song
Juno-winning singer-songwriter Celeigh Cardinal has another new single out. But the song itself is not new. Instead, Celeigh took a favourite from her debut album,...
Country crooner Laurie LeBlanc has a new single: ‘I’ve Never Known’
Dare to learn something new when you take a spin of Canadian country artist Laurie LeBlanc’s latest single, “I’ve Never Known.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QedYtSvEss0 The latest release from...
VIFF artistic director Doug Cox has co-founded an organization to fight anti-Indigenous racism
The discovery of human remains on the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School has triggered a moment of reckoning for a lot...
What happens when some of Canada’s hottest old-time musicians jam for the first time...
The phrase “use it or lose it” is usually associated with recreational athletes who may have stopped exercising or playing sports for awhile. It’s also...
Americana artist Chris Ronald shines on his fifth album, Light & Dark
Vancouver-based artist Chris Ronald captures his signature blend of folk on his fifth album, Light & Dark, which is reminiscent of both 60s-era revivalists...
The Grammys are recognizing Alex Cuba’s fashion sense. And let’s face it; it’s about...
Alex Cuba has received plenty of recognition for his groundbreaking innovations on Cuban music, which have seen him strip back the rhythmic complexity of...
Indigenous blues singer-songwriter Donita Large is ‘Going To Walk That Line’ with her new...
In an emotionally charged song for those finding strength to put one foot in front of the other, Saddle Lake First Nation singer-songwriter Donita...
Duane Andrews’ new album comes with his own brand of digital liner notes
The imposition of COVID-19 restrictions put an end to touring for artists across Canada, including Newfoundland guitarist Duane Andrews. Already faced with the changing...
After 30 years Graham Brown hits his stride with Spirit And Soul
When the Graham Brown Band rolled into Edmonton in March 2020, little did they know it would be essentially the last gig they would...