Here are the nominees for the first ever Arctic Music ...
Before we talk about the awards, can we just take a moment to acknowledge that a lot has happened in the Nunavut music scene this year? Until recently, Nunavut was the only Canadian province or territory without an official music ...
The Maple Blues Band has stepped down as the Maple ...
The Maple Blues Band has announced that after 24 years, they will not be returning to their position as host band for the 2024 Maple Blues Awards. They gave their notice to the MBA planning committee at the awards recap ...
Silka Weil sings about using art to unlock her potential ...
Most artists fumble the first time they get into a studio. In the case of Montreal singer Silka Weil and her debut single, “Capsized,” she knocked it out of the park. Maybe that’s because the song dates back to her ...
Evelynne Ross’ new single is about family strength and making ...
Feel-good Toronto folk-rock performer Evelynne Ross has released the stirring new single called “Old Oak Tree.” Taken from her new EP, Against the Fence, “Old Oak Tree” is built on twanging, riffing guitars, mid-tempo percussion, and Evelynne’s soulful vocals. Thematically, ...
Alicia Toner releases haunting ‘Time Travel'”
There’s a certain irony to the chorus of Alicia Toner’s new single, the haunting “Time Travel,” on which she sings, “Only one thing left for you to do / travel back in time and tell the truth.” The lyric is ...
Vancouver Folk Music Festival board rescinds motion to dissolve society
The board of directors of the Vancouver Folk Music Festival society has rescinded a motion to dissolve the society in response to an outpouring of support from fans. But they caution that does not mean the festival is out of ...
Canadian Folk Music Awards announce performers
The board of the Canadian Folk Music Awards has announced the performer line-up for the 18th edition of the awards, which will unfold this year in Vancouver. You can see the full list at the bottom of this article. The ...
Jabbour’s new single is about making more effort to connect ...
How many friends do you really have—and not just online? How well do you know the members of your family? How many times do you promise to make a date to catch up, and never really do? Do you know ...
Here are your 2023 Juno nominees in the roots, global ...
It’s a big week for awards this week. Last night, the Toronto Blues Society announced the winners of the 2023 Maple Blues Awards, and today? The Juno nominations are out. There are some wonderful stories in this list: two nominations ...
Vancouver Folk Music Festival delays dissolution vote while board considers ...
The Vancouver Folk Music Festival board of directors has rescheduled the society’s annual general meeting for March 1 while it considers proposals to save the financially beleaguered festival. Earlier this month, it announced that the 2023 event would not go ...