Through two years of pandemic-fuelled anxiety, political and social upheaval, and deepening social divides, maintaining hope and optimism has been a monumentally tall order. Having eagerly hoped 2021 would bring …
Music
Great Big Sea Co-Founder Séan McCann Hits the Power of Love Right on the Bluenose with “10,000 Miles Away”
by Eric AlperOur global pandemic storm isn’t over quite yet but, the end of 2021 certainly feels more like we’re all coming together again rather than drifting further apart, doesn’t it? Right …
Charismatic Rocker Laszlo Jones Circles Existential Concepts on New Single & Video, “Save My Soul”
by Eric AlperCircling existentially arresting concepts, rock artist Laszlo Jones asks ‘is there a God, or is it a lie?’ in this, his new single and video, “Save My Soul” — available …
JUNO-Nominated Canadian Reggae Legend JAY DOUGLAS Goes Big-Band with Soulful New “Merry Christmas”
by Eric AlperJay Douglas revisits the classic Christmas tradition of big-band, soulful, crooner-esque Christmas songs that have swept the globe since radio started broadcasting holiday music with his new single, “Merry Christmas” …
All ready to go and tied up with a bow, award-nominated Canadian artist Hannah Thomas celebrates the season with the release of her stunning holiday album, Christmas Don’t Be Late …
Capturing the magic of Christmas, and how sometimes in life, holding the holiday in your heart year-round can keep you going, Canadian pop artist Alexis Lynn explores that joyous, hope-inducing …
Country Artist Leanne Pearson Pays Ode to Sassy Cats Everywhere with Fun, Folky “Caturday”
by Eric AlperMulti-award winning and chart-rising Canadian singer/songwriter Leanne Pearson pays tribute to the much-loved furry, four-legged friends that bring simplicity and joy to complicated modern lives with the release of her …
Indigenous Blues Singer/Songwriter DONITA LARGE Hails the Power of Her Lineage in “Ancestors in My Bones”
by Eric AlperIn light of a person’s lineage playing a strong role in the choices they make and the person they become, Indigenous blues singer/songwriter Donita Large pays tribute to the power …
With the Holidays on the Horizon, Michael Dickson Releases Heartwarming “Dear Santa… that’s enuff”
by Eric AlperWhen Canadian actor, singer/songwriter, and screenwriter Michael Dickson sat down to pen his first Christmas song, he wasn’t expecting to write a COVID Christmas tune; it just sort of turned …
It takes a lot of survival instinct to stay afloat in the music industry… You have to keep believing, creating, and swimming hard to reach success and, on a much …