Earlier this month I had the pleasure of speaking to Melanie Berry, president of the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, which is the organization responsible for the annual …
Music
Given the huge number of actors who have tested the musical waters over the decades, it seems inevitable that each year will bring a new, surprising album from some corner …
Here we go – another Juno Awards (this year in Calgary, Alberta), and another rant about why they suck. I really want to like them, but I’m sorry – why …
The 2008 edition of Canadian Music Week is already under way, but the real action doesn’t get rolling until tonight when clubs across the city open their doors for three …
Things have changed a bit since the last time I spoke to singer and songwriter Katie B, who you might know as Katie Rox. She’s been on an adventure few …
More than a few technophiles, myself included, have been waiting for this news for some time, and today at the Consumer Electronic Show, Microsoft made it official. The Zune media …
After weeks of waiting, I’m finally happy: I got my hands on an 80 Gb Zune, thanks to Aisha, and some amazing teamwork. As you may know, if you’ve read …
Def Jam recording artists Rihanna made a name for herself with two hit singles: “Pon de Replay” from her 2005 debut album, Music of the Sun, and the chart-topping track …
If you picture yourself in a dimly lit bar, filled with friendly people in a small town, Buffalo Tom playing songs from their new album, Three Easy Pieces would fit …
When a band releases their first full-length album they sometimes play it safe. The songs are consistent with few surprises and appeal to a wider audience as opposed to a …