Listen Up: Art Department – Touch you Gently
Toronto’s very own Deep house duo, Art Department, is doing big things this year. This track first heard by thousands on the BBC Radio one’s essential mix late last year has finally been released.
But Canadian techno/house legend Kenny Glasgow and No.19 Label owner Jonny White are at it again creating the freshest and most innovative sounds in the Deep house community. Not to mention, the smooth vocals this track has to offer.
Music News: CHASING AMEE Free Headliner at THE MOD CLUB
Toronto Indie band CHASING AMEE will be headlining a free show at Toronto’s hot spot Virgin Mobile THE MOD CLUB on Saturday, February 18th with special guests, Theset and Crystalyne. The guys recently released a new EP — click here to check out our review on it.
Come show your support for CHASING AMEE! Doors open at 7pm! Hope to see you all there!
Music News: Canadian Radio Music Awards Nominees Announced
The nominees for the 15th annual Canadian Radio Music Awards were just announced this morning. Celebrating first-time top charting Canadian artists, the CRM awards will honour nominees across eight distinct categories at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto on March 23 and will be hosted by radio DJ Jay “Mad Dog” Michaels. There will be performances by Alyssa Reid, Dragonette, Fefe Dobson, Kira Isabella, Neverest, Raghav and The Sheepdogs.
This year’s music categories include: Mainstream AC, Hot AC, Rock, CHR, Dance/Urban/Rhythmic, and Country. For CRMA Fans’ Choice, radio listeners from across the country can vote online for their favourite radio artist at www.cmw.net.
Our girl Fefe Dobson is nominated for two awards for her hit single “Stuttering”.
See below for all the nominees
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New Music: Soulja Boy Release Mixtape 50/13
Soulja Boy dropped his first mixtape of the year before his upcoming album Promise. This mixtape, 50/13 features 15 tracks, a song was even named after the great fashion designer, Karl Lagerfeld. “Based” ft. Young L is one of our favourite songs off the mixtape. As well, the track “Great Seal” shouts out Toronto, but not in such a good way….
Have a listen for yourself below.
Music News: Coachella Line-Up Revealed
Today, Coachella’s performing line-up was revealed. The festival dates are April 13-15 and April 20-22. On this year’s line-up, Toronto’s very own The Weeknd and The Airplane Boys will be performing on April 15 & 22 alongside headliners Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. Also headlining are The Black Keys and Radiohead.
The line-up also included are Frank Ocean, Swedish House Mafia, David Guetta, Feist, Florence and the Machine, La Roux and many more.
This year’s line-up is incredible! For more details, go to www.coachella.com.
Watch This: Fun. featuring Janelle Monae – We Are Young
Many might have first heard it on FOX’s hit show Glee, but the original singers of the song are by the band Fun. and hip-hop artist Janelle Monae. They just released the official video for “We Are Young”, which is off their upcoming full-length album, Some Nights. The album comes out February 21.
The dynamite trio will be touring across the U.S. and Canada starting on the leap day (February 29). They will be stopping in Toronto on April 25th at The Mod Club and Montreal on April 26th at the Cabaret Du-Mile End.
