Story:Lenny Stoute
You know that thing about greatness being thrust on you? And the one about great things coming out of terrible situations? What happens when the two come together in a perfect sick storm of fear and persecution? Some will go under; some will struggle to the top. At the forefront of the strongest swimmers you’ll find Drake Jensen, survivor, country singer and homosexual.
The son of a Cape Breton hard rock coal town, the kind of which Hank Snow said was “dark as a dungeon way down in the mine”. The kind where the mind shafts are too narrow to allow for light to get in and shadows are looked upon with suspicion.
Imagine how strong and bright a light must be to beam out of a hole like that, especially when you’re thrown down the hole at age 5.
Drake Jensen is a rising...
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Toronto photographer Andrew MacNaughtan, longtime documenter of Rush’s exploits and the man behind dozens of iconic portraits of Canadian celebrities, passed away suddenly in Los Angeles on Wednesday. MacNaughtan,...
Jaimie Vernon
EMMA-LEE: Backseat HeroineeONE Music
Backseat Heroine is the sophomore release by Toronto’s Emma-Lee (Doty) and by all accounts is a major departure from her 2008 debut Never Just A Dream that was a decidedly jazz-pop record that...
Back by popular demand, The Kennedys are heading back to Nashville for a series of command performances.
Seems Nashville can’t get enough of the Victoria, BC based talented twins, Carli and Julie Kennedy.
Known for their unique fusion of folk,...
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Rarely does a performer come along with such unbridled energy, dedication and natural talent as Shannon Smith. Shannon has been singing and performing since the age of six, creating her own style while also influenced by...
Submitted by Cashbox Canada
Toronto photographer Andrew MacNaughtan, longtime documenter of Rush’s exploits and the man behind dozens of iconic portraits of Canadian celebrities, passed away suddenly in Los Angeles on Wednesday. MacNaughtan,...
Back by popular demand, The Kennedys are heading back to Nashville for a series of command performances.
Seems Nashville can’t get enough of the Victoria, BC based talented twins, Carli and Julie Kennedy.
Known for their unique fusion of folk,...
Submitted by Cashbox Canada
Rarely does a performer come along with such unbridled energy, dedication and natural talent as Shannon Smith. Shannon has been singing and performing since the age of six, creating her own style while also influenced by...
Story:Lenny Stoute
You know that thing about greatness being thrust on you? And the one about great things coming out of terrible situations? What happens when the two come together in a perfect sick...
Stuart Johnston is the President of the Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA), which represents more than 180 company members of the English-language independent Canadian-owned music industry...
Story: Sandy Graham
David Gogo is known for being one of the hardest working blues rock guitarists in the industry and the moniker suits him well. He is a man of his word, and when a recent routing...
Jaimie Vernon
EMMA-LEE: Backseat HeroineeONE Music
Backseat Heroine is the sophomore release by Toronto’s Emma-Lee (Doty) and by all accounts is a major departure from her 2008 debut Never Just A...
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There’s much to be said for sticking with what you know and that’s the point of Dirt, the third album from this Edmonton singer/songwriter. Or Nickleback for that matter. Except that...
Maple MusicHere’s an item that’s everything the Internet buzz says it is. Part She & Him romantic, part jagged little thrills, Voyageur is a whole other trip for Edwards. As in roller-coaster...
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