Toronto-based singer Eleanor McCain has just released her fourth album, just in time for the season aptly named, Holiday. The two disc CD of holiday songs falls into two collections that create two distinct sentiments ─ a “Naughty” side of up-tempo and jazzy secular selections and a “Nice” side of intimate and traditional choral tracks.

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Nov
18
2011

The Asteroids Galaxy Tour

This Discovery Made Through a Beer Commercial

Sometimes you find your new favourite song in the most unexpected places...like a Heineken commercial for example.

The commercial? Heineken's 'The Grand Entrance'
The song? The Golden Age
The band? The Asteroids Galaxy Tour


 

Love the Danish pop band. The song is so damn catchy.

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Nov
16
2011

To Dallas Smith, country music has always been about the special combination of a voice and a song. After spending nearly 10 years fronting the Canadian rock band, Default, Smith is stepping out on his own, into the world of all things Country.

While in Nashville, Dallas worked with acclaimed songwriter/producer Zac Maloy (Carrie Underwood, James Blunt), Grammy nominated songwriter Rodney Clawson, and Chris Tompkins (Carrie Underwood).

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Nov
10
2011

Music And Cocktails

Drinkify Brings Together The World Of Music and Drink

I have a new favourite website thanks to an email I received this week from Jane Chapman.

I will never listen to music the same way again…without wondering what drink would go well with my song of choice. What better to kick off the weekend?

The website? Drinkify

The creators? It was created in 24 boozy hours by Hannah Donovan @han (Design), Lindsay Eyink @leyink (Data), Matthew Ogle @flaneur (Code)

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Nov
08
2011

RIP Heavy D

The Loss of A Pioneer

When you think rap pioneers, one of the names that come to mind is Heavy D.

Heavy D passed away yesterday at the age of 44 after bring rushed to a Los Angeles hospital.

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Nov
03
2011

Sarah Slean Spotlight

New Music From Her Latest Album 'Land & Sea'

“I find it exciting to be alive and be a working musician, and all these things just keep opening up for me..."

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Oct
31
2011

Casey Shea Spotlight

Quirky, Heart Wrenching and Musically Gratifying

Today on the Bsides, it's all about about Casey Shea.

And today marks the official release of Casey's third album, In Your Head, on Family Records. 

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Oct
26
2011

New Music For Fall 2011

What I'm Listening To On My iPod

Here's some new music that's been getting a lot of repeat action on my iPod lately... All compiled into one little playlist for you to check out...who knows you may discover your new favourite musical gem. Have fun listening.

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Oct
24
2011

Bryan Finlay Spotlight

Discovered By Fellow Canadian Artist Shawn Desman

In this week's Bsides Indie Spotlight....

Bryan Finlay
Edmonton, Alberta (unsigned)
Discovered by Shawn Desman & Hipjoing Music Group (Vancouver)
Song was featured on the Canadian teen drama television series, 'Degrassi: The Next Generation.'

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