Consuelo Bernardi: The B Sides

Apr
18
2013

One of the songs that I can listen to repeat a few hundred times over is 'Iris' by the Goo Goo Dolls.

I kinda like it...like a lot.

It quite possibly had to do with my slight crush on singer guitarist John Rzeznik. Cough. Cough.

Well the band is back with a new single and video...and gotta say this new offering (which has an anthem-y kind of feel) is equally as 'get stuck in your head and makes you want to hit replay'...

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Apr
16
2013

JUNO Fan Choice Award

JUNO Awards This Sunday!

All hail the Canadian Music Scene!

The JUNO Awards are coming up this Sunday night on CTV — hosted by Mr. Bublicious himself, Michael Buble.

There is even on award where you can actually help choose the winner...and cue the JUNO Fan Choice Award.

The nominees this year include: Carly Rae Jepsen, Celine Dion, Metric, Hedley, Nickelback, Michael Buble, Drake, Leonard Cohen, Justin Bieber, and Marianas Trench.

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Apr
11
2013

My clear obsession for NKOTBnot-quite-restraining-order-level bias aside—I gotta say that their new album '10' is really really good.

Seriously. 

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Apr
08
2013

Introducing Kate Morgan

Bell Media Emerging Artist for April 2013

You'll be hearing the name Kate Morgan a lot on the radio this month...she's the super talented Canadian indie artist that was chosen as the Bell Media Emerging Artist for April 2013.

The single you'll be hearing is 'Boys With Girlfriends'. It's pop song perfection that'll have you singing along after the first listen...and her sound will have you thinking Natasha Bedingfield, Colbie Callait.

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Mar
25
2013

Here are the latest tracks that I'm obsessing over on my iPod.

The musical styles are all over the place—a little bit of this and a little bit of that...

Enjoy the musical exploration but quite possibly some iTunes purchasing.

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Mar
12
2013

Oh my boys are back and they just signed an exclusive deal with Universal Music Canada, which practically makes them Canadian (Ok not quite).

New Kids On The Block have a new single out 'Remix (I Like The),' which you can hear me belting out every single time it comes on the radio at work (my co-workers L-O-V-E it when I sing) and their new album 10 drops April 2nd.

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Mar
07
2013

New Music Finds

Time to Feed Your iPod

With Spring just around the corner (and cue happy dance because I am SO OVER the snow, slush, cold and freezing temperatures) I decided my iPod needed some refreshing— here are some tracks that made the cut. Have fun listening! 

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Feb
26
2013

Michael Buble's 6th studio album, 'To Be Loved' is coming out on April 22 in Canada (April 23 in the USA.

The first single 'It's A Beautiful Day,' was released yesterday (and is now out on iTunes)—and it's as catchy as you would expect from Mr. Buble.

And in the video below, we can clearly see that Buble is still very much Buble-licious. Le sigh.

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Feb
20
2013

We Are Voices

New Music from Kansas City

There's a new indie band from Kansas City by the name of We Are Voices that I currently have on repeat on Soundcloud.

The group just released their sophomore album, Tread Lightly. The first single "Fighting Fires" is a fantastic rock single (think hints of Coldplay) with lots of mass appeal.

I'm thinking that this release may just end up on my 'favourite albums of the year' list.

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Feb
18
2013

Eleven Past One

Canada's Answer To One Direction

This month's Bell Media Emerging Artist is a group from the small town of Bowmanville.

Made up of two brothers and three friends, they have been gaining success in Canada with their first single 'The World Is Ours.'

Some are even calling 'Eleven Past One' Canada's answer to One Direction.

 

Follow ELeven Past One on the following sites:

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Feb
11
2013

Roberto Michele Buttarazzi was raised in the town of Arpino, about 95 kilometers southeast of Rome. It was here that Robert first heard the music that would inspire his love for music. His father was an accordionist and played at many family gatherings. His grandfather owned a restaurant and Roberto would spend hours listening to the music being played in the courtyard during wedding and celebrations.

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Feb
08
2013

Jewel: Greatest Hits Album

The Acclaimed American singer-songwriter-poet is back

Acclaimed American singer-songwriter-poet Jewel has enjoyed career longevity rare among her generation of artists.

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Jan
29
2013

Novi: Girl From The Electro Pop Galaxy

She's on the fast-track to stardom

“Novi serves up her music with a sense of humor and a heaping side of attitude and that’s just how I like it.” —STEREO SUBVERSION

“Novi has been able to harness that sweet spot between electro-pop, folk rock and soul” —KICK KICK SNARE

NOVI , born Carolyne Neuman, is a new artist on the fast-track to stardom. Her distinct sound is smooth and full of catchy hooks that anyone would envy, and playful, tantalizing lyrics will occupy space in your mind all day long.

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Jan
25
2013

The Bolts

Modern Rock From California

Need some crunchy-play-it-loud music to get through the week? Well then Bolts have got your musical wishes covered. THE BOLTS, southern California’s modern rock-pop act, unveil their latest music video for “The Truth"....Produced by Guy Eckstine, “The Truth” is one of the explosive tracks off the band’s upcoming full-length debut album, Wait 'Til We're Young, out February 12 via Bolts Broadcasting Co.

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Jan
24
2013

Luka and Stjepan from 2CELLOS were in NYC earlier this week and I had a chance to fire off some questions to the boys...here's what they had to say about classical music and their MJ cover that went viral and launched their career.

 

For parents that want to introduce their kids to classical music (so they have an appreciation for it)—what classical pieces would you suggest they start off listening to?

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Jan
22
2013

2Cellos

Innovative Classical Pop-Rock Duo

"This album will really put them in the forefront of what’s going on, they are unique, there’s no one like them out there…Whenever they play a live show with me, they open the show. I’ve never heard an opening act get a standing ovation after every song…because no one has seen things like this before." ~Elton John

Back in 2011 this mind blowing cover of Michael Jackson's 'Smooth Criminal' went viral...

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Jan
16
2013

My all-time favourite song by Bonnie Raitt is 'Can't Make You Love Me.' And these covers are freaking brilliant. Listen and weep—in a good way.

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Jan
09
2013

The Piano Guys

Five Musical Dads From Utah

The Piano Guys are five artists from different walks of life, who have built their own careers as a piano store owner, music producer, videographer, pianist and cellist.

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