Artist: Simon Spire Similar Artists: Think a fusion of the musical stylings of Owl City, John Mayer, David Garza, ThePostal Service, Metro Station, Jason Collett, Matt White, Ryan Adams, Pete Yorn & Eric Hutchinson. Album: Four-Letter Words Single: Liberate Your Love
The duo “Splash’N Boots” (who hail from Ontario) formed in 2003 when Tess and Nick wrote some children’s tunes for a class project at Queen’s University in Kingston. Since then they have been voted "Canadian Children’s Group of the Year", performed over 700 shows in six different countries, and released five CD’s, and two full-length DVDs.
"I'm motivated by the urge to make music and express myself, rather than by some abstract idea of being some kind of pop star, so I feel like I'm making music for the right reasons." ~Edward Rogers
Jim Cuddy's third solo album 'Skyscraper Soul' (Warner Music Canada) was released yesterday and the album is a slight departure from the alt country sounds that his fans may be used to. The new album, which Jim describes as more 'cityscape' sounding (think more horns and strings) is beautiful and reflective and has this incredible flow of stories that you can follow with each song on the album.
So last night I was all snug in my bed watching the series premiere of X Factor USA.
I love me some Simon Cowell and his blunt-tell-it-like-it-is-even-if-I-hurt-your-feelings ways and those black skin tight v-neck t-shirts....well I missed those too.
But I digress.
I tweeted how ridiculously fabulous Paula Abdul looked (she did...like le damn hot) and then I figured I should follow her...
I came across this artist earlier this week when I was going through the new music releases on iTunes and I haven't stopped listening to him since.
So who is Steve Moakler? Think the musical vibe of Jason Mraz meets Jack Johnston meets John Mayer in his early days....with a touch of David Gray and David Garza thrown into the mix.
Every month, the website Our Vinyl releases a playlist called 'Back of the Rack'...basically it's a compilation of new music that people have discovered that's off the grid...
And this month's edition proved to be full of great music finds.
I'll never forget the morning of September 11, 2001...walking in our radio station's newsroom right after the first plane hit the Twin Towers and watching the events unfold.
League Of Rock is a Canadian phenomenon originally developed by Canadian entrepreneurs Terry Moshenberg and Topher Stott. Every day people in Ottawa have the opportunity to join hockey leagues, bowling leagues, and football leagues.... well now for the musically inclined, there is a music league.
"When rock and roll was invented, they didn't intend for you to learn it while sitting in a small square room taking lessons from a teacher. You gotta get with friends who share licks, teach each other, and rock out loud."~League Of Rock
Needless to say, I'm a little obsessed with the music competitions - for obvious reasons....
I especially love the UK competitions - they seem to always have these jaw dropping moments...these incredible voices that finally have their well deserved moment in the spotlight.
And cue 16-year old Janet Devlin from a small town in Northern Ireland - who sang in her bedroom as way to escape and dream.
Essie Jain, a British musician based in NYC, recently wrote and recorded a new album of lullabies for babies/children and their parents called 'Until The Light Of The Morning'
So how did Essie come about doing this lullaby project? Essie explains it like this...
Artist: Simon Spire
The duo 
I came across this artist earlier this week when I was going through the new music releases on iTunes and I haven't stopped listening to him since.
I'll never forget the morning of September 11, 2001...walking in our radio station's newsroom right after the first plane hit the Twin Towers and watching the events unfold.
League Of Rock is a Canadian phenomenon originally developed by Canadian entrepreneurs Terry Moshenberg and Topher Stott. Every day people in Ottawa have the opportunity to join hockey leagues, bowling leagues, and football leagues.... well now for the musically inclined, there is a music league. 
As we kick start a new month, I figured a new workout playlist was in order...really it's any excuse for me to spend time listening to music.
So over the weekend I received a message on Facebook from a friend and former co-worker of mine....
Essie Jain, a British musician based in NYC, recently wrote and recorded a new album of lullabies for babies/children and their parents called 