Changes to several categories at the 2025 Juno Awards are raising concerns among musicians that Canada’s top music celebration is backtracking on inclusivity. Jason Wilson, […]
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Juno Awards to eliminate reggae, 3 other categories from next year’s ceremony
By David Friend The Canadian Press Posted September 10, 2024 11:48 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Juno […]
Tragically Hip frontman rejected offer to become hologram in his final years: bandmates
By David Friend The Canadian Press Posted August 23, 2024 11:28 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Gord Downie […]
As NOFX prepares for final shows, drummer reflects on punk band’s 41 years together
Over several decades, the California-based punk band NOFX has played countless shows around the globe, performing for fans drawn to the group’s signature sound of […]
Abdul ‘Duke’ Fakir of Motown group Four Tops dead at 88
Abdul “Duke” Fakir, the last surviving original member of the beloved Motown group the Four Tops that was known for such hits as “Reach Out, […]
Calgary rock project Cindy Lee among acts shortlisted for Polaris Music Prize
An array of familiar names will compete for this year’s Polaris Music Prize. Montreal singer-songwriter Charlotte Cardin, Toronto rockers the Beaches and Grammy winner Allison […]
Alberta-raised musician k.d. lang to join Canadian Country Music Hall Of Fame
By David Friend The Canadian Press Posted June 26, 2024 1:36 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Alberta singer-songwriter […]
Singer-songwriter k.d. lang to be inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall Of Fame
Alberta singer-songwriter k.d. lang is this year’s inductee into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame. Organizers at the Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) say […]
Calgary singer’s latest song unexpectedly hitting big, at home and abroad
Calgary’s Matt Masters has been putting out music for nearly two decades, but he’s experienced something new this week – one of his songs has […]
Randy Bachman plans to auction off 200 of his guitars next month
By David Friend The Canadian Press Posted April 19, 2024 10:01 am Updated April 19, 2024 10:13 am 1 min read Descrease article font size […]