Kid Cudi on Jimmy Kimmel, Indicud Preorder + Ariana Grande Premieres “The Way” + More!‏

View with images › featured news SHARE Hometown Love for RDGLDGRN The hometown paper’s got love for the home team. Read what the Washington Post had to say aboutRDGLDGRN here . And buy their EP here. read more SHARE NEW VIDEO: Jay Sean “Where Are You” Looks like Jay Sean is looking for love! Get your copy of “Where Are You” here. read more SHARE Ghost B.C. + Metal Maniac Italy Good food, good wine and good metal. The Italians are where it’s at. read more SHARE FREE JAMES BLAKE There’s a new James Blake track making the rounds and it’s free! The mighty James Blake has broken off yet another piece from his upcoming sophomore LP, Overgrown, due out April 8th via Republic…As Pigeons and Planespoints out, Amazon is offering a free download of the closing track, “Our Love Comes Back”.  - Consequence of Sound Blake has shared a live recording of album closer “Our Love Comes Back,” and it’s…Read More read more SHARE “MUSIC FOR NEWTOWN” LIVE ONLINE AUCTION ENDS TONIGHT! Extending a helping hand in the aftermath of the devastating Newtown tragedy last December,REPUBLIC RECORDS is sponsoring the “ Music For Newtown“ auction. Numerous artists have donated special limited-edition items to the cause, and all proceeds will benefit the “Sandy Hook School Support Fund,” which will support the long-term recovery needs of the Newtown community. Items include two tickets to see Tim McGraw on June 30 in New Jersey, autographed guitars from The Eagles and 3 Doors Down, signed Jack Johnson Vinyl, signed Colbie Caillat songbooks, CDs, a comic book, and another guitar. Also up for auction are a signed …Read More read more SHARE VIDEO: Ariana Grande “The Way” feat. Mac Miller Ariana Grande delivers the perfect song for a brand new romance along with a super fun video. We love #theway she makes us feel!! read more SHARE Angel Haze vs Nardwuar Nardwuar caught up with Angel Haze at SXSW last week where he asked her about everything from books on record to Mary Mary to Chipotle. It was a wild dance-off of wits. read more SHARE FIRST LOOK: Soundgarden “Live From the Artists Den” We’re getting closer to the premiere of Soundgarden‘s appearance on “Live from the Artists Den!” In anticipation, a “first look” is making the rounds: Enjoy a first glimpse of Soundgarden’s upcoming episode of Live from the Artists Den. Filmed on a warm February night at the historic Wiltern in Los Angeles, the episode documents the conclusion of legendary Seattle rock band Soundgarden’s sold-out winter tour in support of King Animal, the band’s first studio album in over 16 years. In front of a rapturous crowd, Soundgarden interwove brand new songs with classics, radio hits, and rarities never before performed for a …Read More read more SHARE RDGLDGRN + Jimmy Kimmel Live RDGLDGRN made their television debut this week, performing two songs on Jimmy Kimmel Live! “I Love Lamp” “Million Fans” read more SHARE ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Avicii His government name is Tim Bergling but millions of EDM fans call him Avicii . Born in Stockholm this master of the turntables, producer and remixer got his break while still a teenager (homeboy is still only 23!) and he’s rocked the party (or make that parties) from Ibiza to Sundance. He’s the first DJ to headline NYC’s Radio City Musical Hall and is a global ambassador for the exploding EDM scene. Oh. Avicii is not only nice on the wheels of steel but he models. Republic- For such a relatively small country Sweden’s produced a …Read More read more more news

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Cimorelli Harlem Shake + New Videos from James Blake, C2C, Rhye & More…‏

THE CIMORELLI SHAKE   With six sisters, a few brothers and a bunch of friends, the girls of Cimorelli could very well have created their very own dance. But here, they take on the latest internet craze: The Harlem Shake. Can you guess who’s who? Follow Cimorelli on   RHYE AT THE BOILER ROOM IN L.A. Perez Hilton‘s headline says it all: Rhye  Makes Staggeringly Beautiful Live Music At The Boiler Room! Catch the 20+ minute set here: Follow Rhye on C2C PERFORM “DOWN THE ROAD” LIVE  You’ve heard it in the Dr. Pepper  commercial and now you can see how it’s actually done. C2C, the legendary French DJ band and 4x  World DMC Champions, perform “Down The Road” live using their  turntables as instruments. Follow C2C on THE ROYAL CONCEPT TAKE ON 
 DAFT PUNK’S “DIGITAL LOVE” THE ROYAL CONCEPT  are taking on Daft Punk. With a brand new cover, the Swedish lads add their patented rock ‘n’ roll swing to the legendary French electro duo’s classic from  Discovery, “Digital Love.” Check out the video here , and snag the track via The Royal Concept’s Soundcloud page. Follow The Royal Concept on LATEST VIDEOS   GHOST BC Secular Haze   MATT COSTA Good Times DAN CROLL From Nowhere JAMES BLAKE Retrograde

Support Music Education at Your Local School! $100,000 in Prizes to be Awarded!‏

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Long & McQuade’s Music Education Celebration Contest $100,000 in prizes to be awarded. 2 Ways for the School to Enter Submit a photo of your music group displaying Long & McQuade’s logo, or send us an audio clip of your musical group playing or singing a piece of your choosing (one entry per school.) First 250 pictures will receive a free $100 L&M gift card. First 300 audio submissions will receive a free $200 gift card. We will randomly draw 2 bonus $1500 L&M gift cards from the list of authorized photo submissions and 4 bonus $3000 L&M gift cards from the list of authorized audio submissions. In order to qualify for the bonus gift card draw, Long & McQuade must be granted permission to use the picture or audio submission for promotional purposes. Get your local school involved. Help Long & McQuade support music education in Canada. To register, please click here: http://www.long-mcquade.com/promos/web/Contest2012/register.php Contest runs until February 28, 2013.

J. P. Saxe Performing Beyoncé – Love on Top

Enjoy Long & McQuade’s Boxing Week Bargains!‏

Looking to spend that Long & McQuade gift card you received this season? Want to pick up a new piece of gear for the new year?

From December 26th* to 31st, enjoy great savings on select guitars, basses, synthesizers, microphones, drumsets, accessories and more!  (*27th in the Maritimes and in Montreal.)

And until December 31st, don’t pay for 90 days! Put 0 down, make 0 payments and pay 0 interest for 90 days on everything in the store. See store for details. In-store offer only.

And don’t forget – We Rent What You Need for New Year’s!
We have what you need to get your New Year’s party started! Whether, it’s a pro PA system for a club, a digital piano for your private get-together, or a second guitar for your December 31st gig, we rent what you need for New Year’s. Ask about our daily, weekly and monthly rental rates, or check out our rates online.

Tiesto and (RED) set the world alight as fans around the globe DANCE (RED), SAVE LIVES

Global dance community mobilized for the very first time via livestream to join the fight against AIDS

 

MELBOURNE, Australia, Dec. 1, 2012 /CNW/ – International DJ and dance music pioneer, Tiesto, together with (RED) and some of the world’s biggest dance artists, tonight celebrated World AIDS Day with a truly unique one-off music event. Playing exclusive sets live-streamed from the Stereosonic Music Festival in Melbourne via YouTube, the event saw the global dance community loudly join the fight for an AIDS FREE GENERATION by 2015. Alongside DJs including Avicii, Laidback Luke, Calvin Harris, Martin Solveig and many more, Tiesto played to a capacity crowd as he celebrated his exclusive compilation album, DANCE (RED), SAVE LIVES, rocketing to No.1 in iTunes dance charts around the world.

Our Beautiful World by Hope Roberts

Music

Cover Art for Listening to Music By Donna Kakonge – Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

By Nick Goodwin

My best writing is done while listening to music. Music is my vice and my motivation. My parents are the reason why I love music so much. They used to take us on car trips when we were young. Every car ride with my dad we would listen to music on the radio or tapes. He would ask “Who’s this?” to quiz us and we would listen even more carefully to try and figure out who the artist is.

Sit Down Tracy

Kirk Verner Gives Props to Sit Down Tracy – Photo Courtesy of Kirk Verner

Kirk Verner
February 24th/2010

Calling all Canadian music gurus! Calling all couch potatoes who are feed-up with boring, mundane bands from Toronto! Calling those who “think” they know what is hip and fresh, but truly have no idea due to their pop-culture brainwashing…extra detergent! I’m talking about a band that, in my eyes…I should say ears, will be soon taking over the airwaves and the Junos in the very near future. I classify them as a well measured blend of Tegan and Sara, Hank Williams (the cool one…the original), and the White Stripes; they call themselves SIT DOWN TRACY!

Music Africa’s BHM FREE Concert Series 2012‏

MUSIC AFRICA & Gladstone World celebrate Black History Month every Friday night throughout February with a series of FREE concerts. Featuring some of the top African artists living and working in the city. Music Africa, presenters of AFROFEST, is a community organization dedicated to promoting African music and culture. Discover Africa in the Heart of Toronto!

Madonna’s Second Hard Candy Fitness Center Now Open for Workouts in Moscow

Madonna’s Second Hard Candy Fitness Center Now Open for Workouts in Moscow

Madonna to Visit Club in 2012

NEW YORK, Dec. 26, 2011 /CNW/ – Madonna in partnership with her manager Guy Oseary and Mark Mastrov, Chairman of New Evolution Ventures (NeV), announced their second Hard Candy Fitness Center in Moscow is now open for workouts. The beautifully designed, four-floor, 35,000 square foot facility near the Red Square, plans to host Madonna for a visit in 2012. The Hard Candy Fitness Center in Russia is operated by Irina Razumova, founder of the well known Russian chain Planet Fitness. The opening of this latest facility follows the one-year anniversary of the Hard Candy Fitness Center in Mexico City.

Space Event – New Year’s Eve

Saturday December 31st
Event: New Year’s Eve
Space will be ushering 2012 with a bang with the twelfth annual New Year’s Eve Celebration! As has become tradition, Space proudly presents a veritable banquet of Miami’s top DJ talent to celebrate the birth of the new years. Taking to the decks this evening will be Louis Puig, Patrick M, Lazardi, Ivano Bellini, Justin Sheppard, Mark M, Nelson Diaz, Maurizio + Danyelino, Dsan Powell, Thunderpony, Wilo, Radamas, Nikko Calor, and DJ Icecold. Live performances and routines all night long to celebrate 2012!

Space Event in Miami

Saturday December 17th
Event: Chris Liebing
The Techno Loft crew is proud to welcome back Chris Liebing to Space for another unforgettable performance! Known far and wide for his dedication to the driving techno rhythms of his homeland, Chris has been devastating dancefloors around the world with his trademark signature sounds. And this evening, he brings the madness back to Space! Joining him will be Loft resident Maurizio Ruggiero and guest Spinn Zinn…

Rock the River Tour arriving in Winnipeg

Free Sept. 17 event features morning of family fun, then afternoon/evening youth concert of rock and hip-hop with a positive message

September 08, 2011 @ 09:00AM

Winnipeg, MN – Rock the River is taking over The Forks in downtown Winnipeg on Saturday, Sept. 17 with a morning event for families, and an afternoon and evening music festival for youth.

Happy Birthday Kevin!

This is for my brother Kevin and for my Mom and Dad who did all of the work to make him a great man.

Feel the Afrofest Heat this Weekend at Queen’s Park

Afrofest Happens This Weekend - Photo Courtesy of Thomson Reuters

AFROFEST 2011 takes place this weekend, the weather promises to be perfect! With FREE non-stop action on two stages, an African marketplace, food and craft vendors, drumming, dancing, music workshops and organized activities for youth and children, Afrofest is THE place to be.

Grammy Award nominee added to AFROFEST lineup‏

Grammy Award Winners at AfroFest - Photo Courtesy of Thomson Reuters

Master musician Cheick Hamala Diabate has been added to the lineup to perform at Afrofest 2011. The celebrated instrumentalist, whose 2007 collaboration “From Mali to America” was nominated for a Grammy award for Best Traditional World Music Album, is a virtuoso performer and a genuine ‘griot’. He sings and performs songs of history and legend in the 800-year-old West African tradition, and takes the stage on Saturday evening, July 9.

Janet Jackson VIP Tickets

Janet Jackson's VIP Tickets Go on Sale Now - Photo Courtesy of Janet Jackson PR

Youth Music Movement: Four guys in a R/V tour Canada in search of nation’s next wave of young music stars

In Search of East Coast Music Talent - Photo Courtesy of CNW

From east to west coast, group records 11 bands this summer and documents their adventures on webisode series

April 29, 2011 @ 05:30AM

Montréal, QC – Every successful musician remembers the long and hard road travelled on their journey to get noticed. This summer, a group of four, passionate, fresh-out-of-school cultural aficionados from Québec are about to give 11 budding young musicians their first big break.

‘SUPPORT AFROFEST’ GOOD FRIDAY CONCERT – 4 Great Acts, 1 Great Concert

The Drum is a Symbol of African Music - Photo Courtesy of Google Images

Music Africa’s Good Friday SUPPORT AFROFEST concert goes tomorrow, Friday, April 22.

Featuring four top African music acts:

The Resolutionaries Marimba Band (Zimbabwe)

Donné Roberts (Madagascar)

Ruth Mathiang (Sudan)

Afrafranto (Ghana). And many special guests.

DJ P-PLUS SPINNIN’ ON THE ONES AND TWOS…

DJ P-Plus is Bringing Something Unique to Hip Hop - Photo Courtesy of Google Images

By Christina Cheng

Urban Dictionary: Ones and Twos- Refers generically to DJ turntables, etymology is a derivative of the best-selling professional-grade DJ turntables, which has for better or worse become the de-facto standard in the club and/or radio studio world.]

DJ P-Plus…

Tall, dark and handsome would be too much of a cliché, so how about six-feet tall; warm, silky, chocolate-caramel brown skin; deep dark eyes, beautiful wide nose, plump full lips, with a strong face so concentrated and passionate.

New survey reveals more than half of Ontarians feel music enhances everything they do

Photo Courtesy of CNW

A surprise TTC musical makes for melodic morning commute as TVO launches Music Week

December 02, 2010 @ 10:00AM

Toronto, ON – A surprise live musical in Toronto subway stations during morning rush hour yesterday kept TTC riders humming just as new insights from TVO reveal that Ontarians are willing to make sacrifices to keep music as a vital component of daily life. Almost half (47 per cent) would give up beer or wine, and four in 10 (36 per cent) would forsake their cell phones for a month in order to keep the music playing. TVO joined in an Angus Reid Strategies poll to gauge the importance of music in the lives of Ontarians in an effort to raise awareness for Music Week, which begins on December 5th.

New Annual “BlackCreek Summer Music Festival” Set to Launch in Toronto in June 2011 at the Rexall Centre at York University

Photo Courtesy of CNW

Inaugural Season to Feature Symphonic, Pop, Opera, Jazz, Broadway, Country and World Music Concerts With Renowned Artists Including Plácido Domingo, James Taylor, Diana Krall, Tony Bennett, The London Symphony Orchestra, Conductors Lorin Maazel and Marvin Hamlisch, and Classical Concerts Featuring Spoken Performances by Dame Helen Mirren, Jeremy Irons and James Earl Jones.

February 23, 2011 @ 10:00AM

Toronto, ON – Beginning on June 4, 2011, with Plácido Domingo in concert, and with such renowned artists as James Taylor, Diana Krall, Tony Bennett, Helen Mirren, Jeremy Irons, James Earl Jones and the London Symphony Orchestra to follow, the new BlackCreek Summer Music Festival will launch its inaugural season at the Rexall Centre on the grounds of York University in Toronto. The 2011 season spans 14 weeks, from June to September, and includes a wide array of programs by some of the most revered names in pop and jazz, along with rousing symphonic evenings, Broadway showstoppers, world music and iconic country artists, all performing “under the stars.”

Waleed Abdulhamid and Kae Sun headline FREE BHM concerts‏

Photo of Kae Sun Courtesy of Google Images

WALEED ABDULHAMID KUSH (February 18) and KAE SUN (February 25) close out Music Africa’s FREE festival of Friday night concerts celebrating Black History Month.

FREE at the Gladstone Melody Bar, every Friday from 7 to 9 p.m.

The series features some of the top African artists living and working in the city. Presented by MUSIC AFRICA & Gladstone World. Thanks to CIUT-FM 89.5 FM.

Janet Jackson’s Tour Dates

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New Tour Dates Announced + Pre-Sale Ticketing Information

Due to the first two New York City dates for JANET’s upcoming ‘Number Ones, Up Close and Personal Tour’ selling out in record time, JANET has officially announced a third NYC date, March 21st. Pre-sale tickets for the show will go on sale tomorrow, Thursday, January 27th at 12PM local venue time exclusively for JanetJackson.com fan club members.

Janet Jackson’s World Tour

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JanetJackson.com
ANNOUNCING JANET JACKSON’S 2011 WORLD TOUR PRE-SALE TICKETS

We are excited to announce that starting Thursday, January 13th, pre-sale tickets for Janet Jackson’s 2011 World Tour will go on sale at JanetJackson.com. The 2011 World Tour will be the largest ever world tour where you will hear Janet sing songs from her Number Ones album.

Music Beginning

Photo of Jill Scott - Courtesy of Google Images

Conclusion

I conclude this book after three days of starting it. I have only focused on three artists in this book, however I plan to do more books along this vain. I guess partly why I feel like finishing it now and I do feel like it is done is because India.Arie was singing “India’s Song.” She says, “I want to go where the rivers are high enough…to call my name.” This sounds great and everything – however I am still at that stage in my life where going down to Lake Ontario sounds quite exciting to me.

India.Arie

Photo Courtesy of India.Arie

India.Arie

After having a conversation with a woman who stole my laptop years ago outside of my house, I selected to listen to “The Heart of the Matter,” from the Testimony Vol. 1 album from India.Arie.

Erykah Badu

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Erykah Badu

I’m listening to Erykah Badu right now. I actually feel warmer by listening to her funky sounds. It’s Sunday, June 21, 2009 – Father’s Day. I put an ad in the Toronto Star to celebrate my Dad’s special day. I said “Happy Father’s Day” to my brother-in-law David and forgot today is also his birthday. I called my friend Tunde and wished him a “Happy Father’s Day.” He has a new baby. I do not know yet whether it is a boy or a girl. As they say, it is the health of the baby that really matters. Even that can be conquered sometimes.

Voice-Interactive TRIVIO game hits iTunes Top-5 New & Noteworthy board for Free Games and Trivia

Free TRIVIO Application Available on iTunes

November 18, 2010 @ 03:00PM

BURLINGTON, Ontario – Flurple2, a sensory robotics software company, unveiled Trivio™, a new trivia game application (app) that allows users to say their answers out loud. In its first week on the App Store, Trivio launched onto the Top 50 list in the USA. In Canada, Trivio climbed to the iTunes Top-5 New and Noteworthy board for Free Games & Trivia apps.

Break On Through (To the Other Side): How Jim Morrison Became a Marketing Tool for 1960’s Hippie Counter Culture in America

Alex Young Shares The Research Behind His Series - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

This is the seventh installment of the bibliographic material for Alex Young’s eight-part series done at the University of Guelph-Humber

By Alex Young

Bibliography
Browne, David, By the Numbers: The Top Earning Estates”, Rolling Stone Magazine, issue 1074, March 19th 2009

Break On Through (To the Other Side): How Jim Morrison Became a Marketing Tool for 1960’s Hippie Counter Culture in America

Alex Young Writes About the Commercialization of Jim Morrison - Photo Courtesy of Imstars.aufeminin.com

This is the fifth installment of an eight-part series by Alex Young – Graduate of the University of Guelph-Humber

By Alex Young

Summary of Findings

Ultimately the Doors were seen as artistic leaders of the hippie movement in America because they were artistically responding to major events that were changing American life.

Break On Through (To the Other Side): How Jim Morrison Became a Marketing Tool for 1960’s Hippie Counter Culture in America

Alex Young Writes About the Commercialization of The Doors - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

This is the third installment in an eight-part series by Alex Young – Graduate of the University of Guelph-Humber

By Alex Young

Methodology

The film The Doors was released by Maple Pictures on March 1st 1991, twenty years after Morrison’s death, it was directed by Oliver Stone, the screenplay was written by Stone along with J. Randal Johnson and features Val Kilmer as Jim Morrison.

Break On Through (To the Other Side): How Jim Morrison Became a Marketing Tool for 1960’s Hippie Counter Culture in America

Alex Young Writes About Jim Morrison - Photo Courtesy of i2.r7.com

This is the second installment in an eight-part series by Alex Young – Graduate of the University of Guelph-Humber

By Alex Young

Review of Literature

The lyrics used in this thesis span over the entire catalogue of Morrison’s career as the lead singer of the Doors and are not from one specific era or period within his music.

AFROFEST 2010 – LINE-UP ANNOUNCED

Afrofest Starts Soon - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

AFROFEST is a FREE celebration of African music and culture presented by Music Africa and held annually in Queen’s Park in downtown Toronto. This year the festival takes place on the weekend of Saturday July 10th and Sunday July 11th, the final weekend of Africa’s first World Cup of soccer. Discover Africa in the heart of Toronto!

Shake, Rattle and Roll

Chris Temelkos Writes about Rockabilly - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

By Chris Temelkos

Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to grow up in the 1940s and 1950s? What if I told you those rocking decades are still kicking around today? Their are many people around the world who live the Rockabilly lifestyle. Yes, I said lifestyle, from dress, to cars, to music and beyond. The typical Rockabilly can be seen sporting a vintage haircut such as a Pompadour for men and Victory Rolls for women, along with a set of stylish clothing that screams out, blast from the past.

Balkan Beatz

Brent Tyson Profile

Alice Hoang Does a Profile on Brent Tyson - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

What does playing the guitar and putting out fires have in common?

Music

SXSW

Drug Use

Josh Ungar Writes about Drug Prevention - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

By Josh Ungar

According to a study by The Partnership for a Drug-Free America, teen alcohol and marijuana use has been increasing drastically, and is now at an all-time high.

Sinfonia Toronto

Friday, March 12, 8 pm Glenn Gould Studio Dynamic Duo HYUK-JOO KWUN Violin HYE-JIN KIM Piano Winners of international competitions BURGE A Light Fantastic Round MENDELSSOHN Double Concerto DVORAK Chamber Symphony op. 105 $40 adult, $32 senior, $12 student read more buy now 416-872-4255 Friday, April 9, 8 pm Glenn Gould Studio Favourite Fireworks HEATHER SCHMIDT, Pianist XIAOHAN GUO, Violinist Violin pyrotechnics and a virtuoso composer MOZART Divertimento K 138 SAINT-SAENS Caprice WAXMAN Carmen Fantasy SCHMIDT Piano Concerto No. 6 PIAZZOLLA Oblivion Four for Tango SHOSTAKOVICH Prelude and Scherzo $40 adult, $32 senior, $12 student read more

Music Africa

Music Africa Comes to Town - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

MUSIC AFRICA thanks the generous fans who at the first three weeks of Black History Month concerts donated $350 towards HAITI RELIEF. The collection will continue on the final concert weekend.

Music Africa’s Black History Month Concerts: Week 4

MUSIC AFRICA concludes its series of shows to mark Black History Month with two concerts on the final weekend of February. On Friday, February 26 with a FREE concert in the Gladstone Hotel, featuring Cameroonian star Fojeba; and on Sunday, February 28 with a ticketed concert tribute to a founder of Toronto’s African music scene, Tarig Abubakar & the AfroNubians.

Music Africa Events

Please Note: A collection will be taken up for HAITI RELIEF at all MUSIC AFRICA’s Black History Month concerts

Music Africa’s Black History Month Concerts: Week 4

MUSIC AFRICA concludes its series of shows to mark Black History Month with two concerts on the final weekend of February. On Friday, February 26 with a FREE concert in the Gladstone Hotel, featuring Cameroonian star Fojeba; and on Sunday, February 28 with a ticketed concert tribute to a founder of Toronto’s African music scene, Tarig Abubakar & the AfroNubians.