SiriusXM is getting ready for the holidays with 26 festive channels and some channels are already streaming or available on the SiriusXM app. From Acoustic Christmas to returning favourites like Holly and Hallmark Channel Radio, listeners can tune in for classic Christmas carols and Hanukkah music New channels announced this year include Trans-Siberian Orchestra Radio, Smokey’s Holiday Soul Town, and Sleep Christmas, for those who want to drift off with some festive music. Plus, SiriusXM Canada is offering the first three months of streaming service free. Visit www.siriusxm.ca/holidaymusic2023 ..read more

Highly renowned Canadian classical guitarist Emma Rush is set to captivate audiences with the release of her latest album, A Dream of Colour is inspired by the life and works of impressionist painter, William Blair Bruce. Collaborating once again with her long-time producer Kirk Starkey, Rush recorded the album in her hometown of Hamilton, Ontario. The well-travelled classical artist’s new record features daring new music by esteemed Canadian composers, all beautifully capturing the essence of Bruce’s artwork. While growing up, she developed a deep connection to fellow Hamiltonian William Bla ..read more

In My Head Features Guest Appearances By STEVE HACKETT (Genesis), KATIE JACOBY (The Who), JAKE CINNINGER (Umphrey’s McGee) And SCOTT METZGER (JRAD/Wolf!) New York, NY, United States, January 17, 2023 – New York City-based Multi-Instrumentalist, Singer/Songwriter and Tater Mansion Tunes Recording Artist JSHELL announces his AUDIO AND VISUAL rock album IN MY HEAD by releasing VIDEOS FOR ALL 15 TRACKS on the album beginning TODAY and leading up to the complete album release which will be available for purchase, downloading and streaming on all streaming services on FEBRUARY 14TH. IN MY HEAD also ..read more

PTtheGospelSpitter Announces Release of Pop Single “Kingdom” (featuring Stephen Voyce) PTtheGospelSpitter, AKA The BadBoy of Gospel is back with his upcoming release “Kingdom” feat. Stephen Voyce. PT shares vocal duties for this track with the impressive Nigerian/Canadian vocalist Stephen Voyce. Voyce’s pop and soul leanings are a natural fit for PT’s gospel roots and his own considerable soul and R&B chops. The song is set to be released in digital stores January 3 2023. From the early buzz–beta test preview spins in select international markets and a few North American stations–it will b ..read more

FOR RELEASE: SEP. 23RD, 2022 (TORONTO,ON) – Israeli born singer, songwriter and actress, Anat Kriger, immigrated to Canada with one goal in mind: to become an artist. After graduating from Randolph college in 2018, she has since been working on her music and developing her own sound. “I Just Wanna Love You” gives us a first-time glimpse at Anat as a songwriter; This is the first song the artist has ever written. “I’ve never considered myself a songwriter, and it almost feels like this song just came to me”. “I Just Wanna Love You” emphasizes the idea of being smitten and the lyrics are intend ..read more

Global Citizen is the future of advocacy, focused on change through a range of actions that anyone can do, tied into powerful events that inspire people. At a recent event in Toronto, Global Citizen’s David Beame, Caralene Robinson, and Jonah Kanter sat down to talk about the organization, advocacy, and their upcoming 10th anniversary festival in New York City’s Central Park, and it was inspiring to hear about their efforts, and what it takes to put on the global event. What stood out for me is that they’re actually a small organization doing big things around the world, and unlike some groups ..read more

EMA (Eemaan Qadri) is an upcoming Canadian singer/songwriter who has been singing and performing since she was 9 years old. For years, she has been writing and releasing her own music, and has released her own EP, Friendly Reminder shortly after putting out her 2019 debut single “Get It”. Driven by her passion for music, EMA continues to upload music that’s unique and heartfelt to her, and her own experiences. She’s motivated by artists such as Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Conan Gray & Troye Sivan, who also write music as close to their hearts. After posting a viral TikTok video, her str ..read more

There is so much new, amazing musical talent, it can be pretty tough to keep up, much less decide how to divide your listening time and attention. But, fear not, I’m here to help. In no particular order, here are some amazing Canadian artists you really need to set your sights on. Jon Vinyl – Soul, R&B Jon Vinyl, a young 23-year-old from Toronto, started his music journey at 15 and released his first single five years later. Today, he delivers art well beyond his years. Jon is nostalgic and keenly attuned to his emotions of past relationships, empowering his listeners in the same way. Inf ..read more

There’s nothing like getting together with friends you haven’t seen in forever, and Ottawa-based Americana artist Francine Honey bottles the excitement of a wild, all-out reconnecting of pals in her new single and video, “One Big Party.” Rocking and rollicking with a driving rhythm and a singalong chorus, “One Big Party” is an ode to the reunions we’ve all been longing for during the pandemic — as well as reunions of every kind. “I had my group of high school friends in mind when I wrote it,” Honey shares. “We reconnected at a high school reunion some years ago and have gotten together regula ..read more

Combining catchy pop-country with their signature theatrical flair, Toronto-based duo Broadtree say “You Only Miss Me Cause I’m Gone” with the release of their new single. Written by co-fronts Armand Antony and Nicole McCafferty, and mixed and mastered by Sean Andrews (Glass Tiger), the song is officially for anyone who’s been wronged; the upbeat, post-relationship anthem swirls and soars with themes of knowing your worth and standing up for yourself as it further cements the pair’s place within the Canadian country music scene. “This is a big, loud, and fun song about female empowerment,” Ni ..read more