Elusive pop artist ASHS continues to explore the depths of a dark reality with the release of her latest single “Paranoid” through Wax Records/Republic Records/Polydor Records/Universal Music Canada. The track is released alongside a suspenseful music video that ultimately reveals award winning, multi-platinum selling artist Alyssa Reid who has kept her identity hidden for over a year.

On the single, ASHS notes:

"Paranoid perfectly introduces the next phase of my project. I wanted to experiment with hitting a little harder both musically and lyrically. Paranoid gives an audible sneak peek into my subconscious, encapsulating the feelings of anxiety and mistrust in the people around me.

It’s easy to write about pain and hurt, and that’s typically what I gravitate towards. But, I want to make sure I leave room for me to enjoy this by creating space to build relationships with people that I’d never get to in everyday life. Am I bettering the lives of the people around me, or am I making it worse? I want to be someone who makes other people like their lives a little bit more."

ASHS is on a slow-burning soul-searching mission. Slipping onto the scene in 2018, releasing two EPs through a veiled and anonymous moniker, ASHS crafted an ecosystem of smart, genre-amorphous pop, with a lushly opaque backdrop. Utilizing dark and impossibly mesmerizing synths, punctuated with euphoric instrumental flourishes, each track is bound together with lyrics that embrace her jagged edges through bold, intimate reckonings.

Pulling back the curtain, Juno award nominated, multi-platinum selling artist Alyssa Reid reveals her identity and artistic versatility. ASHS was created as an exploration into a new sonic territory. Over the past few years, the 26-year-old artist has been honing her craft; becoming the go-to songwriter for artists like Bulow (“Not A Love Song”) and Virginia to Vegas (“Selfish”), now recasting her signature smoky vocals to form the foundation of her most ambitious project to date. ASHS newest music (“Paranoid”) is both an exploration and a revelation.

If you’ve been listening carefully, this Alyssa Reid has been hiding in plain sight. Now, she’s requesting your full attention.

Iconic Canadian rock group Billy Talent released a new song today.  The track, “Forgiveness I + II” was produced by Juno Award nominee (Producer of the Year) and Billy Talent guitarist Ian D’Sa in the group’s Toronto studio. “Forgiveness I + II” marks the first new original Billy Talent recording since their highly successful Afraid of Heights album which featured the chart-topping title track.

The release, which came as a complete surprise to fans, marks the beginning of what is expected to be a very active period for the band, who will be making another exciting announcement.

Billy Talent are one of Canada’s most successful bands.  They have sold nearly one million albums in Canada alone and nearly 3 million albums internationally.  They have won 7 Juno Awards and have been nominated 23 times, including three nods for Afraid of Heights (Group of the Year, Rock Album of the Year, and Ian D’Sa for Producer of the Year).

They have also been nominated for 32 MMVA Awards – taking home the prize 10 times.  In 2018 the group was honoured with a special Legends of Live Special Achievement Award, presented by Canadian Music Week.  Most recently, Billy Talent have launched the Billy Talent Charity Trust to give more back to the organizations that the band believes in.

Award winning and multi-platinum selling artist bülow unveils the official music video for “Boys Will Be Boys” from her latest body of work, an EP titled, The Contender via Wax Records /Republic Records/Universal Music Canada.

"I love creating with people that have a unique eye.” bülow comments on the making of the video. “The process needs to be fun, so being inspired by each other’s work is important, and I found that with James [director James DeFina].”

“Boys Will Be Boys” is the first single off The Contender EP, written by the JUNO Award winning artist and produced by Michael Wise [Ellie Goulding, James Blunt]. The brand new EP follows Crystalline released earlier this year.

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When she was sixteen, Alice was a runner-up on Global’s popular reality television show Popstars. Dissimilar to the typical popstar path, Alice is vocal about valuing authenticity over popularity and is more focused on honest storytelling rather than validation seeking. Over numerous years into her career, her long-awaited debut release comes as a representation of Alice's personal and professional growth while showcasing her unsurpressed truth and talent behind her music and lyrics.

"I just started feeling this weight of all the beautiful work I never got to share. Honestly, I started suffering with some pretty bad panic attacks and sleepless nights for weeks on end. Why would I be motivated to keep writing when so much of my music wasn’t even being released? I felt so lost. My body broke down and looking back now I am so grateful for that. It was speaking to me. It was telling me to make a change."

How Dare You. was released via AWAL Recordings – a branch of Kobalt Music that offers artists an alternative to the traditional record label. Alice was aching for creative control and ownership of her work, that she felt she lacked with a major label:

"I actually signed my next deal with AWAL for another EP but I decided, fuck it, I’m gonna put more songs on and make it a full length. I am so inspired again. I don’t even care how it does because I’ve never felt so proud of my growth and courage. That’s success to me."

Her debut full-length is the follow-up to her 2018 debut EP Little Devil – which featured platinum hit “Jackpot” and gold-certified singles “Feels Right” and “Bound to You."

Three years in the making, How Dare You. is a celebration of strength. vulnerability, independence and of course, overcoming. Alice's brilliant musicianship shines through on the album's eleven genre-blending tracks, which she enables herself to tap into painful experiences and turn them into beautiful ballads:

“I never would be able to emote the way I do or connect with an audience if I hadn’t gone through those things."

Q: You first started out on the reality show Popstars when you were sixteen and went on to have a fruitful career. How do you maintain longevity in the music world?

I think it’s so important for you to know what REALLY matters to you as an artist. For me, artistic freedom has always been number one. I have always had a very close eye on every single thing I’m writing and recording. I didn’t release my first single until I was 30 very intentionally. I knew that I wasn’t ready for this insanely discouraging industry until I was a little older. So in the meantime, I played in a few bands and probably played close to 500 shows while I was working in the studio writing for film and commercials. When I did that long enough to feel really confident on my own, nothing could stop me. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that my first single went platinum and my first album has almost 100 million streams. I’ve worked my 10,000 hours probably three times over now. I’m ready, and I’m also mature enough to never take this for granted. Everyone's path as an artist is really different, but for me, honing my craft in private before I present it to the world has always been how I work.

Q: You’re an important feminist voice. What advice would you give to women who are navigating the music industry?

That means a lot to me. Don’t be afraid to feel angry about how incredibly unfair and skewed this industry is. You’re not imagining that. But use your anger to fuel your art and the other artists around you. Just keep going. If you’re in the industry for the love of what you do, the rest is just details and bullshit. Focus on what really matters, which for me is being honest in my music and working with people that are there to support that.

Q: How does it feel to finally put out your debut full length album? Why is now the time?

I’ve wanted to drop this for years. It’s a big reason I decided to leave Sony. We had a really cool run together, but they just weren’t releasing enough of my music, especially when I tend to write like 3 songs a day. I just started feeling this weight of all the beautiful work I never got to share. Honestly.. I started suffering some pretty bad panic attacks and sleepless nights for weeks on end. Why would I be motivated to keep writing when so much of my music wasn’t even being released? I felt so lost. My body broke down and looking back now I am so grateful for that. It was speaking to me. It was telling me to make a change. I actually signed my next deal with AWAL for another EP but I decided, fuck it, I’m gonna put more songs on and make it a full length. I am so inspired again. I don’t even care how it does because I’ve never felt so proud of my growth and courage. That’s success to me.

Q: What can you tell us about How Dare You? Inspirations? Themes? Collaborations?

I literally called up all my best friends and asked them to be on the album. Hahahaha. Marshall from Walk Off The Earth has a hand in almost half the tracks. He’s my main go to guy and my entire creative life changed when I met him. I finally had the perfect combination of support and freedom and speed. I like to work fast. I’m also SO excited to be working with Tep No again. He just had his first radio hit with our last song "Never Been Hurt Before" and it’s always such an honour to work with him. I’m a huge fan. And of course, the artist that started my entire career with Jackpot, Hello Moth. My world is finally gonna get to hear his stunning voice. The album is a total mash up of everything. Hip hop, Reggae, dance, ballads, r&b. You can’t make me choose a genre. My voice isn't the genre.

Q: You possess exceptional musicianship, what’s the secret behind crafting a great record?

It is so nice to be acknowledged for that. Thank you. Honestly… I always tell other artists that ask me this that I’ve probably written thousands of songs. I’ve spent 13 straight years writing almost every day. If you don’t have that kind of obsession with it, good luck. It’s incredibly hard to write a good, simple song that will still be good in 20 years. That’s what I‘m trying to do. Writing in LA almost killed my spirit. So many people that live here are chasing the hits. I’ve never cared about that. I care about the song. I don’t listen to a lot of music. I don’t care about what's current anymore. I just want to make music that sounds like my soul. For me, in order to do that, I’ve realized I need to be working with people that I really love and trust and respect. Find your team. Find the people that will support and challenge you.

Q: I know every track holds a special part of you, but is there one that stands out above the rest?

Right now my favourite song on the whole album is "Chit Chat" featuring Marshall. Funny story, it wasn’t going to be on it because it was actually Marshall's song and I had already finalized my track list. But I fought hard to, first, steal his song hahahahah, and then get to put in on my album. It’s a ballad, which are always my favourite. It always really captures my LA journey of feeling so alone I wanted to pull my eyelashes out.

Q: You’re always supportive of other artists, which fellow Canadian musicians do you connect with?

SO many! You wouldn’t believe how close we all are. Ria Mae and I might have a collab coming. Mathew V as well. I’m obsessed with "Too Close" right now By Ria Mae & Dan Talevski.

Q: What’s next for Jocelyn Alice?

I’m really passionate about taking all of this songwriting and singing knowledge and getting to pour it into other artists. Watch out for Myles Erlick. I’m lucky enough to get to write lots of songs with him and he’s gonna be pretty massive one day. I’ll also be recording my own music until the day I die. Right when I think I’ve said what I need to say everything changes again. I am so lucky.


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Toronto singer-songwriter Jessie Reyez released her new track and cover of “Crazy”, one of the most iconic and recognized songs of all time by legendary country-western singer Patsy Cline where she grapples with attachment and exes who won’t let go.


This release follows her latest “Far Away” - the critically acclaimed second single from her upcoming project slated for early 2020. Reyez was just chosen as one of Apple Music’s Up Next artist, an initiative geared towards identifying, showcasing, and elevating rising talent.

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Following the success of her debut single "Trouble" back in 2015 and signing to 604 Records, RALPH began shaping her self-titled debut release.

RALPH – like her debut full-length A Good Girl, came as a refreshing fusion of dance, disco, R&B and pop music – unique and unassigned to one particular genre. With inspiration from Stevie Nicks, Donna Summer, Cher and Sade, she creates a truly captivating concoction of sounds – old and new, paired with lyrics that spawn from life experiences.

With her third collective release, RALPH returns with a heightened sense of confidence and craftsmanship. Her old school influences still echo throughout the six tracks on her sophomore EP Flashbacks & Fantasies.

Flashbacks & Fantasies is full of certified dance-floor bops, bouncing beats, vulnerable lyricism and a unifying throwback aesthetic to deliver a variety of sounds and stories surrounding love, lust and life.

The leading song "Gravity" is a 90s synth smash mixed with a touch of house about wanting to "let go" and "lose control" by giving into temptation with an overpowering feeling of infatuation – asking the question "Would you catch me if I float?" This addition to her discography is quite possibly her best single to-date.

"I really wanted to have fun with this EP and wanted to play with the idea of “pop” being a flexible term. Sometimes I’d enter the studio with a concrete idea and I’d sit down and be like “ok here’s the plan”, like with ‘Gravity’, and other days I would go in and be like “hey, I can’t stop thinking about this license plate that I love”, which was the instigator behind ‘Looking For You’. I liked the idea of experimenting and surprising people, like writing a fast dance song that felt unexpected from a mid-tempo banger girl, but I also didn’t want to feel constricted by guidelines or rules that I had followed in the past. Instead of being scared to try new things, like having a jarring rhythm or singing about sexy moments, I embraced them. And because of that, I have 6 songs that all feel diverse but feel really, truly ME. I think as I continue to feel more confident and comfortable in my artistry and sound, the songs and writing reflect that maturity." 

     
“No Muss, No Fuss” tells a tale of turning down a former flame who can’t move on. Verses go into detail about stalker-like behaviour from an ex, who she wants to distance herself from, RALPH sings "I keep on seeing you every goddamn day. No I don't miss you, don't wanna kiss you. We'll never be us again."

Indulging in flashbacks, "Last Time" is a song about a familiar cyclic relationship, a confessional about a magnetic connection in the midst of a breakup because "heartbreak's hard enough without your ex still in your bed."      

A highlight on the record is "Headphone Season" which sharply conveys an important message about not seeking validation from men nor society.

Ralph explains:

"It’s about when a stranger asks me to give them a smile or to smile more. I hate that because it’s someone telling me what to do with my face or body. At the end of the song you hear me saying, ‘Here’s an idea. How about you never tell women what to do with their own bodies?’”

A hazy-sounding ballad about finding the perfect partner, "Looking For You" aligns with the fantasy aspect of the EP, followed by "Sunday Girl." Seemingly a page ripped out from RALPH's diary, the closing disco funk track is about longing to be in a domestic relationship.

RALPH's Flashbacks & Fantasies exudes an undeniable presentation of growth and artistry. She continues to connect deeply on each and every track as her story-telling abilities attest to that. Sonically, she has proven –  again, to be a brilliantly diverse force in an era when so many songs sound so much the same.

What genuinely makes this EP stand out is it's outstanding artistic direction. There is a distinct aesthetic that flows throughout the music, lyrics, videos and artwork that create a cleverly consolidated vibe that perfectly personifies the album's title.

RALPH is on the rise and ready to conquer the ever-evolving pop realm, her way.

Grammy Award-nominated artist Tory Lanez officially releases the first single and video, “Jerry Sprunger” off of his highly anticipated album ​Chixtape 5​. The Toronto native takes us on a walk down memory lane while recruiting T-Pain for the track and guest star video appearance.

Lanez recently announced the November 15 release date for ​Chixtape 5,​ which will feature more samples from the era’s most popular chart topping songs. Fans can now pre-order the ​Chixtape 5​ album HERE.

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On The Family Curse, Sarah explores mental illness within families and intergenerational trauma, and documents her childhood experiences and revelations about her family’s history of bipolar disorder. Her latest single 'Villian'  taps into a particularly destructive time in her life.

"There was a period in my life where I felt like I was watching myself from far away, totally out of control," says Sarah. "Depression and anger had turned me into someone I didn't recognize, and I remember thinking over and over, 'this time I'm the villain.’ I had a habit of smashing all of the dishes in my house, so for this song we used samples of actual plates smashing as percussion. I worked on this song with Laura Smith (Rococode), Carol Lynne Quinn (High Love) and Greg McLeod, and they all pushed me to go places that were scary and uncomfortable at first, but ultimately powerful." 

Sarah digs even deeper into the uncomfortable chaos of her mental illness on her new 'Villian' video.

"Lyrically and musically, 'Villain' reveals a side of me that I don't normally want to show people," says Sarah. "Clinically they are my borderline personality disorder symptoms, but most people just see a 'crazy b*tch.' I have just started to learn Russian exotic dance, and I felt like this style was perfect for exploring my inner villain. We filmed the whole thing in my house, and yes, I am 6'6" in those heels."

Sarah Jickling's new album The Family Curse is available now on Spotify, Apple Music and other digital retailers and streaming services. Click here for more information and tour listings.

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Crowds from New York to Amsterdam and Ibiza to Miami are dancing to Domeno's records and have even been played by some of the biggest names in EDM including David Guetta, Afrojack and Martin Garrix.

Early on, Domeno (Domenic Pandolfo) was captivated by the sounds of Motown and knew that music would be at the center of his life. It was during a family trip to his father's homeland of Italy, where he had the revelation that he would take on the world of DJing. His tracks – influenced by funk, soul, house and artists like Prince, Daft Punk and Armand Van Helden, eventually caught the attention of DJ Hardwell and gained thousands of plays after being recruited to his label, Revealed Recordings.

Now known as one of Canada’s top rising international DJs, Domeno's accolades include the SOCAN Song of the Year Award for "Lies" – the second most played song last year in Quebec, the number one SOCAN plaque for "Fairplay" and becoming the first Canadian DJ to have a number one track on Quebec's BDS radio stations.

"I am the first DJ in Quebec history to have a #1 record on the radio. I'm not usually big on stats, but that stat is pretty bad ass because you can't beat it. There's only one first, and to have a small place in Quebec's music history is pretty cool."

Following the success of  his single "Lies", Domeno took some time off to come back swinging with “Alleys”. He surrounded himself with some of the industry's best names to help curate a melodic blend of electronic and folk music. Co-written with Andrew Allen (Meghan Trainor, Carly Rae Jepsen), The Swaggernautz (Troye Sivan, Kaskade) and Pierre Bouvier and composed by Richard Benyon (Flo Rida, Zara Larsson), Ryan Henderson and Tomas Shaw, “Alleys” resonates with listeners worldwide by putting them into an energetic and euphoric trance.

On the heels of his chart-topping release, Domeno is working hard on his debut album due out next Spring, which will be released through his own label Elisa Recordings, Coyote Records and Universal Music Canada.

Q: You’re from the vibrant city of Montreal, how would you describe the music scene?

The Montreal dance music scene has so much history. I feel very lucky to have seen what it has evolved into today. It's incredibly diversified and there's really something for everyone. We have everything from amazing festivals like ÎleSoniq or Osheaga, to huge incredible venues like New City Gas or Beach Club. If you're into the underground, we have super dope clubs or after hours spots like Stereo, Circus, Newspeak or Velvet to name a few. You can find whatever vibe you want here.

Q: You’ve booked gigs from Ultra to Escapade and have caught the attention of renowned DJ’s David Guetta and Hardwell. What has been a career highlight for you thus far?

I feel super fortunate that I have had more than one. I mean everything from playing at Ultra, to signing on Hardwell's label years ago. But something that happened recently is kinda cool...I am the first DJ in Quebec history to have a #1 record on the radio with my latest single "Alleys." I'm not usually big on stats, but that stat is pretty bad ass because you can't beat it. There's only one first, and to have a small place in Quebec music history is pretty cool.

Q: You’re one of Canada’s most in demand dance artists, what do you hope to achieve with your music and live show?

It's such a complex question for me, because there's so many things I want to do in many different areas of my career. As a DJ, I hope to keep touring like I am, performing in places and venues I haven't yet discovered. As a producer, I'm really looking forward to putting out my first album next year. It's gonna be very personal to me, and I truly forced myself to be as vulnerable as I could. I'm also gonna keep producing and writing for other artists in many different styles of music. I love doing that. Songwriting is new to me but I seem to have a knack for it. And on the business end, I'm really looking forward to showcasing new artists on my label Elisa Recordings and growing my publishing catalogue.

Bastille release stunning new track, "Another Place" featuring Grammy winning artist, Alessia Cara.  The song originally appeared on the band’s new album, Doom Days. Alessia Cara makes a guest appearance on the new version after she joined the band on stage in her hometown of Toronto during the band’s recent extensive U.S tour.


“I’d always heard “Another Place” as a duet and wanted it to be a story told from two perspectives. It’s not something we’ve ever done, outside of our mixtapes but we are huge fans of Alessia’s—her voice and her song-writing are so distinct and brilliant—and we sent it to her to see if she’d be up for jumping on it with us. We love her verse and everything that she’s brought to the song - I think she really elevates it.” Dan explains


Smith continues, “We all got to spend some time together in her home town of Toronto recently, where she joined us on stage to sing “Another Place” together for the first time, and where we shot the surrealist video for the song. It’s been really great to bring a new voice into the “Doom Days” universe, and we’re so happy that Alessia was up for coming along with us for it."


Alessia Cara adds, "I’ve been a Bastille fan since their early stuff so doing this song with them was genuinely so exciting. I met Dan last year and we got on really well. We talked about doing something together and he sent me the song a little while later. I loved the concept and thought it was both sonically and lyrically really great, as all Bastille stuff is. It all came together pretty naturally, and I can’t wait for people to hear it."



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Canadian rockers The Sheepdogs are about to be a lot less shaggy.  In the past year and a half, the band has been personally affected by cancer, with the group’s drummer Sam Corbett being diagnosed with testicular cancer and the loss of Ryan Gullen’s dad to cancer.

With that on their mind, the band has chosen to partner with Movember to help raise money and raise awareness around early cancer detection and men’s health.  Sam will kick things off with an interview tonight on ET Canada, where he will speak about his own battle with cancer.

Meanwhile, Shamus Currie will be shaving down at Movember Canada’s official Toronto kick-off at stackt MARKET with several other high-profile participants.  Sam and Shamus will be raising funds to grow their moustaches for the month of November, and if the band is able to raise $10,000 bassist Ryan Gullen will shave his beard into a moustache. Gullen has not shaved his face since 2006.  Fans of the band can donate to the effort here. 

Of the importance of early detection, Sam says, “I really like how Movember’s focus for testicular and prostate cancer is on early detection and prevention. I feel lucky to have caught my testicular cancer early, but if I had been doing regular checks, I probably would have got it even earlier, and maybe I could have caught it before it spread to my lymph nodes”

Gullen adds, “In the past year, losing my dad to cancer and seeing my friend and bandmate successfully beat cancer really opened my eyes to how important it is for us to be conscious of our health and how important early detection is.  As much as we learn, there still is a stigma that is associated with checking yourself or going and seeing the doctor.  Because we were so closely impacted by that we really wanted to be part of such a great cause to do what we can with the band to help get the message out there and raise money for Movember” 

Movember is the leading global men’s health charity working to change the face of men’s health. The charity raises funds to deliver innovative, breakthrough research and support programs that enable men to live happier, healthier and longer lives.

Committed to disrupting the status quo, millions have joined the movement, helping fund over 1,250 projects focusing on prostate cancer, testicular cancer and suicide prevention. In addition to tackling key health issues faced by men, Movember is working to encourage men to stay healthy in all areas of their life, with a focus on men staying socially connected and becoming more open to discussing their health and significant moments in their lives. The charity’s vision is to have an everlasting impact on the face of men’s health. To donate or learn more, please visit Movember.com.

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The queer collective are wrapping up 2019 on a high note, returning home from their first-ever visit to Halifax Pop Explosion with Executive Director, James Boyle saying; "Caveboy was the discovery of the weekend at the festival."

The band shares their brand new single, "Silk for Gold", with an accompanying lyric video - directed and created by Brittpaperscissors, with the video premiering exclusively on Billboard.


The band states:

"Silk for Gold is the feeling you get in the moment you realize you’re finally okay; after feeling exhausted and destroyed, after being broken down in ways you didn’t think possible, this song is the relief and liberation from that pain and trauma. To wake up one morning and feel happiness again. Teaming up with Brittany Farhat of Brittpaperscissors was a dream, and she truly created the lyric video that Caveboy had envisioned."

Farhat commented:

"For the Silk for Gold lyric video, the band and I collaborated to create a visual concept that depicts feelings of fierceness, of casting off inhibitions. We wanted to show those feelings using mixed media - with a static camera angle framing a vintage mirror reflecting slow-motion imagery of hands to convey the powerful emotions in the song. We used projections to animate the sequence in the mirror, with the aesthetic of vintage, ornate gold objects and textures as a metaphor for spiritual rather than material wealth."

Their highly anticipated debut album titled Night in the Park, Kiss in the Dark is due out January 31, 2020 and will also feature their heavily playlisted first single “Landslide.”

African-Canadian artist Lavi$h releases the music video for “Sunset Blvd”. "Sunset Blvd" is the debut single off Lavi$h’s upcoming EP and was released in September via Public Records Inc and Universal Music Canada.

Taking inspiration from the track’s title, the video was shot in Los Angeles and features all the aspirational hallmarks of a Californian lifestyle. From the sunset strip to the ocean, the ease of sunny LA provides the perfect backdrop for an upbeat track about a mental release.

Directed by Elliot Clancy Osberg (Anders, Roy Woods, Langston Francis) the video showcases  Lavi$h’s infectious positive energy, he tells us “the song had a certain energy that was important to capture.”



In Lavi$h’s words:

“Sunset Blvd starts energetically and continues to build. We wanted to capture the pace of the track visually and filming in California was the only way that made sense. The scenes are spliced together rapidly, day/night, beach/canyon, it’s all part dream part reality. Capturing the feeling of being in a place where the possibilities are endless.”

Produced by Milano, Sunset Blvd is an upbeat track with bounce that effortlessly blends staples of hip-hop, rnb and pop. An introduction to his range of talent, Lavi$h is an artist on the verge of global success. Lavi$h is currently working on his second single due out later this year.

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Toronto-based artist, MALACHI today releases his new single and official music video, “Son of a Gun” via 21 Entertainment/Universal Music Canada/Republic Records. Penned by MALACHI with production by KidThePro [Locals Only Sound], the track is the first official release off his forthcoming mixtape, Bread Winner, slated for release later this year.


“On ‘Son Of A Gun’ I’m just more in tune with my frustrations,” says MALACHI. “We had fun with that in the video, playing off the western theme and the juxtaposition of a serene, deserted ranch for the setting of a hip hop video.”

Filmed in the relaxed, sandy plain backdrop of rural California, the picturesque video follows MALACHI and KidThePro through the desert as they encounter a secluded ranch. Directed by Tyler Macey, the video perfectly captures the raw energy of MALACHI’s performance.

“Son of a Gun” arrives as a follow up to MALACHI’s earlier 2019 releases, “We Don’t Mind” and “San Fernando Wine”, as well as his debut single, “Right Now”.

Growing up on the outskirts of Toronto, 21-year-old rising artist MALACHI, spent his childhood surrounded by music of all kinds. From his Trinidadian-born father’s reggae career to his mother’s favourite R&B singers like Mary J. Blige, Aaliyah and Destiny’s Child, music was always part of his environment. MALACHI began actively participating in music when his grandmother had him join her church’s gospel choir at the age of 4. Over the last three years the emerging artist has been in the studio bringing his songwriting to life. Now, he’s ready to release the outpouring of creativity and share it with the world.

JUNO Award-winning rock band The Beaches will embark on ‘The Professional Tour’, a 16-date cross-Canada headline tour in support of their most recent EP, The Professional, on Feb. 6 in Victoria, BC.

The tour opens at the Capital Ballroom in Victoria, hits the Corona Theatre in Montreal, QC on Feb. 20, and culminates in back-to-back hometown Toronto shows at The Danforth Music Hall on Feb. 28 and 29.

Such artists as HUNNY, Valley, Fade Awaays and Goodbye Honolulu will provide support on various stops along the tour.

“After what seemed like a really long wait, we are hitting the road again full force. We are so excited to announce our upcoming Professional Tour,” said The Beaches lead vocalist-bassist Jordan Miller. “It’s going to be an awesome series of shows featuring new music off of our ‘Professional’ album. It will be our biggest Canadian tour yet! Can’t wait to see you all out there.”

There will be a Superfan/VIP pre-sale beginning Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 10am to Thursday, Oct. 24 at 10pm local time (password – Professional). General on-sale will begin on Friday, Oct. 25 at 10am local time.

Along with ‘The Professional Tour’ in early 2020, The Beaches will release the follow-up to their acclaimed debut album, Late Show, and will begin a full U.S. tour shortly after in May. On this side of the year, The Beaches will perform at the Ignite TV presents Sportsgiving House Party on Friday, Oct. 25 – a win-to-get-in party hosted by Rogers in a secret location in Toronto. The event will include surprise appearances from top Canadian athletes, broadcast personalities, games, and live performances by The Beaches, The Trews and Dwayne Gretzky.

For the first time ever, The Beaches are introducing VIP ticketing on their Canadian headline run, where they will offer a limited number of Meet & Greet Packages, which will includes an exclusive question and answer session with the band, collectable signed tour poster, limited-edition tour merchandise item, and other exclusives. Additional information is also available at thebeachesband.com.

The Beaches released their debut studio album, Late Show, in 2017, garnering widespread acclaim while building a dedicated fanbase throughout the country. The album’s singles went on to become instant radio favourites, with the infectious “Money” topping alternative radio charts and “T-Shirt” securing #1 for nine weeks on the Billboard Rock Chart, all helping propel the band to a JUNO for Breakthrough Group of the Year. Earlier this year, the Toronto-based quartet released its third EP, The Professional, highlighted by the singles “Snake Tongue" and “Fascination”. In addition to supporting the likes of The Glorious Sons, The Rolling Stones and Foo Fighters, The Beaches have been showcased in a number of North America’s biggest music festivals, including Osheaga, WayHome, SXSW, Austin City Limits, Riot Fest and more.