Montreal-based singer-songwriter John Cody released his fourth and final album, Hard Won: The Final Recordings on May 26, 2017. To tell the truth, no truth to tell… he laments on “The Devil’s Radio”. When did life become a public address? In a way, this album is John’s form of public address, but with plenty of […]
Before we announce the winners of the 2016 MyTheatre Awards, we’re proud to present our annual Nominee Interview Series. The endlessly engaging James Smith is a rare triple nominee this year. As the composer and lyricist of the Storefront/Soulpepper musical, he gets a heap of the credit for Chasse-Galerie‘s Outstanding Production nod in addition to his role in […]
You could say that Canadian blues guitarist, singer and composer Steve Strongman is mid-career. “This is my sixth release. I’m certainly not a beginner,” he chuckles. His latest- “No Time Like Now”- is available March 10th. Steve’s fourth release, 2012’s release “A Natural Fact” proved to be his breakout hit, garnering a 2013 JUNO Award […]
“Wait”, the soon to be released single from BC native Cassandra Maze, meshes clever lyrics and Cassandra’s brassy, sultry edged voice with a layered arrangement that begins with a cool retro guitar groove. It’s not necessarily an intentional inclusion. “I have a lot of older musical influences, and I think they make their way into […]
Shae Dupuy is aiming to take on the country music scene with a view to climbing to the top, and she’s got what it takes to get there — a great voice, fresh songwriting skills, and Instagram-friendly looks don’t hurt her case either. She’s about to drop Brave, an EP, after a year or so […]
CLICK HERE to read our full coverage of San Diego Comic-Con 2016. I don’t get star-struck easily, especially at Comic-Con where the press area averages at least one major celebrity per 5 foot radius. I was only a reasonable amount of embarrassed when Tom Felton mocked the volume of my sneezes, I didn’t flinch […]
CLICK HERE to read our full coverage of San Diego Comic-Con 2016. CW3PR’s Behind the Music press room is always one of my favourite events of San Diego Comic-Con. First thing on the first day of the con, the laid-back press room is one of the only places at SDCC where craft is far more […]
The classic RnB revival gets a boost later this month with Toronto band YUKA‘s fourth release – their first on vinyl – called From the Ancients. For Yuka, the RnB/soul sound is anything but a trend. “Everyone in the band likes that kind of music,” says guitarist James Tayor. “The sound of that music is […]