One of my personal mentors in life, Fran Herman is receiving the Meritorious Service Decoration (Civil Division) from the Government of...

His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, announced that the Meritorious Service Medal (Civil Division) will be presented to Mrs....

Details are starting to emerge for the 2016 Polaris Music Prize

The Polaris Music Prize, presented by CBC Music and produced by Blue Ant Media, is heading north.  Celebrating its 11th year, the 2016 Polaris...

Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, will open on Canada Day 2016

The National Music Centre (NMC) is ready to rock Calgary and Canada with the public opening of Studio Bell on July 1, 2016. Opening to the...

Prince To Record Label President: “One of the things I want to make sure is that you don’t make...

After many years of turning down interview requests, legendary Warner chief Mo Ostin recently conversation with HITS Magazine's Bud Scoppa. That exchange appears in...

An Annotated Look At The Classic Beach Boys Album “Pet Sounds”

In the next episode of Pitchfork's new series, Liner Notes, they take an annotated look at the Beach Boys classic album, Pet Sounds, 50...

Tegan And Sara To Perform In Toronto As Part Of 2016 Hilton Concert Series

This June, as part of the 2016 Hilton Concert Series, Hilton Worldwide will host their first Canada concert, featuring Juno award-winning Grammy nominated Tegan...

Billboard adds Americana and Folk music to charts

Billboard magazine has decided to create a new Americana and Folk Albums chart in a move that recognizes the rise of artists — such...

Jason Isbell, Lucinda Williams and Chris Stapleton Lead The Americana Awards Nominations

Jason Isbell, the Alabama-born singer-songwriter whose 2013 album Southeastern established him as one of the leaders in American roots music, received three Americana award...

The Stone Roses have released their first new song in over 20 years: “All for One”

What the world is waiting for. They are the resurrection, they are the light. The Stone Roses have released their first new song in...

8 of The Best Celebrity #TBT Instagram Posts

Whoever thought of #TBT, I tip my hat to you, never undone no matter what the social media network. When you dress as the yellow...

Watch Bruce Springsteen Perform “Out In The Streets” In 1980

How I wish I was a tad older in the early 1980s, just to catch the very best of Bruce Springsteen. He was touring...

If you’re new to Grimes, you should watch this short doc

Back in November, Grimes released her technicolor new record, Art Angels. During The FADER's cover story reporting back in the summer, we sat down...

Justin Bieber Is Done Taking Pictures With Fans

Justin Bieber posted a message to his Instagram this week writing that he is "done taking pictures" and won't participate if fans see him...

The Ramones Tribute Video Brought To You By The Borough Of Queens

To celebrate the opening of Hey! Ho! Let's Go: Ramones and the Birth of Punk, the borough of Queens declares April 10th, 2016 "Ramones...

Lemmy, Nikki Sixx Featured In New PSA For Rockers United

Rockers United puts together benefit concerts, all-star jams and silent auctions with a slew of musicians to raise money and awareness to fight human...

Beatport Shuts Down Streaming, News and Events Divisions

Dramatic changes are in progress at Beatport. Effective Friday, May 13, the company will be shutting down its music and video streaming platforms, its...