The debut EP from Toronto roots rockers Johnson Crook showcases the energy and variety people have come to expect from their dynamic live show and even features guest vocals from Tom Cochrane. Hear all four tracks comprising the effort in this exclusive #CMPremiere.

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Streetlight Social are readying the release of their debut LP, Blood from Stone, set to drop on Friday, May 5th, 2017. The album is the culmination of years of hard work and finds the band straying from their hard rock roots. We’re bringing you an early listen in this exclusive #CMPremiere.

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The final artist submission deadline for the 2017 edition of POP Montreal is May 13, while the Halifax Pop Explosion’s artist deadline is May 15.

POP Montreal has 85 slots reserved for Sonicbids artists and those selected artists will be compensated between $100-500. The submission cost is $30 USD.

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Ruth B with her JUNOfor Breakthrough Artist of the Year

Canadian Musician correspondent Samantha Everts and photographer Mark Matusoff were in the Capital Region for the 2017 edition of JUNOFest and the JUNO Awards broadcast. Here’s a selection of Mark’s shots from the backstage press room, featuring many of the night’s winners with their hardware.

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2017 Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee Sarah McLachlan

Canadian Musician correspondent Samantha Everts and photographer Mark Matusoff were in the Capital Region for the 2017 edition of JUNOFest and the JUNO Awards broadcast. Here’s a selection of Mark’s shots of various nominees and VIPs on the red carpet leading into the Canadian Tire Centre ahead of the gala.

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Canadian Musician is happy to announce that the winner of our CMW Industry Experience Sweepstakes is Francesco Giuliano!

Francesco is the co-owner of Brampton, ON-based record label SounDrive Records. He says he prides himself “on assisting and developing local acts while building long lasting and mutually beneficial relationships with other companies and artists alike. Can’t wait to see you all at CMW 2017!”

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Canadian Musician magazine wants to treat you and a guest to an insider’s look at Canadian Music Week (CMW) 2017, and the deadline to enter is this Friday, March 31!

We want you to experience it the way we do! So this year, Canadian Musician is giving you the chance to win “An Industry Experience” at CMW 2017. This experience is valued at over $3,000

With an Industry Experience at CMW you’re sure to get the most out of the internationally recognized event.

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Auditions for the 2017 Honey Jam Showcase will be held on Saturday, June 3 at Revival in Toronto at 2 p.m. As always, Honey Jam auditions are open to all female artists ages 14 to 25 in any genre. The final Honey Jam showcase will be held Aug. 24, 2017 in Toronto.

Admission for the auditions, including artists and spectators, is $10. Artists are encouraged to arrive at least one hour early to register as there are a limited number of spots. Artists outside of Ontario may submit their audition online here: www.honeyjam.com/ent/form.

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WILD 953 and Alberta Music have launched this year’s Project WILD, a professional development program designed to educate, promote, develop, and launch the careers of some of Alberta’s up and coming country and roots artists. Applications are open now and run through 12:00 noon MDT on Friday, April 21, 2017. Artists can apply for Project WILD through www.projectwildcountry.com.

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The Globe & Mail today published an excellent article with Vancouver-based band Massive Scar Era, which was denied entry to the United States when trying to cross the border to play a showcase at the South by Southwest Festival in Austin, TX. This story follows other recent reports of musicians, such as Italy’s Soviet Soviet, who have been denied entry, and even detained, at the U.S. border when entering the country to play shows.

According immigration lawyer Brian Taylor Goldstein when speaking with FYI Music News, “Artists entering with B- 1/B-2 visas or through the Visa Waiver Program (ESTA) are being pulled aside the moment they say that they are ‘entertainers,’ ‘performers,’ or ‘artists.'”

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