Music News

Curtain pulls back to reveal Vancouver orchestra's new flutist is still in school

VANCOUVER — Flute and piccolo player Julin Cheung stood behind a beige velvet curtain as he prepared to audition for the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.

Jul 14, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

Canadian musicians look to 'America's Got Talent,' other TV contests for career boost

When Canadian country duo the Reklaws appeared on an episode of "America's Got Talent" last month, some fans were confused.

Jul 13, 2024 4:14 AM Read more >

Charlotte Cardin, the Beaches, Allison Russell lead familiar names on Polaris list

An array of familiar names will compete for this year's Polaris Music Prize.

Jul 11, 2024 3:07 PM Read more >

Nelly Furtado sets September release date for long-awaited seventh studio album

Nelly Furtado's comeback train is making a pit stop at lucky No. 7. The pop hitmaker and Victoria native has marked Sept. 20 for the release of her seventh studio album, which she's appropriately named "7.

Jul 11, 2024 10:46 AM Read more >

Tim Hortons musical 'The Last Timbit' to stream on Crave in August

TORONTO — "The Last Timbit" is rolling off the stage and onto the small screen. The Tim Hortons-sponsored musical that had a short run in Toronto last month is set to hit Crave on Aug. 12.

Jul 11, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Ticketmaster says data security incident may affect users' personal information

Ticketmaster has been warning some Canadian customers that their data may have been compromised during a recent security breach.

Jul 9, 2024 1:25 PM Read more >

Sarah McLachlan to look back on impact of Lilith Fair with new documentary

Sarah McLachlan's legendary all-female music festival Lilith Fair is getting the documentary treatment.

Jul 9, 2024 12:46 PM Read more >

MusiquePlus music video channel returns for a one-night-only TV special

Quebec's popular music video TV channel MusiquePlus is returning to the airwaves for a one-night-only celebration.

Jul 8, 2024 2:38 PM Read more >

Kendrick Lamar extends Drake feud with new bag of tricks in 'Not Like Us' music video

TORONTO — Kendrick Lamar is jumping into another round of the Drake diss battle. The Compton, Calif., native marked U.S.

Jul 5, 2024 11:53 AM Read more >

Vancouver's 'Phil Wizard' first-ever breaker named to Canada's Olympic team

TORONTO — Philip Kim, who competes as "B-Boy Phil Wizard," is set to make Canadian sports history this summer as the country's first-ever Olympic breaking athlete.

Jul 3, 2024 10:48 AM Read more >