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2/06/2013

Fall Out Boy is Back and Coming to Toronto!

photo taken from www.beyondthewatch.com
They may have been on hiatus for the last couple of years to pursue solo projects, but that has all come to an end. Fall Out Boy is back and with a bang! 

Announced Monday that they'll be unveiling a new album, "Save Rock and Roll", in the spring as well as kicking off a nationwide tour this Monday in Chicago, this pop-punk quartet are back with a vengeance. 

Their new single My Songs Know What You Did In the Dark (Light Em Up) is currently available on itunes right now.

“When we were kids the only thing that got us through most days was music,” the band’s website statement said. “We needed to plug back in and make some music that matters to us. The future of Fall Out Boy starts now.”

Fall Out Boy first became popular in 2005 with their sophomore album "From Under the Cork Tree". They became known for hits like Sugar, We're Goin' Down and Dance, Dance. And while they've been on a little bit of a break fans are ecstatic with their comeback. The last album they released was back in 2008, "Folie a Deux".

*Just the other week I was at a concert at the Sound Academy waiting in between sets when a FOB song came on over the noise of the crowd. Two seconds later you could hear the entire place singing along to their song!*

Fall Out Boy will be performing at The Sound Academy May 24, 2013. Pre-sale for Toronto tickets will be available on ticketmaster on Feb. 7, at 10 am eastern time.



2/05/2013

Nominees and Performances for the Canadian Radio Music Awards



This year marks the 16th annual Canadian Radio Music Awards (CRMAs).

On January 29th they released information about the nominations as well as the set list for the many number of talented performers set to grace the stage.

Always kicking off Canadian Music Week with a bang, the CRMAs will take place on Wednesday March 19th at the Kool Haus.

Winners will be announced throughout the show while highlighted with performances from some of Canada's top musicians and bands in the country.

Fans and industry professionals will be able to treat their ears to the likes of Anjulie, Dallis Smith, Elise Legrow, Jesse Labelle, Monster Truck, Shawn Hook, USS, Victoria Duffield and Massari. Fan's Choice Nominees Marianas Trench will also peform one of their recent hits.

And the Nominees are...


ROCKGLORYHOUND – ELECTRIC DUSK
JAPANDROIDS – THE HOUSE THAT HEAVEN BUILT
MONSTER TRUCK – SEVEN SEAS BLUES
SAID THE WHALE – HEAVY CEILING
YUKON BLONDE – STAIRWAY
CHRFELIX CARTAL FEAT. POLINA – DON’T TURN ON THE LIGHTS
MY NAME IS KAY – STRANGERS
SHAWN HOOK – EVERY RED LIGHT
THE WEEKND – WICKED GAMES
VICTORIA DUFFIELD – FEEL 
DANCE/URBAN/RHYTHMICDIRTY RADIO – FOUND YOU
MY NAME IS KAY – STRANGERS
SULTAN & NED SHEPARD – WALLS
TEGAN & SARA – CLOSER
VICTORIA DUFFIELD – FEEL
HOT ACESTHERO – NEVER GONNA LET YOU GO
JESSE LABELLE – HEARTBREAK COVERUP
MY NAME IS KAY – STRANGERS
SHAWN HOOK – EVERY RED LIGHT
VICTORIA DUFFIELD – FEEL
MAINSTREAM ACELISE LEGROW – NO GOOD WOMAN
JODI KING – HAPPY
LIZ COYES – BUTTERFLIES
MIA MARTINA – BURNING
SCOTTY JAMES – WANNA BE LOVED 
COUNTRYBOBBY WILLS – SHOW SOME RESPECT
CLAYTON BELLAMY 0 EVERYONE’S A DREAMER
DALLAS SMITH – SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE
JAIDA DREYER – GUY’S GIRL
SMALL TOWN PISTOLS – COLOUR BLIND
FANS CHOICECARLY RAE JEPSEN
DRAKE
HEDLEY
JUSTIN BIEBER
MARIANAS TRENCH
SOCAN SONG OF THE YEARBURNING – Songwriters:  Mia Martina, Ovidiu Bistriceanu – Recorded by: Mia MartinaCALL ME MAYBE - Songwriters: Carly Rae Jepsen, Tavish Crowe, Josh Ramsay– Recorded by: Carly Rae JepsenCURIOSITY – Songwriters:  Carly Rae Jepsen, Ryan Stewart – Recorded by: Carly Rae JepsenFALLOUT – Songwriter:  Josh Ramsay – Recorded by: Marianas TrenchSUMMER PARADISE – Songwriters: Pierre Bourvier, Charles-Andre Comeau, / Emanuel Kiriakou, Sean Paul - Recorded by: Simple Plan
INTERNATIONAL GROUP OF THE YEARFUN.
LADY ANTEBELLUM
MAROON 5
ONE DIRECTION
THE WANTED
INTERNATIONAL SOLO ARTIST OF THE YEARDAVID GUETTA
FLO RIDA
KATY PERRY
PITBULL
RIHANNA
HEATSEEKER AWARDANJULIE – YOU AND I
ARTISTS AGAINST – TRUE COLOURS
SERENA RYDER – STOMPA
SHAWN DESMAN – DUM DA DUM
TEBEY – SOMEWHERE IN THE COUNTRY

Radio listeners from across the country can vote online for the CRMA Fans’ Choice Award, International Group of the Year, International Solo Artist of the Year and Heatseeker Award at www.cmw.net. The voting window opens February 4th and will close on March 20th at 8:00pm.
Tickets were available as of Feb. 1 on Ticketmaster so get them while they're still available!

Canadian Music Week 2013


The infamous music scene in Toronto is undeniable. Not only does Toronto host some of the biggest names in the music business on a fairly regular basis, it is also home to great music festivals that bring almost as much attention as the Toronto International Film Festival.

Along with NxNE, the one that music fans can look forward to year after year is Canadian Music Week - a week-long affair that includes industry events, conferences, award ceremonies celebrating our fabulous culture and of course TONS of amazing shows. 

No matter what you're in to, I can guarantee there is something for everyone and nobody ever leaves disappointed with their choices. CMW is a fantastic way to showcase the city, to get those interested in entering the music business a head start and for bands to proudly promote themselves and get themselves heard. It's no contest that CMW is looked forward to by many people across the GTA, Ontario and even over the borders.

So between March 19th to the 24th, get on your listening ears and dancing shoes and join the party in one of the greatest cities in the world!

For more information feel free to visit the CMW website. You are also able to purchase tickets for individual  performances as well as purchase a wristband for the entire weekend! Exciting!