Carsen Gray, a Haida artist based off the coast of mainland BC, is Spotify’s newest Indigenous playlist ambassador for the month of December. With over 70K streams on tracks like “Loud Love” and “Seeds (feat. Carsen Gray) – Acoustic Version,” Carsen is making waves in the Canadian music scene. Known for her soulful sound spiked with R&B undertones, Carsen’s driving force for her artistry is rooted in gratitude for her family, her partner and her home in Haida Gwaii.
Jade Eagleson Set to Perform at Avalon Theatre on March 21, 2025
Internationally acclaimed country music sensation Jade Eagleson is set to take the stage at the Avalon Theatre on Friday, March 21, 2025. With an impressive track record of chart-topping hits and record-breaking milestones, Eagleson’s performance promises a memorable night of country music for fans. Tickets for Jade Eagleson go on sale Friday, December 20 at 10:00am through ticketmaster.ca.
“Jade’s incredible talent, combined with his ability to connect with audiences, makes him one of the most exciting performers in Canadian country music today,” says Cathy Price, Vice President of Marketing and Resort Operations, Niagara Casinos. “Need a last-minute holiday gift for any country fans on your list? We’ve got you covered!”
Since the release of his self-titled debut album in 2020, Jade Eagleson has soared to new heights in the country music world. The Ontario native has amassed over 335 million global streams and 130 million views on YouTube, earning him the title of having the most globally streamed debut album by an internationally signed country artist in history. With four Gold and two Platinum-certified singles on his debut album, Eagleson has gone on to land five #1 hits on Canadian Country Radio and achieve multiple certifications across his sophomore and third albums.
Eagleson’s latest album, Do It Anyway, which features the hit single of the same name, has solidified his place as one of country music’s top talents. His accolades include a Juno nomination for Country Album of the Year in 2024, Album of the Year at the 2024 CCMA Awards, and recognition as the 2023 CCMA Entertainer of the Year and Male Artist of the Year.
Tickets for Jade Eagleson go on sale Friday, December 20 at 10:00am.
Pit Diaper: The First Mosh Pit Diaper by Liquid Death x Depend
The Pit Diaper is an innovative new solution to help fans like you relieve themselves in the safety of the mosh pit and still enjoy all the great-tasting Liquid Death you love! Pit Diaper is powered by Depend, and each one comes with a pack of 52 Depend Guards. Hurry! Supplies are extremely limited! Order yours today: http://liquiddeath.com/pitdiaper
“Liquid Television” Lives On: Watch the MTV Cult Classic for Free!
The groundbreaking underground animation series Liquid Television, which aired on MTV from 1991 to 1995, is now streaming for free on YouTube and the Internet Archive. Known for launching Beavis and Butt-Head and Æon Flux, the series showcased animations from legends like Art Spiegelman, Peter Bagge, and Charles Burns. If you missed it the first time, now’s your chance to see where it all began!
Barry Manilow Announces Final Concerts In North America Before Lifetime Residency In Las Vegas
Following his previous critically acclaimed arena shows Barry Manilow, the undisputed #1 Adult Contemporary Artist of all time, is back by popular demand for one last run of dates before his lifetime residency in Las Vegas.
“I couldn’t be more thrilled to visit these great cities of which I have so many fond memories,” said Manilow. “Each one is special to my touring history.”
Manilow, a GRAMMY, TONY, and EMMY Award-winning music icon whose success is a benchmark in popular music, will bring his high-energy, hit-packed concert to the following select cities for one last show.
‘MANILOW’ 2025 NEW TOUR DATES
5/23/25 Pittsburgh, PA PPG Paints Arena
5/24/25 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center
5/27/25 Providence, RI Amica Mutual Pavilion
5/28/25 Boston, MA TD Garden
5/30/25 Montreal, QC Bell Centre
5/31/25 Toronto, ON Scotiabank Arena
6/3/25 Detroit, MI Little Caesars Arena
6/4/25 Grand Rapids, MI Van Andel Arena
6/5/25 Cleveland, OH Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse
SoundCloud Just Made It Easier (and Cheaper) For Artists to Level Up Their Game
Money is tight for most musicians—whether you’re saving up for gear, studio time, or just trying to keep the lights on—and SoundCloud gets it. They’ve introduced a new, super-affordable subscription tier called Artist that’s designed to bridge the gap between their free Basic plan and their premium Artist Pro plan.
Here’s the kicker: it’s only $3.25 per month (or $39 per year).
SoundCloud piloted the Artist plan in New Zealand, Australia, and Canada, where it delivered promising results. Now, it’s gone global.
For less than a cup of coffee a month, musicians can access tools that make getting your music heard easier than ever. Here’s the breakdown:
- Unlimited Uploads (With a 3-Hour Content Cap): You can upload as many tracks as you want, so long as the total adds up to three hours.
- Distribute Your Music: Get your tracks out there! You can distribute 2 tracks per month to platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, TikTok, and 60+ others.
- Monetize Your Music: Get 100% of the royalties from your plays on SoundCloud and start earning from streams on other platforms.
- Promotion & Playlisting: SoundCloud’s algorithm works to push your music to up to 1,000 listeners who are most likely to dig your sound. If a track performs well, it could land on fan-powered playlists like Buzzing to get you in front of more fans, A&Rs, and industry eyes.
- Master Your Tracks: You’ll get one professional mastering credit every month to give your music that polished, release-ready sound.
- Track Swapping: Got a better version of your track? Swap it out—up to 3 times a month—without losing any of your hard-earned plays, likes, or comments.
While Artist Pro (formerly Next Pro) offers more robust features like unlimited uploads and unlimited distribution, the new Artist plan is a great middle ground for emerging musicians who want to get their tracks out there without breaking the bank.
“At SoundCloud, we believe great music can come from anywhere, and it shouldn’t be held back by cost or complexity,” said Eliah Seton, CEO of SoundCloud. “That’s why we created the Artist plan—to provide emerging musicians with pro-level tools and distribution at an affordable price. As the only creator platform in music that directly connects artists with fans, we’re making it even easier for artists to get heard. Whether you’re just starting out or taking the next step, SoundCloud is here to help artists reach their full potential and connect with fans ready to listen.”
If you’re an artist trying to get your music heard, SoundCloud’s Artist plan offers some serious value for just $3.25 a month. Affordable, effective, and built for emerging musicians—it’s a step in the right direction for anyone looking to grow their audience.
So, grab your tracks, get them polished, and let SoundCloud do the rest.
My Next Read: “Heartbreak Is the National Anthem: National Anthem: How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop Music” by Rob Sheffield
An intimate look at the life and music of modern pop’s most legendary figure, Taylor Swift, from leading music journalist Rob Sheffield.
A cultural phenomenon. A worldwide obsession. An agent of emotional chaos. There’s no parallel to Taylor Swift in history: a teenage girl who turns into the world’s favorite pop star, songwriter, storyteller, guitar hero, live performer, changing how music is made and heard. An all-time great on the level of The Beatles, Prince, or David Bowie.
Heartbreak Is the National Anthem: How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop Music is the first book that goes deep on the musical and cultural impact of Taylor Swift. Nobody can tell the story like Rob Sheffield, the bestselling and award-winning author of Dreaming the Beatles, On Bowie, and Love Is a Mix Tape. The legendary Rolling Stone journalist is the writer who has chronicled Taylor for every step of her long career, from her early days to the Eras Tour. Sheffield gets right to the heart of Swift and her music, her lyrics, her fan connection, her raw power.
At once one of the most beloved music figures of the past two decades and one of the most criticized, Taylor Swift is known as much for her life beyond her music as she is for her hits—the most public of stars, yet also the weirdest and most mysterious. In the tradition of Sheffield’s Dreaming the Beatles, Heartbreak Is the National Anthem will inform and delight a legion of fans who hang on every word from Taylor and every word Rob writes on her.
Batman vs. Gilligan’s Island…on Family Feud. Bonus: Vincent Price
This sums up our Generation perfectly. The cast of Batman and the cast of Gilligan’s Island on Family Feud in 1983
Video: The Two Stevies: Stevie Wonder and Stevie Ray Vaughan Performing “Superstition” Together In 1988
,,,and if THAT wasn’t enough, Jody Watley, Salt-N-Pepa, and BrownMark, Prince’s bassist are in the band.
My Next Read: “I Was There: Dispatches from a Life in Rock and Roll” By Alan Edwards
Alan Edwards, the godfather of British music PR, has worked with some of the most legendary artists of our time, from David Bowie to the Spice Girls via the Rolling Stones, the Stranglers, Prince and Amy Winehouse.
In I Was There, he describes getting his break in the mid-’70s as a scruffy, stoned 20-year-old just back from the hippie trail; his encounter with London’s thriving punk scene, which inspired him to set up his own PR company; broadening his horizons as his work with the likes of Blondie takes him to the US and beyond; and his move into the world of pop with the Spice Girls during the tabloid-crazed ’90s.
At the centre of this story sits the defining relationship of Edwards’ career: his close, thirty-year collaboration with David Bowie. He guides us through a series of vivid, funny, always insightful behind-the-scenes reports, whether he’s playing a spontaneous game of football with Bob Marley, listening to Prince discuss the future of civilisation in a nightclub VIP area, or being used as a pawn in the power struggle between Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.
Above all, we’re treated to Edwards’ fascinating observations about the brilliant artists he has worked with and what makes them tick, as he looks back on his role in the last five decades of music and culture.