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The 2021 JUNO Awards Nominations: The Weeknd Gets 6; Jessie Reyez, JP Saxe and Justin Bieber Gets 5

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The nominees for The 50th Annual JUNO Awards were announced today by The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) during a virtual presentation streamed live via CBCMusic.ca/junos. Following an unprecedented year, the JUNO Awards will serve as a beacon of hope for Canada and the music industry at large. The 2021 JUNO Awards will be broadcast nationwide Sunday, May 16  at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC Radio One, CBC Music and globally on CBCMusic.ca/junos.

In celebration of Canada’s rich and diverse music history, the JUNO Awards will take place at several of the most iconic musical landmarks from across the country, including Budweiser Stage in Toronto. A full list of other locations will be released ahead of The JUNO Awards Broadcast, which will be presented to an at-home only audience.

This year’s 225 nominations are led by one of the most compelling and globally successful artists of the 21st century, The Weeknd, who has six nominations including: JUNO Fan Choice, Single of the Year, Album of the Year, Artist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year and Contemporary R&B Recording of the Year. Artists who received five nominations this year include rising global star, Jessie Reyez, for Artist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Contemporary R&B Recording of the Year and has two nominations in Music Video of the Year; R&B-influenced pop performer JP Saxe, for JUNO Fan Choice, Single of the Year, Breakthrough Artist of the Year*, Songwriter of the Year* and Pop Album of the Year; and Canadian superstar Justin Bieber, for JUNO Fan Choice, Single of the Year, Album of the Year, Artist of the Year and Pop Album of the Year.

Artists with three nominations include Ali Gatie for JUNO Fan Choice, Album of the Year and Artist of the Year; Céline Dion for Album of the Year, Artist of the Year and Adult Contemporary Album of the Year; Curtis Waters for JUNO Fan Choice, Breakthrough Artist of the Year and Alternative Album of the Year; and Lennon Stella for JUNO Fan ChoiceJessie Reyez, JP Saxe and Justin Bieber, Single of the Year and Pop Album of the Year.

For a complete list and biographies of all nominees and more information on the 2021 JUNO Awards, please visit junoawards.ca. Rewatch the full JUNO nominee press conference at CBCMusic.ca/junos.

The JUNO Awards is honoured to induct Jann Arden into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. This inductee award presentation is presented, for the first time, by TD Bank Group, and will be celebrated at this year’s JUNO Awards from her hometown at Calgary’s Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre. This year’s Humanitarian Award Presented by Music Canada will be presented to The Tragically Hip during The JUNO Awards Broadcast. The legendary Pegi Cecconi will be honoured with the Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award for her role in the development and success of many artists, including Rush. This special award, along with 37 additional JUNO statuettes, will be handed out at the JUNO Opening Night Awards on Friday, May 14, 2021. Gary Slaight will receive the 2021 MusiCounts Inspired Minds Ambassador Award, presented by the Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation, to recognize his philanthropic impact on music education in Canada.  MusiCounts will also recognize an inspirational and passionate Canadian music educator’s impact not only on students, but on their community and the music education field, through the MusiCounts Teacher of the Year Award, presented by the Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation. The 2021 nominees are Bruce Millerd (Carleton Village Sports & Wellness Academy, Toronto, ON), Mary Piercey-Lewis (Inuksuk High School, Iqaluit, NU), Nicholas Pettipas (Bicentennial School, Dartmouth, NS),  Sophie Jalbert (École Roy et Joly, Rivière-du-Loup, QC), and Stephen Richardson (École St. Joseph, Yellowknife, NT).

The JUNO Awards will return to Toronto after a decade, marking the 26th time that the city will host Canada’s most iconic celebration of music. Toronto is known for its vibrant and ever-evolving music scene and has produced some of Canada’s most iconic and best-selling artists in the world, including 2021 JUNO Awards nominees Alessia Cara, Ali Gatie, Jessie Reyez, JP SaxeLennon StellaNAV, Shawn Mendes and The Weeknd.

3d Puzzles: the best way to spend time with children

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Are you looking for exciting entertainment for the whole family? There is a great variant, which allures adults and children. The choice of 3d puzzles from UGears gives a unique opportunity to involve your relatives in the interesting pastime and receive a memory of a pleasant evening. You can decorate your home or office with UGears 3d puzzles, which will remind of funny moments and cheer you up.

UGears Mechanical Models for Everyone 

UGears (https://ugearsmodels.us) provides wooden puzzles of various designs and kits. Therefore, it is possible to purchase 3d wooden puzzles for adults, teenagers, preteens, and kids.

UGears wooden model kits for adults have the most difficult level of assembly. Usually, 3d puzzles for adults include a large number of details; so, they require from 9 to 16 hours for the construction process.

UGears mechanical models for kids, preteens, and teenagers have different difficulty levels, including Easy, Intermediate, and Hard. The construction of kids’ models is easier, and it does not require a lot of time (assembly takes a couple of hours). It is convenient because children lose concentration quite quickly. Parents can offer a mechanical puzzle like a toy to their children as soon as they are 5 years old. With 3d puzzles, you have a chance to show your kids how different mechanisms work and encourage them to engineering and building.

 

A Great Collection of UGears 3d Puzzles  

Wooden mechanical models are suitable not only for all ages but for diverse preferences and interests as well. UGears offers a wide range of options:

  •  Transport (Mars Buggy, Locomotive, Tanker, UGM 11 Truck, Fire Truck with Ladder, etc.)
  •  Buildings (Robot Factory, Railway Station, Theater, etc.)
  •  Animals (Horse, Butterfly, etc.)
  •  Accessories (Hurdy-Gurdy, Carousel, Treasure Box, Foldable Phone Holder, etc.)

All models are made of quality materials, namely, wood and plywood. So, all patterns from the UGears collection are eco-friendly and safe for your health.

The Best Music for Studying: What Scientists Said

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By Joshua Robinson

A study by Stanford University found that music does aid your memory and help it to pay attention and recall things. Science has also found that different music genres impact men and women differently. For instance, men are more likely to focus more on classical music and lose concentration when listening to rock music.

This is clear proof that music can be subjective to any human being’s concentration. Here is a list of the best music playlist that can make a perfect companion for online studies. Almost all the recommended music types are instrumental, so you will not have to worry about the lyrics distracting your studies.

Ambient music

Ambient music is gentle and tone-based; it utilizes ambient sounds like the buzz of TV static, the hum of an air conditioner, among others. It often lacks true lyrics or beats and ends up with the existing background noise, so ambient sounds act as sleep aids for some people.

Science has found that white noise can help people with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder perform given tasks with more efficiency. People with ADHD often have trouble focusing on a single task for a long time, so music is necessary to concentrate on tasks like online classes.

Classical music

Even with the Mozart Effect that comes with classical music, science suggests that classical music can help students learn and focus more during studies. ScienceDirect conducted a study that involved college students who listened to classical music during lecture, and the findings were as follows. Students who listened to Classical Music during lectures learned more than those who attended the same class without classical music.

However, several studies have found that classical music is most appropriate when performing a simple task rather than complex ones. Therefore, you should spare classical music for easy online courses when your mind is in relaxation mode.

Best plagiarism checker for students

Although music helps a lot to keep you focused, there are times when you are not able to write well. Music fails to work for you, and you end up with shoddy work. In such a case, it’s recommended that you use a good assignment plagiarism checker. That way, you will always impress the teachers with unique work. With a good plagiarism checker by your side, you can be sure of quality writing and studying while enjoying your favourite music.

There are numerous plagiarism checkers available for college students but only a few stand out as credible and rated highly by academicians and students alike. The assignment plagiarism checker by AssignmentBro is a popular choice for almost every student owing to its great results. The website is also known for its high-quality academic writing that covers term papers, homework, thesis, dissertation and essays. A tool from such a well-known site is really worth trying.

Instrumental rock

Another great study choice is Instrumental Rock. Famous brands such as Polyphia and Sky have proven that catchy riffs can help you focus more without a singer. Instrumental rock builds soundscapes around non-traditional songs and often begin their songs with slow builds and then rise to a crescendo.

Studies have found that popular rock bands like Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin help students concentrate more during an online class. Such music is appropriate when studying a music course or any other simple course.

Nature sounds

You already know that spending is not only good for your physical health but also for memory nourishment. Science has found that listening to nature sounds in class or office can boost your mood and promote deep focus. Research conducted at Rensselaer Polytechnic, New York, found that nature sounds such as Rainfall can mask intrusive sounds that can help students stay focused throughout their lessons.

When trapped in a room alone for an online class, you can make use of nature sounds to help you stay focused throughout your lesson. The fact that the Nature Sounds playlist has one million monthly listeners on Spotify is an indication that it works for relaxation, focus and sleep for some people.

Conclusion 

Music is universal; however, taste and preference change from one person to another. That which soothes one person can be irritating to another, and irritating can be soothing to another. It’s therefore not a secret that whatever works for me during class will not necessarily work for you. As you look at the outside for what suits you, make use of our suggested list of genres to make your choice.

Author’s Bio:

Joshua Robinson works for an online news outlet as a senior writer, editor and also runs his own website in the lifestyle niche. He is a good academic writer as well and freelances for a leading thesis and essay writing service. In his free time, he reviews local food, watches anime and goes out with his friends to the beach.

 

 

 

 

How to Host Your Own Paint and Sip Party in Denver

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Sometimes you don’t want to rent a studio to have your perfect paint and sip party. If you have enough room at home, this can be a cool way to host an intimate gathering with friends. At the end of the day, it can be much cheaper to keep it all in-house. Here’s how you can host your paint and sip party.

Use an Open Space

If you’re using your home for a paint n sip Denver, you’ll want to make sure you have ample space to host people. Here are a few ideas:

  • Use an empty guest room that hasn’t been filled with furniture
  • An insulated garage may provide you with room and you don’t have too many valuable items
  • Have a home studio space that’s strictly for art and music projects

When you have a space that you can dedicate to a creative outlet, this is a place you don’t have to worry about cleaning up too much. You’ll feel more comfortable because it’s not surrounded by expensive items that may be hard to rid of stains.

Have Good Supplies

You need to consider the following when getting materials: the right paints, canvases, and brushes. You also need to think about how many people are coming so that you know the right seating arrangement. Do you have enough tables and chairs to accommodate your guests?

Also, are there tables you’ll use strictly for storing extra paint and materials just in case? Chances are if you have 10 or so people coming over, then paint can run out or brushes may break. It’s all about having a convenient experience to make things comfortable for you and your guests.

Good Food and Drinks

At a rented studio, it may be wise to have just some simple snacks to save money. However, the home gives you a bit more room to make it a dinner event. You need not worry about being charged an hourly rate.

Painting may be just the start of a sip and paint event you host. You can make it a potluck where each person brings a dish and a beverage. It’s a nice way to build a fun atmosphere because everyone can participate.

 

The Wiggles Cover Tame Impala’s “Elephant”

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The Wiggles dropped by the Triple J studios to record a cover version of Tame Impala’s 2012 hit track Elephant, and threw in a little Fruit Salad for good measure.

Alanis Morissette releases her original demo version of “Predator”

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Today, seven-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter Alanis Morissette released her original demo version of the song, “Predator” via Epiphany Music. Listen here! The track was originally written for Jagged Little Pill The Musical and is featured in the show and on the official musical soundtrack, performed by Kathryn Gallagher and the cast. The lyrics were written by Alanis Morissette and the music for the song was written by Alanis Morissette and Michael Farrell. Jagged Little Pill The Musical was recently nominated for the most Tony Awards this season, with an astounding 15 nominations including “Best Musical.”

INXS’ Andrew Farriss Releases The Next Single From His Forthcoming Debut Self-titled Solo Album

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Revered songwriter and INXS founding member Andrew Farriss is set to release his debut self-titled solo album on March 19th 2021, available to pre-order now via iTunes / Amazon. The outlaw-inspired country release has been a passion project for more than a decade, and sees the artist setting his feet firmly in a music direction that is all about the storytelling. To coincide with the album, Farriss is releasing a new single & video, ‘Run Baby Run’, a track that combines old-time reverie with an outlaw country sentiment.

Co-written with Bruce Wallace and Phil Barton in Nashville, ‘Run Baby Run’ embodies the feeling of freedom, and the concept of getting away from it all. “The idea that you can just run, you can ride your horse, you can get into your car, or you can drive off down the highway,” says Andrew. “It is a feel good kind of song. The idea of the song is about being liberated, you always want to feel like you are young, and may the young forever run free.”

The video for ‘Run Baby Run’ was filmed near Gympie, in the Amamoor State Forest and National Park in Queensland, Australia. The clip features the historic Mary Valley Rattler, a heritage steam locomotive. Vibrantly vivid with circus performers and vaudeville characters, it showcases the story of a heroine in trouble. For Farriss, this reflects the importance of storytelling in the songwriting process for ‘Run Baby Run’.

Early on, Andrew was particularly moved by the thought process of ‘movers and shakers’ and wanted to carve a story around this concept. “There are some people who are happy to fly under the radar,” he says. “And there are some people who want to be movers and shakers in the world. If you are going to be a mover and shaker, you have to run baby run. I knew those two phrases, I had to have in a song. I like the second verse in particular. Singing a song for the lost and disillusioned in the world! People want to feel like they have a purpose, why we are here, we have a good code to live by and that is what the song is all about.”

When it came to recording ‘Run Baby Run’, he hand-picked some of the best players in Nashville to join him on the song. Recorded with Larry Beaird at his studios, the track features Eddie Bayers (drums), Jimmy Nicols (keyboards), Eli Beaird (bass), Justin Ostrander (electric guitar) and Justin Schipper (pedal steel). Like many of the songs recorded for his debut release, the song fell into place in the studio, as the musicians and Andrew laid all the instrumentation down live.

‘Run Baby Run’ is the third single from Farriss’ self-title forthcoming solo album. His previous singles – ‘Good Momma Bad’, released at the start of 2020, and ‘Come Midnight’, released in 2019 – have already garnered strong radio support worldwide. The solo album was originally slated for release in March 2020, however, it was put on hold due to COVID-19. Never one to stop working, Andrew instead released his EP Love Makes The World, which spawned two hit singles, the title track and the empathetic ‘All The Stars Are Mine’.

After being asked so many times what people can expect from his solo music, he decided to record a live concert with his band and put it up on his Facebook and YouTube channel. Recorded at Studio 301 in Sydney late last year, when lockdowns in Australia meant touring was off the cards, the concert features the songs from Love Makes The World, and is the perfect introduction to his solo work.

“I recorded the live EP set to give people an idea of what I am doing musically,” says Andrew. “The EP set is a little more diverse than the tracks on the album, but it is a good introduction into what is coming on March 19th when we release the album. Because of the pandemic regulations we were unable to have an audience for the concert recording, but now that it is up on my Facebook and YouTube, everyone watching will become the audience for my first solo live concert. I hope you enjoy it.”

Andrew Farriss will release his debut self-titled solo album on Friday 19th March 2021. The new single ‘Run Baby Run’ is out now.

Record Store Day Drops to return for 2021

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With vaccines on the horizon, Record Store Day organizers around the world look forward to the future, but recognize that in 2021, the world’s biggest record store party needs some adjustments to make it as successful for as many indie record shops as possible.

RSD Drops will now take place at participating record stores, globally, on June 12 and July 17.

Throughout the past year, record stores have found creative, flexible and inventive ways to keep serving the music lovers in their communities. However, the ongoing worldwide pandemic makes it impossible to predict the status of many stores and locations around the globe in the next few months. This brings with it many unexpected side effects, including production and distribution issues that continue to disrupt record store supply chains.

The decision to once again shift the “Record Store Day energy” across 2 dates allows the largest number of stores and record labels to participate around the world.

The Lists of specially created titles coming to record stores as part of the RSD Drops dates will be launched soon.

Rita Wilson Shares New Track & Music Video “Hello World”

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Rita Wilson celebrates International Women’s Day in partnership with Zumba with her new electrifying track, “Hello World” out today. Stream/download it here. “Hello World” is a dance-infused, infectious collaboration featuring guest vocals from Brazilian star and Zumba international ambassador Claudia Leitte and famed Indian-American rapper Raja Kumari (Gwen Stefani, Fall Out Boy). Co-written by the multi-talented group of Rita, Raja, Lindgren (BTS, Dua Lipa), Melanie Fontana (Justin Bieber, BlackPink), Sam Hollander (Panic! At The Disco, Katy Perry) and Sergio Minski (Head of Music, Zumba), it was also produced by Lindgren, Sergio Minski and Melanie Fontana.

On the heels of the single release, Rita Wilson will host a free Zumba class on March 8th commemorating International Women’s Day. For every person who registers for the class, Zumba will donate $1 (up to $10,000) to Women In Music, the industry’s leading non-profit working to advance the awareness, equality, diversity, heritage, opportunities, and cultural aspects of women in the musical arts through education, support, empowerment and recognition. The class will be led by one of their top instructors, Gina Grant. More information and registration for the class is available HERE. Additionally, Zumba instructors in 186 countries will be using “Hello World” today in their live and virtual classes available on www.Zumba.dance.

“Hello World” is a bridge connecting women of all backgrounds and ages through the power of music, movement, diversity and strength. After a universally challenging year, the song is a welcome anthem filled with a renewed sense of hope. Its high-energy, pulsating beat is coupled with musical influences from around the world, resulting in a melting pot of styles and sounds topped with an inspirational message. Rita sings, “We can dance til we fall, we just gonna move on through the dirt and the hurt. So we learn to be strong, set a fire in your soul. Let it burn, let it burn. Keep rising up. Enough’s enough – say hello world.” The track shows a fun new musical side of Rita whose more intimate music straddles the pop/country space. The music video reflects the track in its joyous optimism, representing women around the globe and features Rita along with an international cast of influencers in the world of Zumba doing what they love – dancing.

The origins of “Hello World” were completely organic. Rita was visiting a health spa and became enthralled with Zumba, the wildly popular international exercise fitness program. She immediately clicked with her instructor Michele LaRocque. LaRocque, in turn, admired Rita’s singing/songwriting talents, leading her to introduce Rita to the Zumba team. The two parties instantly clicked, quickly began collaborating on a song and “Hello World” was born.

Wilson comments, “The joy that comes from being able to move or dance, without inhibition or judgement, and just for the delight of it, is what inspired me to collaborate with Zumba to co-write and perform this song, ‘Hello World.’ My Zumba instructor, Michele LaRocque was such a positive force through her energy and spirit, I saw her and said, ‘I’ll have what she’s having!’ I truly hope this song will make people want to blast some music and dance to their hearts content. You simply cannot be in a bad mood when you get those endorphins going. To be dropping the song for International Women’s Day, along with the talents of Claudia Leitte, and Raja Kumari, highlights how women have always worked together to get things done. See you on the dance floor, or maybe your backyard! In any event, I am honored to say ‘Hello World.'”

Sergio Minski from Zumba adds, “What started as an introduction to Rita through her Zumba Instructor Michele LaRocque, has developed into a song with three extremely talented artists and a powerful message that is needed now more than ever. Zumba has always been a platform that connects people and music all over the globe, and we are excited for everyone to feel as inspired by ‘Hello World’ as we are.”

The Hip-Hop Museum of DC Held Induction Ceremony at the Birth Place of Hip-Hop

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On Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021 from Noon till 2 p.m. (EST), the Hip-Hop Museum of Washington, DC honored Hip-Hop Legends Coke La Rock (Father of Rapping), Grand Wizzard Theodore (Inventor of the SCRATCH, Fantastic 5, L-Brothers), Grandmaster Caz (Cold Crush Bros. & Wild Style), MC G.L.O.B.E. (Soulsonic Force), and Johan Kugelberg (Cornell Hip-Hop Archive) with a private induction ceremony hosted by comedian Russell Peters at the birthplace of Hip-Hop located at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue, The Bronx, New York.

Inducted by Historian Jay Quan, these legends were recognized for their contributions to the culture in the very same room where Hip-Hop was born. “I am honored to be a part of history and I appreciate the museum for recognizing my role in Hip-Hop,” stated honoree Grand Wizzard Theodore.

During the ceremony, The Hip-Hop Museum of Washington, DC received a donation of the largest collection of rare, vintage Hip-Hop Flyers ever donated to a museum. All designed by the ‘King of Hip-Hop Flyers’ Buddy Esquire who passed away in 2014, this lot of 157 flyers came directly from his personal archive and are in pristine condition. At the direction of Johan Kugelberg who was Buddy’s friend and Biographer, the legends took us on a stroll down memory lane as they recalled some of the historic moments from the early days of Hip-Hop’s inception.

“Hip-Hop has now grown into the largest financial and cultural export the United States has ever produced. The importance of this donation and the enormity of this induction ceremony, is deeply meaningful for reasons of cultural preservation and legacy,” states Museum Founder Jeremy Beaver.

Hip-Hop is a culture and art movement that was created by African Americans, Latino Americans and Caribbean Americans in the Bronx, New York City. Like any style of music, hip-hop has roots in other forms, and its evolution was shaped by many different artists, but there’s a case to be made that it came to life precisely on August 11, 1973, at a birthday party in the recreation room of an apartment building in The Bronx. The location of that birthplace was 1520 Sedgwick Avenue, and the man who presided over that historic party was the birthday girl’s brother, Clive Campbell—known as DJ Kool Herc, founding father of hip-hop and Coke La Rock, founding father of rapping. Together, the two created Hip-Hop.