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UK’s Wonders of the Yukon Pause “Every Once In A While” for their New Single & Lynchian Video

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UK’s Wonders of the Yukon Pause “Every Once In A While” for their New Single & Lynchian Video

British alt-folk, alt-Americana ‘Indie for Grownups’ act Wonders of the Yukon step equal parts warily and curiously into the great unknown in this, their latest single and Lynchian-like video “Every Once In A While” — available now!

“There’s a sense of seductive serenity,” band co-front Andy Campbell muses about the track. “It’s an uneasy longing, and edgy anticipation.”

“It’s the bowler rearranging the field,” co-front Dave Langdale adds. “There’s a bouncer coming. You know it’s coming, you just don’t know when. It’s the shimmering image through the heat-haze.”

“You know something’s coming,” they both urge, now synced. “You just don’t know what.”

This hypnotic sense of floating mid-fever dream is par for the course when it comes to Wonders of the Yukon; set on a bouncing backdrop of squelching guitars and laser-guided melodies, this year’s previous single “Cartoon Dreams” captures the stark sense of one’s own mortality, delivering a tale of existential angst with a liberal sprinkling of surreal absurdism. “That song considers the dichotomy between religion and evolution, and pits God against Darwin,” they say. “Faith against genetics.”

As heard since their breakthrough EP Songs of Mild Peril (2018) and follow-up string of singles, Wonders of the Yukon’s growing body of work amplifies the band’s affinity for both toying with the darker side of American culture with their homegrown Northern England sensibility. With their sound described as having a liquor-soaked romance, replete with soothing harmony and rattling emotion, the results are a sonic library that equally finds its place in the Twin Peaks Bang Bang Bar as would in a weather-ravaged grog shop in the Yorkshire Moors.

And you’d never know this is a band that came together by chance; their partners are childhood best friends who also lived around the corner from each other. Previously, Andy Campbell and Dave Langdale have released records via Columbia and Jeepster Records, respectively. Years before meeting, they shared stages with the likes of Pavement, Granddaddy, Sparklehorse, Bootsy Collins, and more, before joining to create Wonders of the Yukon.

And as for that name… It’s worth recounting how that conversation came about:

Dave: “I really like the word ‘Yukon.’”

Andy: “Yeah, it’s cool. It’s a place, isn’t it?”

Dave: “It’s in Canada. It’s bleak and beautiful.”

Andy: “Hmmm. Sounds quite apt for our music.”

Dave: “I was reading about Yukon Territory… Fantastic wildlife, the Northern Lights, vast and wide open spaces, harmonious nature…”

Andy: “Yukon Territory sounds pretty good.”

From there, the pair did a quick Google search, as one does, and discovered like nearly every last (dot) com or Insta-handle or… Y’know, Territory. There was already something named it.

“I just still loved the word ‘Yukon,’” Campbell continued, not inclined to let it go so easily. “It sounded like something from a sci-fi movie, like it came straight out of Flash Gordon.

“‘Ming the Merciless approaching from the planet Yukon.’”

“Yeah, it sounded otherworldly,” Langdale agreed.

Soon, an image came to Campbell: “I just saw ‘Wonders of the Yukon…’ Like a heading or chapter in a novel or newspaper.”

Or… The name of a really great band from Wakefield, England.

“Every Once In A While” is available now.

Ottawa’s TAMING SARI Show Their “Loving Way” When it Comes to Rock ‘n’ Roll in Latest Single

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Ottawa’s TAMING SARI Show Their “Loving Way” When it Comes to Rock ‘n’ Roll in Latest Single

Known for strong-arming classic rock and old school blues into a decidedly modern package, Ottawa-area five-piece Taming Sari and their latest rollicking single “Loving Way” continue to stack the stats and deliver their unmistakably signature sound.

With bandmates Warren Meredith, Adam Ouellette, Alex Pellerin-Auprix, Danny Seguin-Brunette, and Miguel Kingsberry-Brunette on deck, Taming Sari has been seen and heard on the likes of Canadian Beats, Rebel 101.7, CKDJ 107.9, 94.9 The Rock, Amherst Island Radio, and more, as well as on radio throughout the UK.

Their 2019 breakthrough LP Thirsty from the Drought prompted invites to play during the Ottawa Senator’s game intermission, as well as live events with Rebel 101.7 for their Real Rock Concert Series and Rebel Real Rock Search — the latter of which they were selected by fan vote to take part in the finals. The album’s fifth and fiery track “Wake Up Boy” hit the Top 100 in Canada for CBC Searchlight 2020.

2018’s debut EP, Forest, garnered attention from Emmy-nominated Toronto producer Ross Hayes Citrullo (The Sheepdogs, AWOLNATION, The Commoners, Samantha Martin), who is credited with helping them hone their unique and progressive sound.

Toronto Rapper M.Y.A. WRITER Releases Debut Two-Version Track, “WORLDISAMESS — Angel / Demon”

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Toronto Rapper M.Y.A. WRITER Releases Debut Two-Version Track, “WORLDISAMESS — Angel / Demon”

Toronto rapper and songwriter M.Y.A. WRITER continues to observe life through two lenses with the release of his debut double-track: “WORLDISAMESS (ANGEL)” and “WORLDISAMESS (DEMON)” — available now.

The multiple versions of the single signify the different paths of life we can take, the Toronto-based artist explains. “The world is a mess, and how we react to it going forward will reveal a lot about us,” he adds. “Feelings like anger, sadness, and heartbreak are valid, but so too is acceptance and making peace with our reality for the sake of progress.

“This is why my first single has two versions: To tell this story, the one we’re all still writing together.”

With a pen name that pays tribute to his birth name, Mohammed Yousuf Ahmadi, and Middle Eastern heritage, M.Y.A. WRITER is from North York, Ontario’s 5 Field Sparroway with a University background in Physics.

Ultimately, however, it wasn’t the path for him, and M.Y.A. WRITER formally stepped out of the degree path shortly after. “I took the financial risk of withdrawing from the program knowing I had accrued debt for essentially nothing but the experience,” he shares. “I’m trying to beat the odds by taking a chance on myself and telling the stories I have to tell both as a person of colour and as a person who sees in so much colour.

“I grew up in a poor community with a history of gun violence and minor gang activity. My parents emigrated from Afghanistan, and were hoping for what most immigrants usually hope for: A better life, a safe community for their children, and being able to afford the right opportunities.

“In the community I grew up in, my parents were often too afraid to let us outside to play. Since I grew up sheltered and spent most of my time inside the tight confines of an apartment building with a family of six (at the time), most of my childhood was devoted to creating my own stories.

“This was my first love — writing — and I knew my writing and soul were too creative to be confined by the neat margins of a thesis page.”

And write, he does. Although a keen ear can tell the lyrics are mostly similar for “WORLDISAMESS (Angel)” and “WORLDISAMESS (Demon),” there are slight, subtle deviations at different parts; the main difference in both tracks is the sound with the “Angel” version a naturally light-hearted, acoustic song, while “Demon” plays rougher as a more rock-type take on the track.

“The multiple versions represent the multiple paths one can take on the journey of life. It will be an interesting task for fans to spot all the differences!”

Someone Turned Michael Jackson’s ‘Bad’ Into A Bluegrass Song And It’s Baaaad, As In Gooood

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Someone Turned Michael Jackson’s ‘Bad’ Into A Bluegrass Song And It’s Baaaad, As In Gooood

It’s not the remix we asked for, nor need, which makes it gooood.

John Prine’s Records on Atlantic and Asylum Remastered for New 7-LP Box Set

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John Prine’s Records on Atlantic and Asylum Remastered for New 7-LP Box Set

John Prine, who passed away in April, was one of the most celebrated singer/songwriters of his generation and recipient of the 2020 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Considered a true folk-singer, Prine was known for his raspy voice and equally admired for his unique songwriting ability. His career spanned over five decades, during which he created witty and sincere country-folk music that drew from his Midwestern American roots and incorporated sounds from rockabilly, R&B and rock ‘n’ roll.

Rhino remembers the man that Rolling Stone once called “The Mark Twain of American songwriting” with a newly remastered seven-CD boxed set that includes the first seven studio albums of his career, recorded with Atlantic Records and Asylum Records. CROOKED PIECE OF TIME: THE ATLANTIC & ASYLUM ALBUMS (1971-1980) will be available as a limited edition on October 23.

The set includes the following albums presented in mini-LP replica sleeves: John Prine (1971), Diamonds In The Rough (1972), Sweet Revenge (1973), Common Sense (1975), Bruised Orange (1978), Pink Cadillac (1979) and Storm Windows (1980). The clamshell box also contains poster inserts and a 20-page booklet with new liner notes written by acclaimed music journalist David Fricke. The cover art, commissioned especially for the set, is a painting by artist Joshua Petker that’s based on a photo of Prine taken by Jim Shea.

CROOKED PIECE OF TIME – which takes its name from a song on Bruised Orange – represents an essential and timeless American songbook and includes tracks that have become modern-day folk and country standards like: “Hello In There,” “Sam Stone,” “Illegal Smile,” “Angel From Montgomery,” “Paradise” and “That’s The Way The World Goes Round.” The expansive collection also contains favorites like: “Far From Me,” “Dear Abby,” “Christmas In Prison,” “Fish and Whistle” and “Automobile.”

In addition to earning the Lifetime Achievement Award this year, Prine also won Grammy Awards for The Missing Years (1991) and Fair and Square (2005). His songs have been recorded by a long list of well-respected artists, including Joan Baez, Johnny Cash, Bonnie Raitt, Kris Kristofferson, Carly Simon, George Strait, Norah Jones, John Denver, Miranda Lambert, The Everly Brothers, Bette Midler, Paul Westerberg, Tammy Wynette and Dwight Yoakam.

CROOKED PIECE OF TIME: THE ATLANTIC & ASYLUM ALBUMS (1971-1980)

Track Listing:

John Prine

  1. “Illegal Smile”
  2. “Spanish Pipedream”
  3. “Hello In There”
  4. “Sam Stone”
  5. “Paradise”
  6. “Pretty Good”
  7. “Your Flag Decal Won’t Get You Into Heaven Anymore”
  8. “Far From Me”
  9. “Angel From Montgomery”
  10. “Quiet Man”
  11. “Donald and Lydia”
  12. “Six O’Clock News”
  13. “Flashback Blues”

Diamonds In The Rough

  1. “Everybody”
  2. “The Torch Singer”
  3. “Souvenirs”
  4. “The Late John Garfield Blues”
  5. “Sour Grapes”
  6. “Billy the Bum”
  7. “The Frying Pan”
  8. “Yes I Guess They Oughta Name A Drink After You”
  9. “Take The Star Out Of The Window”
  10. “The Great Compromise”
  11. “Clocks And Spoons”
  12. “Rocky Mountain Time”
  13. “Diamonds In The Rough”

Sweet Revenge

  1. “Sweet Revenge”
  2. “Please Don’t Bury Me”
  3. “Christmas In Prison”
  4. “Dear Abby”
  5. “Blue Umbrella”
  6. “Often Is A Word I Seldom Use”
  7. “Onomatopoeia”
  8. “Grandpa Was A Carpenter”
  9. “The Accident (Things Could Be Worse)”
  10. “Mexican Home”
  11. “A Good Time”
  12. “Nine Pound Hammer”

Common Sense

  1. “Middle Man”
  2. “Common Sense”
  3. “Come Back To Us Barbara Lewis Hare Krishna Beauregard”
  4. “Wedding Day In Funeralville”
  5. “Way Down”
  6. “My Own Best Friend”
  7. “Forbidden Jimmy”
  8. “Saddle In The Rain”
  9. “That Close To You”
  10. “He Was In Heaven Before He Died”
  11. “You Never Can Tell”

Bruised Orange

  1. “Fish And Whistle”
  2. “There She Goes”
  3. “If You Don’t Want My Love”
  4. “That’s The Way That The World Goes ’round”
  5. “Bruised Orange (Chain Of Sorrow)”
  6. “Sabu Visits The Twin Cities Alone”
  7. “Aw Heck”
  8. “Crooked Piece Of Time”
  9. “Iron Ore Betty”
  10. “The Hobo Song”

Pink Cadillac

  1. “Chinatown”
  2. “Automobile”
  3. “Killing The Blues”
  4. “No Name Girl”
  5. “Saigon”
  6. “Cold War (This Cold War With You)”
  7. “Baby Let’s Play House”
  8. “Down By The Side Of The Road”
  9. “How Lucky”
  10. “Ubangi Stomp”

Storm Windows

  1. “Shop Talk”
  2. “Living In The Future”
  3. “It’s Happening To You”
  4. “Sleepy Eyed Boy”
  5. “All Night Blue”
  6. “Just Wanna Be With You”
  7. “Storm Windows”
  8. “Baby Ruth”
  9. “One Red Rose”
  10. “I Had A Dream”

1-minute tip for artists: Cover art.

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1-minute tip for artists: Cover art.

Most of your cover art will be seen on a fan’s phone more than you realize. And you spent time designing it, so let’s talk about it.

6x JUNO Nominated Vocalist and Pianist Carol Welsman Releases “Dance With Me” Video Featuring Latin Superstar Juan Luis Guerra

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6x JUNO Nominated Vocalist and Pianist Carol Welsman Releases “Dance With Me” Video Featuring Latin Superstar Juan Luis Guerra

Six-time JUNO Award nominated jazz vocalist and pianist Carol Welsman is set to release her 13th album entitled Dance With Me, marking her foray into Latin jazz. The recording scheduled for release July 31, 2020 on Justin Time Records is an eclectic collection of international songs arranged with Latin rhythms including salsa, boleros, cha cha cha, Afro Cuban and calypso; all the while keeping within Latin jazz and traditional rhythms.

The selections include popular Latin standards adapted into English, Great American Songbook standards, original compositions, a Latin-flavored song penned by fellow Canadian Randy Bachman of Bachman Turner Overdrive, and a duet with multi-GRAMMY winning Latin superstar, Juan Luis Guerra on the title track and first single release, which is an English adaptation written by Carol of his song “Si Tú No Bailas Conmigo” (If You Don’t Dance With Me).

Carol’s co-producer, Oscar Hernández, is a four-time GRAMMY winning composer and arranger. Given Oscar’s depth of knowledge of the Latin jazz idiom, Carol commissioned him to arrange all the music for the recording. She is surrounded by a stellar line-up of Latin musicians; Justo Almario on saxophones and flute, Joey de Leon on percussion, Rene Camacho on bass and Jimmy Branly on drums. The players hail from Colombian, Puerto Rican, Mexican and Cuban ancestry respectively.

Carol met Juan Luis Guerra a few years ago in Santo Domingo and told him how much she particularly liked his composition “Si Tú No Bailas Conmigo.” She wrote an English adaptation for it, and when Juan Luis heard it, he graciously accepted her invitation to guest star on the track.

Carol’s long-time Cuban drummer Jimmy Branly was instrumental in introducing her to Latin music, especially the music of Beny Moré; one of the most popular singers Cuba has ever known. Co-lyricist Jo Perry and Carol chose a number of these Latin standards and wrote English adaptations to them, Like “Y Hoy Como Ayer” (I Think Of You), “Como Fue” (Yesterday), and “Ya Llegó La Hora” (Time to Dance Cha Cha Cha). This is likely the first time these Latin classics will be heard by English audiences.

Welsman had the good fortune of meeting fellow Canadian Randy Bachman recently, and when she heard him sing “A Taste of Paradise,” she immediately included it in her repertoire. Randy, better known for his rock-influenced songs, was deeply inspired in his youth by guitarist Lenny Breau who actually introduced him to the bossa nova and the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim.

Like on many of her previous recordings, Carol follows suit delivering two original songs on this album: “Island Lullaby” and “Revelations”; the latter of which is arranged with Afro Cuban and Venezuelan Horopo rhythms.

Carol’s strong connection with her fans has been front and center in her last two releases. For Dance With Me she embarked on her first Kickstarter campaign and the response was overwhelming. In keeping with the fan experience, Carol has launched a video contest asking fans to submit videos of them dancing to the title track. Winners of the contest, which runs through July 20th, will be included in her upcoming music video.

She has always had a passion for Latin rhythms, as can be witnessed on most of her recordings and with her debut Latin Jazz album, her international appeal now invites a whole new audience.

Ottawa’s Indigenous Rocker & Award-Nominated Producer PaulStar Pauses “One Last Time” in New Single

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Ottawa’s Indigenous Rocker & Award-Nominated Producer PaulStar Pauses “One Last Time” in New Single

Award-nominated Canadian alt-pop / contemporary rocker and producer PaulStar explores long-held and unexpressed grief “One Last Time” in this, his new single — available now.

“This is the very first song I worked on in the Fall last year, and I finished it that winter,” he recalls of “One Last Time.” “It’s about losing a loved one.

“It took me a few years to grieve for my grandfather. I had no words to express that grief in a song until that Fall. From there, I included the others I’ve lost as well.”

A preview of his forthcoming Fall 2020 album, Find Myself, “One Last Time” and the album mark a step into a new realm for PaulStar — Paul Napash. Nominated for an International Indigenous Hip-Hop Award for Best Producer & Beatmaker, the engineer, producer, and composer helms the record label, PaulStar Entertainment, and has released a series of critically acclaimed singles; that said, Find Myself officially puts Napash on the other side of the desk or stage being the debut EP for his own music.

A member of the Eeyou istchee community, and born and raised in Chisasibi, Quebec, now living in Ottawa, Ontario, the multi-disciplined Cree artist says he “bathed in music from infancy” thanks to his uncle’s weekly band rehearsals. “I quickly got into how music can act as a unifier within a community. I picked up a guitar at age nine, and realized there’d be no returning on this musical journey.

“I’m trying to go for something that represents the world as I live it, while sharing the best things in the world for me as I sense them,” he adds. “I’m proud of the way I’ve come, but there’s still a lot to accomplish.”

“One Last Time” is available now. Find Myself is available October 2, 2020.

How Music Can Help You Cope With COVID-19

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COVID-19 has turned the world upside down. As a result, people are eager to find a solution to this problem. They’re searching for ways to stay busy and keep their mind occupied. If you’re struggling to stay calm, you’ll want to think about turning to music. With music, you’ll be able to ease your mind. You’ll be transported away from your worries so you can enjoy yourself. Once you’ve finished listening to a few songs, you can guarantee that you’re going to feel better. Listening to music is one of the best ways to cope with COVID-19.

Within this guide, you’re going to learn more about the perks of listening to music during the COVID-19 crisis.

Helps Social Distance

Right now, people need to stay away from one another. Social distancing is vital since it is helping people combat COVID-19. If people stay apart for long enough and wear masks, there is a good chance that the pandemic is going to go away. Nevertheless, you have to understand that staying away from people can be very difficult. You’ll want to chat with others. You’ll want to mingle with friends, colleagues, and strangers. This is why you’ll want to use music to your benefit. By listening to music, you won’t have to worry about socializing.

Put on headphones and people aren’t going to bother you. They’ll realize that you’re listening to music and they’ll leave you alone. You’ll hear the voices in the music so you won’t be obligated to speak to anyone either.

Clear Your Mind

Ultimately, it is difficult not to think about COVID-19. You see it on television, online, and in the newspaper. You hear people talking about COVID when you go to the store. This can be very problematic since you won’t be able to escape it. One way to offset this problem is by listening to music. Once you’ve turned on music, you’ll be forced to focus on the music. You won’t be able to listen to anything else. You’ll love the song and the fact that it’ll distract you from everything going on. Suffice to say, listening to music is one of the best ways to clear your mind and deal with the problems you’re facing. Listen to music so you can clear your mind and feel better about life.

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Offers Temporary Peace

With millions of workers laid of from their jobs, finding peace can be difficult if not impossible. Some impacted workers find peace in music, regardless of the genre. Music can take your mind off of the negative events going on in your life. It is unclear how long the COVID-19 pandemic will continue. Some medical experts expect that it will be around forever, leaving a grim outlook for all working and non-working Americans.

Encourages Physical Activities

Some music genres like pop rock and hard rock has properties that enhance people to get involved in physical activities. While many cities are under lock-down orders, it is still possible to workout in the privacy of your living space. Even if you do not have an in-home gym, there are some exercises that can be performed with or without any special equipment. Jumping jacks, sit-ups, running in place, and squats, all can be performed without exercise equipment and in residential settings.

Listening to music will entice you to start getting physically active again. Have you ever seen someone running while listening to music? It is possible you have because many joggers tend to listen to music because it helps enhance their workouts.

Summary

There are numerous ways to deal with the ongoing pandemic but music is one of your best choices. Whether you’re down in the dumps or feeling great, you’ll want to think about taking advantage of music. Once you’ve listened to a few songs, you’re going to feel better about everything going on. You’ll feel amazing and you’ll be ready to conquer the world. Furthermore, music can help you social distance away from others. Once you’ve put on headphones, you know people aren’t going to stop and bother you. With that being said, everyone should use music to cope with everything going on in the world.

Ottawa’s Folk Rock Project THE ALL CANADIAN SOUNDCLASH Dives Right In for Video & Single — “Raise Me High”

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Ottawa’s Folk Rock Project THE ALL CANADIAN SOUNDCLASH Dives Right In for Video & Single — “Raise Me High”

Canadian folk rock project The All Canadian Soundclash is out with its newest single and video, “Raise Me High” and self-titled EP — available now!

“Raise Me High” lives up to the suggestion and follows suit with the Ottawa-based band’s now-signature sound; its uplifting beat and melodic lyrics serve as both an infectiously rollicking track and prime example for The All Canadian Soundclash as a whole.

“They say the music you first discover and fall in love with is the music that stays with you for the rest of your life,” frontman and composer Andrew Michelin considers. “That’s true in my case… I come from the early 90s era of alternative grunge rock and, like any other 40-something, I can still remember the exact moment I first heard Nirvana’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ or Pearl Jam’s ‘Alive.’”

As much as those influences burst through on Michelin’s — and therefore The All Canadian Soundclash’s — sonic offering, “Raise Me High” offers equal nods to song-building blocks of even earlier mixed with his decidedly fresh perspective. “I take a ‘less is more’ philosophy when it comes to creating music,” he says. “My grandfather, Stewart, also wrote songs, but not for notoriety or any sort of career path; it was for fun. It was a game. It was a competition.

“He was one of the last generations of trappers in northern Canada to still work and trade with the Hudson’s Bay Company and, while isolated out in the wilderness for weeks at a time, each trapper would write a song,” he continues. “When they all came home, they would show off their songs to one another to see who wrote the best one.

“One ended up being the ‘best’ after all; his song ‘The Grand River Song’ has been recorded and performed by numerous musicians to this day.”

The All Canadian Soundclash was produced, engineered and mixed by Canadian artist and producer Dale Murray (Hayden, Cuff The Duke, Joel Plaskett, Buck 65, Christina Martin, Matt Mays) at his Farmhouse Studio in Port Howe, Nova Scotia. Murray also provided guitars, percussion and backing vocals on the release, with Jordi Comstock on drums.

“I feel blessed knowing and being able to work with Dale,” Michelin says. “He’s such an incredible producer…. He can take ‘nothing’ and turn it into something extraordinary.”

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Eric Alper is a 6-time nominee for Publicist of the Year during Canadian Music Week and has overseen the publicity campaigns for over 183 JUNO Award-nominated albums (and 16 in 2025), 45 Grammy-nominated albums, including 47 JUNO Award, 58 Canadian Folk Music Award, 126 Maple Blues Award-winning albums and is also truly honoured to work with some of the biggest and most important artists of our time.

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