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Bell Let’s Talk Day 2018 set all new records with more than 138 million messages

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Bell Let’s Talk Day 2018 set all new records with more than 138 million messages

Bell Let’s Talk Day 2018 set all new records with more than 138 million messages of support from people throughout Canada and around the world.

“All of these great organizations recognize that mental health affects us all and we thank them for lending their names and platforms to the cause,” said Mary Deacon, Chair of Bell Let’s Talk. “Together with millions of Canadians, we’re all fighting the stigma, changing attitudes and letting those who struggle with mental illness know they’re not alone.”

The list of organizations involved in promoting mental health and the Bell Let’s Talk campaign continues to grow each year, including community groups, students and faculty at Canadian universities and colleges, sports teams, business associations, corporations, unions, government, law enforcement, and other partners. Platforms include TV, radio, newspaper, out-of-home, digital and cinema advertising, rink boards at major sports arenas, and live and online events throughout the country promoting mental health.

Bell Let’s Talk promotes mental health based on 4 action pillars: anti-stigma, care and access, research, and workplace leadership. Bell Let’s Talk was launched in September 2010 as a 5-year program with a $50 million initial donation from Bell and a commitment to grow its funding based on the engagement of Canadians in the cause on Bell Let’s Talk Day

In 2015, Bell announced it would extend the Bell Let’s Talk initiative a further 5 years and commit to at least $100 million in funding for Canadian mental health.

Canadian speed skater Ted-Jan Bloemen becomes the first athlete sponsored with cryptocurrency

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Canadian speed skater Ted-Jan Bloemen becomes the first athlete sponsored with cryptocurrency

Canadian speed skater and double world record holder Ted-Jan Bloemen has teamed up with ONG Social and CEEK VR in a unique sponsorship. The terms of the agreement include cryptocurrency compensation, which Bloemen will use to achieve his speed skating goals.

In return, Bloemen will share his journey to success on the ONG Social network and will be featured in a 360 Virtual Reality Experience on CEEK VR.

The cryptocurrency sponsorship will allow Bloemen to take advantage of exciting opportunities for trade. No longer constrained by a fixed sponsorship amount, Bloemen can earn cryptocurrency rewards to help finance his podium goals.

Bloemen will be competing for Canada next month at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in the 5,000 metre, 10,000 metre, and Team Pursuit events in PyeongChang, Korea.

A dual Canadian-Dutch citizen, the Netherlands-born Bloemen’s father was born in New Brunswick. Ted-Jan Bloemen moved to Calgary in 2014 to compete for Canada.

Short Cuts: The Best Songs Heard On February 1, 2018 From The Indie World

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Lost Talk
Chrome Alone
Forming in late 2016 in Melbourne, Australia, this is the kind of band you’d have to pry from the stage for having too much fun up there. The group’s sound has matured, they know what they want, and look out.

Heart Society
Rocket
You want commitment, verve and guts? After completing a successful crowdfunding campaign, Alicia Teneia Sanders-Eichelberger and husband Benjamin took a huge leap of faith: they sold most of their possessions and bought a 32-foot travel trailer to tour North America and reach more hearts with their message. Something tells me Rocket as a title means more than what is being sung. It’s also their method to the top if they keep this up.

Nanu Alidina
When I’m Gone (feat. EverythingOShauN)
Hailing from Toronto, Ontario, all the right boxes are checked here: Drake, A$AP Rocky, Kendrick Lamar, but they’re just signposts, rather than stops. He’s going to have plenty of opportunities to get heard, and one of the most promising releases I’ve heard in urban this year.

The Visions
Lookin’ for Ya
They namecheck Prince, Talking Heads, and J Dilla as influences, so right there, their record collection is going to be solid. But it’s their creative blossoming that sparkles. It’s deep, dark and ambitious.

Gio
Ididthisforyou
A rapper and singer from Worcester, Massachusetts, he sounds a bit like Jagger at around 3am after a night out with Keith, while screwing around with the drum machine, which is a good thing. Attitude is impressive.

Casey Burns
Calling CheeChee
Casey Burns is an artist that believes music has the power to change lives and this is a slight but welcome move in the right direction for him. Straightahead rap beats and much respect for the rhythms.

Here To Stay
ViVA Trio
ViVA Trio’s dazzling debut, Nothing Else Matters, expertly converges classical and contemporary, blazing a vibrant new crossover trail previously tread by acts like Il Divo and 2CELLOS, albeit more glamorously.

Nectarines
Lies
Hailing from Long Beach, Nectarines make music that is slightly Goth, with a vibe that feels a bit like The Pixies on codeine, and fleshed out with some nifty guitar work Cold War Kids fans will notice their committed modern pop-rock. Ignore them at your own risk.

DUETS AND STUFF
Serve Somebody
From Sweden, they’ll remind you right off with the steadiness of Peter Bjorn and John, and Feist, but quickly goes into their own lane with passion and poetry. Great stuff, can’t wait to hear more.

Loocties
New Beginning
If Eurovision ever took them, they’d reach pretty far in the competition. Non-stop energy of Euro, trance with young, aware, and fun vocals from start to finish.

Prism Prize Announces 20 Best Canadian Music Videos Of The Year

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Prism Prize Announces 20 Best Canadian Music Videos Of The Year

The Prism Prize today announces the Top 20 best Canadian music videos of the year, as voted by a jury of more than 120 Canadian music, film and media arts professionals. After viewing hundreds of music videos, jurors selected the Prism Prize Top 20 based on originality, style, creativity, innovation and effective execution. One of these videos will be awarded the $15,000 Grand Prize at a screening and awards presentation on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at TIFF Bell Lightbox. The Prism Prize Top Ten will be announced on March 27, 2018.

Watch all 20 videos below.

A Tribe Called Red, feat. Black Bear – Indian City (director: Combo Bravo)

Alice Glass – Without Love (director: Floria Sigismondi)

Alvvays – Dreams Tonight (director: Matt Johnson) 

Belle Game – Spirit (director: Kheaven Lewandowski)

BEYRIES – Son (director: Philippe Grenier)

Charlotte Day Wilson – Work (director: Fantavious Fritz)

Clairmont The Second – The Ave In You (director: Clairmont The Second)

Cri – Rush (director: Didier Charette)

Daniel Caesar – Freudian, A Visual (director: Keaven Yazdani and Sean Brown)

Feist – Century (director: Scott Cudmore)

Flying Hórses – Tölt (director: Alexandre Richard)

Grimes feat. Janelle Monáe – Venus Fly (director: Grimes)

Harrison – Right Hook (director: Eva Michon)

Homeshake – Every Single Thing (director: Wen hao Chang) 

Husser – Can’t Blame Em (director: Emilie Lavoie) 

Jessie Reyez – Gatekeeper (director: Peter Huang)

Leonard Cohen – Leaving The Table (director: Christopher Mills)

PUP – Old Wounds (director: Jeremy Schaulin-Rioux)

The Weeknd – Secrets (director: Pedro Martin-Carelo)

Young Rival – Elevator (director: John Smith)

“We are very proud to point the spotlight on this eclectic group of artists. They are some of the most talented Canadians working in music and visual art today” said Prism Prize Founder Louis Calabro.

Organizers also announced Slaight Music would return as Lead Sponsor for the 2018 awards, continuing a partnership that began when the Prize launched in 2012.

“Slaight Music has allowed the Prism Prize to grow into a top international music prize, and in turn, has provided more opportunities to the Canadian music community at home and abroad,” said Calabro.

Along with the $15,000 to the best Canadian music video of the year, Prism Prize will continue to present several special awards. In the coming weeks, the Special Achievement Award (sponsored by Slaight Music) – for artistic achievements and exceptional world-wide contribution to music video art – will be announced.

Last year, Toronto collective KID. STUDIO, who have worked with artists such as Big Sean and The Weeknd, were announced as the recipient of the Lipsett Award for innovative and unique approaches to music video art. With this award, Prism Prize is proud to continue the flourishing partnership with Bell Media, who return as sponsor of the Lipsett Award as well as presenting the Top 10 screening at TIFF Bell Lightbox on May 13th, 2018.

Finally, the Hi-Fidelity Award (sponsored by FACTOR) – an award given to a recording artist who has used video art to represent their work in a consistently creative and innovative way – will also be revealed leading up to the May 13 event.

Prism Prize is proud to host a comprehensive resource for music fans to watch the best Canadian music videos all in one place. Videos and news from Canada’s music video community are available throughout the year at www.prismprize.com.

Did You Ever Wonder How Dave Grohl Ended Up In Seattle Before Joining Nirvana? Let Him Tell You…

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Did You Ever Wonder How Dave Grohl Ended Up In Seattle Before Joining Nirvana? Let Him Tell You…

From his first trip to the Emerald City, Dave Grohl knew Seattle was a place meant for him. Long after his days with Nirvana, Seattle still remains close to Dave Grohl’s heart. This film, first premiered at SundanceTV HQ at the Sundance Film Festival 2018, celebrates his relationship with the city, a defining period of his life in Seattle, discovering himself, experiencing heartbreak and creating new-found success.

Photo Gallery: Big Sugar with special guest Alex Lifeson at Toronto’s Danforth Music Hall

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Photo Gallery: Big Sugar with special guest Alex Lifeson at Toronto’s Danforth Music Hall

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Kendrick Lamar: How To MC

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He’s the greatest MC of his era. Is it even a question? But how did he get to be that? Toure talked to Kendrick Lamar to find out how Kendrick became Kendrick. In this conversation we talk about how Kendrick got to be so good—how do you practice? How do you develop as an MC? What are his favorite words? They also talk about his best verses and his best song. And the impact of seeing dead bodies on the street when he was a kid. He’s a man who’s obsessed with hiphop, so he practiced intensely and constantly, but he’s also willing to accept failure. His success—his amazing music—is built atop lots and lots of private failures that helped him learn his craft and become a master MC.

Toure Show is successful people talking about their success. What tactics, attitudes, and strategies fueled their success? How’d they deal with failure? What can you learn from their journey that’ll help fuel your rise? Here’s a quote from Kendrick to get you started:

“Writing terrible verses. Writing terrible hooks. Your homeboys and your friends and people that you trust telling you that’s garbage. And growing thick skin and getting back in there and doing it all over again. That’s practice.”

Pussy Riot Announces North American Tour

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Pussy Riot Announces North American Tour

Here’s the official tour announcement from Pussy Riot, whose concerts across North America start on March 6th.

Today, we’re announcing Pussy Riot’s first live music performance art tour through America. The feminist art collective protest against the re-election of Putin as the President of Russia earned them a long, fake trial that led to a 2 year prison sentence for “hooliganism”.

Pussy Riot’s performance will include Nadya Tolokonnikova among others, Pussy Riot’s member whose identity was unfortunately and abruptly revealed after her arrest for performing 35 seconds of the Punk Prayer “Virgin Mary, Put Putin Away” in Moscow’s Savior’s Cathedral in 2012.

Besides Pussy Riot’s headline dates that can be described as an extremely politicized marriage of performance art and a concert, they will also take over music stages at Boston Calling and Hangout Festival.

Pussy Riot’s worked on new music and video art, such as: “I Can’t Breathe,” their first English language song made in honor of Eric Garner; “Chaika,” about Russia’s corrupt prosecutor general, “Make America Great Again,” which was eerily created and shot before #45 was elected president, and “Police State,” which was released ad the end of last year with a video starring Chloe Sevigny.

Alongside the performances, there will be new art revealed to spread the continued calls for action and protest to a wider audience.

Art is just a part of Pussy Riot’s mission. In 2014, since the release of two members from prison, they launched Mediazona, a free-of-censorship independent Russian media agency focusing on law enforcement issues like conditions in prisons and prosecutions of political activists. Activists of Pussy Riot are advocating for the prison reform in Russia and providing help and lawyers to prisoners.

Members of Pussy Riot’s community chose to keep fighting for their fellow citizens’ human rights, though since 2012 Putin’s regime started harsh oppression of outspoken activists, thus any member of Pussy Riot may be arrested again at any point. Two of Pussy Riot’s members Lusine Djanyan and Aleksej Knedljakovskji filed for political asylum in Sweden, since they’ve been persecuted and are facing death threats in Russia.

Pussy Riot would like to rally with you at these upcoming live performances.

Pussy Riot live dates:

3.06 – Chicago, IL @ Subterranean
3.10 – St. Paul, MN @ Turf Club
3.18 – Mexico, MEX @ Vive Latino
3.20 – Portland, OR @ Doug Fir Lounge (sold out)
3.21 – Portland, OR @ Doug Fir Lounge (sold out)
3.22 – Seattle, WA @ Chop Suey
3.23 – Seattle, WA @ Vera Project
3.25 – Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre
3.27 – Santa Cruz, CA @ The Atrium at The Catalyst
3.28 – San Francisco, CA @ Rickshaw Stop (sold out)
3.31 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo (sold out)
4.01 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo
5.18/20 – Gulf Shores, AL @ Hangout Festival
5.25/27 – Boston, MA @ Boston Calling

more dates to be announced

Hanging up on smartphones at concerts

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Go to a concert today and it’s a sea of smartphone screens. Now some artists aren’t allowing them. CBC’s Jason Osler and I explains why.

Fleetwood Mac to Launch Exclusive SiriusXM Channel

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Fleetwood Mac to Launch Exclusive SiriusXM Channel

SiriusXM announced today that GRAMMY Award winning rock band Fleetwood Mac will launch an exclusive, limited-run SiriusXM channel, The Fleetwood Mac Channel, on Thursday, February 1.

The Fleetwood Mac Channel will showcase music from Fleetwood Mac’s extensive Rock & Roll Hall of Fame career, including their indelible hits, solo material, live songs, rare demo tracks and musical influences.

The channel will also include exclusive stories and insights from Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks and Christine McVie, plus special hosted shows by band members.

Fleetwood Mac will be honored at the 2018 MusiCares Person of the Year tribute on Friday, January 26 in recognition of their significant creative accomplishments and their longtime support of a number of charitable causes, including MusiCares, the premier safety net of critical resources for the music industry.

SiriusXM’s The Fleetwood Mac Channel kicks off on Thursday, February 1 at 12:00 pm ET, via satellite on channel 4, and through the SiriusXM app on smartphones and other connected devices, as well as online at siriusxm.com.

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