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The album teems with a timeless quality.
London, Ontario folk group Maggie’s Wake is set to release their debut album.
Strange Medicine is Kater’s first new album in six years.
Kyle McKearney, Kalsey Kulyk, and Drew Gregory lead in nominations.
That Brittney Spencer namechecks Reba, Dolly, Aretha, Johnny and June and Alanis serves as fair warning of what’s to come.
A near-perfect recipe of country pop with sweet harmonies.
Clocking in at over 140 minutes and 30 songs, Dolly isn't cutting any corners.
Reflection is a common theme throughout the record but Tyson does it perfectly.
Travelin’ On has enough thematic range to observe both transcendent love and the grind of workaday life.
A huge onus is on Saltwater Hank to make the music and language meld, and he does it in an even-handed, inviting way.
Really, truly, heart-stoppingly fantastic and almost unassailably pretty.
A book teeming with deeply considered intuitions and observations, and some terrific turns of phrase.
“Night of 1000 Dollys is like going to Dolly Parton church”
East is a haunted and melancholic album, difficult and as genuinely beautiful as anything he has done.
With 11 tracks wedged into 40 minutes and four seconds, there’s scant filler on Glory Days.
Exes and Friends is a memorable, heartfelt collection of 10 songs worth your while.
A refreshing new artist with a beautiful voice and lyrics that have substance.
A debut album soaked in traditional country foundations like Waylon, Conway, George and Willie.
Dolly Parton pulls yet another legendary move.
LASSO Montréal returns August 18-19 at Parc Jean-Drapeau.
The album rewards deep, careful listening, and complex feelings.
Bobby Dove to visit Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia.
The record has several high points with well-crafted toe-tappers.
Justin LaBrash, Shantaia, Hunter Brothers, JJ Ross, and Jake Vaadeland lead in nominations.
Tebey, Josh Ross, and Robyn Ottolini lead in nominations.
Bringing the songbook of Nelson’s onetime contemporary Harlan Howard to a new generation of music fans.
Straddling the line between contemporary pop and country perfectly.
The album is hugely notable for three reasons conceptually and about a gazillion sonically.
Even those ambivalent to their music will be absorbed in this sweeping drama.
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The second album from this dynamic stand up comedian.
The 19th Annual Festival takes place March 6-17, 2024 in Toronto.
A comedy album that is infectiously conversational.
What makes Meg MacKay truly unique is their ability to effortlessly switch from witness to subject.
Jesse Singh is known for his jokes that unite the most divided room.
Desirée brings her loveable scamp persona in full force on this delightfully quirky album.
Everything flows freely in a casual and colloquial way, even when it’s an obscure topic like illegal death goals.
Koury’s effective dialogue makes it feel like he’s speaking to just one listener.
The album is solidly written and beautifully structured - all wrapped up in a neat little package.
Yacoub seamlessly weaves through the stories of her life on this debut album.
There is a lot of the unexpected on this album, while still tapping into a universal humour.
A beautiful tale of empowerment and, frankly, being a badass against all odds.
If there were an award for most accurate title, They Go Low, We Go Laugh would surely win it.
A new meaning is given to improvisational comedy through the delightful chaos that is 2 West 4 East.
AHAHA is a 30 minute gag by delightfully dark and ridiculous story tellers.
Steve Brinder brings an adaptable spirit and a clear mastery of timing.
The show feels fresh because, like all good comedy, it comes from a truthful place.
From queer shame to corporate pride, Blake and Clay have a quip for everything.
Absolute Magic is simply honest-to-goodness fun for all.
From the moment Brynn Bonne smashes down on the stage, you’re captivated by her energy.
Effectively conveys how BIPOC experience racism differently across cultures and ethnicities.
Kim manages to find the balance between the brutal honesty and deep love and empathy.
Beyond the gimmicks and gags, there is a heartfelt story written by Kyra Tang.
One of the funniest and sharpest fish-out-of-water entertainments since as Borat.
A brilliant blend of the old and the new, the funny and the tragic.
The album features two songs in Omushkegowuk Cree, marking the first time Sutherland is making music in his mother tongue.