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Justin Bieber and Ed Sheeran have been working together. The new song is called ‘I Don’t Care’.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, Canada, Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, pop, UK, USA

Justin Bieber Says Eminem Doesn’t Understand Young Rappers

Justin Bieber has criticised Eminem for failing to embrace the new generation of rappers, insisting the hip-hop legend “just doesn’t understand it”.

Tagged as: 00s, Canada, Justin Bieber, pop, rap

NeilYoung at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl by Ros O'Gorman

Neil Young Reveals Tuscaloosa Archive Album Details

Neil Young has announced details of ‘Tuscaloosa’, the next album in his archive series.

Tagged as: 70s, Canada, Crazy Horse, Neil Young, Stray Gators, Tuscaloosa

Justin Bieber joins Ariana Grande at Coachella

Justin Bieber joined Ariana Grande during her set at the Coachella festival on Sunday (21Apr19) for his first performance in a year.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, Ariana Grande, Canada, Justin Bieber, pop, USA

Canada’s Pup ‘Morbid Stuff Tops ARIA’s First Vinyl Album Chart

The first ARIA Vinyl Chart has been revealed with Canadian punk band Pup on top with their third album ‘Morbid Stuff’.

Tagged as: 10s, Canada, punk, Pup

Neil Young & Crazy Horse Reunite for first album since 2012

Neil Young & Crazy Horse have reunited in the studio to create their first album since 2012’s Psychedelic Pill.

Tagged as: 70s, Canada, Crazy Horse, grunge, hard rock, metal, Neil Young, rock

The Tea Party Are Coming Back for Australian Dates in June

The Tea Party will be another Australian round in June.

Tagged as: 90s, alternative, Canada, rock, The Tea Party

Alanis Morissette has third child on the way

Alanis Morissette and her husband are expecting a third baby.

Tagged as: 90s, Alanis Morissette, Canada, rock

Justin Bieber puts his music career on hold

Justin Bieber is taking a career hiatus so he can work through some “deep-rooted issues” and become a better husband and future father.

Tagged as: 00s, Canada, Justin Bieber, pop

Avril Lavigne and Shawn Mendes are the big Juno winners in Canada

Avril Lavigne and Shawn Mendes picked seven Junos between them at the Juno Awards in Canada this week.

Tagged as: Avril Lavigne, Canada, Juno Awards, music industry, pop, Shawn Mendes

Drake Named Global Recording Artist of 2018

IFPI, the organisation that represents the recorded music industry worldwide, has named Drake as the world’s best-selling recording artist of 2018, following the global success of his fifth album Scorpion, including tracks God’s Plan, Nice for What and In My Feelings. Drake is the only artist to ever hold this title multiple times, with his first being in 2016.

Tagged as: 00s, Canada, Drake, pop, rap

There is a Celine Dion biopic in the works

An authorised biopic about Celine Dion is heading to the big screen.

Tagged as: 80s, Canada, Celine Dion, contemporary, pop

High Profile Agent drops Celine Dion

Celine Dion has been dropped by her touring agents for failing to pay commission on her concerts.

Tagged as: 80s, Canada, Celine Dion, contemporary, pop

Drake thanks Toronto Mayor for recognizing his Grammy win

Drake has thanked the Mayor of Toronto John Tory for lighting up his hometown’s landmarks on Monday night (11Feb19) to celebrate his Grammys win.

Tagged as: 00s, Canada, Drake, pop, rap

Neil Young is Ready to Release Two More from the Archives

Neil Young has ‘Odeon/Budokan’ and Tuscaloosa’ as ready for the next releases for archive series. ‘Tuscaloosa’ recorded in 1973 is next. Then ‘Odeon/Budokan’ will follow a few months later.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, archives, Budokan, Canada, Neil Young, Odeon, rock, Tuscaloosa

Celine Dion to headline a British Summertime Concert

Celine Dion will play her only European date of 2019 at British Summer Time Hyde Park in July 2019.

Tagged as: 80s, Canada, Celine Dion, contemporary, pop

Voivod Australian Tour kicks off Wednesday in Brisbane

Voivod, the band Dave Grohl calls “the most bad-ass band I’ve ever heard in my life”, will start their Australian tour on Wednesday (23 January) in Brisbane.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Canada, Dave Grohl, Jason Newsted, metal, Metallica, Voivod

Ed Sheeran co-wrote Bryan Adams new song ‘Shine A Light’

Slap Ed Sheeran’s name on a song and everything old is new again. Bryan Adams is counting on it. He co-wrote his new song ‘Shine A Light’ with Sheeran.

Tagged as: 10s, 80s, Bryan Adams, Canada, Ed Sheeran, rock, UK

The Weeknd Blasted for Homophobic Lyrics in New Song

The Weeknd was blasted by fans for including a seemingly homophobic lyric in his new track.

Tagged as: 10s, Canada, pop, The Weeknd

Walk Off The Earth confirm tribute show details for Mike ‘Beard Guy’ Taylor

Walk Off The Earth have announced details of the free tribute concert to their bandmate Mike ‘Beard Guy’ Taylor.

Tagged as: 10s, Canada, indie pop, pop, Walk Off The Earth

Drake under fire for Kissing Teenager on stage

Video footage of Drake kissing and cuddling a 17-year-old female fan on stage at a 2010 gig has surfaced online.

Tagged as: 00s, Canada, Drake, pop, rap

Australian Charts : Queen Bohemian Rhapsody soundtrack is no 1 album

by Gavin Ryan

After 43 years of waiting Queen now have their second No.1 album in Australia as the soundtrack to their biopic ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ climbs into the top spot after spending the past eight weeks sitting at No.2.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Adam Lambert, Canada, Queen, Rhapsody tour, UK, USA

New Music was the Biggest Loser in Streaming during 2018

Streaming is not the friend of New Music in 2018, according to data from BuzzAngle.

Tagged as: BuzzAngle, Canada, music industry, new music, streaming, USA

Mike Taylor ‘Beard Guy’ from Walk off the Earth dies of natural causes

Walk Off The Earth has confirmed that band member Mike “Beard Guy” Taylor passed away from natural causes in his sleep on Sunday, December 30th.

Tagged as: 10s, Canada, indie pop, pop, Walk Off The Earth

Voivod to play first Australian shows since 2000 in January

When Canadian metal band Voivod perform in Australia in January for David Roy Williams, it will be heading towards 19 years since their last Australian shows.

Tagged as: 80s, Canada, Dave Roy Williams, metal, Voivod

Queen + Adam Lambert regroup for 2019 North American tour

Queen + Adam Lambert will tour North America again in 2019.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Adam Lambert, Canada, Queen, Rhapsody tour, UK, USA

Bob Dylan and Neil Young to headline British Summer Time

British Summer Time Hyde Park announces its first headliners for 2019 – two of the greatest musicians of all time on one HISTORIC night. Bob Dylan and Neil Young are joint headliners.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Bob Dylan, British Summer Time, Canada, Neil Young, rock, UK, USA

k.d. lang celebrates 25 years of Ingénue with release of San Antonio show

k.d. lang celebrated the 25th anniversary of her breakthrough album ‘Ingénue’ with a world tour performing the album from start to finish. The San Antonio show will be released on DVD and Blu-ray.

Tagged as: 90s, Canada, contemporary, jazz, k.d. lang, kd lang

Michael Bublé “doesn’t give a shit” about no 1 album

Singer Michael Buble isn’t jumping for joy after reaching the top of the U.K. album charts with his first record since overcoming family tragedy.

Tagged as: 00s, Canada, jazz, Michael Buble, pop

UK Charts: Michael Buble ‘Love’ is the no 1 album

The British public have fallen head over heels for Michael Bublé this week as his new album, Love, goes straight in at Number 1 on the Official Albums Chart.

Tagged as: 00s, Canada, jazz, Michael Buble, pop