2020 Year-End Roundup: 20 Memorable Singles (Pt. 2)
Following our look yesterday at the singles we deemed to be some of the finest releases from artists previously unknown to us, the spotlight…
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Single Release: Dizzy & Fay, “I Wish That You Were Here”
Dizzy & Fay are a recently formed Canadian duo who are excited to unveil their first festive-themed single here today, just in time for…
Video Premiere: Emm Gryner, “Butterflies”
With numerous solo albums and three JUNO nominations under her belt, Ontario singer-songwriter Emm Gryner is no stranger to the music scene, both in…
OKAN Release New Single, “Espiral,” Announce New Album Release
Toronto, ON based JUNO-nominated ensemble, OKAN, have just shared a new single, “Espiral,” the title track from their upcoming album scheduled for release on…
Snappy Singles: April Edition – No Mention of Fools Here
I had plenty of Aprils Fools puns ready to go when starting to compile this article, but given the global devastation and uncertainty faced…
Adrean Farrugia, Joel Frahm “Blued Dharma” Tour Comes to Canada
A while back, we wrote about “Blued Dharma,” the terrific album from the duo Adrean Farrugia and Joel Frahm. We’re delighted that they’re shortly…
Review: Bart, “Today, Tomorrow, & The Next Day”
Two years ago I walked into one my local record shops and was accosted by the clerk who’d been waiting for me. “Steeeeve,” he…
Jim Clayton Quartet: Live at The Sanderson Centre
Team GDW became huge fans of jazz pianist Jim Clayton after a chance encounter at the 2017 Kensington Market Jazz Festival in Toronto, and…
Interview: Roaring Timber String Quartet
Last year, I had the pleasure of getting acquainted with Toronto-based violinist Aline Homzy, who was organizing the Bitches Brew jazz performance that I…
Review: Collective Order, “Vol. 3”
A who’s who of the Toronto Jazz scene returns with their third mesmerizing collection. Collective Order features a staggering 21 jazz musicians, all based…