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5 Virtual Events with Your Fave Female Artists this March

March 6, 2021 No Comments

Madison Beer, Tinashe, Gwen Stefani, Zara Larsson and Jessie Reyez

As we kick off Women’s Month, we’re celebrating the many achievements of our favourite women, including the talented female artists we always blast through our speakers.

While we can’t see our fave artists live and in person just yet, we can sit back and get a front-row seat from home (or anywhere!) for these five upcoming virtual events. Make room on your social calendar and get ready to be entertained!

Madison Beer

Saturday, March 6, five region-specific viewing times available
Tickets start at $22.94 CAD/$18 USD

Fresh off the release of her debut album ‘Life Support,’ Madison Beer is ready to go all out with her first-ever global virtual event. Can’t decide which songs off the album you absolutely need to hear? No worries—she’s playing all of them!

ICYMI: See more recent single and album releases you may have missed!

Tinashe

Saturday, March 6, 11pm EST/8pm PST
Watch live on Stream‘s website or app

It’s been a hot minute since we’ve been able to enjoy a live performance from R&B songstress Tinashe. While the pandemic forced the cancellation of the singer’s Tour for You tour, Tinashe will be bringing the heat to this virtual show, available to stream on music startup Stream’s website or their Stream Live app (iPhone/Android).

SeeHer Hear Her: Cardi B, Gwen Stefani and Kelsea Ballerini

Monday, March 8, 8pm EST (and available to watch on demand through March 14)
Watch free on iHeartRadio’s YouTube or Facebook page

In celebration of International Women’s Day, iHeartRadio is joining forces with SeeHer, the largest global movement created to eliminate gender bias in marketing, advertising, media and entertainment, to celebrate women in music. On a one-hour virtual special highlighting Cardi B, Gwen Stefani and Kelsea Ballerini, the leading ladies themselves will discuss their journeys to stardom, the mentors who supported them along the way, and how they are inspiring future generations of female artists.

Zara Larsson

Monday, March 8, 2pm EST
Watch free on Zara Larsson’s YouTube page

Just days after the release of her long-awaited new album ‘Poster Girl,’ Swedish artist Zara Larsson is partnering with a fellow Swede, IKEA, for an International Women’s Day-themed virtual concert. Zara has already teased that the show will be shot like a music video with different sets and “worlds” to match the mood of each song. I definitely can’t wait to dive into the world of ‘Poster Girl’ on a day dedicated to powerful girls around the world! YouTube Premium subscribers can gain access to an exclusive appearance and fan Q&A with Zara after the show.

https://twitter.com/zaraccess/status/1367840674117222405

Jessie Reyez and Friends

Jessie Reyez posing against an orange background — (Photo courtesy of Jameson)

Wednesday, March 17, four region-specific viewing times available
Tickets are free with registration

Haven’t decided on St. Patrick’s Day plans? Consider this your lucky discovery! 🍀 Jameson Connects is hosting the “(virtual) gig of all gigs” featuring Jessie Reyez with a pre-recorded performance at Toronto’s The Great Hall. You will also be introduced to several of Jessie’s up-and-coming friends, including Toronto’s Savannah Ré. Grab your green beer and get cozy!

New Music Friday, Playlists

Playlist: September finds & faves

September 29, 2018 No Comments

Am I the only one that thinks September is one of the weirdest months? You fall back into a routine at school or work (and I’m a lady who likes routines), reconnect with friends you lost touch with in the summer and get to enjoy the last of the nice weather – all good things! But then things start getting real busy real fast, everyone’s trying to juggle all their responsibilities and, most annoyingly, you may need a jacket and shorts in the same day. (Seriously, this is the reason I get sick every fall.)

What I’m trying to say is that there is a reason this month’s ‘finds & faves’ playlist has several upbeat summer songs in addition to some colder tracks, both in tone and theme.

If you’re new to my blog, every month I share a playlist featuring my top new music finds and older releases that are back on repeat (or I’m just late to the party on discovering!). Clocking in at just under two hours, scroll down for September’s playlist and a few highlighted listens.

New Music Friday, Playlists

Playlist: January finds & faves

January 19, 2018 No Comments

January finds & faves playlist cover - Angela McLean

It’s been over a year since I sat down and put together a playlist of my favourite tracks to share here on my blog. That changes now! Midway through each month of 2018, I will post my ‘finds & faves’ – a playlist of my favourite new tracks of the month and some oldies that remain oh-so-goodies.

January – the start of a new year. It’s a month that brings with it new opportunities for growth, self-discovery, self-reinvention and adventure. The same opportunities are granted to our favourite artists. Example: Justin Timberlake’s release of “Filthy,” the lead single off his upcoming album that has a ‘futuristic’ sound quite different from his previous work. Some critics have called it a ‘love it or hate it’ track – I love it.

Many of my ‘finds’ this month reflect that ‘newness’ – not only because they are new releases, but because they symbolize a fresh start in the artist’s career. Not to tease, but I’m excited to share on my thoughts on “She Loves Control,” a track off of Camila Cabello’s solo debut (read more below!)

My ‘faves,’ on the other hand, are all over the map, as a quick scroll through my music library will further prove. Some share messages that are worth keeping in mind heading into 2018, while others are simply great songs that I’m vibing with this month.

Scroll down for the full playlist and some highlighted tracks.