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What You Missed at Lady Antebellum’s Secret Session in Toronto

November 23, 2019 2 Comments

Hot off the heels of their new album ‘Ocean,’ country pop group Lady Antebellum showed “Crazy Love” to their Toronto fans at an exclusive, up close and personal iHeartRadio Secret Session on Nov. 21.

With over 100 of their biggest supporters filling the Lounge at Live Nation space in Liberty Village, the group participated in an on-stage Q&A, led by Pure Country personality Shannon Ella, and a six-song set featuring two recent singles and several fan fave throwbacks.

.@ladyantebellum’s #Toronto fans are no joke! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 @iHeartRadioCA #iHeartRadioSecretSession pic.twitter.com/wgQENLfMxt

— Angela McLean (@angelamcleanx) November 23, 2019

Q&A

The band has a long recorded history in the city, filming the video for their breakout single “Need You Now” at the Omni King Edward hotel and opening their last summer tour at Budweiser Stage — making Toronto the perfect spot for such an intimate gig.

“[This] is a way for us to kind of make it more about the song[s], and we consider ourselves songwriters first,” Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley explained. “We feel like when we perform … just on piano, there’s something about those lyrics [that] take[s] on a little bit more of a heartbreak and meaning to us… and we get to see everyone’s faces! Great people in Canada.”

Music Monday, Playlists

September Playlist: Fun & Fresh

September 30, 2019 No Comments

With the leaves falling to mark the start of fall, I’m also turning a new leaf — and highlighting all the new music filling my ears this month! From star-studded collaborations to the latest bops from rising artists, a new season is the perfect time to take your music library to the next level. Plus, why not impress your friends with your fresh finds? No thanks needed — everyone deserves a bangin’ playlist.

Plug in your headphones or turn up your speakers, and get amped up to enjoy some of my fave new songs and the new artists you need on your radar.

“Like This” — Sofi Tukker

I haven’t stopped raving about Sofi Tukker for the past two months, after finally having the chance to see the party duo live in Montreal (at one of their unforgettable Animal Talk club parties, nonetheless). Side note: They put on a MUST-see show — and it takes a lot for me to say that!

They premiered this song in Montreal and I was immediately counting down the days until their ‘Dancing On The People’ EP release to get the studio version for my playlist. It’s an irresistible jam and always puts me in the best mood! Take a listen and try to prove me wrong. ㋡

Playlists

July Playlist: Summer Fling

July 31, 2019 No Comments

Summer is always a hot season for love. There’s simply no denying that summer romances just hit different and inspire endless possibilities for incredible memories. From sunsets to patio nights and drive-in dates, there’s so much to see and do with your boo (or your BFFs, because you are just as amazing on your own!).

Of course, you need a bangin’ soundtrack to fill the air during your summer road trips (with the windows down, of course), pool parties and chill days in. Luckily, fun and flirty love songs are a summer staple. Check out 60 of them — plus a breakup banger or two for those lost loves — below on this month’s playlist.

“Chase the Summer” – Chantel Jeffries feat. Jeremih

Get ready for an endless summer with DJ and producer Chantel Jeffries’ club-ready summer single as your amp-up anthem! Joining forces with rapper Jeremih, Chantel’s latest release is perfect for every summer occasion — the beat is irresistible and instantly puts you in a good mood. The music video will also spark your inner travel bug, so stick around YouTube to start trip planning with some stunning travel vlogs.

Playlists

Playlist: Festival SZN

April 27, 2019 No Comments

Starting your summer music festival prep? Give your ears some exercise by studying up on the lineup!

Festivals are the best spot to take in beautiful weather and vibes, listen to your favourite tunes performed live and add new finds to your music library. There’s also no better indication of the year’s hottest artists than who’s headlining the most fests. This year, that includes Childish Gambino, Kacey Musgraves, Tame Impala and Ariana Grande.

For this month’s playlist, kick off your festival SZN with an assortment of tracks from this year’s many festival artists – 6 hours’ worth in fact, to cover your road trip/flights/etc. Keep scrolling to check out 5 undercard artists that are not to be missed this summer.

Wallows

Must listens: “These Days,” “Are You Bored Yet?” (feat. Clairo)

Catch them at: MO POP in Detroit (July 27), Outside Lands in San Francisco (August 9-11)

LA-based three-piece Wallows has roots in the festival circuit, playing shows with Warped Tour as early as 2011. But 2018 was the guys’ real breakout year as members Dylan Minnette (of 13 Reasons Why fame), Braeden Lemasters and Cole Preston hit the road on their first headlining tour and released their first major label single with Atlantic Records. For their latest win, Wallows dropped their debut disc ‘Nothing Happens’ – press play and you’ll understand the hype.

Playlists

Playlist: 2018’s top finds & faves

December 26, 2018 No Comments

In just a few days we will be saying farewell to 2018, which means it’s time for my end-of-year playlist! Thankfully, 2018 was a great year for music. So many of my favourite artists like Camila Cabello, 5 Seconds of Summer and The 1975 released killer new albums and there was no shortage of bop-worthy singles.

If this year in music was any indication, 2019 is going to be amazing. New music is already confirmed to be on the way from Normani, Charli XCX, Broods and many more. I’m ready!

While outlets like Billboard release their Year-End charts based on the top performing singles of the year, I wanted to change things up! So, I’m sharing the best of the best of my monthly finds & faves playlists from 2018. This way, you’re getting the latest and greatest, plus some tunes that were just too good to leave behind. The result is a 60-song ‘2018 finds & faves’ playlist. It’s perfect and ready to go for your New Year’s parties!

Scroll down to check out the final finds & faves playlist of 2018 and five of my favourite 2018 finds.