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Share Pro Performed by: AlyxMusic ft. VBK Song links: https://twitter.com/JustAlyxCentral |https://www.instagram.com/ahix717/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIr5p9znjWkmlUebyBvqZmQ https://open.spotify.com/artist/1GYUuKRvQNeiBK5FUeWBzQ?si=2nR0w8BrTFeanxqXf4SEqw&dl_branch=1 https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-like-me-feat-vbk/1582932887?i=1582932888 Release: Is released to the public Release date: 08/30/2021 Artist bio: My name is AlyxMusic. I am an aspiring music producer/artist looking to bring joy and inspire people through music. Being 30 years old, I know many will say I'm a little late to the party, but it’s not how I start – it’s how I finish. I have a bachelor's degree in music education and formerly worked at Alief Independent School District as a percussion instructor. In my free time, I host a podcast on professional wrestling and interview upcoming wrestlers from time to time. During the pandemic, I decided to take a leap of faith and pursue a dream of building my own music studio while being a recording artist. I believe in music's power to heal and bring positive change to our world. God has gifted me with the ability to create a new sound, and I plan to share it with everyone who will listen.

By: Sharath Cherian Bill Cosby at this point in his career is not just internationally famous he has become an icon in the black community as a successful, inspiring individual who did not let his color get in the way making his mark on society. So when this highly recognizable and well-loved entertainer came out two years ago with a tirade against the black community, citing hip hop and the language associated with it as part of the problem with today's black youth, people paid attention. His rant, delivered at a NAACP event honoring the 50th anniversary of Brown vs. Board of Education caused quite a stir. As founder of Def Jam Records Russell Simmons aptly put it, "pointing the finger may not be helpful -- we still have more struggle as a society and more work to do to reform it." (Debate Continues as Cosby Again Criticizes Black Youths, by Hamil L. Harris, Washington Post) True, there is in fact a negative connotation to some of the language in hip hop, but conversely this same language has been adopted and assimilated into modern culture. How can you have politicians, parents and critics lambasting the same language that is used to market anything from cell phones to Subway sandwiches? As the oft misquoted line from Shakespeare's Hamlet states, "Ah there's the rub." Many in the hip hop world would tell you that language of hip hop is the language of the street -- the lexicon of the day-to-day struggle in urban life. Love And Hate It's hard to imagine a music culture that has evolved economically and culturally and has become so widely accepted to still suffer such censorship and harsh criticisms. Love: Hip Hop group The Fugees won 5 gramys in 1999 essentially confirming what everybody knew all along -- the music is not only popular but is also highly profitable. Hate: Negative stereotypes and objectification of women dominate the lyrics of many popular hip hop songs and artists. Adding more ammunition to the hate revolver, The Rand Corporation recently did a study linking promiscuous sexual activity in teens to sex-laden (primarily hip hop songs) lyrics. (Rand Study Finds Adolescents Who Listen To A Great Deal of Music With Degrading Sexual Lyrics Have Sex Sooner, www.rand.org). Love: As a recent Time.com article mentioned, the love affair between hip hop and advertisers continues to stay strong. In fact hip-hop's power to direct tastes in everything from malt liquor to SUVs is constantly being wooed and courted by the advertising industry. ('Hip-Hop Nation 'Is Exhibit a for America's Latest Cultural Revolution, www.time.com) Hate: Writer John McWhorter cites that the language of hip hop reinforces the same stereotypes that have hindered blacks in this country for decades by glorifying a "thuggish" adversarial stance that is the "proper" response to an allegedly racist, never changing white society that continues to oppress them. He firmly believes that this in essence, retards black success. (How Hip-Hop Holds Blacks Back, John H. McWhorter, The Manhattan Institute's City Journal). For an example he cites several snippets from recent rap songs including this one from one of hip hop's iconic figures, the late Tupac Shakur gotta know how to shake the snakes, nigga, 'Cause the police love to break a nigga, Send him upstate 'cause they straight up hate the nigga. For every positive someone can make a valid point for a negative aspect to this music. There is no right or wrong here. If you put both sides of this debate in a room you might as well make it a round room because that's how the argument will go. Breaking the circle The language of hip hop isn't going to change anytime soon. For every reference to the N word, guns and sex there are just as many references to empowerment, being strong and standing up for what you believe. Not everyone who plays a videogame shoots up a school. Not everyone who listens to hip hop will abuse women and join a gang. Understanding, interaction and communication is the key rather than focusing primarily on the negative aspects of hip hop. It's like being a part of that brotherly bond. And that's the thing that feels good about it. It's your people, and you hear other people using it, it's kind of flattering, you know what I'm saying? Even if they don't give the recognition like they are supposed to! It feels good to hear people out there 'biting' [using] your slang, basically. It's communication, you know what I mean? It's communication." (Ameen, Oakland California youth talking about the impact of the language of hip hop to an NPR reporter). Author Bio HIPHOPDX - The premier spot for all things Hip Hop, Rap and R&B culture, what'chu know 'bout that? Article Source: http://www.ArticleGeek.com - Free Website Content

River Share Pro Submission Performed by: Kitt Chapman Artist links: www.kittchapman.me Release: Is released to the public Release date: 08/23/2021 Artist message to you: Hey guys, thanks much for taking a listen! Artist bio: At the early age of 6 years i was mesmerized with making music. Spent numerous years of piano lessons with the Royal Conservatory of Music. I like experimenting with various instruments such as the ukulele, fiddle, harmonica, guitar and electronic. All of my music is original. From conception to final mix I do it myself. You wont find me in public, performing, I'm quietly off the grid as a studio recording musician. The majority of my libraries' content is kid based. Why? Because I was an E.C.E (Early Childhood Education) teacher, and kids are our future so I like creating for this age group. Also, the kid inside me has never left home!

By: Kenny Auyoung Sadly, most of us here in the U.S. are blissfully unaware of performers that don't hail from one of the 50 states. Ask the average Joe on the street if they know of any Canadian musicians, and if you get any response, you'll hear Celine Dion or Shania Twain, maybe even Bryan Adams or Neil Young. While these are certainly talented musicians in their own right, they certainly do not represent the breadth and depth of the Canadian music scene. Some of the ignorance is due to the cultural similarities between ourselves and our neighbors to the North. Pop/punk sensation Avril Lavigne is so popular with the tweener set here in the U.S. precisely because she looks and sounds like she could have stepped off of any high school campus in middle America. But aside from such superstars as Alanis Morrisette and Rush who have transcended any national boundaries and become truly international, Canadian musicians have plenty to offer the world in terms of exciting and fresh music. I would like to offer a few suggestions in various categories, and perhaps with a casual listen, you'll discover like I did that the Great White North has more to offer than a few tasty brews. Rock/Pop/Hip-Hop Where would any serious discussion of contemporary Canadian rock be without including Nickelback, originally out of Hanna, Alberta, but now based in Vancouver. With smash hits like "Photograph" and "How You Remind Me", it's hard to come up with a more successful Canadian group over the last few years. Ontario based Shaker is an up-and-coming act that is beginning to show great promise. Their first full-length release, "Throw Your Good Side On", is scheduled to be released this year (2006). Shaker reminds me of a less-bluesy version of "The Black Crows", however, the inflection of vocalist Daniel Brooks is like nothing so much as a latter day version of fellow Canadian vocalist Tom Cochrane. Nelly Furtado continues to impress with her latest effort, "Loose". As usual for Furtado, she continues to explore new ground with her songwriting and looks to continue doing so well into the future. Vancouver based Jakalope is an interesting act that fails to be categorized, alternately sounding like anything from The Smashing Pumpkins to Evanesence to a meth'ed up Madonna, they never fail to be interesting. In the world of hip-hop, no Canadian group seems as poised for superstardom as Dead Celebrity Status. Their first album, "Blood Music" hit the streets to great reviews. Originally formed as a duo, Project Wyze, in 1988, they have since added mix-master DJ Dopey and have shared a stage with Ozzy Osbourne and Public Enemy. Their impressive performances have given them the juice to add appearances by Dave Navarro, Joss Stone and Bif Naked to their recordings. I failed to mention Crash Test Dummies, one of the more promising bands from Winnipeg, due to the uncertainty about their future status. They were enormously influential from about the mid-1990's to their last release in 2004. It is unfortunate that apparently artistic differences have taken their toll on the Dummies. Country/Folk Canadian singers have made tremendous strides in country music over the last several years and dusky voiced Kathleen Edwards is no exception. Her 2005 release "Back to Me" won her critical acclaim in the U.S., appearing on the David Letterman and Jay Leno shows and opening for Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones. No less interesting, though decidedly more alternative, the Cowboy Junkies have made a career of turning country music on its head. From sultry renditions of Patsy Cline's "Walking After Midnight" on their 1998 disc "The Trinity Session" to the folkie "Two Soldiers" from 2005's "Early 21st Century Blues", which is eerily reminiscent of the 1970's protest anthems of Dylan and Lennon. Ontario bred Grievous Angels is certainly one of the most interesting country acts to come along in recent years. Blending new beats, along the lines of the country-pop sounds of Keith Urban and the Dixie Chicks, with the twangy sounds of early 1970's country music. Unfortunately, their once promising career appears to have stalled with the entry of singer Charlie Angus into the political arena � having been elected to Parliament in 2004. It is hoped that once Mr. Angus has served his term that he will return to making music once again, however, at this time that prospect remains uncertain. One also cannot forget the irrepressible k.d. lang, though to refer to her as a purely country act would be selling her short. Lang's amazing vocal talents have been employed on everything from contemporary country to torch songs to pop standards and back again. Her versatility and vocal range are legendary and not listing of Canadian musicians would be complete without her. Other Alas, this article is too short to be truly inclusive, but I could not get by without listing two of my all-time favorites. Sue Foley and Diana Krall are two of the most impressive musical talents Canada has to offer, and as a citizen of the U.S., I must thank Canada for these two wonderful chanteuses. Foley, a blues guitarist/singer/songwriter from Ottawa, honed her chops primarily in Austin, Texas, but oddly enough, is rarely recognized in the U.S. except amongst blues enthusiasts. A true virtuoso on guitar with an unusual but delightfully reedy quality to her voice, she has managed to impress some of the biggest names in the business including, B.B. King, Buddy Guy and Koko Taylor. Sue's latest CD, "New Used Car" (2006) was recently released to excellent reviews. Diana Krall, who hails from Vancouver, is as lovely to look at as she is to listen to. Enchanting is the best way to describe her hypnotizing smooth Jazz sound. She really broke through in the U.S. in 2000 when she toured with Tony Bennett. Her work with Elvis Costello (who she married in 2003) served to further increase her popularity. Though she currently resides in New York, she has maintained her Canadian citizenship and was made and officer of the Order of Canada in 2005. Author Bio Kenny Auyoung: Webmaster @ GetMeABand.com - Looking for a band? Search through thousands of musician's profiles to find the right band members in your local area. Find musicians, start a band, and play music - www.getmeaband.com. Article Source: http://www.ArticleGeek.com - Free Website Content

Looking for the best music festivals in Canada in 2021-2022? Well, look no further, because I’ve put together what I think is the ultimate Canadian Music Festival Bucket list! From epic weekend-camping adventures, mega raves, and city-wide events, Canada is home to some truly spectacular events throughout the year that’ll keep all music fans entertained! For international travelers, Canada is a must-visit destination famous for its unbeatable scenery, super friendly locals, delicious cuisine, and incredible cities – so planning a trip to Canada to attend one of these music festivals would be a fantastic decision! I recently moved up to Seattle, and plan on making tons of trips up there in 2021-2022 to check out a few of these special events! Take a look at what I believe to be are the Top 27 Music Festivals in Canada!! Also, if you’re planning on hitting up a camping festival this summer, make sure you check out The Ultimate Packing Guide To Camping Music Festivals and make sure you’re well prepared . 1) SHAMBHALA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2022 Credit: Don Idio Visuals When: July 2022 (Dates TBA) Where: Salmo River Ranch, British Columbia OFFICIAL WEBSITE “This is Canada’s premiere Electronic Music Festival! Cutting edge Talent, Lights and Sound come together in Paradise to give life to a non-sponsored family run anomaly. Seeing it for yourself is the only way to understand exactly what is Shambhala.” This has been at the top of my festival bucket list for years, and I’m thinking that 2020 is finally the year I make it to this infamous Canadian festival. Everyone I know who has been (and attend every year) say it’s truly spectacular, and is definitely one of their favorite times of the year. Complete with incredible camping, unbeatable Shambhala Fam vibes, massive stages, and insanely stacked line-ups – Shambhala is guaranteed to be a highlight of your summer! Voted Best Festival in North America 2019 by the readers of DJ Mag Join the Shambhala Music Festival Family Group Fun Fact: During the festival, Shambhala Music Festival becomes the largest city in the West Kootenay. Watch this jaw-dropping Shambhala 2019 after-movie below, and start planning your trip now! SHAMBHALA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2019 AFTERMOVIE 2) VELD MUSIC FESTIVAL 2022 When: July 30-31, 2022 Where: Downsview Park, Toronto, Ontario https://veldmusicfestival.com/ This two-day festival brings an impressively stacked line-up that would please just about any fan of electronic music. Tiesto, Major Lazer, and W&W will be bumping some heavy hitting EDM. Claptone, Mark Knight, Nicole Moudaber, and Sasha & John Digweed will be delivering the sweet sounds of the underground. Veld Music Festival 2018 Aftermovie (Official Video) 3) SNOWBOMBING CANADA When: April (2022 Dates TBA) Where: Sun Peaks, British Columbia https://snowbombingcanada.com/ “Coors Light Snowbombing is a festival filled with fresh air, blue skies, black runs and white-hot parties. An exhilarating week-long whirlwind of brilliant bands and world class DJs in the unrivalled setting of Sun Peaks, British Columbia, Canada. Canada’s Greatest Music Festival On Snow…” Coors Light Snowbombing Canada 4) CONTACT WINTER MUSIC FESTIVAL When: December 2021 (Dates TBA) Where: BC Place, Vancouver Genre: EDM / Electronic / House / Dance https://contact-festival.com “Contact Winter Music Festival is a dance music festival held each year in the Canadian city of Vancouver. The largest indoor party of its kind in Western Canada, Contact plays host to a number of the scene’s biggest names as the year approaches its final days. From big room house and EDM to trance, trap and rap, the lineup features established international DJs, rising stars and promising local talent, all tasked with filling the vast space of the BC Place stadium with their own take on dance music’s diverse sound.” Contact Festival 2018 Aftermovie 5) OSHEAGA MUSIC & ART FESTIVAL 2022 When: July 29 – August 1, 2022 Where: Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montreal OFFICIAL WEBSITE “Osheaga is a unique and eclectic music and arts festival staged in the breathtaking landscape of Montreal’s Parc Jean-Drapeau.” Spread out over 3-days with a massive line-up, this is a festival that will please just about everyone! Since 2006, the OSHEAGA Music and Arts festival presented by Bell Alt TV, in collaboration with Coors Light has established itself as the most important festivals in Canada. With its numerous outdoor stages located at Parc Jean-Drapeau on Montreal’s Saint Helen’s Island, OSHEAGA attracts 135 000 music lovers from around the world. A huge celebration dedicated to music and visual arts, OSHEAGA has given itself the objective of championing the discovery of local and national emerging talent offering them the opportunity to play alongside some of the biggest international artists in the business including: Coldplay, Arcade Fire, Eminem, Mumford and Sons, The Black Keys, Krendrick Lamar, Florence + The Machine, Radiohead, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Muse, Travis Scott, Artic Monkeys The Lumineers, The Chemical Brothers and Childish Gambino. Over the course of several days, over 100 bands will take to the various stages at Parc Jean-Drapeau and across the city in the festive ambiance that only a Montreal summer can provide. OSHEAGA also holds a series of concerts and exhibitions in several locations around the city during the week leading up to the main event. Join the Osheaga Festival 2022 Facebook Event Osheaga 2014 - Vidéo Officielle / Official Video 6) NORTH BY NORTHEAST (NXNE) FESTIVAL When: June 14-19, 2022 Where: Toronto, Ontario OFFICIAL WEBSITE “NXNE is a raging annual 10-day summer festival and conference, featuring music, gaming, comedy, interactive and more at this packed cultural explosion. The U.K. Guardian says “NXNE has crowned itself Toronto’s leading music event.” NXNE celebrates its 26th year in 2020 and takes over Toronto with showcases, panels, parties, installations, and more. NXNE includes a major three-day music festival that also features comedy, food, art installations and midway rides and games at NXNE’s Port Lands festival site. NXNE Game Land will present Canada’s largest-ever, free outdoor e-Sports competition at Yonge Dundas Square. We take over Toronto’s best live music clubs to present our must-see Club Land series of emerging music with extended last calls at your favourite sweaty club/bar/pop up venue. NXNE takes place across the city of Toronto, one of the greatest cities in the world. The epicentre of the festival is Yonge Dundas Square in the heart of the city, some call it the 6’s Times Square. We shut down two blocks of Canada’s longest street. We also program in Toronto’s top live music venues as well as non-traditonal music spaces. NXNE has featured bands: at the airport, in parks, on streetcars, a ferry boat and much more.” NXNE: North by Northeast Music & Film Festival | Tourism Toronto 7) QUEBEC CITY SUMMER FESTIVAL Image via FEQ When: July 1-25, 2022 Where: Toronto, Quebec OFFICIAL WEBSITE Every year, the Festival d’été de Québec attracts over one million festival-goers to Québec City’s historical district for concerts by international superstars and top new talent. Colourful street performers also bring their special magic to the Festival, not to mention the great program of shows and activities for the whole family. “300 shows, 10 venues and 11 days of music make the Festival d’été de Québec one of Canada’s biggest music festivals. In 2016: Sting and Peter Gabriel, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Brad Paisley, Duran Duran, The Lumineers, Ice Cube, Selena Gomez, Flo Rida, Half Moon Run, Hedley and Rammstein.” Québec City Summer Festival 8) POP MONTREAL Credit: Pop Montreal/ Louis Long When: September 22-26, 2021 Where: Montreal, Quebec OFFICIAL WEBSITE “POP Montreal International Music Festival is a non-profit community organization that supports independent art forms, showcasing emerging and celebrated artistic talents worldwide. Now entering its 19th year, POP Montreal’s main event is a five-day long festival of music and art, which takes place in early fall, presenting more than 450 bands. POP Montreal POP Shots Episode 11 : UN 9) CHASING SUMMER When: July 30-31, 2022 Where: Calgary, Alberta OFFICIAL WEBSITE “The largest EDM event in Western Canada returns to Calgary for two epic days! Living in the prairies of Canada is the pursuit of the fleeting. Winter dominates the calendar, while the most desired season of them all – summer – is heartbreakingly short by comparison. It becomes an obsessive pursuit for all, eager to grab what they can before the leaves change to herald the impending harvest and snowy landscape to come. This is the reason why Canadians love summer so desperately. CHASING SUMMER is a celebration of this passion.” 10) MEME FESTIVAL Photo via MEME Facebook When: June 2022 (Dates TBA) Where: Winnipeg, Canada OFFICIAL WEBSITE “The Manitoba Electronic Music Exhibition (MEME) is the only annual event in Western Canada that highlights local and international electronic musicians at such a high profile and free public venue (The Cube). MEME is a festival that presents refined cutting edge electronic music performed using the latest in new creative technologies. MEME is a combination of 21st century artistic exploration and a collective celebration of human creativity expressed through a symbiotic relationship with technology. MEME is an experience that delivers a wide array of eclectic sonic soundscapes that are intellectually stimulating and also beckoning to the dancefloor. Some of the musical styles you can expect to hear at MEME include a broad spectrum of house, techno, deep dub, psychedelic, world, nu-jazz, ambient and experimental sounds.” MEME 2017 Preview 11) MUTEK MONTREAL FESTIVAL 2021 When: August 24 – September 5, 2021 Where: Montreal, Quebec http://www.mutek.org/en/ “A beacon signaling the beginning of the summer festival, MUTEK returns to the heart of the Quartier des spectacles and the Museum of Contemporary Art of Montreal (MAC) for 5 days and nights of carefully curated performances. Emphasizing live and original expressions of contemporary electronic music and audiovisual arts, the festivities run at a breakneck pace at various indoor and outdoor downtown locations.” Organizing festivals across Mexico, Barcelona, Buenos Aires, Dubai, San Francisco, and Tokyo – it’s safe to say that MUTEK is making a massive global splash in the international festival scene! Close encounters of the MUTEK kind - Edition 19 12) ESCAPADE MUSIC FESTIVAL 2022 When: June 2022 (Dates TBA) Where: Ottawa, Canada OFFICIAL WEBSITE “Dedicated to the development of the electronic music scene, the event to be held in the nation’s capital will be presented on 4 distinct stages: the main stage, the bass stage, the trance stage, and the Dreambox stage, which will be devoted to local and emerging artists. The 11th-anniversary line-up will be undoubtedly the most impressive ever to be presented by Escapade. It’ll include a wide range of artists, covering musical genres such as electronic, bass, house, trance and trap and artists including Martin Garrix, The Chainsmokers, Illenium, and Kaskade, to name a few. An out-of-the-ordinary experience is to be expected. “We want to continue providing an exceptional experience for festival-goers. For this 11th edition, you can expect something you’ve never seen before.” “This year, Escapade will undoubtedly be our largest edition to date, with a line-up of international and local artists.” adds Ali Shafaee, Director of Partnerships at DNA Live, producers of the Festival. Heineken Escapade 2015 Aftermovie (Watch in HD) 13) EVOLVE FESTIVAL When: July 2022 (Dates TBA) Where: Moncton, New Brunswick OFFICIAL WEBSITE Voted “Best Festival in Canada” 2010 by listeners of CBC Radio 3 Searchlight all over Canada! “The Evolve Music and Awareness Festival is an annual 3-day summer celebration of music, culture, and social awareness. From its start in 2000 as a grassroots music and awareness festival featuring local bands, the festival has grown to showcase world-class performers from around the globe. Evolve also plays host to workshops that inform spectators about social issues such as personal wellbeing and environmental awareness.” Evolve 2016 14) FIELD TRIP Image via Fieldtrip Facebook When: June 2022 (Dates TBA) Where: Fort York & Garrison Common, Toronto, Ontario OFFICIAL WEBSITE “Since its launch in 2013, we have proudly grown Field Trip Music & Arts Festival into a multi-disciplinary, cross-generational event unlike any other. Thanks to the timeless performances of each artist, our partners, supporters, and most of all, our fans, Field Trip has become the distinctive start of summertime in Downtown Toronto, and our favourite weekend of the year. “Field Trip is about so much more than just great, world-class music. Food, art, comedy, family, fashion and a spirit of discovery are among our many inspirations and each year’s Field Trip is dedicated to collaborative explorations of these themes.” FIELD TRIP 2017 15) BASS COAST FESTIVAL When: Merritt, British Columbia Where: July 2022 (Dates TBA) OFFICIAL WEBSITE MUSIC. ART. NATURE “Bass Coast Festival is an independent international exhibition of electronic music and art. Founded in 2009 by Andrea Graham and Liz Thomson, the artist owned and operated event is a distinguished platform for Canadian artists and a destination for innovative international talent. The natural beauty of British Columbia is a quintessential element of the Bass Coast experience. Our festival site, located outside the city of Merritt, in the picturesque Nicola Valley, invites attendees to be present with nature. Bass Coast prides itself in being an inclusive gathering that brings together people from diverse backgrounds and inspires them to participate to the fullest.” ““A DIY endeavour founded and run by women with no sponsors or corporate presence whatsoever, it’s a unique fixture in a region already known for its plethora of festivals…” –Resident Advisor Weird, Wild, Wonderful Bass Coast Music Festival 16) CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK When: May 2022 (Dates TBA) Where: Toronto, Ontario OFFICIAL WEBSITE “Now in its 38th year, Canadian Music Week (CMW) is recognized as one of the premier music conferences and festivals in Canada. Known for its world class and expert keynote speakers, CMW has established itself as one of the largest and single longest running entertainment and networking events, attracting delegates from around the world. With seminars, keynotes/celebrity interviews, international match-making, mentoring sessions, networking & Canada’s largest new music festival – 1000+ artists, 40+ countries, 60 venues and 9 days – it is the official meeting ground for those leading and shaping our industries. For artists, it is a chance to learn and network with pros from all sectors of the industry who are at your disposal with the tools and knowledge to build your career in music.” CMW FESTIVAL 2018 17) BOMFEST 2022 When: June 2022 (Dates TBA) Where: Edmonton Expo Grounds, Edmonton, Alberta This two-day mega rave brings one of the biggest EDM line-ups over the Canadian summer! With an amazing venue, lovely PLUR vibes, and top notch tunes – this is a must experience electronic music festival in Canada! With 2020’s line-up having Allstars like The Chainsmokers (who always throw it down), Diplo, and Louis the Child – you BETTER NOT miss this one! Bomfest 2019 Highlights Day 1, 2 & 3 18) ILESONIQ MUSIC FESTIVAL When: August 4-6, 2022 Where: PARC JEAN-DRAPEAU, MONTREAL https://www.ilesoniq.com/en ÎLESONIQ takes place at Parc Jean-Drapeau, located on the island of Île Saint-Hélène just minutes away from downtown Montreal. Created in 2014, îleSoniq settled into the heart of Montreal, at Parc Jean-Drapeau. For two complete days, the island is transformed into an urban oasis which springs forth and allows the public to live and groove to the rhythms of EDM and urban music’s biggest stars. îleSoniq has welcomed some of the industry’s biggest artists including Skrillex, Iggy Azalea, Adventure Club, Deadmau5, Die Antwoord, Above & Beyond and many more. With its exotic décor, only steps away from downtown Montreal, îleSoniq transports fans into a playful and colorful universe, offering them a unique festival experience.” La vidéo souvenir officielle - îLESONIQ 2019 - Official Aftermovie 19) RBC ROYAL BANK BLUESFEST 2022 When: July 2022 (Dates TBA) Where: Lebreton Flats, Ottawa https://ottawabluesfest.ca/ Ottawa’s Hottest Summer Music Festival “Ottawa Bluesfest has been ranked by Billboard Magazine as one of the top-10 most successful outdoor music festivals in the world. People travel from far and wide to attend the ‘fest, and music fans in Ottawa look forward to opening night with mounting anticipation, year after year. This award winning, multi-staged music extravaganza is the biggest outdoor music festival in Canada and is considered one of the most important music events in North America. Thousands of national and international performers are featured annually at LeBreton Flats Park, in downtown Ottawa.” Ottawa Bluesfest 2017 Aftermovie 20) SOUND OF MUSIC When: June 2022 (Dates TBA) Where: Burlington, Ontario https://www.soundofmusic.ca/ “Sound of Music has exploded in size since it’s modest beginnings in 1980 as a marching band parade. Operating as a not-for-profit corporation, the organization stages Canada’s Largest Free Music Festival every year in June. Due to the passion, love and commitment of hundreds of volunteers, a small staff, and a roster of generous sponsors and suppliers music takes over Burlington Downtown and Waterfront. As the region’s largest music event we support an eclectic combination of new and emerging artists, past favorites and some of today’s most popular performers. Music can be heard throughout our downtown for nine days straight. From our ticketed Kick-off Concert, to our Sound of Music Club Series that brings local talent to the spotlight one show at a time, and of course our Grande Festival Parade, an ongoing tradition since 1980, there’s no shortage of entertainment on every corner. The Downtown Streetfest, Children’s Village, carnival, vendors and FREE concerts on Father’s Day Weekend never cease draws crowds of all ages, from near and far.” Sound Of Music Festival - Burlington, Ontario 21) EVER AFTER MUSIC FESTIVAL 2022 When: June 10-12, 2022 Where: Kitchener, Ontario https://www.everafterfest.com/ A 3-Day Fantasy & Camping Electronic Music Festival Experience “ADVENTURERS, we make the return to the kingdom for our 6th Annual year on June 12,13 and 14. Gather your friends and create a new fantasy. A place where music, dreams and fun will come alive to become an experience like no other. A high energy camping and music festival in Kitchener, Ontario Canada – at Bingemans Resort.” Join the Ever After Music Festival 2022for information, tickets, announcements + more Ever After Music Festival 2019 - OFFICIAL After Movie 22) FORGE FEST When: July 24, 2021 Where: Tillsonburg, Ontario The 3rd year of the festival takes place and is a multi-venue/stage wristbanded festival showcasing and celebrating local, national and international artists, musicians & comedians. We will once again again be donating all proceeds to Canadian Mental Health Association Oxford. This year’s lineup features Kevin Seconds (7Seconds), Jonah Matranga (onelinedrawing, Far) Danber NoBacon (Chumbawamba), The Matadors, K-Man & the 45s and 40 more acts! Full line up at www.forgefest.ca (If you are thinking of posting something I can send a banner with all the headlining acts …there are a few a didn’t mention that are in the process of being locked up. Can also send Eventbrite link/embed ) Wristbands are only $20 and the festival starts at 6pm with music at venues Sammy Krenshaw’s (upstairs/downstairs) Paper Suitcase Photography, Boston Pizza, Station Arts Centre, Kesley’s Roadhouse & The Copper Mug. The festival is all ages/licensed. Thanks again for supporting music and mental health initiatives! Music Forge Festival 2019 Aftermovie 23) BOOTS AND HEARTS MUSIC FESTIVAL When: August 4-7, 2022 Where: Burl’s Creek Event Grounds, Oro-Medonte, Ontario https://bootsandhearts.com/ Canada’s largest camping country music festival “Work Hard, Play Harder! Its the Canadian Way. We love our families, friends, and country. When there’s work to be done, no one does it better. We know when its time to buckle-down, roll up our sleeves, and take care of business. And most importantly, we know when the job is done, its time to celebrate. The Boots & Hearts Music Festival, Canada’s largest camping and country music festival. Come and camp under the stars at Burl’s Creek Event Grounds in stunning Oro-Medonte and listen to your favourite country stars.” Join the Boots & Hearts Music Festival 2020 Facebook Event for tickets, announcements, and camping information! Official Boots and Hearts 2019 Aftermovie 24) WINNIPEG FOLK FESTIVAL When: July 2022 Where: Bird’s Hill Provincial Park, Winnipeg https://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca/ The Winnipeg Folk Festival is a year-round arts organization that presents one of Canada’s premier outdoor music festivals each July. “It’s the moment you walk down the forested path and see Snowberry Stage. It’s dancing with your toes in the soft grass. It’s kicking back on your tarp with your hat tipped over your eyes, listening to the music while the sun warms your cheeks. It’s running into old friends and making new ones. It’s discussing the music, in-depth and openly. It’s taking the time to enjoy each other’s company and appreciate the things that are truly important in life. The Winnipeg Folk Fest is the culmination of everything great about our local folk community. For four days every July, we gather at Bird’s Hill Park to celebrate and enjoy exceptional music with our friends and family. You’re home at the Winnipeg Folk Fest. We have evolved from a one-weekend event in July to a year-round arts organization with folk music at our heart. We present dozens of concerts and events throughout the year and support our community with education and outreach programs. We are also a not-for-profit charitable organization.” Winnipeg Folk Fest 2020 Lineup 25) SLED ISLAND MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL When: June 2022 Where: Calgary, Alberta https://www.sledisland.com/ “Since 2007, Sled Island’s thoughtful, eclectic programming and independent spirit have produced a one-of-a-kind festival experience. Each June, the five-day music and arts festival brings together a community of music, comedy, film and art as well as over 40,000 attendees in 30 venues, earning rave reviews from attendees, artists and media across the globe.” Sled Island Music & Arts Festival 2019 26) CAVENDISH BEACH MUSIC FESTIVAL CANADA When: July 2022 (Dates TBA) Where: Cavendish, Prince Island https://cavendishbeachmusic.com/ “What was once a cow pasture in Cavendish, Prince Edward Island, is now the home of the largest multi-day outdoor music festival in Atlantic Canada – the Cavendish Beach Music Festival. More than 60,000 visitors annually flock to the festival for the biggest names in country music, camping, dining, the warmest waters north of the Carolina’s and to create memories that last a lifetime. Country festivals in Canada are becoming more and more popular- so come on down to the East Coast and join the fun! Two-time winner of the CCMA for Festival / Event of The Year, with past performances by Past performers have included: Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Eric Church, Steve Earle, Lady Antebellum, Taylor Swift, Brad Paisley, Toby Keith, Tim McGraw, Hunter Hayes, Brantley Gilbert, Rascal Flatts, country legends Ricky Skaggs, Billy Ray Cyrus, Alabama and Reba and pop sensation, Shawn Mendes” Cavendish Beach Music Festival 2018 Highlights 27) BIG VALLEY JAMBOREE FESTIVAL 2022 When: July 28- 31, 2022 Where: Camrose, Alberta https://www.bigvalleyjamboree.com/ Every August Long Weekend, Big Valley Jamboree is Canada’s Premiere Country Music Festival. 5 Time CCMA Award Winner – Country Music Event of the Year CANADA FESTIVALS POSSIBLY RETURNING IN 2022 With everything going on in the world, many festivals haven’t made announcements or might be canceled for good. But I wanted to give them some recognition in csase they do make a big return in the coming years! MOTION NOTION FESTIVAL When: 2020 Dates TBA Where: Beaverfoot Lodge, British Columbia OFFICIAL WEBSITE “Motion Notion lives in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains and in the heart of Canadian underground electronic-music culture. We invite you to the spectacular Beaverfoot Lodge near Golden BC to experience the bliss we and the attendees have created over the past 18 years! The festival has always been something off the beaten path and a thing of discovery and amazement for all” ASTRAL HARVEST When: July 2020 (Dates TBA) Where: North Country Fair festival grounds, Lesser Slave Lake North Home is not a place. It’s a feeling. “Astral Harvest is a celebration of music, art, knowledge, community and the human experience. Enjoy the sounds of talented musicians and producers from all over the world showcased on enticing stages that are sure to provide the ultimate visual and auditory experience. Daytime, Night-time, Chill, and Acoustic; There is a little something for everyone. Explore untapped elements of your intellectual, intuitive, and creative mind. Join skilled facilitators from our community as they share their knowledge on a variety of topics and artistic mediums. Seek an inner truth or learn a new art form. Whatever it may be, walk away feeling inspired. Get your body moving, explore a new skill, or sharpen up a familiar one. The variety of workshops are sure to stimulate some curiosity within, so embrace the intrigue and challenge yourself. The diversity of workshops include yoga, dance, flow arts, and many more. People of all levels of experience are welcome, especially beginners!” DREAMS FESTIVAL When: June 2020 (Dates TBA) Where: Echo Beach, Toronto, Ontario “Dreams Music Festival is a 19+ boutique festival experience for a discerning electronic music fan, taking place at Echo Beach in downtown Toronto, on the shores of Lake Ontario. A new luxury festival with a familiar feel, Dreams is a two day, three stage, outdoor, sensorial celebration of Toronto’s music and arts community.” CENTER OF GRAVITY FESTIVAL Where: Kelowna, British Columbia “Canada’s Hottest Beach Festival is back! Now in it’s 10th year, the much anticipated Monster Energy Center of Gravity returns to Kelowna’s City Park July 28 – 30, 2017. Produced by Wet Ape Productions and Live Nation Canada, the biggest, adrenaline-pumping festival to hit the Okanagan includes three days packed with extreme sports, sandy beaches, bikinis, and some of the biggest DJ names in the world.” AM I MISSING ANY EPIC MUSIC FESTIVALS IN CANADA? There really are an incredible amount of festivals up in Canada, so I'm sure I missed some good ones! If you think I need to add any specific Canadian music festivals or city-wide event, please do let me know! I’d love to keep this list as up-to-date as possible :-) . LOOKING FOR MORE MUSIC FESTIVALS AROUND THE WORLD? 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Share Pro Submission Performed by: SirW Song links: Release: Is released to the public Artist bio: Selwyn Ichizedek Richard Williams, better known as SirW, is an up-and-coming producer/artist with a penchant for writing infectious tunes and relatable narratives. Here is his new song. Press Play! Here are some of his work.

It's no big secret, the trick of how to start a record label definitely involves some cash and most definitely involves some talent. If you want to know the secret to how to start and run your own label then here it is, talent. You have to have something to sell your business pitch with. It doesn't matter what your particular genre is, you need to get out there and discover your first million. Yep, I am talking about dollars. If you are just sitting around trying to figure out how to start you own independent record label then you are wasting your time. Get out there and try to find "the" band or "the" person that is worthy of a record deal. Go to clubs, rummage through TikTok, hang out at bars with live music, there is talent all around you so find it. Do you have friends or a band already in mind? If you do then you are one step ahead of the "how to start a record label" game. Two or three bands would really be optimal when beginning your own record label. For those of you who don't have someone in mind, then you have some work to do. A good way to search for talent is to have an idea of what you are looking for. If you are going to learn how to start and run your own record label then you must be able to find the gap. There is a gap somewhere and you need to find it. Keep in mind, you are searching for someone who is marketable, a true money maker. If you can't quite pinpoint a gap, then identify a target market you think you can penetrate and go for it. Who would have thought that the Backstreet Boys or 98 Degrees would have made it big? Well, the guys from their record label were definitely on to something. Teenage girls were where it was at and boy did those guys stumble on to something big and man did they make a profit! Believe me, that is your first step in how to start a record label. Just like with any other business, you are going to have to sell your product. And you can't sell your product until you have your product. So, this is your first lesson in how to start your own independent record label. In this business, you are going to have to think outside the box and when you do that, you will be ready to start your own record label. Author Bio The former owner of an independent record label, current owner of Platinum Millennium publishing & national music industry seminar speaker/panelist. He's also the author & creator of 40+ best-selling music business books, reports, courses, audio products & more "How to" resources, that helped 1000s of people like you to success. Go to www.TheUltimateRecordLabel.com for more info. Article Source: http://www.ArticleGeek.com - Free

By: Rodney Rumford Business Podcast Marketing Case Study Shows How Podcasting Delivers Dramatic Results for Client. Podcasting has significant business marketing potential. If the business podcast strategy and online visibility plan is properly executed; podcasting has the potential to be a marketing tool that delivers great marketing results. The professional business marketers over at marketingsherpa.com have just released a new case study titled "How to Use a Podcast to Promote a White Paper That Generates New Business Sales Leads". This case study is about how Bearing Point used podcasting to promote a white paper and saw sign up rates of over 30% versus a traditional 10%. This is a 200% increase over traditional marketing techniques. Here is a short excerpt: "Dunay wasn't sure if the podcasts would be a hit or not, especially as his key prospects tend to be fairly conservative. So he didn't roll out trumpets and strobe lights for the launch. Instead, the team posted the podcasts and announcements at several related sites including Podblaze.com, FreshPodcasts.com, and iTunes (all of which currently promote podcasts for free.) They also rolled out a press release and an email announcement to the house list. Their first podcast launched quietly July 29, 2005. RESULTS Joy and exultation! Hundreds of executives downloaded the podcasts. Dunay had hoped that 10% of podcast listeners would respond to the white paper download offer. Instead, 30% did..." This is a great example of how marketing professionals should and could be using podcasting to help their business. This is the future of podcasting, Podcasting is going to become a marketing tool that communicates, educates and drives listeners to action. In this case the action was to download a white paper and effectively generate leads. I have been trying to inform the business markets of this trend for the past 9 months. I discussed this very scenario in a Podcasting White Paper that was released a few months back. Read the full case study at MarketingSherpa.com Experienced online marketing professionals that have expertise in the areas of podcast production, strategy, and visibility such as www.LeveragedPromotion.com can help your business achieve these same levels of results. Just creating a podcast in a vacuum of space is the wrong strategy. Make sure that you achieve maximum exposure for your podcasts so that they can deliver measurable marketing results. Author Bio Rodney Rumford has over 18 years of experience in the technology field. He has held management positions in Marketing, Business Dev, Enterprise Consulting, Sales and Engineering.He does corporate consulting in the areas of RSS & Podcasting strategy, execution and marketing. He has developed software solutions in the areas of RSS Feeds, Podcasting and PPC Advertising. He is the CEO of The Info Guru LLC., which operates several web properties that include: http://www.podblaze.com Article Source: http://www.ArticleGeek.com

By: Rok Hrastnik With the growing popularity of podcasting, publishers and marketers around the world are asking themselves how to monetize this content channel. Today we'll be taking a look at how marketers can monetize podcasting through enhanced marketing activities. While publishers might find it relatively easy to integrate podcasting in to their business models without really "creating a revolution", the opportunities for marketers really go beyond traditional marketing tactics. To understand the opportunity we need to understand what podcasting brings to the marketing table: the power of voice, delivered directly to our prospects, customers, employees and partners. While text might still be the most "usable" format and the easiest to consume, voice itself has the unique feature of being able to express emotion and bring personality in to marketing communications. For marketers, monetizing podcasting won't come through ad sales or content sales, but through opportunities to enhance their marketing communications with the power of emotion, delivered directly to their recipients. Here are just some possibilities for you to consider: PR: Audio press releases, messages from company executives, expert interviews and other industry related material, all delivered directly to the media. Direct marketing: Sales letters and other ad creative, delivered in audio and directly to your prospects. Customer Relationship Management and User Support: Personal messages and greetings from company executives, personalized messages to key clients by key account managers, educational content and industry interviews, seminar or conference recordings, product support information and tutorials Promotion: Achieving additional company/brand/product exposure by providing podcasts and promoting them via podcast directories and search engines. E-commerce: Audio product announcements and presentations, delivered to prospects that opt-in to receive latest product information. In the case of audio products, podcasts can also carry short excerpts or previews of new editions, thus enticing prospects to order. Branding and Prospect Conversion: Educational content and industry interviews that help shorten the sales cycle or generate/improve company credibility and enhance its brand. Advertising in third-party podcasts And so on … In these examples monetization does not come through directly generated revenues, but indirectly through improved sales. Author Bio Find out all you need to know about RSS and how to use it to get your content delivered, win back your customers, make more sales and increase search engine rankings. Unleash the Marketing & Publishing Power of RSS, acclaimed as the best and most comprehensive guide on marketing with RSS by top RSS industry leaders, experts, developers and top marketers. http://rss.marketingstudies.net/index.html?src=sa19 Article Source: http://www.ArticleGeek.com

Share Pro Submission Performed by: Vinnie Release: Is released to the public Release date: not released Artist bio: I've Been singing and writing songs on my guitar since the beginning of my time. I have dozens, this happens to be my favorite so far. I would love to follow my passion and do this full-time. Thank you for listening and giving me my time. :)

Share Pro Submission Performed by: Ghosty Sam Artist links: https://www.instagram.com/ghosty.sam/ Release: Is released to the public Artist message to you: I appreciate your time so much, thanks for giving the song a listen! Artist bio: Ghosty Sam is an independent bedroom pop artist from Fort Wayne Indiana. He writes, produces, records, and performs all of his own music. He is also a mix / mastering engineer and beatmaker. He is a multi instrumentalist, playing Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drums on his songs, and is well known in Fort Wayne's Music scene. He has worked with such artists as Jonah Baker, Samuel Harness, Midnight $wami, Ben Paul, and many more. His goal is to help uplift the quality of music coming from his scene and cut as many bad@$$ records as possible.

My Way (Radio Edit) Share Pro Submission Performed by: Positively Hip Hop Song links: https://www.instagram.com/positivelyhiphop/ Release: Is released to the public Release date: 08/4/2021 Artist bio: a refreshing voice in hip hop coming from Brooklyn, NY "Just want to offer the world something bright and inspiring"