Music Express

Established in 1976, Music Express stands out as one of Canada's most accomplished music magazines ever. It is now available in a digital format.

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The End of an Era - Keith Sharp and Music Express

Oct 18, 2024 | themusicexpress.ca | Roman Mitz

It is with a heavy heart that I pen this tribute to my Manchester-born, Canadian-bred friend Keith Sharp who, after a short illness, passed away peacefully early on the morning of October 18. Keith was co-founder and Editor-In-Chief of Music Express magazine, the only contemporary publication in the history of the Canadian music industry to execute national record retail circulation via records stores, and national newsstand circulation.
Lenny Stoute - A Music Express Tribute

Sep 26, 2024 | themusicexpress.ca | Roman Mitz |Keith Sharp

I was truly saddened to learn of the passing of Lenny Stoute earlier this week as he was a larger-than-life presence. I first crossed paths with Lenny when he was a Features Writer for Music Express magazine between 1981 and 1986, while I worked as a freelancer for the publication. Lenny was a brilliant writer, and I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone with such a wicked sense of humour.
Wilde About JJ - The Music Express

Sep 18, 2024 | themusicexpress.ca | Roman Mitz |Keith Sharp

JJ Wilde is on a hot streak. The Kitchener rocker burst onto the scene in 2020 with her debut album “Ruthless”, achieving over 36 million global streams. That record won a 2021 JUNO Award for Rock Album of the Year, and Wilde became the first female performer to win in this category since Alanis Morissett’s “Jagged Little Pill”.
Cummings Celebrates New Album With Extensive North American Tour

Sep 18, 2024 | themusicexpress.ca | Keith Sharp

Burton Cummings has announced his A Few Good Moments tour with dates scheduled for October 18th at the Windsor Colosseum, November 1st at River Cree Casino Enoch Alberta, November 3rd at Grey Eagle Casino Calgary, November 8th at Fallsview Casino, Niagara Falls, December 28th at Molson Centre Moncton NB, and December 30/31st at Winnipeg’s Regent Centre Casino. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.
Ure Continues Live Aid Legacy With Acoustic Performances

Aug 28, 2024 | themusicexpress.ca | Keith Sharp |Roman Mitz

“Most musicians who are successful in this business would never do what I am doing right now. Their agent would not let them. It’s just me and my keyboardist, Charlie Round Turner on stage with a sound tech, renting an SUV and driving from north to south, border to border in North America.
Billy Idol Reunion Sparks Platinum Blonde Comeback

Aug 23, 2024 | themusicexpress.ca | Keith Sharp |Roman Mitz

When Live Nation decided to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Billy Idol’s breakout ‘Rebel Yell’ album with a national tour of Canadian hockey arenas, the promoters had only one band in mind as the ideal supporting act…Toronto’s Platinum Blonde As Idol released that definitive second album 40 years ago which included mega hits like the title track, “Eyes Without A Face” and “Flesh For Fantasy”, the Toronto trio of bassist/lead vocalist Mark Holmes, guitarist Sergio Gallo and drummer Chris...
Teigen Gayse - Sweetheart Of The Video

Aug 14, 2024 | themusicexpress.ca | Roman Mitz |Keith Sharp

Video helped the radio star. Contrary to what the Buggles suggest in their hit song “Video Killed The Radio Star”, video certainly played a key role in propelling Teigen Gayse onto country music radio and major streaming services. Specifically, her TikTok posts have racked up over 50 million views, no mean feat for a girl who hails from the picturesque small town of Chetwin, B.C. “TikTok is so important right now”, says Teigen from her home in Nashville, where she recently relocated.
Boomstock Sheds New Light on Sobeys Stadium

Aug 13, 2024 | themusicexpress.ca | Keith Sharp

Boomstock Rock Festival set for Saturday August 24th is the fourth major event, promoted by the Feldman Agency which has negotiated production rights with York University to sage events at the Keele Street campus. Bachman-Turner Overdrive, England’s UB40, The Box, Chilliwack and Sweet are all set to perform in this gem of a location which comfortably holds between 11,000 and 14,000 in its bowl-shaped configuration.
Economics The Key For 2024 CNE Talent Selection

Aug 6, 2024 | themusicexpress.ca | Keith Sharp |Roman Mitz

When you consider that the CNE Bandshell is located less than a couple of hundred metres North East of Live Nation’s Budweiser Stage, you can understand the monumental task that Emily Kempe and her team are faced with when they try to book the entertainment talent for this year’s Canadian National Exhibition August 16th to September 2nd.
Maple Music A Distinct Theme For 2024 Kitchener Blues Fest

Jul 31, 2024 | themusicexpress.ca | Keith Sharp |Roman Mitz

A yearly challenge for Kitchener Blues Festival promoter Claude Cloutier is to create a fresh musical theme yet still retain a focus on authentic blues. This year in particular, Canadian fans will be thrilled by the domestic content Cloutier has assembled.