It looks like it’s time to fight for our Canadian identities in music again. Singer Bryan Adams – long a favourite of mine, I’ve seen him three or four times in concert – has long been outspoken about how music by Canadian artists is identified by our government in terms of radio play and about our antiquated copyright laws. He posted a video message, to which our Heritage Minister replied, and to which Bryan added a post on X below. And he’s absolutely right. He fought 30 years ago for a change in the Canadian Content (Cancon) rules, as his huge song “Everything I Do (I Do it For You)” was not considered to qualify as Canadian Content because the only criteria that it met was that Bryan, as the artist, was a Canadian! Now frankly it’s even worse, with multiple collaborations between Canadians and others, but often not enough to satisfy the four criteria which were revamped in 1991 and you can find at the following link: Cancon. So let’s keep an eye on this and see if Bryan can continue to champion our Canadian music scene.
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Check out my ONLINE RADIO SHOWS below as they are increasingly tied in with this blog. As most of you know, I host 3 online radio shows – The Big 20 and two iterations of Your Weekend New Music Mix – and produce 2 online radio segments – my new music and retro picks of the week – that are all pre-recorded. The Big 20 and the picks of the week are happily being syndicated and you can find the current schedule for all at the bottom of the home page of this blog.
He’s now in a rather elite class in terms of my chart’s history, and Darin gets his 4th #1 with the propulsive summery pop jam “Electric”, which climbs 5-1 in a sudden takeover from two months of “Shiver”. Darin joins Justin Timberlake and Sam Smith, who also have 4 #1’s, Darren Hayes who has 5, Simon Curtis who has 6 plus another one as a featured vocalist, and Bright Light Bright Light who has 7! Darin has also followed up “Electric” with a new one, “Moonlight”, which you can check out below.
I still can’t get enough of the Euphoric Alternative remix of David Archuleta’s “Afraid To Love” (above), which also became a collaboration with keyboardist/producer Willy Beaman, and climbs 4-3. David’s latest is the quite different “Hell Together”, which you can hear below.
Making a splash in the Top 10 is the stunning live string version of “feel less” by Felix Cartal and Lights (11-6), recorded at The Warehouse in Vancouver. It becomes the 4th Top 10 entry for both artists. Felix just released a new “double A” single, which these days is being called an EP, called “i”, which includes “dive/stay/” and “cuz of you”, and you can check out at the following Spotify link: Felix Cartal EP.
Getting her second Top 10 entry just over 8 years after the last one is dance music queen Rozalla with her timeless take on Nicolette Larson’s hit version of “Lotta Love”, which climbs 14-10.
I’m looking forward to seeing her again perform, this time in my city in September, as she opens for Kygo and Sam Feldt. Hayla rises 19-12 with her smashing solo release “Embers” (above). And about Kygo – well he and Hayla just released their own collaboration “Without You”, which you can check out below.
Never underestimate the power of a fantastic hook, which will have you singing Washington-based artist Dreamer Boy’s “Heartbreaker” long after it’s over. The song jumps 23-16.
L.A.’s TELYKast seems to have no shortage of great songs up their sleeves lately, and their collaboration with fellow producer Deorro and vocalist Catello, “Without Your Love”, rises 25-17.
The Fastest Riser on the chart belongs to one of the catchiest songs around. It’s “Find My Flow” by Phoenix dance producer Ekonovah, which soars 28-18.
Right behind is the bonafide national dance radio hit for Kiesza called “I Go Dance”, which moves up 29-20 from her newly released EP which you can listen to at the following Spotify link: Dancing And Crying Vol. 1.
For those of you who are tired of “Lose Control”, you can enjoy Teddy Swims’ top-notch Motown-flavoured follow-up “The Door”, which rises 30-23.
The Highest Debut belongs to an artist who would have appeared on my chart had there been one before 1998. Vanessa Williams sparkles on “Legs (Keep Dancing)” having just turned 61, an independent release very deserving of your attention, which arrives at #26. It’s her first release in 15 years. Other artists on the chart age 60+ are Rozalla and Pet Shop Boys.
Debuting on the chart after more than 10 years as an electronic dance producer is TheFatRat, who has a huge following on You Tube thanks to his involvement with the gaming world, and “Myself & I”, featuring Canadian singer RIELL at #27. It’s chapter six of a series of story-songs, full of layered top-notch production and an excellent vocal by RIELL.
The third debut belongs to Swiss EuroVision winner Nemo with the fascinating and riveting “The Code”, which arrives at #28.
ONLINE RADIO SHOWS
You can hear me and many of my blog choices on this growing list of online radio stations and features!
Listen to The Big 20 from 10pm to Midnight EST on Wednesdays as “The Musicman” James Rogers and I bring you the latest in new songs. The show also repeats on Saturday evening at 6 pm EST. You can hear recent episodes of The Big 20 at this link.
On Saturdays and Sundays from 8pm to Midnight EST I bring you “Your Weekend New Music Mix”, four hours of commercial-free music from the 2000’s including many song choices from this blog.
My Retro Pick of the Week plays on Russ Horton’s “Top 40 Timeline” which airs Saturdays at 4pm EST.
The 3D Variety Show by Planet Radio Canada
I’m featured Tuesdays between 7 and 7:30 pm EST with my New Music Pick of the Week which debuts every week on “The 3D Variety Show” at www.planetradio.ca, now powered by www.xstreamrockradio.com with “The Musicman” James Rogers, and I also join occasionally for looks at music from our past through some live segments. My pick of the week airs more than 25 times during the week and you can view its schedule by clicking here. You can hear recent episodes of The 3D Variety Show at the following link: 3D Variety Show. The show repeats on Alberta’s www.katpowerhit.ca on Wednesdays at 6pm EST.
Energy885 in Miramichi, New Brunswick’s Energy885 now anchors Hunter Wilbur’s “Modern Hype” on Fridays at 6pm EST, and his new show “Pyjama Party” on Saturdays at 5pm EST, which both air my New Music Pick of the Week. Energy885 is also airing my Retro Pick Of The Week as well on Wednesday and Friday mornings at 9:30 AM EST. You can hear past episodes of “Modern Hype” and “Pyjama Party” at the following link: DJ Hunter.
For other details about all of the shows, such as dates and times of broadcasts, go to my home page and scroll down to the bottom right side!
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