Articles by Exclaim! Staff

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  R.I.P. 'Into the Night' Singer Benny Mardones

  PUBLISHED Jun 29, 2020

  Benny Mardones — an American pop singer and songwriter known best for his 1980 hit "Into the Night" — has died. News of Mardones's passing...

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  Hear the Manvils' Deeply Personal New Album 'Reaction Arrow'

  PUBLISHED Jun 26, 2020

  Long-running Canadian indie unit the Manvils are back with a new album. Called Reaction Arrow, the record stands as the third proper full-l...

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  9 Concert Films That Will Tide You Over Until the Real Thing Comes Back

  PUBLISHED Jun 25, 2020

  By now, we're so deep into our socially isolated lives due to COVID-19 that we're starting to forget what going to concerts feel like. And...

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  Exclaim!'s 33 Best Albums of 2020 So Far

  PUBLISHED Jun 24, 2020

  We've all heard it a million times before: six months ago, at the start of the calendar year, who could have predicted what 2020 had in sto...

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  Four Rising Stars to Catch at Canada Day House Party

  PUBLISHED Jun 23, 2020

  In spite of social distancing, Canada Day House Party is ready to celebrate on July 1 with a musical lineup that truly has something for ev...

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  Keep Creative with RIFF and Exclaim!'s Summer Stash

  PUBLISHED Jun 22, 2020

  This summer's live music season is shaping up to be a quiet one, as concerts and arts events across Canada remain cancelled or postponed du...

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  Sam Roberts Band, Cadence Weapon, Dear Rouge to Play Canada Day House Party

  PUBLISHED Jun 16, 2020

  Though Canada Day will be celebrated a little differently this year, a host of talent from across the country will come together to mark th...

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  10 Emerging Canadian Artists You Need to Hear This June

  PUBLISHED Jun 8, 2020

  As the first half of 2020 wraps up, it's time for another crop of rising musical acts from different corners of the country that bridge gen...