Midori electronic music and culture festival returns in another secret Hong Kong location

Midori electronic music and culture festival returns in another secret Hong Kong location

After debuting in May with a lineup of entirely Hong Kong-based DJs, Midori is returning for its second edition of the year to wrap up the summer festival season. To be held from October 11 to 13, the three-day music festival will again take place at an undisclosed secluded rural location complete with campsite to … Read more

deadmau5 on 25 years in music, his Hall of Fame induction and more

deadmau5 on 25 years in music, his Hall of Fame induction and more

deadmau5 is unhappy. At the very least, Canadian music producer Joel Zimmerman is extremely agitated. Without his infamous mouse head to hide behind, his displeasure is obvious as he saunters into the green room at Canadian Music Week. Two things are on the agenda for the next hour — photos and an interview about his … Read more

Montreal-based musician awarded $1.5M in Alberta defamation lawsuit

Montreal-based musician awarded .5M in Alberta defamation lawsuit

A Quebec-based electronic music artist hopes to get his career and life back on track after triumphing in an Alberta defamation lawsuit tied to social media posts accusing him of being a sexual predator. “It was terrible. The whole thing was like pure nightmare and hell,” Frederik Durand said in an interview from Montreal. “I … Read more

Vancouver to host the 2025 Juno Awards

Vancouver to host the 2025 Juno Awards

After six years away, the Juno Awards will return to Vancouver in 2025, the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) announced today. The 54th Juno Awards will take place at Rogers Arena on Sunday, March 30, 2025, with the usual Juno Week festivities taking place March 26-30. “The 2018 Junos were an incredible experience with … Read more