Nested under the Drake Hotel lies one of Toronto’s most infamous concert venues, The Drake Underground. A legendary venue where many of your favourite artists such as M.I.A, Sampha and Beck once shook the stage.

The narrow venue filled up quickly as the doors opened for 7PM.

First up was an artist we featured on our Montréal website earlier this year. NAIIM stormed onto the stage as a natural. He played well known tracks such as Dark Side and Dusty Winds. For the first time, he performed his new single Twice which only came out merely a week ago. The energy from the crowd proved to NAIIM that it was a hit.

NAIIM also gave a taste of the new sound we’ll be seeing in the future. Singing unreleased tracks titled Overkill and Midnight Warrior. Closing out his set to Bad Lil Bae, another unreleased song. Where he brought out the track’s producer Tee, also known as artist Polun.

Zach Zoya closed the night with over an hour of heart-written melodies. It’s difficult to describe Zach’s sound, which is likely why he was picked up by a massive label early into his career. He is able to encapsulate the lyrics of heartbreak into melancholic, yet upbeat melodies.

As he started his infamous song “Start Over” the verse was cut short after the first few lines. To his surprise, the Universal Music Canada team presented his Gold Plaque for the track, a first of many for the artist. Shortly after he restarted the song, but the emotion behind the track was much more dramatic than the others.

The night signified a rush of emotion for him, as it was also his first headlining show within Toronto. Zach finished his set by thanking each member of the audience in the crowd from the bottom of his heart, as it was a night that both the audience and him will never forget.

Fans at the Drake Underground witnessed history on December 7th. The performing artists witnessed the deep support that the city has for them. Without a doubt, each performer of the night has a very exciting future for themselves within the industry.

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When it comes to music, Drake tops song and album charts. Not only did our hometown boy make the Apple Music charts for top song and album, but he also has 3 songs in Canadian top 10 charts, plus a fourth when you account his feature on BlocBoy JB’s “Look Alive”. Drake is also Apple Music’s Artist of the Year. Right behind Drake at number 2 on the music charts is Loud Luxury — they’re from London, Ontario!

In Top Apps, Toronto-based developer Snowman is named Apple TV Game of the Year for their Alto’s Odyssey game.

Canadians most downloaded podcast ever is The Joe Rogan Experience, followed by The Daily (New York Times) and TED Talks Daily. Oprah’s SuperSoul Conversations breaks the top 10 at number 6. Top Canadian podcast is Semi-Prose, the books podcast that’s “half as serious and twice as smart as your other favourite books podcast.”

On Apple Books, Best Fiction book goes to Canadian author Esi Edugyan’s Washington Black title and Miriam Toews tops Best Fiction audiobook with Women Talking.

Here’s more in detail…

Best Apps of 2018:

iPhone App of the year – Procreate Pocket
iPhone Game of the year – Donut County
iPad App of the year – Froggipedia
iPad Game of the year – Gorogoa
Mac App of the year – Pixelmator Pro
Mac Game of the year – The Gardens Between
Apple TV App of the year – Sweat
Apple TV Game of the year – Alto’s Odyssey*

Top Free iPhone Apps in Canada:

Instagram
YouTube
Messenger
Facebook
Snapchat
Spotify Music
Google Maps
Bitmoji
WhatsApp Messenger
Netflix

Top Paid iPhone Apps in Canada:

1.Facetune
2.kirakira+
3.PlantSnap Plant Identification
4.The Wonder Weeks
5.Afterlight 2
6.My Talking Pet Pro
7.Oh She Glows*
8.Full Fitness: Exercise Workout Trainer
9.AutoSleep Tracker for Watch
10.Forest — Stay Focused

Top Free iPhone Games in Canada:

1.Fortnite
2.Helix Jump
3.Rise Up
4.Hole.io
5.PUBG MOBILE
6.Love Balls
7.Snake Vs Block
8.Knife Hit
9.Wordscapes
10. HQ Trivia

Top Paid iPhone Games in Canada:

1.Heads Up!
2. Plague Inc.
3. Minecraft
4. Pocket Build
5. Bloons TD 6
6. Geometry Dash
7. Bloons TD 5
8. The Game of Life
9. Getting Over It
10. Earn to Die 2

Best Music of 2018:

Artist of the year: Drake
Breakout Artist of the Year: Juice WRLD
Song of the Year: I Like It – Cardi B featuring Bad Bunny & J. Balvin
Album of the Year: Golden Hour – Kacey Musgraves

2018 Apple Music Charts – Canada’s Top 10 Best of 2018 Songs Charts:

1.Drake*, God’s Plan
2.Loud Luxury, Body (feat. Brando)
3.Post Malone, Rockstar (feat. 21 Savage)
4.Drake*, Nice for What
5.Post Malone, Psycho (feat. Ty Dollar $ign)
6.Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J. Balvin, I Like It
7.Drake*, In My Feelings
8.Camila Cabello, Havana (feat. Young Thug)
9.BlocBoy JB, Look Alive (feat. Drake*)
10.Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line, Meant to be

Canadians in the Top 100:

25. Drake*, Nonstop
44. Migos, Walk It Talk It (feat. Drake*)
56. The Weeknd*, Pray For Me
58. The Weeknd*, Call Out My Name
60. Drake*, I’m Upset
65. Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee, Despacito (feat. Justin Bieber*)
71. NAV*, Wanted You (feat. Lil Uzi Vert)
74. Bülow*, Not a Love Song
75. Drake*, Mob Ties
76. Shawn Mendes*, In My Blood
84. DJ Khaled, No Brainer (feat. Justin Bieber*, Chance the Rapper & Quavo)
90. Logic, 1-800-273-8255 (feat. Alessia Cara* & Khalid)
100. 88GLAM, Bali (feat. NAV*)

Canada’s Top 100 Album charts:

Here are Canada’s Top 10 Best of 2018 Album charts:

1. Drake*, Scorpion
2. Post Malone, Beerbongs & Bentleys
3. Post Malone, Stoney
4. XXXTENTACION, ?
5. Migos, Culture II
6. Ed Sheeran, ÷ (Deluxe)
7. Travis Scott, ASTROWORLD
8. Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd* & SZA, Black Panther The Album Music from and Inspired By
9. Khalid, American Teen
10. Cardi B, Invasion of Privacy

Canadians in Top 100 Albums:

12. Drake*, More Life
20. The Weeknd*, Starboy
23. Drake*, Views
25. The Weeknd*, My Dear Melancholy
27. Shawn Mendes*, Shawn Mendes
34. Tory Lanez*, MEMORIES DON’T DIE
41. Drake*, Take Care (Deluxe Version)
54. NAV*, RECKLESS
71. Daniel Caesar*, Freudian
73. Shawn Mendes*, Illuminate
81. Drake*, Nothing Was The Same
82. The Weeknd*, Beauty Behind the Madness
83. NAV* & Metro Boomin, Perfect Timing
87. Drake*, If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late
88. KILLY*, Surrender Your Soul
91. Justin Bieber*, Purpose

Best Apple Podcasts of 2018 — Canada:

Semi-Prose*
Home Cooked*
TIFF Long Take*
Escaping NXIVM*
The Big Story*
Side note*
Personal Best*
Missing & Murdered: Finding Cleo*
Chosen Family*
Earth Rangers*
Thunder Bay*
History of 1995*

Best Books of 2018 in Canada:

Best fiction: Washington Black* by Esi Edugyan
Best nonfiction: I’m Afraid of Men* by Vivek Shraya
Best mystery: Hysteria* by Elisabeth de Mariaffi
Best SciFi & fantasy: Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik
Best romance: Too Wilde to Wed by Eloisa James
Best bio and memoir: Heart Berries by Terese Marie Mailhot
Best young reader book: Children of Blood & Bone by Toni Adeyemi
Best Canadian fiction: French Exit* by Patrick deWitt

Best Audiobooks of 2018 in Canada:

Best fiction: Women Talking* by Miriam Toews
Best nonfiction: Bad Blood by John Carreyrou
Best self-development: Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis
Best business: Dare to Lead by Brené Brown
Best family: Rebound by Kwame Alexander
Best bio and memoir: Educated by Tara Westover
Best mystery: The Woman in the Window by AJ Finn
Best Narration: Beastie Boys Book by Michael Diamond and Adam Horovitz
Best Canadian Audiobook: Split Tooth* by Taya Tagaq

*Canadian!

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FESTIVAL STREET: Opening weekend. September 6 to 9.

Back for it’s 5th year, Festival Street is four days of free activities that pour onto King Street West (between Peter Street and University Avenue). Think of it as a street party complete with free screenings and music performances. Catch  screenings honouring  trailblazing women of the film industry including the 30th anniversary of Penny Marshall’s BIG.

If you have a MetroPass or PRESTO card, listen up! TIFF has partnered with TTC  to offer access to films for free. Look out for ‘Street Team’ who will distribute free Festival and TIFF Bell Lightbox tickets. There’s also going to be a special TTC free screening at Roy Thompson Hall on September 9 – reserve tickets online, while quantities last. Bring your TTC pass and ticket for entry.

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SHARE HER JOURNEY RALLY: Join in the movement on Saturday, September 8 and let your voices be heard. All who want to see and be part of real change in the film industry are invited to join industry leaders and actors down along John Street at the Slaight Music Stage beginning at 10:00 am. Performances by Molly Johnson and Shakura S’Aida. RSVP to join the movement at shareherjourney.org/rally

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Refinery29 FESTIVAL ROOFTOP: This new interactive space will offer new Festival experiences combined with an after-party. A variety of activities are planned including The Calm Before the Storm: A Mindful Festival Kickoff where you can stretch next to celebrities like Amanda Crew (Freaks, Silicon Valley) and listen in on a panel of lifestyle experts. Other events up on the rooftop will include meet-and-greets with Toronto on the Rise, a celebration of up-and-coming stars including Stephan James, Shamier Anderson, Lamar Johnson, Jess Salguiero, and Mouna Traore. Also worth checking out on the roof is The Magic of Movie Makeup where attendees can learn makeup tips from celebrity make-up artist Lucky Bromhead (Schitt’s Creek), and gain insight into special effects make-up by masters Jordan Samual (The Shape of Water, Crimson Peak, Pacific Rim) and Sean Sansom (The Shape of Water, IT, Carrie).

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IN CONVERSATION WITH…

Listen in on insightful and intimate discussions with artists who are in the forefront of the film industry. Moderated by journalist or industry expert, this popular series offers TIFF audience members an engaging way to connect. This year’s roster includes Hilary Swank, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Mahershala Ali.

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TIFF SPEAKER SERIES: 

Returning for its 7th year, the TIFF Speaker Series, in partnership with the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, includes a line up that will confront cultural histories, political statements, and examine the power of community through the lease of personal storytelling. The program offers audiences the opportunity to interact with filmmakers and scholars in extended discussions following each film’s second public screening.

This year’s speakers include:

-Randall Hansen, Interim Director at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, will join Tunisian actor and director Nejib Belkadhi in a Q&A following the screening fo his film Look at Me.

-Janice Stein, Founding Director of the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, will join Avi Nesher in discussing the Israeli film, The Other Story.

-Robert Austin, Associate Professor at the Munk’s School Centre for European, Russian and Eurasian Studies, will join Ukrainian director Sergei Loznitsa to examine his film Donbass.

-Joseph Wong, Ralph and Roz Halbert Professor of Innovation at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, will take the stage with actor-director Emilio Estevez for a Q&A following the screening of The Public.

–Teresa Kramarz, Director of Munk One program, will discuss filmmaking duo Cristina Gallego and Ciro Guerra’s latest film, Birds of Passage.

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MONSTERS AND MEN with guest introduction from Drake:

Aubrey “Drake” Graham will join the cast for Canadian Premiere of Monsters and Men at the TIFF Bell Lightbox and before the Festival’s Opening Night Party. Monsters and Men addresses the systematic issue of police violence head-on in this provocative portrait of community responding to crisis.

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JASON REITMAN LIVE READ:

Jason Reitman returns with his ever-popular on-stage live reading. Reitmann continues the tradition of bringing beloved film scripts to life through performances by some of the industry’s favourite contemporary talent combining elements of their with the on-set experience. Previously included Rachel McAdams, Sir Patrick Stewart, Donald Glover and Cary Elwes. This year’s live read of John Hughes’ The Breakfast Club will be an immersive experience for audiences.

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HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: The Hidden World: A Behind-the-Scenes look with director Dean DeBlois and producer Brad Lewis

Get a sneak peek preview of DreamWorks Animation’s upcoming How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World. Fans and newcomers join DeBlois and Lewis for a first look at scenes with commentary and interactive demonstrations from the creators themselves. Experience exclusive behind-the-scenes footage that reveals how this captivating tale was brought to life.

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Sneak Peek of Universal Pictures’ FIRST MAN in IMAX at Ontario Place Cinesphere:

Be the first moviegoers in Canada to journey to the moon and back with the highly anticipated IMAX film, First Man by Academy Award winning director Damien Chazelle (Whiplash, La La Land). Chazelle will introduce the film that stars Ryan Gosling in this riveting story behind the first manned mission to the moon, focusing on Neil Armstrong and the decade leading to the historic Apollo 11 flight.

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25th Anniversary of THE JOY LUCK CLUB:

Wayne Wang’s film returns to TIFF exactly 25 years from its first Canadian Premiere held at the same venue. Recapture the magic of the debut, The Joy Luck Club returns with appearances from cast and crew members and director Wayne Wang. Based on Amy Tan’s bestselling novel, The Joy Luck Club follows three generations of Chinese women who’s lives are interwoven through this story mothers and daughters attempting to  break through the social and generational differences that both jeopardize and strengthen the loving bond between them. Following the screening, Lainey Lui will join the director and cast in an onstage conversation.

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Complete list of events and ticket information can be found at www.tiff.net

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Co-creator Linda Schuyler was a high school teacher who noticed a void in television content that resonated with everyday teens. Along side Kit Hood, a former child actor and video editor, they decided to create a production company in 1976 and by 1986 The Kids of Degrassi Street was produced. Fun Fact: the name of the show was inspired by a street in the area now known as Leslieville. De Grassi wasn’t an actually high school but somewhere that Linda had known well as she had a friend who lived on the street.

The franchise has since branched to several series including Degrassi Junior High, Degrassi High, and Degrassi: The Next Generation. Not only did the series reach Canadians but broadcasters like TeenNick, BBC2 and MTV also rebroadcasted. Most recently the newest of the Degrassi Universe has extended further reach with it’s latest series Degrassi Next Class on Family Channel and Netflix.

In an industrial area located within the 416 I found myself walking through the hallways of Degrassi Community School. I was amazed to see the real life size scale of the set that very much felt like a high school – gym, classrooms and all. The location once also served as a set for a few other shows including L.A. Complex, but now the 98,400 square foot studio is home to Degrassi. Most of the interior and exterior production is done here including some street scenes and when I had visited they were well into filming Season 3 and 4 of Degrassi Next Class.

I was invited to chat with three of the actors, who’s characters on the show are BFFs.  It’s interesting to note that Schuyler and the team always felt it was important to cast actors who are close to the age of their roles and discovering that they are students at local high schools (in real life) with tutors on set made it everything feel much more authentic.

As teens I wondered if social media has affected them in any way since the storylines can be controversial. Sara Waisglass, who plays Frankie, mentioned that the episodes of Season 2 of the new series have begun airing in Australia so teens are taking to social media and fan pages to discuss already. “It’s been pretty insane for me. I did an interview for a Brazilian magazine and I remember reading through the scripts and was told that the series was going to reach 130 countries. It’s so cool to know that there are so many people that can learn from and be entertained by our show.”

“To think that people in Australia and people here at home can watch Degrassi is so cool,” says Reiya Downs who plays Shay. “But also my sister in the US and when I visit and people find out I’m on Degrassi they get excited. It’s pretty neat when they find out I’m from Toronto and  it’s done here.”

As teens playing close to their age on the show I wondered how much input the actors have on their characters and how relatable are they to their roles. Sara explained that they get to read through each episode and discuss the characters. “It helps being the similar age as we are growing with our character and they take everything into consideration. For Frankie, I’ve found that she’s gone through such a rapid change which has been really special because I feel like in my life, my last two years have been crazy! So, I’m kind of growing at the same pace as her.” says Sara.

“When I auditioned, they didn’t really have a part for me so they started giving siblings to Miles. They didn’t really have a skeletal role for me to become which was great because I got to create Frankie from scratch,” said Sara. “I could give her sass and make her like me. What was cool for me to learn this year was that sometimes you may not agree with your character and her views but the actor’s job is to believe, and make their audience believe that the character is right. You have to find a reason in your character that would make you think the way she’s thinking. Which is really cool and the creative part of my job!”

For Reiya, she says that growing with her character is mostly growing as an actress. “I don’t sometimes agree with what Shay does or says but I find parts of her that I think is cool and I learn more about myself and her at the same time. It’s cool to see the progression of how she use to be and how she is.”

Amanda Arcuri, who plays the vibrant Lola, and has been on the show for three years now. “I’m growing up with her through high school and going through the motions with her and all the things that have been happening has been interesting. She’s explores relationships with herself, her friends, and family.”

Now that the series has started airing on Netflix as well, how has that changed the show or has it? Linda Schulyer had mentioned that the show never really played it safe to begin with and had a tendency to be more progressive with teens. Many teens can relate to the storylines but one in particular that has drawn much attention was Lola’s female masturbation story that is pushed the comfort zone for many. It appears that the audience has been accepting and other storylines also continue to step forward so it seems like a natural progression to the streaming service.

“There’s definitely more freedom to be had,” says Reiya. “Just because teenage life is full of discovery and freedom so sometimes you need a little more room to show some of those stories. We were pretty excited to find out the show would be airing on Netflix”

Sara agreed and added that she doesn’t even watch regular TV as much and often watches the shows on the streaming service because she’s drawn not only the content but also the freedom of when and what to watch  like many of us. “There are so many taboos in growing up for teens that most shows don’t cover and we were restricted before. When we got news that we were going to Netflix, we really were able to get in between those lines. Almost all of us on the cast can relate to every story line whether it’s us or a friend. Lola’s masturbation story line was so amazing. They got everything right. I mean no one talks about it but everyone’s curious.”

Amanda adds, “as soon as the story came out everybody was like, yeah, why are guys allowed to talk about it and girls aren’t? Girls were commenting on the Degrassi pages about that. It made me realize that people are more open to discussing about it and getting to know your own body and being more comfortable and it’s okay. But now that the show is on Netflix? I feel like I have more freedom to be myself. There’s way more pressure, personally, because I want to really get it all right. I want people to relate even more to the characters. It’s pretty cool because even more people are watching now. I’ve even started doing interviews in other countries. As soon as it came out in Argentina I started getting more followers and tweets. I’m Argentinian so the response I get from there has been really interesting.”

Season 2 picks up after the epic events of Degrassi’s Snow Ball that saw students forced into a school lockdown. Meanwhile a prank takes a very bad turn after the Degrassi girls volleyball team retaliates and goes too far against the rival team. The students are divided on what constitutes a prank and what is wrong. The second season will also feature the 500th episode of the Degrassi franchise and be ready for some favourite Degrassi alumni to return for the school’s 35th Anniversary Event.

Season 2 of Degrassi Next Class, will start airing in Canada mid-July on Family Channel, but the cast has started getting responses from audiences in Australia who have access already. Fan pages and chat groups have begun discussions about the current story line overseas. “I’ve peeked into some fan pages and it’s interesting to see what they are discussing about especially with my character Frankie,” said Sara. “My hope is that the audience learns with her through all of this.”

I admit that it’s hard not to feel “Toronto proud” as it’s reach has extended globally. So I had to ask the actors if they’ve had any funny questions about one of Toronto’s own since they’ve started the show.

“Of course! After a few weeks of shooting the show when I return to school my teachers always ask how it was hanging out with Drake,” says Sara. “It’s become a running joke at my school – which has been fun!”

“Oh yeah! I get asked if I’ve met Drake and if I can get tickets to his concert all the time. NO!”

Where do they love to hang out in the city? Sara tells us she’s a huge breakfast eater. “My favourite places are along Queen Street West like Cafe Crepe but I also love Starving Artist which is on St. Clair and Bathurst. Yes, I’m all about food.”

For Reiya she loves going to the Eaton Centre because she can get a lot accomplished in one spot. “I love all the shops there but I also like areas like the  Davisville area to walk around.”

Amanda tells us she loves walking around Kensington Market and Chinatown since she enjoys being downtown.

Season 1 of Degrassi Next Class can be streamed now on Netflix…yes, all of them. Binge away!

The first episode of Season 2 will debut on July 19 on Family Channel. The entire season (10 episodes) will be able to views on The Family Channel App beginning July 22.

Season 3 & 4 are currently in production. No release dates yet.

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The evening was the prelude to Sunday’s Juno show that will be aired on CTV. Five remaining categories will be announced during that show.

Here are the most recent winners.

INTERNATIONAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR (IDLA ASSOCIATED LABEL DISTRIBUTION)
25 Adele XL/Beggars Group*Select

ARTIST OF THE YEAR
The Weeknd The Weeknd XO*Universal

BREAKTHROUGH GROUP OF THE YEAR (SPONSORED BY FACTOR, THE
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA, CANADA’S PRIVATE RADIO BROADCASTERS AND RADIO
STARMAKER FUND)
Dear Rouge Universal

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR (PRESENTED BY SOCAN)
Abel Tesfaye “Can’t Feel My Face” – co-songwriters Max Martin, Savan
Kotecha, Peter Svensson, Ali Payami, “In The Night” – co-songwriters
Ahmad Balshe, Max Martin, Savan Kotecha, Peter Svensson, Ali Payami,
“The Hills” – co-songwriters Ahmad Balshe, Emmanuel Nickerson, Carlo
Mantagnese BEAUTY BEHIND THE MADESS – The Weeknd The Weeknd
XO*Universal

ADULT ALTERNATIVE ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Leave No Bridge Unburned Whitehorse Six Shooter*Universal

ALTERNATIVE ALBUM OF THE YEAR (SPONSORED BY LONG & MCQUADE)
Deep in the Iris BRAIDS Flemish Eye*Outside

POP ALBUM OF THE YEAR (SPONSORED BY TD)
Purpose Justin Bieber Island Def Jam*Universal

ROCK ALBUM OF THE YEAR
The Physical World Death From Above 1979 Last Gang* Universal

VOCAL JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Clear Day Emilie-Claire Barlow Empress*eOne

JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR: SOLO
Movin’ Forward Robi Botos A440*Universal

JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR: GROUP
Forest Grove Allison Au Quartet Independent

INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Never Were The Way She Was Colin Stetson and Sarah Neufeld
Constellation*Outside

FRANCOPHONE ALBUM OF THE YEAR
À Paradis City Jean Leloup Dare to Care*Select

CHILDREN’S ALBUM OF THE YEAR
More Sheep, Less Sleep The Swinging Belles Independent

CLASSICAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR: SOLO OR CHAMBER ENSEMBLE
Franck & Strauss: Violin Sonatas James Ehnes Onyx*HM

CLASSICAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR: LARGE ENSEMBLE OR SOLOIST(S) WITH
LARGE ENSEMBLE ACCOMPANIMENT
Symphony and New Works for Organ and Orchestra Orchestre
Symphonique de Montréal with Olivier Latry and Jean-Willy Kunz
Analekta*Select

CLASSICAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR: VOCAL OR CHORAL PERFORMANCE
Las Ciudades de Oro L’Harmonie des Saisons ATMA*Naxos

CLASSICAL COMPOSITION OF THE YEAR
Airline Two Pop Songs on Antique Poems Dinuk Wijeratne
Centrediscs*Naxos

RAP RECORDING OF THE YEAR
If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late Drake Cash Money*Universal

DANCE RECORDING OF THE YEAR (SPONSORED BY STINGRAY MUSIC)
Save Me ft. Katy B Keys N Krates Dim Mak*BMG Chrysalis

R&B/SOUL RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Beauty Behind the Madness The Weeknd The Weeknd XO*Universal

REGGAE RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Nah Complain ft. Daddy U Roy Kafinal Sing N Act*Independent

ABORIGINAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR (SPONSORED BY ABORIGINAL
PEOPLES TELEVISION NETWORK)
Power In The Blood Buffy Sainte-Marie True North*eOne

CONTEMPORARY ROOTS ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Power In The Blood Buffy Sainte-Marie True North*eOne

TRADITIONAL ROOTS ALBUM OF THE YEAR
A Wanderer I’ll Stay Pharis and Jason Romero Borealis*eOne

BLUES ALBUM OF THE YEAR
This Is From Here Harrison Kennedy Electro-Fi*Outside

CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN/GOSPEL ALBUM OFTHE YEAR
Where The Light Is Dan Bremnes Sparrow/Universal*David C. Cook

WORLD MUSIC ALBUM OF THE YEAR (SPONSORED BY CANADA
COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS)
Neo-Reconquista Boogat Maisonnette*Select

JACK RICHARDSON PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
Bob Ezrin “Honey Honey”, “What Love Is All About” WHAT LOVE IS
ALL ABOUT – Johnny Reid Johnny Mac Entertainment*Universal

RECORDING ENGINEER OF THE YEAR (SPONSORED BY ONTARIO INSTITUTE
OF AUDIO RECORDING TECHNOLOGY [OIART])
Shawn Everett “Don’t Wanna Fight”, “Gimme All Your Love”
SOUND & COLOUR – Alabama Shakes Maple Music/ATO*Fontana
North

RECORDING PACKAGE OF THE YEAR
lyde Henry Productions: Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski
(Art Directors/Designers/Illustrators/Photographers),
Constellation: Ian Ilavsky (Designer) LOST VOICES – Esmerine
Constellation*Outside

VIDEO OF THE YEAR (SPONSORED BY MUCHFACT, EXCLUSIVELY FUNDED BY
BELL MEDIA)
Hello Xavier Dolan ADELE XL*Select

ELECTRONIC ALBUM OF THE YEAR
The Other Day Pomo HW&W*Sony

HEAVY METAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Of Ghosts and Gods Kataklysm Nuclear Blast*Sony

ADULT CONTEMPORARY ALBUM OF THE YEAR
What Love is All About Johnny Reid Johnny Mac
Entertainment*Universal

Check out the Juno Website for more info – http://junoawards.ca

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