JJ Bottineau

Joined January 2020 | 9 posts

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As Ontario’s first Poet Laureate and founder of R.I.S.E., Randell Adjei witnessed the power of self-expression first-hand for over 10 years.

BY JJ BOTTINEAU

Lights, Camera, Action: How R.I.S.E. Is Investing in the Youth

This past weekend, Rolling Loud touched down in Toronto for the first time ever and it was a star-studded affair, where the highs outweighed the lows.

BY JJ BOTTINEAU

The Highs and the Lows of the First Rolling Loud Toronto

After years flowing through many different projects, Jahmal Padmore has released his solo debut 'Esparonto,' ten tracks about self-forgiveness and discovery.

BY JJ BOTTINEAU

Jahmal Padmore Speaks His Universal Truth on Debut Album ‘Esparonto’

At only 22 years old, Afro-Indigenous musician Prado’s talent belies her age with a string of energetic singles leading up to her debut EP, 'Prado Monroe.'

BY JJ BOTTINEAU

'I’m Not Canada’s Sweetheart': BC's Prado Is Going as Hard as She Can

In a time where we all could use some more love in our lives, Nozuka reminds us what goes around comes around on his latest EP, then, now & again.

BY JJ BOTTINEAU

Justin Nozuka Talks Love Lost, Gained, and to Come on New EP ‘then, now & again’

From DijahSB to Duvy to Curtis Waters, these are the homegrown artists bound to make major moves this year. The musicians we're paying the closest attention to.

BY JJ BOTTINEAU

25 Canadian Artists to Watch Out For in 2021

From Drake to The Weeknd to Grimes, these were the albums that got us through the year. These were the best records to come out of the Great White North.

BY JJ BOTTINEAU

The Best Canadian Albums of 2020

Aside from one of the country's greatest artists being snubbed by the Grammys, it was a big month for Canadian music.

BY JJ BOTTINEAU

The 10 Best Canadian Songs of the Month: November 2020

From The Weeknd to MorMor to Charmaine, here were this month's highlights from Canadian artists.

BY JJ BOTTINEAU

The 10 Best Canadian Songs of the Month: October 2020

We premiere the new track between the JUNO-nominated artist and rising UK star.

BY JJ BOTTINEAU

Premiere: Justin Nozuka and Mahalia Connect on “No One But You”

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