Articles by Ben Okazawa

Exclaim!'s Staff Picks: TOBi and Topaz Jones Don't Relinquish Their Grips on "All Night Long"
PUBLISHED Aug 2, 2023
TOBi's inimitable tone and dynamic lyricism have had my playlists in a stranglehold since his contemplative single "City Blues" took Toront...
Highlands Music Festival Gets Dwayne Gretzky, Wild Rivers, TOPS for 2023 Edition
PUBLISHED Aug 1, 2023
Haliburton, ON's Highlands Music Festival has detailed its second annual edition with headlining performances from Dwayne Gretzky, Wild Riv...
Navaan Sandhu to Introduce Himself to Canada with Call Me Naveezy Tour
PUBLISHED Aug 1, 2023
UK-based Punjabi singer Navaan Sandhu, known for his blend of traditional Punjabi and modern pop sounds, has announced that he'll cross the...
Stephen Amell Walks Back Comments Against "Emotionally Frustrating" Strike
PUBLISHED Aug 1, 2023
Toronto-born actor Stephen Amell took to Instagram today to clarify his controversial remarks denouncing the SAG-AFTRA strike this past wee...
Paul McCartney Teases Upcoming Tour
PUBLISHED Jul 31, 2023
Paul McCartney hasn't played a live show in Canada since launching his Freshen Up Tour with stops through Quebec, Manitoba and Alberta back...
Watch Alanis Morissette Join Foo Fighters for Live Sinéad O'Connor Tribute
PUBLISHED Jul 31, 2023
Alanis Morissette took the stage twice at Japan's Fuji Rock Festival this weekend — once for her own set, and once to join the Foo Fighters...
Tim Baker Announces 'Along the Mountain Road' EP, Shares Lead Single
PUBLISHED Jul 28, 2023
Tim Baker has new music on the way. The St. John's singer-songwriter announced that his new EP Along the Mountain Road will arrive on Octob...
Sam Roberts Band Detail New Album 'The Adventures of Ben Blank'
PUBLISHED Jul 28, 2023
Sam Roberts Band have announced that their eighth studio album, The Adventures of Ben Blank, will arrive on October 20 via Known Accomplice...