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By: Sydney Thu, 08/10/2017
Stingray PausePlay hits Osheaga 2017

Every annual trip to Osheaga proves even better than the last. This year we were lucky enough to score interviews with some established rock stars and epic emerging talent. Watch our Stingray PausePlay host Thee Zac Monson sit down with Liam Gallagher, Zara Larsson, Run The Jewels, Arkells, JAIN, Honne, Maggie Rogers, and Lido below! 

By: Sydney Wed, 08/09/2017
Stingray @ Osheaga 2017 | Review + Photos

Our Stingray PausePlay team attended Osheaga Music and Arts Festival this year and had a truly remarkable time.

By: Sydney Wed, 07/19/2017
Jazzamboka | Festival de jazz de Montréal | Stingray Rising Stars

Jazzamboka have been named the Stingray Rising Star Award winners at Montreal International Jazz Festival 2017!

By: Sydney Wed, 07/19/2017
Ottawa Jazz Festival | TD Jazz Youth Summit | Stingray Rising Stars

The TD Jazz Youth Summit at Ottawa Jazz Festival is one of Stingray's favourite Rising Star programs. The summit allows young jazz musicians from across Canada to learn from and perform with amazing established talent at a real festival. To learn more about the program head to the festival's website.

By: Sydney Fri, 07/14/2017
Arkells | Celebrity Channel

We have been huge fans of the Arkells since their appearance on Stingray PausePlay. We were thrilled to have them guest program a channel this month! They are one of Canada’s most exciting bands right now. The group’s genuine and intimate songs walk the line between humour and melancholy. Listen to their rock ‘n soul tracks and a selection of their personal favourites.

By: Sydney Wed, 06/07/2017
Montreal International Jazz Festival Channel

As Montreal-based company, we are extremely proud of our music scene! Get ready for the most important jazz festival in the world! This special channel, inspired by the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, features songs and instrumental pieces by celebrated bands and artists from coast to coast.

By: Sydney Fri, 05/05/2017
Linkin Park | Celebrity Channel

We are lucky enough to have world-renowned group, Linkin Park, as our Celebrity Channel programmers this month! Few artists effortlessly blend genres, emotions, and ideas with a voice as signature as theirs. This channel features the biggest genre-bending hits of their career and a selection of tracks personally chosen by the band.

By: Sydney Tue, 04/18/2017
The Beatles on Stingray iConcerts!

This film explores the early touring years of the greatest band in the world. Academy Award winner Ron Howard takes you inside the minds of these brilliant musicians at a time where they had their whole lives ahead of them. Don't miss this incredible documentary available now on Stingray iConcerts!

By: Sydney Mon, 04/17/2017
Metalwood Takes the JUNO for Jazz Album of the Year

Stingray was a proud sponsor of the Jazz Album of the Year category at this year's JUNO Awards. We were thrilled see the award go to such a deserving and talented group. Metalwood is an outstanding jazz band with many accolades already under their belt. Their recent album was really the cherry on top of a beautiful career. We can't wait to see what they do next!

By: Sydney Mon, 04/17/2017
Stingray Hits The Slopes with Alpine Canada

The Stingray team have always been proud supporters of Alpine Canada and now we are are making the relationship official! Stingray will join the Alpine Canada alpine family for the next Olympic Games and World Championships, through 2020. The partnership is anchored around direct support for athletes, including an official athlete ambassador role to be named at a later date. In addition, fans will be connected with Stingray’s digital music channels at all Alpine Canada hosted events across Canada. 

By: Sydney Mon, 04/17/2017
Stingray Kicks Off as Official Music Partner of the Montreal Impact

Music and sports have always gone hand in hand. There is something so special about the inspiration that a great soundtrack can bring to a game. This is why Stingray is proud to announce that it has joined a winning team as the Montreal Impact’s first official music partner. For the entire 2017 season, Montreal Impact fans will benefit from free Stingray services tailor-made to heighten the game experience.

By: Sydney Fri, 04/14/2017
Gorillaz | Celebrity Channel

Our April Celebrity channel is an epic eclectic mix from Gorillaz. Formed in 2000, they are the most successful virtual band ever, combining ...

By: Sydney Thu, 04/06/2017
The JUNO Awards 2017 | Behind the Scenes

Stingray PausePlay hit the red carpet at this year's JUNO Awards and chatted with some of Canada's hottest musical talent! Check out some behind the scenes action in the photos below and head to our YouTube channel for all of our hilarious red carpet interviews!

By: Sydney Wed, 03/22/2017
Walk Off The Earth | Interview

Walk Off the Earth sat down with Stingray PausePlay!

By: Sydney Wed, 03/22/2017
Alessia Cara | Interview

Alessia Cara invited us to hang out before her show at Montreal's Corona Theater!

By: Sydney Thu, 02/09/2017
2016 Winners | Stingray Rising Stars

Stingray Music is committed to putting Canadian musicians on the map! Stingray Music knows music, and as such, we know that some of the greatest talent out there is found in our own backyard. That is why we created the Stingray Rising Stars Program. Launched in 1998 as Galaxie Rising Star, this original program sets out to discover, encourage, promote and champion new up-and-coming Canadian artists. To that end, Stingray Music has partnered with numerous industry organisations and regional festivals to offer cash awards and provide showcase opportunities to great new Canadian talent of all genres.

By: Sydney Thu, 02/09/2017
2015 Winners | Stingray Rising Stars

Stingray Music is committed to putting Canadian musicians on the map! Stingray Music knows music, and as such, we know that some of the greatest talent out there is found in our own backyard. That is why we created the Stingray Rising Stars Program. Launched in 1998 as Galaxie Rising Star, this original program sets out to discover, encourage, promote and champion new up-and-coming Canadian artists. To that end, Stingray Music has partnered with numerous industry organisations and regional festivals to offer cash awards and provide showcase opportunities to great new Canadian talent of all genres.

By: Sydney Thu, 12/01/2016
Ours – Robert Chafe & John Estacio | Interview

We were joined by Robert & John, the composer and librettist of Ours. This opera was a part of the Opera America World Opera Conference. They tell us about the Battle of Beaumont-Hamel, how it changed Newfoundland forever and how they tried not to glorify the art of war while still showcasing beautiful music.

By: Sydney Thu, 12/01/2016
As One – Laura Kaminsky, Mark Campbell & Kimberly Reed | Interview

We got to sit down with Laura Kaminsky, Mark Campbell and Kimberly Reed, the composer and librettists of As One, an operatic work presented during the OPERA America annual conference. We discuss how real life translates into their work, the transgender conversation, and how a good wine can bring out the best in your writing.

By: Sydney Tue, 11/29/2016
M’dea Undone – John Harris | Interview

We sat down with John Harris, composer of the opera M'Dea Undone that was showcased during the OPERA America annual conference. John tells us about his electronic influences and writing dark, dissonant music. He also delves into how his work covers taboo topics that people often shy away from.

By: Sydney Tue, 11/29/2016
Morning Star – Ricky Gordon & William Hoffman | Interview

We sat down with Ricky Gordon and William Hoffman at the OPERA America annual conference. These two remarkable men, librettist and composer respectively, created the opera Morning Star, which was featured at the conference. We discovered where they draw inspiration from, their thoughts on different music styles, and what it's like seeing your life on stage. 

By: Sydney Tue, 11/22/2016
6 Revolutions – Tim Brady | Interview

We had the honor of sitting down with Tim Brady at the 2016 OPERA American annual conference, the premier gathering of opera professionals in North America. Brady is the composer of 6 Revolutions, a bilingual opera that was showcased during the event and is inspired by the events of the October Crisis that occurred in 1970 in Montreal, Canada. Brady talks about the mystical way he fell in love with opera in Mantua, Italy, and how he loves to get songs stuck in people's heads. 

By: Sydney Wed, 11/02/2016
Busty & The Bass | Interview & Performance

The boys from nine-piece collective, Busty & The Bass, stopped by Stingray to have a little fun and tell us about their music, Google search history, fender benders, and how to talk your way out of traffic tickets!

By: Sydney Wed, 11/02/2016
Tor Miller | Interview & Performance

The dashing and talented Tor Miller visited us in the Stingray PausePlay lounge at Canadian Music Week 2016 and opened up about his love for Bowie and Ray Charles and how that influenced his new album American English. He let us in on how dropping out of school affected his relationship with his parents and what is spirit animal is. 

By: Sydney Wed, 11/02/2016
Tommy Emmanuel | Interview & Performance

Legendary guitarist and two-time GRAMMY nominee, Tommy Emmanuel, visited Stingray PausePlay and wowed our in-house music experts with his talent. He chatted with us about being in a family band and his love for classic singer-songwriters, Ed Sheeran, and even Lady Gaga.

By: Sydney Mon, 10/31/2016
Royal Wood | Interview & Performance

Royal Wood joined Stingray PausePlay at Canadian Music Week 2016 and opened up about his musical journey and his affinity for fine wine. We also got an inside look at his new album "Ghostlight", from concept to release.

By: Sydney Mon, 10/31/2016
Passenger | Interview & Performance

We sat down with the incredibly funny and talented Passenger at Osheaga 2016. He chatted with us about his musical beginnings AND brand new material. He filled us in on the process of writing his new album and honing his skills. We also got the scoop on his love of fast food! 

By: Sydney Mon, 09/19/2016
Gabriella | Interview & Performance

We sat down with The Voice France finalist, Canada's own Gabriella, to talk about her album Story of Oak, how a broken finger can be a good thing, and how she's gearing up to release new music soon.