Cory Stewart Claims ‘I Shoulda Known Better’ with Biting and Bold New Pop Single
Cory Stewart Claims ‘I Shoulda Known Better’ with Biting and Bold New Pop Single TORONTO, ON (May 22 2024) – On May 31, 2024, Canadian pop artist Cory Stewart is set to release his bold and brassy new dance-pop single “I Shoulda Known Better”. The new track is a followup to the first single ‘One […]
Toronto’s Top QTBIPOC Emerging Artists and Creators Set to Deck the Halls at the “One & Only Artist Market” this December
Toronto’s Top QTBIPOC Emerging Artists and Creators Set to Deck the Halls at the “One & Only Artist Market” this December TORONTO, ON (November 9, 2023) – No more resting Grinch face! Holiday shopping is about to “sleigh” thanks to SKETCH Working Arts’ ‘One & Only Artist Market’ returning December 9-10, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to […]
All Queer Indie Music Event Creates New Performance Platform for 2SLGBTQIA+ Artists
QUEER MUSIC SOCIAL hosts its inaugural event in downtown Toronto with some the city’s top Queer artists, including JUNO nominated Tafari Anthony, Michelle Mondesir, IAMREBELWILL and Cory Stewart TORONTO, ON (January 5, 2023) – Toronto’s music scene is gaining a new outlet for Queer musicians come January 26, 2023 with the inaugural QUEER MUSIC […]
Critically Acclaimed Madonna-themed Podcast “Inside The Groove” Returns For Third Smash Season
“With both humor and skill, Russell unfurls the history behind Madonna’s work and isolates specific elements of multitrack recordings to get to the heart of what makes her tunes tick.” – The New York Times TORONTO, ON (May 12, 2021) – Music does indeed make the people come together, as Edward Russell quickly learned after […]
Cory Stewart Drops Long-Awaited Debut Pop Album, ‘TOV’
Queer Toronto-based artist offers an impressive 46-minute album debut delivered in three distinctive (and catchy) acts TORONTO, ON (January 12, 2021) - On January 22, 2021, Toronto-based pop artist Cory Stewart drops his 17-track debut album ‘TOV’, a musical journey broken into three acts: betrayal, heartbreak and survival. Meticulously crafted over three years by Stewart and award-winning Canadian […]
Toronto’s Cory Stewart and Austin’s Jxckson Unite on Sizzling New Dancehall-Pop Single “Grab the Fire”
TORONTO, ON - As the weather gets cooler outside, pop artists Cory Stewart and Jxckson are determined to heat things up with their blazing new dancehall-inspired track, “Grab the Fire”. Coming to all streaming platforms December 3, 2020, the pair’s new single was inspired by the artists’ fire astrological signs; Cory being an Aries and Jxckson being a Leo. […]
Passionate human rights defender and refugee Christopher Nkambwe receives Canada’s largest single cash award in recognition of outstanding LGBTQIA2S+ leadership
TORONTO, ON (November 10, 2020) – On the evening of November 5, 2020, Ugandan-born LGBTQIA2S+ activist, refugee and trans woman Christopher Nkambwe (pronouns: she/her) was honoured with Community One Foundation’s Steinert & Ferreiro Award, a commemorative award and $10,000 cash prize that celebrates unsung heroes for their contributions to the Canadian LGBTQIA2S+ community. Christopher, a […]
Canadian Electronic Producer Velvet Code Collaborates with Multi-Platinum NYC Producer FORD on New Release and Music Video for ’Break The Silence’
TORONTO, ON (October 13, 2020) - Queer and gender-fluid Canadian artist and producer Velvet Code has released a revisited Halloween-inspired version of their popular track ‘Break The Silence’, featuring multi-platinum NYC-based transgender and non-binary producer, FORD. This release will mark the first on Velvet Code’s new LGBTQIA+ music label, SO FIERCE MUSIC, and is a follow-up to the artist’s official […]
Cory Stewart Collaborates with NYC Producer Zach Benson to Release 80’s Inspired Track ‘Little Lies’
TORONTO, ON (October 7, 2020) - On October 15, 2020, Canadian pop singer-songwriter Cory Stewart will release his brand new track “Little Lies” via AWAL/Kobalt. The song is co-written and produced by NYC music darling Zach Benson. The track sees Stewart provide his most impressive vocal performance yet. His “smooth voice” (Jon Ali, Billboard, 2020) and artfully crafted lyrics bring […]
Community One Foundation Awards Over $80,000 to LGBTTIQQ2S+ Initiatives in the Greater Toronto Area
TORONTO, ON (September 29, 2020) ‐ Fresh off the heels of gifting $50,000 in pandemic relief to drag performers across the Greater Toronto Area, Community One Foundation (a non-profit organization that provides grants to LGBTTIQQ2S+ community projects), is announcing the recipients of their 2020 Rainbow Grants. The Rainbow Grant program, which began in 1980, is […]
Canadian Electronic Artist Velvet Code Releases Official Lady Gaga Remix of Sour Candy (feat. BLACKPINK)
TORONTO, ON (August 10, 2020) - With much anticipation, Velvet Code has recently released an official 90’s house-inspired remix for Lady Gaga and BLACKPINK’s “Sour Candy” (Universal/Interscope); a track that appears in its original form on Gaga’s sixth full-length studio album, Chromatica. This new collaboration marks the second official Gaga remix released by Velvet Code this year, with the first being lead Chromatica single, “Stupid Love”. […]
LGBTQIA+ Total Request Live-Inspired Show ‘Queerantine’ Kicks Off Season Two
Acclaimed weekly online music video showcase, aimed at supporting up-and-coming indie queer musicians, begins its 10-week run on August 9, 2020 NEW YORK, NY (August 5, 2020) - Queerantine, a one-of-a-kind, weekly music video showcase highlighting artists across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum, created and hosted by musical artist Kisos, will make its triumphant return to streaming platform Twitch on […]
Canadian Electronic Artist Velvet Code Debuts New LGBTQ+ Summer Anthem, “Teenage Dreamer”
TORONTO, ON – Fresh off the heels of releasing an official remix for Lady Gaga’s “Stupid Love” (Universal/Interscope), Velvet Code is making a spectacular return to form with his new single, “Teenage Dreamer”. The song, dropping Friday, July 24, 2020, is accompanied by a cutting-edge, digitally enhanced 4K music video, filmed entirely while in self-isolation. […]
Breakout Artist Cory Stewart Announces Nu Disco Single ‘Do You’ in Celebration of ’National Get Over It Day’ (Monday, March 9, 2020)
Canadian queer singer-songwriter collaborates with producer Gavin Bradley (Nelly Furtado, Kylie Minogue) on new earworm single TORONTO, ON – Hot off the heels of his smash single, “Why Do I Even Try” receiving over 100,000 streams and downloads in its first two months of release, Canadian-born singer Cory Stewart announces his anthemic nu-disco single “Do You”, available […]
Twelve Seriously Ill Canadian Children Aim to Raise $30,000 for Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada Over The Holidays
TORONTO, ON (December 10, 2019) – This holiday season, 12 thoughtful seriously ill children are working with Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada to provide toys to hospitalized sick kids across Canada. Each with the goal of raising $2,500, the Starlight children are being matched and supported by several generous sponsors and celebrity ambassadors. The campaign, aptly […]
