Sep 19, 2019 | Kelly Alexander Show, Music
Esthero… Joining us on the show this week Canadian singer-songwriter Esthero talking about the struggle artists are facing to be paid properly when it comes to streaming income. We speak with Montreal-based singer-songwriter Ada Lea talking about her latest...
Sep 18, 2019 | Blog, Music, Pop Culture
The year was 2004. “These Words” was all over the radio, and you were enamored by the fact that British pop singer Natasha Bedingfield was indeed able to write a classic about writer’s block. “Unwritten” then followed—the title track from her debut studio album of the...
Sep 16, 2019 | 90's NOW, Music
CeCe Peniston… We’re happy to be back for another season of fun from our favourite decade! We’ve got news on Black Girls Rock; how one of them really knows how to celebrate a birthday, and how Kelly had some hang time with another one of them! Also, positive...
Sep 12, 2019 | Kelly Alexander Show, Music
Crystal Waters… Joining us on The Kelly Alexander Show this week is legendary dance artist Crystal Waters talking about her latest single “United In Dance” and performing on BET’s Black Girls Rock special. Toronto-based recording artist Taylor...
Aug 26, 2019 | Blog, Music, Pop Culture
I long for a time when the words Taylor Swift were not polarizing. I miss when being a fan, whether diehard or casual (or a “Swiftie” if you prefer—which I don’t), wasn’t considered problematic in a myriad of ways. Being a fan, at least by our modern definition, means...
Aug 21, 2019 | Kelly Alexander Show, Music
Sheila E. and Karen Steele… Joining us on The Kelly Alexander Show this week is legendary artist, percussionist and performer Sheila E. talking about her career and what it was like being a part of Prince’s inner circle. We also welcome the program...
Aug 5, 2019 | Blog, Music
When English singer/songwriter Mabel—who has been described by many as the next Dua Lipa—released her single “Don’t Call Me Up” earlier this year, I was totally prepared to jump on the bandwagon. On that track in particular, her vocals soar, the glossy production...
Jul 24, 2019 | Blog, Movies, Pop Culture
In the mood to crank up the AC, ignore civilization, and watch a good movie during your time off this summer? Never fear! As much as it’s fun to go see movies in the theatre, sometimes nothing beats staying home, microwaving popcorn, and watching a movie from your...
Jul 11, 2019 | 90's NOW, Music
Geri Halliwell… We’re talking about books and cars and the women behind them! Jessica Simpson’s gonna tell all and Spice Girl Geri needs to focus at the wheel… maybe someone could give her a ride! See how you do with Kelly’s Trivia, and it’s a rockin’ 25...
Jul 11, 2019 | Kelly Alexander Show, Music
Carly Heffernan… Joining us on The Kelly Alexander Show this week is award-winning writer, actor and director Carly Heffernan talking about her latest project called “She The People” that she’s bringing to Montreal’s Just For Laughs...
Jul 4, 2019 | 90's NOW, Music
CeCe Peniston… Our love for CeCe Peniston is front and center, we’ve got word about a new lawsuit from and for Michael Jackson fans and how Duran Duran will help celebrate a lunar anniversary. Remember your name is your buzzer with Kelly’s Trivia, and get ready...
Jul 4, 2019 | Kelly Alexander Show, Music
Audrey Ochoa… Joining us on The Kelly Alexander Show this week is trombonist Audrey Ochoa talking about her album “Afterthought” and why she loves covering pop music like songs from Rihanna. We also speak with Montreal based jazz artist Laura Anglade...
Jun 30, 2019 | 90's NOW, Music
Madonna… We’re back at it for some summer fun 90’s NOW-style! We’re talking about the power of the Spice Girls, the power of Alanis Morissette being set for baby #3 and Madonna’s new music, cuz it’s that damn good! Kelly’s Trivia will test you as much as it does...
Jun 26, 2019 | Blog, Music, Pop Culture
A few weeks back, when Madonna released her latest studio effort, the sonically eclectic but highly experimental Madame X, diehard fans were of course along for the ride. The album is “a wild, political, romantic ride through world music” wrote at least one critic and...
Jun 20, 2019 | Kelly Alexander Show, Music
Justin Rutledge… Joining us on The Kelly Alexander Show this week is Canadian singer-songwriter Justin Rutledge who has just released his new album called “Passages.” We also welcome classical and jazz pianist Matt Herskowitz talking about his new...
Jun 18, 2019 | Blog, Books
When the warm weather of summer arrives, it often brings vacation time, and vacation time often brings extra time to catch up on your reading! But it can be unnecessarily difficult to decide what you are in the mood to read, especially when you don’t want to waste...
Jun 12, 2019 | Blog, Pop Culture
This June marks 50 years, an entire half-century, since the death of beloved performer and icon Judy Garland. It also marks 50 years since the Stonewall riots—an uprising that occurred at the Stonewall Inn in Lower Manhattan, then an infamous underground gay bar,...
Jun 10, 2019 | Blog, Music, Pop Culture
If you’re reading this, that means that 2019 is already half finished—I know, we’re just as shocked as you are. Since half of the year has already pasted, that means we’ve already experienced half a year of new music, and since summer has arrived, new music is always...
Jun 6, 2019 | Kelly Alexander Show, Music
Daniel Wesley… Joining us on The Kelly Alexander Show this week is British Columbia recording artist Daniel Wesley talking about his new EP called “Beach Music.” We also welcome actor, director, singer and performer Will Bowes to the program chatting...
May 31, 2019 | Kelly Alexander Show, Music
MC Mario… With us on The Kelly Alexander Show this week is legendary Canadian DJ and producer MC Mario who has just released a new single called “Breakaway” and has a new compilation album coming soon. We speak to Toronto singer-songwriter Lydia...
May 24, 2019 | Blog, Pop Culture, TV
Last week, The Big Bang Theory—the highly-rated sitcom that first debuted on CBS in 2007—bid farewell after 12 long seasons. When the series first started, traditional half-hour sitcoms with laugh tracks, a multi-camera setup, and live studio audiences were starting...
May 23, 2019 | Kelly Alexander Show, Music
Mike Ruby… Joining us on The Kelly Alexander Show this week is recording artist and saxophonist Mike Ruby talking about his upcoming EP called “You Wrote These Songs.” We also chat with Belgian singer and musician Tamino about his burgeoning music...
May 20, 2019 | Blog, Music, Pop Culture
Could anybody have ever predicted that Carly Rae Jepsen—the Canadian singer who initially appeared on Canadian Idol in 2007—would have become pop music’s biggest cult favorite? Three albums and dozens of singles later, Jepsen has returned with her fourth studio...
May 10, 2019 | Kelly Alexander Show, Music
Steven Page… Joining us on The Kelly Alexander Show this week is Juno Award-winning artist Steven Page who is a former member of Barenaked Ladies and who for several years now has had a very successful solo career. East Coast artist David Myles drops in to chat...
