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Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats presented with first Gold plaque in Toronto

Posted December 3, 2015 by Bram Gonshor

Prior to their sold out show at Toronto’s Pheonix Concert Theatre Wednesday night, soulful rock group Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats were presented with a Canadian Gold award plaque for their breakthrough hit “S.O.B.” by Universal Music Canada.

This is the first award plaque for the band, as Canada is the first territory to certify the track. The band shared their appreciation for their Canadian support with a photo on their Twitter account.

Candian Gold! we love it up here. thanks! @eatdontsleep photo by @PatrickMeese pic.twitter.com/HxxyFzPvm0

— Nathaniel Rateliff (@NRateliff) December 2, 2015

The band will return to Canada in mid-January for shows in Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver. You can watch the video for “S.O.B.” off their 2015 self-titled album below:

Categories: Gold/Platinum
Tags: Digital Download, Gold, Gold/Platinum, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, S.O.B., Universal Music Canada

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Brigitte Boisjoli receives first Gold record on live TV

Posted November 25, 2015 by Bram Gonshor

During an interview on the popular late night talk show En mode Salvail with Éric Salvail, Drummondville, QC, native Brigitte Boisjoli was presented with her first Canadian Gold award plaque for her 2015 album Hommage a Patsy Cline (Musicor). The artist posted photos of the exciting evening on her Facebook page and thanked her fans for helping achieve her dream of owning her own Gold record.

Mon tout premier disque d’or, quelle surprise !

Posted by Brigitte Boisjoli on Thursday, November 19, 2015

Brigitte Boisjoli has released 3 albums since being a participant on Star Académie in 2009. Her now Gold-certified Patsy Cline tribute album was recorded in Nashville, TN, with musicians who had worked alongside the late Cline, who passed away at the age of 30 in a plane crash.

View the video below to see Brigitte Boisjoli’s take on Patsy Cline’s “Crazy.”

Categories: Gold/Platinum
Tags: Brigitte Boisjoli, Distribution Select, En mode Salvail, Gold, Gold/Platinum, Musicor, Patsy Cline, Star Académie

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Canadians heat up Top 10 of Billboard’s U.S. Hot 100

Posted November 6, 2015 by Bram Gonshor

Billboard’s U.S. Hot 100 chart was dominated by Canadian artists this week (November 14, 2015), with 6 of the top 10 spots being claimed by some of Canada’s biggest names in 2015.

Current Billboard Magazine cover star Justin Bieber, whose Double Platinum track “What Do You Mean” landed at #5, debuted at #2 this week behind Adele’s “Hello” with “Sorry”.

Toronto-based R&B superstar The Weeknd also has two songs in the Top 10 with “The Hills” at #4 and his summer smash “Can’t Feel My Face” at #10.

Drake‘s “Hotline Bling” came in at #3, while Shawn Mendes‘ “Stitches” is at #6 above tourmate Taylor Swift’s “Wildest Dreams”.

All four of these Universal Music Canada labelmates made headlines last week when they occupied the top 4 spots on the Hot 100.

The Billboard Hot 100 is ranked by radio airplay audience impressions as measured by Nielsen Music, sales data as compiled by Nielsen Music and streaming activity data provided by online music sources.

With Alessia Cara‘s “Here” rising to #15 this week, it’s safe to say we are witnessing one of the most exciting times in Canadian pop music history.

Categories: Gold/Platinum, Industry News
Tags: Alessia Cara, Billboard Hot 100, Drake., Justin Bieber, Shawn Mendes, The Weeknd

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Arkells Receive First Gold Plaques For High Noon

Posted October 27, 2015 by Bram Gonshor

Hamilton, ON’s Arkells paid a visit to the Universal Music Canada offices in Toronto last week, where they were presented with their first Canadian Gold award plaques for 2015 JUNO Rock Album of the Year High Noon. The band, who also took home the JUNO for 2015 Group of the Year in their hometown, thanked their fans through their Twitter page earlier this summer when the album was officially certified.

Arkells are currently preparing for a European tour in November before returning to Canada for a run of shows beginning November 21 in Quebec City.

Watch Arkells video for “11:11″ from the Gold-certified High Noon below:

Categories: Gold/Platinum, Industry News
Tags: Arkells, Gold, Gold/Platinum, High Noon, Universal Music Canada

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Trevor Guthrie Releases New Single Benefiting Canadian Veterans

Posted October 23, 2015 by Bram Gonshor

trevorguthriestrong Juno-winning singer/songwriter Trevor Guthrie has just released his latest single “Strong Hands”, an acoustic song benefiting Wounded Warriors Canada, a non-profit organization that supports Canada’s ill and injured Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans, and their families.

While Guthrie has become known for his dazzling club anthems like the Gold-certified “Soundwave” and Double-Platinum collaboration with Armin van Buuren “This Is What Feels Like”, his latest emotional ballad aims to raise awareness and respect for Canada’s military Veterans.

“Strong Hands”, written nearly 10 years ago, was inspired by Guthrie’s trip to Normandy, France and Holland for the 60th anniversary of D-Day, where he befriended many Veterns – including one man that lived down the street from his childhood home.

The charity single can be purchased through iTunes and is available now.

Categories: Gold/Platinum, Industry News
Tags: Gold/Platinum, Sony Music Canada, Strong Hands, Trevor Guthrie, Wounded Warriors Canada

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Rachel Platten presented with Double Platinum plaque on The Social

Posted October 23, 2015 by Bram Gonshor

American singer/songwriter Rachel Platten stopped by CTV’s The Social this week, where she was surprised mid-interview with a custom Canadian Double Platinum plaque for her breakthrough hit “Fight Song” (Sony Music Canada). Watch the interview below which features Platten discussing her inspiration for the song, her friendship with Taylor Swift and connecting with her fan base before being presented with the award.

You can also watch the video for “Fight Song” below.

Categories: Gold/Platinum
Tags: Double Platinum, Fight Song, Gold/Platinum, Rachel Platten, Sony Music Canada

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July Talk Presented With Gold Plaques For Debut Album

Posted October 8, 2015 by Bram Gonshor

During a recording session in their hometown of Toronto, ON, alternative/blues-rockers July Talk were surprised with custom Gold record plaques for their 2012 debut self-titled album in an award presentation spearheaded by Sleepless Records. The band thanked their fans with the following Instagram post:

OUR DEBUT ALBUM WENT GOLD!! @sleeplessrecords & @universalmusicc barged in on a recording session to surprise us with the news this evening. We feel so lucky to have the support of so many devoted, talented and hard working people. Thank you to everyone whose ever booked a show, brought a friend to a concert, bought an album or let us sleep on your floor! This is for you! #mmmtasty

A photo posted by July Talk (@julytalk) on Oct 5, 2015 at 8:14pm PDT

July Talk are getting set to head out on an American tour starting in Boston, MA on October 26. Recently, the band played one of their biggest shows to date, opening for Alabama Shakes at Toronto’s Air Canada Centre.

The video for “Summer Dress” off the Gold-certified July Talk can be viewed below:

Categories: Gold/Platinum
Tags: Gold, Gold/Platinum, July Talk, Universal Music Canada

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Stromae Presented With Platinum Plaque In Montreal

Posted October 2, 2015 by Bram Gonshor

During a two-night stop in Montreal, QC on his headlining North American tour, Belgian singer Stromae was presented with a custom Platinum plaque by DEP Distribution for his 2013 album Racine carrée. The crossover francophone pop star performed September 28 & 29 at at Montreal’s Bell Centre and earlier in the week at Toronto’s Echo Beach on September 26,

View the video for “Tous les memes” below:

Categories: Gold/Platinum
Tags: Bell Centre, Gold/Platinum, montreal, Platinum, quebec, racine carree, stromae

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Tim Hicks Presented With Gold Plaque At CCMA Fanfest

Posted September 17, 2015 by Bram Gonshor

During his performance last Saturday at the CCMA Awards‘s free Fanfest concert in Halifax, NS, Canadian country singer/songwriter Tim Hicks was presented his fourth Canadian Gold awards plaque for his hit track “Here Comes The Thunder”. Following the eventful weekend, Hicks took to his Twitter page to thank his fans and post a photo of the award presentation, which was also live-streamed via Periscope.

One of my favourite moments from the weekend…. Being presented my 4th gold record at Fanfest! #HereComestheThunder pic.twitter.com/yc1ir4Htiy

— Tim Hicks (@timhicksmusic) September 14, 2015

Hicks has previously been awarded Gold plaques for his tracks “Get By”, “Hell Raisin’ Good Time” and “Stronger Beer”. The video for “Here Comes The Thunder” can be viewed below.

Categories: Gold/Platinum, News Release
Tags: Digital Download, Gold, Gold/Platinum, Here Comes The Thunder, Tim Hicks, Tracks

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Warner Music Presents Artists With First Canadian Gold Awards

Posted August 17, 2015 by Bram Gonshor

Over the weekend, representatives from Warner Music Canada presented 2015 breakout artists Scott Helman and Matoma with their first Canadian Gold plaques in Toronto, ON and Montreal, QC.

Canadian singer/songwriter Scott Helman was presented with a Gold award plaque for his summer hit “Bungalow” by Steve Kane (President, left) and Ron Lopata (VP of A&R, right) at Edgefest in his hometown of Toronto. Helman, who was signed to the label when he was only 15, posted the photo below on his Instagram thanking the label for the surprise gift and continuous commitment to artist development. “Bungalow” is the lead track off his debut EP Augusta released in October 2014. Helman will join Walk Off The Earth on a Eurpean tour this October.

Prior to his set at Montreal’s IleSonique electronic music festival, Norwegian tropical house producer Matoma was also presented his first Canadian gold award at by John Delaney (Marketing, left) for his unique mix of “Old Thing Back” with the late Notorious B.I.G. and Ja Rule. The DJ also took to his Instagram to thank his Canadian fans and team for the success of the track. Matoma will return to Canada in October for a performance at Vancouver, BC’s Pacific Coliseum.

Categories: Gold/Platinum
Tags: Edgefest, Gold, Gold/Platinum, IleSonique, Matoma, Scott Helman

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