PHOTOS // GODSMACK, STAIND and FLAT BLACK at Germania Amphitheater in Austin Texas
Photos by Stan Martin – Godsmack is an American rock band formed in 1995 in Lawrence, Massachusetts. The band was founded by lead vocalist and … Read More
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Folk rock duo FLINT & FEATHER release “The Very Thing I Fear” debut single
Albertan folk/roots duo Flint & Feather are thrilled to celebrate harvest with the highly anticipated release of their debut single “The Very Thing I Fear”… Read More
PHOTOS // ARCTIC MONKEYS and DC FONTAINES at Budweiser Stage in Toronto
Photos by Brad Goldstein – Arctic Monkeys are an English indie rock band formed in Sheffield in 2002. The band consists of Alex Turner, Jamie … Read More
EXCLUSIVE Q+A // with MIKHAIL LAXTON about his self-titled album
Mikhail Laxton’s new self-titled album is full of the faults, foibles, and flourishes that make life interesting, challenging, and rewarding. The Aussie-born, Canadian-based singer-songwriter mines Americana, … Read More
SUZIE MCNEIL Unveils Her Soulful Spin on The Tragically Hip’s Iconic “Bobcaygeon”
Canadian singer-songwriter Suzie McNeil, best known for her chart-topping pop hits like “Super Girl”, “Believe”, “Hung Up”, and “Drama Queen”, has unveiled her latest musical … Read More
CHRISTINA MARTIN Launches New Album ‘Storm’
Today Canadian singer-songwriter Christina Martin launches her long-anticipated latest album, the compellingly titled Storm. Riding on the wave of four varied and vigorous singles, … Read More
PHOTOS + REVIEW // JINJER and UNTIL I WAKE at The Rapids Theater in Niagara Falls
Photos + Review by Mariah Reilly – Walking up to the aptly named Rapids Theatre in Niagara Falls over an hour before doors, the line … Read More
PREMIERE // Iconic soul gazers THE VELDT ‘Aurora Borealis’ featuring ELIZABETH FRASER
Earlier this summer, we introduced our readers to the video for The Veldt single ‘The Everlasting Gobstopper’, produced by Jammi York and the … Read More
KID KAPICHI release highly anticipated new single ‘Let’s Get to Work’
KID KAPICHI Release Highly Anticipated New Single ‘Let’s Get To Work’! Premieres Music Video Shot at Iconic Hastings United Football Club. Emerging “power punk” sensations … Read More
PREMIERE // ‘Living With The Moon’ – a rich slice of clever pop from KARAMELIEN
It’s been over half a year since we last visited South Britain’s Karamelien with the release of the single ‘Wait For Me’. At that time, … Read More
EXCLUSIVE Q+A // NINA DE VITRY makes music that will both relax you and compel you
Nina de Vitry makes music that will both relax you and compel you, that will make you think and give you solace. She digs deeply … Read More
DURAN DURAN Announce New Studio Album ‘Danse Macabre’
Duran Duran have announced their 16th studio album: Danse Macabre, in time for this year’s Halloween. The record is due for release on October … Read More
EXCLUSIVE Q+A // THE KENNEDYS release top notch album ‘Headwinds’
The Kennedys, the husband-and-wife duo of Maura and Pete Kennedy, have just released a top-notch new album, “Headwinds.” The much-beloved pair has been known in … Read More
PHOTOS + REVIEW // ALVVAYS Plays Toronto at Budweiser Stage With ALEX G
Photos/Review by Kyle McNeil – Canadian indie-pop band Alvvays made their return to Toronto on August 28th along with American alt-rocker Alex G as the … Read More
PHOTOS // THE DEAD DAISIES, HARM AND EASE and APRICITY at The Hub in Kitchener
Photos by Orest Dorosh – The Dead Daisies is a rock band formed in 2013 by guitarist David Lowy. The band features a rotating lineup … Read More
PREMIERE // Vibrant thoughtful single ‘Tried to Move On’ by New Jersey’s ELK CITY
Showing themselves to be wonderfully chameleonic beyond what we even saw with their latest album ‘Above the Water’, New Jersey-based collective Elk City are set … Read More
FEATURE // 10 Independent musicians to listen to this August
By Nate Mills – The music industry is worlds away from where it was before the digital era. 20 years ago, the notion of kickstarting … Read More
PHOTOS // DISTURBED and BREAKING BENJAMIN at the Blossom Music Center in Ohio
Photos by Scott Mayberry – Disturbed is an American rock band formed in 1994 in Chicago, Illinois. The band consists of lead vocalist David Draiman, … Read More
PHOTOS // CITY AND COLOUR live at Budweiser Stage in Toronto
Photos by Brad Goldstein – City and Colour is the solo project of Canadian musician Dallas Green. Born on September 29, 1980, in St. Catharines, … Read More
MANNEQUIN PUSSY release new single “I Got Heaven”
Philadelphia, PA’s Mannequin Pussy release their ferocious new single “I Got Heaven,” with a haunting video directed by Mason Mercer and Anthony Miralles. … Read More
LYDIA LOVELESS Shares Magnetic New Single/Video “Sex and Money”
Lydia Loveless (she/her/they/them) today shared her magnetic, vibrant new single “Sex and Money,” a standout off their new album Nothing’s Gonna Stand In My Way … Read More
THE COCKTAIL SLIPPERS Reveal New Video For Latest Single “Good Love”
Cocktail Slippers, debut the music video for their latest single, “Good Love.” The band says, “What do you get when you put 5 girls … Read More
REVIEW // THE GLORIOUS SONS release their latest single ‘Cellular’ ahead of the new LP
Review by Amanda Daubert – Anticipation is building for The Glorious Son’s fourth studio album Glory, set to drop September 6th. With four released singles … Read More
TYLER JOE MILLER Releases New EP ‘Spillin’ My Truth’
Today, multiple award-winning and 2023 CCMA Award-nominated country artist Tyler Joe Miller shares his new EP ‘Spillin’ My Truth’ via MDM Recordings Inc. … Read More
ALLI WALKER Shows Off Her East Coast Roots With Celtic Infused Single “The Whiskey’s Gone”
PEI native and 2022 CMAOntario Rising Star nominee Alli Walker, releases anticipated viral track ‘The Whiskey’s Gone’ today. Teasing the song on social … Read More
Rock Sensation TEMPT Unveil Explosive Self-Titled Debut Album
Brace yourselves for an electrifying musical revelation as the four-piece powerhouseTEMPT drops their highly anticipated self-titled album, out today (August 25) via Better Noise … Read More
PREMIERE // LUSITANIAN GHOSTS marks autumn with new ‘September’ single
This year appears to be quite the prolific year for alternative neo-folk collective Lusitanian Ghosts, an alternative pop-rock collective that is fronted by Toronto … Read More
FAST ROMANTICS Delve Into The World Of Dreams With Their Latest Single “Smoke + Lightning”
Toronto duo Fast Romantics offer up another provocative new single and video, “Smoke + Lightning,” taken from their new album, Happiness + Euphoria, scheduled to … Read More
PHOTOS // SAM SMITH in Vancouver at Rogers Arena
Photos by Sharon Steele – Sam Smith is an English singer-songwriter who gained international fame with his soulful and emotional vocals. He was born on … Read More
PREMIERE // THE GREATEST ENTERTAINER rocks out with debut single ‘Synergy’
Los Angeles-based rocker, The Greatest Entertainer, isn’t your run of the mill rock and roll story. For starters, he’s nearing 60 years-old and this is … Read More
PHOTOS // PANTERA and LAMB OF GOD at Germany Amp in Austin Texas
Photos by Stan Martin – Pantera was an American heavy metal band formed in Arlington, Texas in 1981. The band originally consisted of vocalist Terry … Read More
ORA COGAN Shares the Urgent “Feel Life” + LP out Friday
Experimental singer-songwriter Ora Cogan will release her new album Formless this Friday, August 25, an LP that finds beauty, absurdity, humor, and unlikely joy in … Read More
SOCCER MOMMY Announces ‘Karaoke Night’ EP & Shares Taylor Swift Cover
Nashville-based artist Sophie Allison – recently shared her version of Sheryl Crow’s “Soak Up The Sun” to critical acclaim, and today she … Read More
VON WILDENHAUS new single “Ghost Moon” out now
Apocalyptic avant-pop artist – VON WILDENHAUS – has announced a UK tour for September 2023. In lieu of a traditional album release the artist will … Read More
FEATURE // D’You Know What I Mean? By OASIS
Feature by Ron Power – Brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher helped define the music of the 1990s with their rock-n-roll band Oasis. By the mid … Read More
SOEN Release New Single ‘Violence’; New Album ‘Memorial’ Out September 1
Soen have released the piercing new single, “Violence,” which is taken from their forthcoming album Memorial, set for release on September 1 … Read More
MYRKUR Announces New Album :: Shares “Like Humans” Single :: ‘Spine’
Today MYRKUR unfolds the next chapter in her personal mythology of Amalie Bruun, setting a new course for the enigmatic composer, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist. … Read More
The CCMA Unveils Programming For The 2023 CCMA Songwriters Unplugged
Today, the Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA®) unveils the exciting lineup for the 2023 CCMA Songwriters Unplugged, presented by Rogers. Taking place at … Read More
FEATURE // Exclusive Q&A with CAROLINE COTTER
“Find me somewhere out on the road / Take me into your heart and into your home,” truly defines Caroline Cotter’s life as she sings … Read More
VELVET STARLINGS new album ‘Pacific Standard Time’ out Friday 8/25
On Friday, August 25, Los Angeles-based Velvet Starlings will release their new album Pacific Standard Time. The band have teased the album with “… Read More
LE COULEUR – Disco-Pop Trio Reveal “À la rencontre de Barbara” || + New LP – 22 Sept
With its gaze fixed firmly on the dancefloor, “À la rencontre de Barbara” is alive with slinky basslines, louche vocal hooks, and starry nocturnal grooves. … Read More
BOBBY EMMETT releases new single “See No Evil”
Today August 17, Detroit-based multi-instrumentalist and producer Bobby Emmett is pleased to release his new single “See No Evil.” The track debuted today at Rock … Read More
PHOTOS // GOJIRA and MASTODON in Toronto at Budweiser Stage
Photos by Bobby Singh – Gojira is a French heavy metal band formed in 1996 in Bayonne. The band was originally named Godzilla but had … Read More
TERRA LIGHTFOOT debuts new single/video, announces new LP + North American tour
Today, celebrated songwriter and guitarist Terra Lightfoot shares a new single, “Cross Border Lovers”, the debut single from her forthcoming album, Healing Power, out … Read More
KEVIN DREW announces new solo album, shares two new singles
Broken Social Scene’s co-founder and front man Kevin Drew is thrilled to announce his most vulnerable, minimal solo album to date – Aging – set … Read More