Dallas, TX-based hyphenate (singer-songwriter-producer) Salim Nourallah just released a stellar new album, Nourallah, at the dawn of 2026 (the album was unleashed via Bandcamp on New Year’s Day). An alt-rock-pop confection …
Beloved and influential Los Angeles trio Failure – Ken Andrews, Greg Edwards, and Kelli Scott – announce Location Lost, their seventh studio album and fourth since reuniting in 2014 after …
Photos and Review by Sharon Steele – The Trews hit Vancouver’s Commodore Ballroom for a sold-out show, kicking off the first leg of their cross-Canada Bloody Light tour. Opening the night were …
Photos by Caitie Corkal – Few bands embody the explosive energy of West Coast punk quite like The Offspring. Formed in 1984 in Garden Grove, California, the group emerged from the …
Larkk is Danielle McTaggart (Dear Rouge) in a new form, born from her desire for deeper artistic exploration. Today, she releases her debut album, Cinders, and shares a live performance video of the album’s title …
Eight-time JUNO Award nominee Ammoye continues to push reggae forward with her vibrant, genre-blending sound. Nominated for Reggae Recording of the Year at the 2026 JUNO Awards, the Jamaican-Canadian artist …
Photos by Anthony D’Angio – Eric Church is one of modern country music’s most fearless and uncompromising voices. Few artists in contemporary country have carved out a lane as distinct …
Canadian-born, Nashville-based rising country artist Drew Taylor is setting the mood for Valentine’s Day with a heartfelt reimagining of Faber Drive’s beloved hit “You and I Tonight.” Arriving February 13, …
Photos by Sharon Steele – Danko Jones is a Toronto-born rock ’n’ roll institution—loud, lean, and proudly unapologetic. Fronted by its namesake singer and guitarist Danko Jones, the power trio …
Photos & Review by Sharon Steele – Colin James brought his Little Big Band to Vancouver’s Commodore Ballroom on February 6 for the first night of a two-show run. The …
Photos by Bailey Hurd – HARDY has carved out a lane in modern country music by refusing to choose between grit and heart. Raised in Philadelphia, Mississippi, the singer-songwriter broke …
Emerging atmospheric metalcore quintet Midwinter have today unleashed their new single “Champagne” via their new label home, Papercut Recordings. The track captures the band’s signature style, blending crushing heaviness and …
Charlotte Sands reveals her new single, “back to you,” the final preview of her sophomore album, Satellite, out March 6. “back to you” follows recent singles “Afterlife,” “neckdeep,” “HUSH,” and “one eye open,” …
Photos by Devon Anderson – Dean Lewis is an Australian singer-songwriter who has quietly become one of the most emotionally resonant voices in modern pop. Known for his raw honesty …
Metric have announced their new album, Romanticize The Dive, arriving April 24 on Thirty Tigers, and shared its first single, “Victim Of Luck.” The disarming first track doubles as a mission statement, …
If you’re into hip-hop culture, festival season in 2026 is shaping up to be one of the loudest yet — literally. Rolling Loud, one of the biggest names in hip-hop …
Photos by Orest Dorosh – The Guess Who are one of Canada’s most influential rock bands, emerging from Winnipeg in the mid-1960s and rising to international prominence with a sound that …
Photos by Sharon Steele – Talib Kweli is one of hip-hop’s most respected lyricists, celebrated for his sharp wordplay, social consciousness, and unwavering commitment to truth in music. Born in …
Photos and review by Geoffrey Clowes – When you see Close Enemies live, you aren’t just watching a new band; you’re witnessing a masterclass in American rock and roll. While …
Multi-Platinum band The Fray announces the Summer of Light Tour, featuring special guests Dashboard Confessional, Colony House, The Strumbellas and Brother Elsey on select dates. The North American tour, promoted by Live Nation, …