PHOTOS // BEABADOBEE at History in Toronto
Photos by Kyle McNeil – Filipino-British singer Beabadoobee is currently on tour across North America and recently made her way up to Canada playing in … Read More
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MOONSHINE COLLECTIVE share new album ‘SMS For Location, Vol.5’
Today, Montreal’s JUNO Award-nominated collective, Moonshine, release their new album, SMS For Location, Vol. 5, in partnership with FORESEEN Entertainment. Over a year has passed … Read More
BERRIES Release Dizzying New Single “Spiral” + Debut Album Out Now
Today ascending Garage-rock trio BERRIES will release the new single “Spiral”. Taken from their debut album ‘How We Function’ (out now via Xtra Mile Recordings), … Read More
Controversial trio CHRISTIAN DEATH confirmed for 2023 ‘Spring Gathering’
Staking its place as the UK’s ultimate gothic festival fix, TOMORROW’S GHOSTS FESTIVAL will return for a special ‘Spring Gathering’ in 2023.
With a host … Read More
WILD CHILD Shares “Wearing Blue”
Following last month’s soulful single, “Photographs,” today acclaimed Austin-based ensemble Wild Child return with an elegant new single, “Wearing Blue.” It’s the first song written … Read More
CHARLOTTE SPIRAL release new EP ‘All This Time, Asleep’
All This Time, Asleep is the new EP from London duo Charlotte Spiral. Produced by Mercury Prize nominated artist and celebrated producer Dave Okumu … Read More
THE VELVET HANDS Reveal Slacker Cut “Over It Now”
Rising London-via-Cornwall four-piece THE VELVET HANDS have dropped their last track of the year, “Over It Now”. The track arrives as a tantalising sneak-peek of … Read More
MORGAN WALLEN announces 2023 ‘One Night at a Time’ World Tour
Morgan Wallen admittedly treats his tours like an athlete approaching a new season, so when the East Tennessean wrapped his wildly successful 55-city Dangerous Tour … Read More
Elita shares “Mentally Not Here” from forthcoming LP
Today, rising alternative act Elita announced their debut album, Dysania, set for release on March 22, 2023. The announcement came with the release of the … Read More
PREMIERE // CHRIS CONNELLY details NICO’s grand entrance on ‘Union Square West’
Not long ago, we previewed the first offerings from the new album by alternative music legend Chris Connelly. Now he is back with another … Read More
PRESLEY TENNANT’s ‘600 Miles’ Journey Debut EP Out Now
A journey through love, loss, faith and everything in between, 600 Miles, the debut EP from powerhouse Presley Tennant, is available everywhere now. Radiant, fearless, … Read More
PHOTOS // THE BLUE STONES, BRKN LOVE and LOW HUM at Maxwells in Waterloo
In August 2018, The Blue Stones signed a record contract with Entertainment One, where they subsequently announced plans to re-release their debut LP Black Holes … Read More
CMAONTARIO Festival & Awards 11TH Anniversary Celebration is coming to Hamilton June 2023
Greetings from the Country Music Association of Ontario! We are excited to announce that the CMAOntario Awards will be returning to Hamilton in June 2023. … Read More
PHOTOS // THREE DAYS GRACE, THE WARNING and THE STANDSTILLS at History in Toronto
Photos by Natalie Mason – Life ebbs and flows in bursts of energy. Moments of calm give way to chaos only to eventually slip back … Read More
Aussie star JADE HOLLAND releases hot country dance track “Oh My Heart”
Finishing 2022 with a 💥, Jade Holland released one of the year’s hottest country tracks.“OH MY HEART”, is one helluva country dance song swimming between … Read More
METALLICA reveal new single ‘Lux Æterna’ & announce 12th studio album ’72 Seasons’
Metallica has confirmed the title and release date of its forthcoming 12th studio album: 72 Seasons will be available April 14, 2023 via the band’s … Read More
MIRIAM CLANCY Dances With Ghosts Memorializing The Erebus Disaster On Its 43rd Anniversary In “Roelof”
NYC-based, New Zealand-bred rocker Miriam Clancy has memorialized the Erebus Disaster on its 43rd anniversary, in which Air New Zealand Flight 901 flew into Mount … Read More
PHOTOS // AMON AMARTH, CARCASS, OBITUARY and CATTLE DECAPITATION at The Fillmore in Detroit
Photos by Natalie Mason – Amon Amarth is a Swedish melodic death metal band from Tumba, formed in 1992. The band takes its name from … Read More
PHOTOS + REVIEW // WELSHLY ARMS at The House of Blues in Cleveland
Photos & review by Amanda Daubert – There’s no better way to cure your turkey hangover than a night with Cleveland based blues-rock band, Welshly … Read More
PHOTOS // DEAR ROUGE and HOTEL MIRA at The Opera House in Toronto
Photos by Robert Georgeff – Dear Rouge aren’t content to simply ask the lofty questions either. These finely crafted alternative tunes are a confection to … Read More
PHOTOS // ARKELLS with JOEL PLASKETT at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto
Photos by Alitzia Tyminski – Hailed by The Globe and Mail as “the right kind of band for this decade,” Arkells are widely considered … Read More
Singer-Songwriter VIVIAN GREEN Releases New Holiday EP, “Spread the Love”
The SRG/ILS Group in partnership with Make Noise Recordings proudly presents VIVIAN GREEN’s Holiday EP, “SPREAD THE LOVE“, globally available now on all … Read More
British alt-rock trio Verra Cruz are back with their new single “The World Is Crashing In”
Verra Cruz form the British alt-rock infused musical project of trio Marc James (guitar/lap steel/vocals), Henry Cross (bass) & Jimmy Cooke (drums). Known for their hard-hitting anthems … Read More
Glam Punk Pioneers THE BLACK HALOS Return With Anticipated New LP “How the Darkness Doubled”
Canada’s legendary punk ‘n’ rollers The Black Halos have just released their anticipated new LP How the Darkness Doubled (November 25th on Stomp Records). How … Read More
SYML unveils new song “Better Part of Me” featuring Sara Watkins
SYML – the solo project of singer, songwriter and producer Brian Fennell – premieres new song “Better Part of Me” today, featuring bluegrass vocalist and … Read More
ALEX WHORMS Captures the Feeling of Christmas in New Holiday Single “Christmas Morning”
Warm and inviting, the video for “Christmas Morning” distinctly personifies the heartfelt lyrics of the song by bringing both Alex’s memories and imagined moments from … Read More
KAY GREYSON Drops Addictive New Rap Track ‘Slow Song’
One of the UK’s most exciting rising stars, Kay Greyson, has delivered an infectious laid back rap gem in ‘Slow Song’ – her fourth … Read More
SYLVETTE Release Exceptional Third Album ‘Single Thread’
Staking their place as one of the most prolific and intriguing bands on the Manchester underground scene, new album ‘Single Thread’ unearths a … Read More
ANA KIRI releases her powerful new single “Beat of Freedom”
Thanksgiving weekend is a time for family and pondering our roots. Ana Kiri returns with the perfect song for the occasion. “Beat of Freedom” is a vulnerable, inspirational song by Ukrainian born and raised, Ana Kiri. The … Read More
KEVIN DREW Announced As 2023 MusiCounts Inspired Minds Ambassador Award Recipient
Canada’s leading music education charity, MusiCounts is delighted to honour award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer Kevin Drew (Broken Social Scene) with the 2023 MusiCounts Inspired … Read More
⭐️ FEATURE ⭐️ // 10 Independent Musicians To Listen To In November
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
‘Christmas Isn’t Christmas (Without You Here)’ The Dazzling New Holiday Single From AVERY RAQUEL
Billboard charting alternative soul artist Avery Raquel rings in the holiday season with her independently released single, ‘Christmas Isn’t Christmas (Without You Here)’. … Read More
PREMIERE // ROB MUNK ‘Phased Out’ LP brings a fab indie rock smorgasbord
While there are many artists who have experience in other professional realms than making music, some happen to have more interesting career trajectories than others, … Read More
PREMIERE // WELCOME TO THE 21st! releases their bold new album ‘Dyatlov Pass’
Today Welcome to the 21st! releases their bold new album Dyatlov Pass which has had our eager ears waiting. Welcome to the 21st!’s historical concept … Read More
Folk Rockers A SHORT WALK TO PLUTO Pay Ode to the Healing, Transformative Power of Love on “Give Me Grace”
Autumn is often symbolic of deep transition, of parts of nature – and our natures – dying to make way for the new. Toronto-based rockers … Read More
PHOTOS + REVIEW // MO LOWDA & THE HUMBLE at the Brooklyn Bowl in Philadelphia
Photos and review by Amanda Daubert – Philly based indie rock band, Mo Lowda & The Humble, might be the best band you’ve never heard … Read More
PHOTOS // MELANIE PETERSON and HEATHER VALLEY at Mills Hardware in Hamilton
Photos by Orest Dorosh – Having opened for Pursuit of Happiness at The Sound Of Music Festival in Burlington, having received the “outstanding achievement in … Read More
PHOTOS // TENILLE TOWNES at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto
Photos by Orest Dorosh – Townes was raised in Grande Prairie, Alberta, and attended Peace Wapiti Academy high school. She was intorduced to country music … Read More
PHOTOS // RUBY ANDERSON at the Revival Bar in Toronto
Photos by Orest Dorosh – Ruby Anderson is an old soul in a young body whose sultry yet unique voice enthralls her audience. Starting to … Read More
EMI JEEN Shares First Holiday Original “All Together For Christmas”
Montreal alt-pop artist Emi Jeen is a huge fan of Christmas, but that doesn’t mean that writing about it came easy. Two years ago a … Read More
Country pop star RACHAEL FAHIM releases video for hit single ‘City Girls in the Country’
‘City Girls In The Country’ has hit 100k Spotify streams and featured on major Spotify and Apple playlists such as Fresh Country, New Music Friday, Today’s Country… Read More
BIKINI KILL Announce Spectacular Lineup of Support Acts For 17-Date 2023 North American Tour
Legendary feminist punk band Bikini Kill embarked on an expansive 2022 international tour after a thrilling reunion in 2019, which marked their first full shows … Read More
THE VINDYS Release “Bugs” Music Video Today
The Vindys, one Ohio’s favorite bands, will release a special vinyl edition of their album Bugs this Record Store Day on Black Friday, … Read More
LAVEDA offer another glimpse into their glimmering second album with new single “F***”
A windows down, wind-in-your-hair, late night drive-worthy track, “F***” sees Laveda perfecting their ansty and ethereal brand of dream-pop while tapping into the … Read More
LOGAN STAATS reveals new single, “Holy Man”
Today, acclaimed Indigenous storyteller and activist Logan Staats is sharing his latest single and video for “Holy Man”, a track that “was written alone … Read More
PREMIERE // ‘If The World Doesn’t End First’ by FRENCHY AND THE PUNK a dystopian lovesong
Originally hailing from France, vocalist, percussionist and lyricist Samantha Stephenson eventually found her way to America and hooked up withguitarist-composer Scott Helland, who co-founded … Read More