PHOTOS // WATERPARKS at Terminal 5 in New York City
Photos by Jessie Eshak – Waterparks is an American pop punk band formed in Houston, Texas in 2011. The band consists of lead vocalist and … Read More
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PHOTOS // SAMANTHA FISH & SGT SPLENDOR at the Wilbur Theatre in Boston
Photos by Joanna Gleason – Samantha Fish is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist known for her unique blend of blues, rock, and country music. Fish … Read More
Listening to WHITNEY HOUSTON’s “I Wanna Dance with Somebody”
By Ron Powers – The other day I was listening to the radio and Whitney Houston’s big hit “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” came through … Read More
PHOTOS // SILVERSUN PICKUPS and HELLO MARY at History in Toronto
Photos by Brad Goldstein – Silversun Pickups is an alternative rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 2002. The band consists of Brian Aubert … Read More
Sink into the Indie-Folk Sounds of NESUA’s Debut Single “Swim”
Swim, the debut single by Nesua, is a sonically dense and powerful song that blends rich sounds and meaningful lyricsexpressing the inner conflict that many … Read More
MADELEINE Peyroux releases ‘Please Come On Inside’ & announces first album in 6 years ‘Let’s Walk’
Acclaimed jazz singer, songwriter and interpreter Madeleine Peyroux will release Let’s Walk, her first album in six years, on June 28th. The new songs … Read More
WAXAHATCHEE Releases New Song + Video for “365”
Waxahatchee shares “365,” the latest from her highly anticipated upcoming album, Tigers Blood, out March 22nd on ANTI- Records. The song, … Read More
SLASH Announces S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Blues Festival with an All-Star Lineup
Following the announcement of his highly anticipated sixth solo album Orgy of the Damned, due out May 17 on Gibson Records, the iconic, GRAMMY®-winning guitarist … Read More
LUCKY HONEY release infectious debut single “One You Call”
On their debut single “One You Call”, Lucky Honey seamlessly melds the infectious sounds of 80s synth-pop with the edgy vibes of 2000s alt-rock, resulting in … Read More
INTERVIEW // ANNIKA CATHARINA on her latest ‘What If I’
Written by Annika Catharina and fellow country artists Parker Graye and Brettyn Rose, along with the song’s producers The Renaissance (Dan Botch and Garrett Ward), … Read More
INTERVIEW // KASIA elaborates on her new single ‘Heartstrings’
KASIA has dropped the music video for her newest single, “Heartstrings” – which is a house genre release with added elements of bass house, pop, … Read More
Indie Sensation GOOD KID Release ‘Summer’, New EP ‘Good Kid 4’ Out March 27
Today, Freshly JUNO nominated indie outfit Good Kid unveil their latest single “Summer”, accompanied by an enchanting animated music video by XrayAlphaCharlie. “Summer” finds Good … Read More
New LAUREN MAYBERRY single “Change Shapes”
Lauren Mayberry today releases her new single “Change Shapes”, an infectious, propulsive and lyrically powerful pop workout, available now via Island Records. It is the … Read More
Mexican punk rockers MARGARITAS PODRIDAS unveil angsty new song “Abuja’s”
Shoegaze/grunge/punk rockers Margaritas Podridas are back with a new track that emphasizes lack of individuality in modern society and is a nod to the herd … Read More
PHOTOS // MINISTRY at the Commodore with GARY NUMAN and FRONT LINE ASSEMBLY
Photos by Sharon Steele – Ministry is an American industrial metal band formed in 1981 by vocalist and keyboardist Al Jourgensen in Chicago, Illinois. The … Read More
INTERVIEW // LORI TRIPLETT on her new LP ‘When the Morning Comes’
Lori Triplett’s songs, and her new album, “When the Morning Comes,” get to the heart of the matter. Whether exploring the feelings that came after … Read More
JADE BIRD Announces ‘Burn The Hard Drive’ EP and Shares New Single “You’ve Fallen In Love Again”
UK-born and Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Jade Bird has today announced her forthcoming EP, Burn The Hard Drive, out April 10th on Glassnote Records. … Read More
SKYE WALLACE asks ‘What Is Real? on her latest single
Hey, I’m Skye – when I was young, my mom had a recurring dream that felt incredibly real. She began to feel as though her … Read More
PHOTOS // MARIE OSMOND at the OLG Stage in Niagara Falls
Photos by Orest Dorosh – Marie Osmond is an American singer, actress, and television personality. Marie is part of the famous Osmond family, known for … Read More
NEON DREAMS and MATTHEW MOLE release video for ‘The Art of Letting Go’
Award-winning Canadian group Neon Dreams and South African award-winning singer/songwriter Matthew Mole have released the music video for their collaboration ‘The Art of Letting … Read More
PHOTOS // HIGH VALLEY and TIM AND THE GLORY BOYS at Toronto’s Danforth Music Hall
Photos by Orest Dorosh – High Valley is a Canadian country music duo composed of brothers Brad and Curtis Rempel. The duo hails from Blumenort, … Read More
CARLY PEARCE Announces Highly Anticipated Fourth Studio Album ‘Hummingbird’
GRAMMY, CMA and ACM-Award winning singer-songwriter Carly Pearce has announced the release of her highly anticipated fourth studio album hummingbird, out June 14 via … Read More
PHOTOS // THE STRUMBELLAS with DOM LOUIS at Toronto’s History
Photos by Brad Goldstein – Ever since forming in 2008 and releasing their debut album, 2012’s My Father and the Hunter, two-time JUNO award-winning … Read More
INTERVIEW // THE LOOKOUT SERVICE talks new LP upon its release today “The Gambit”
From the pulsating heart of Toronto’s vibrant music scene, indie-rock duo The Lookout Service is igniting a sonic revolution with their debut album, “The Gambit.” … Read More
iskwē Releases “A Little Piece”, New Album Coming April 12th
Today, singer-songwriter iskwē | ᐃᐢᑫᐧᐤ (short for waseskwan iskwew, meaning “blue sky woman”) feels extreme loneliness on “A Little Piece,” the final single to be … Read More
MARIPOSA FOLK FESTIVAL Announces 2024 Lineup
The Mariposa Folk Festival returns July 5 to 7 to Tudhope Park in Orillia with a lineup that includes Old Crow Medicine Show, Bahamas, Band … Read More
THE BACON BROTHERS Share New Single ‘Put Your Hand Up’
The Bacon Brothers, featuring Michael and Kevin Bacon, are thrilled to announce the release of their new single, “Put Your Hand Up”, from their forthcoming album, … Read More
ST VINCENT returns with new album ‘All Born Screaming’ & releases first track ‘Broken Man’
Annie Clark, the musician better known as triple-GRAMMY-winning iconoclast St. Vincent, has confirmed the release date of her seventh full-length studio album: All Born Screaming… Read More
DONOVAN WOODS Announces New Album ‘Things Were Never Good If They’re Not Good Now’
Throughout his distinguished career, Donovan Woods has built a devoted following who cling to the acclaimed songwriter’s every word. Never one to mince them, Woods … Read More
SEBASTIAN BACH Embarks On 2024 “What Do I Got To Lose Tour” With Shows In Latin And North America
SEBASTIAN BACH will hit the road in 2024 for an international tour with dates in Latin and North America. The singer, songwriter, author, Broadway … Read More
JULIA HOLTER Releases New Single + Video “Evening Mood”
Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter and composer Julia Holter releases her new single “Evening Mood” today ahead of her forthcoming sixth studio album Something in the Room … Read More
Five-time CMA Ontario Nominee NICOLE RAYY Releases New Music Video For “Guilty”
Today, five-time CMA Ontario nominee Nicole Rayy, released the music video for her new single “Guilty.” Produced by Douglas Romanow (Kinnie Starr / Don … Read More
ELYSE SAUNDERS premieres video for hit single ‘Never Have I Ever’
Toronto-based country artist Elyse Saunders has unveiled the official music video for her breakout hit “Never Have I Ever,” inviting fans into an intimate, playful … Read More
FEATURE // 10 Independent Musicians To Listen To This February 2024
The music industry is worlds away from where it was before the digital era. 20 years ago, the notion of kickstarting a music career with … Read More
GINA VOLPE founding member of NYC punk rock legends Lunachicks drops debut solo LP
“‘Drink Me’ was inspired by my occasional tendency to lean precariously on vices — wine in this case — but also the collective experience of … Read More
PHOTOS // ALLISON RUSSELL & AYSANABEE at the Commodore Theatre in Vancouver
Photos by Sharon Steele – Allison Russell is a Canadian musician and singer-songwriter known for her work in the band Birds of Chicago, as well … Read More
PHOTOS // COLBIE CAILLAT at OLG Stage in Niagara Falls
Photos by Orest Dorosh – Colbie Caillat is an American singer-songwriter. She rose to fame with her debut album “Coco” in 2007, which featured the … Read More
INTERVIEW // SPENCER LAJOYE talks new album “Shadow Puppets’
Sometimes an artist comes along who was not on your radar before, and they make a truly profound and lasting impact upon first listen. Such … Read More
SUM 41 Unveil High-Energy Single “Waiting On A Twist Of Fate”
Grammy-nominated band Sum 41 has shared their newest single “Waiting On A Twist Of Fate”, out now via Rise Records, from their upcoming final album … Read More
SHANNON AND THE CLAMS share new single ‘Bean Fields’
Shannon and The Clamsrelease Bean Fields, the second single off their upcoming album, The Moon Is In The Wrong Place. The track honours singer-bassist … Read More
Guitarist and songwriter MOLLY MILLER releases “Blues to Greens” single + announces tour dates
Renowned songwriter and guitarist Molly Miller has released the single “Blues to Greens,” the second single off of the forthcoming Molly Miller Trio album The … Read More
CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN return with new single + video “Showtime”
Beginning a monumental new chapter, multi-Platinum-selling, BRIT Award-winning, arena-filling giants Catfish and the Bottlemen return today with their first new music in five years and … Read More
PHOTOS // MAHALIA & ALICIA CRETI in Vancouver Canada
Photos by Sharon Steele – Mahalia Burkmar known mononymously as Mahalia, is a British singer, songwriter and actress. Mahalia has released several EPs and three … Read More
PHOTOS // TROMBONE SHORTY at the Danforth Music Hall
Photos by Brad Goldstein – Trombone Shorty, born as Troy Andrews on January 2, 1986, is a highly acclaimed trombonist, trumpeter, singer, and bandleader from … Read More
KELLY WILLIS, MELISSA CARPER, & BRENNEN LEIGH are the Wonder Women of Country, new single out
Kelly Willis, Melissa Carper, and Brennen Leigh, three accomplished singer-songwriters who have forged their own unique lanes in country music, have joined forces as Wonder Women of … Read More
PVRIS pairs up for glittering, genre-bending new single “Burn the Witch”
PVRIS releases their first song of the year – a powerhouse all-female collab with Canadian rapper Tommy Genesis and experimental DJ/producer/vocalist Alice Longyu-Gao (featured artists) as well as the track’s … Read More
“This Is Me…Now” JENNIFER LOPEZ’S new album was just released
Jennifer Lopez’s highly anticipated ninth studio album “This Is Me…Now” and her Amazon Original streaming on Prime Video “This Is Me…Now: A Love Story” are … Read More
CHARLES WESLEY GODWIN Releases Exclusive Apple Music Session Today
Charles Wesley Godwin is treating fans worldwide to three new performance tracks with an all-new, exclusive Apple Music Sessions. Godwin and his band the Allegheny … Read More