Formed in 2019 and quickly rising as Ottawa’s go-to rock act, the band has built a reputation on immersive concept releases and compelling, high-energy performances that pull listeners fully into …
For some artists, their music is full of so much personality that it overflows in the best possible way. Singer-songwriter-fiddle player Emerald Butler is one such artist, and her new …
Jenn Grinels has a haunting vocal quality that gives her songs warmth and relatability. It’s a pleasure to listen to, and her new single, “Always on the Run,” is more …
HODJE, an indie-pop singer-songwriter based in Chicago, has released a gorgeous new single, “Voicemail for My Dad.” Penned about an active shooter lockdown that she experienced while in college, it …
Michael Rudd encourages deep thought with his music, soul searching of one’s place in the world. It’s fitting, then, that his new album is entitled “Ways of the World.” Anyone …
Oklahoma-based dream-pop duo Sports are stepping into an exciting new chapter with the release of their self-titled album Sports, out now via OneRPM. Written, recorded, and produced in a studio …
Sometimes, an artist pops onto your radar, and you are grateful for the music, for the beauty it imparts, for the understanding and knowledge it conveys. Sammi Accola is one …
Sometimes, creative individuals find each other and collaborate, and the resulting art is so perfect that one can only imagine that it was meant to be. Kismet. Destined. Fate. Dwight …
Hallie Grace’s music has a sunny aspect to it, even when her songs might be heavier lyrically or thematically, an overwhelming takeaway of positivity, in spite of the trials and …
Sometimes it takes life experience and the lessons garnered through time to write and record a debut solo album. Just ask Southern, CA-based singer-songwriter, Clayton Chaney, who has just released his …
With the release of her fourth album, The Pages, in the summer of 2025, British Columbian singer/songwriter Maddisun has made great strides within the alt-country world. Blending small-town grounding with big-star ambition, along …
Toronto-based MADLANDS emerge in 2026 carrying the spirit of a time when rock was messy, emotional, and unpolished—when art was art, not content, and meaning wasn’t dictated by metrics or algorithms. Driven …
Known for her soul-stirring vocals, introspective songwriting, and cinematic alternative-soul sound, Nuela Charles has firmly established herself as one of Canada’s most compelling musical voices. Her latest project, NU2U, represents a deeply personal …
There is an inherent melancholy in Frank Viele’s gorgeous new EP, The Silo. It permeates the almost-title-track, “Silo,” and laps at the edges and sometimes washes over the other four songs …
Montreal-based female rock trio LES SHIRLEY have zero interest in playing it safe. Delivering a unique brand of in-your-face, anthemic rock driven by pop melodies and a defiant punk attitude, the band channel urgency and …
With the 2026 JUNO Awards introducing the Latin Music Recording of the Year category for the first time, Cuban-Canadian artist Andy Rubal steps into the spotlight as a debut nominee. …
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 …
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 …
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, …
Alt-rocker and guitar virtuoso Liz Hogg returns with her sophomore album Goodbye World Hello Something, a meticulously crafted yet effortlessly inviting collection of songs that balance wit, warmth, and existential …