by Jenna Melanson | May 28, 2026 | Interviews
Red Deer Artist Channels Freedom, Resilience, and Raw Honesty Into Her Most Visceral Song Yet, Ahead of Debut Album, Light The Fire Mercedes Brown, the Wet’suwet’en Tsimshian singer-songwriter whose sound reaches back to a time when rock music was built on grit and...
by Melissa Wiseman | May 27, 2026 | Festivals & Events
A powerhouse night of country music under the summer skies of St. John’s. The Churchill Park Music Festival has announced a second night for all the Country music enthusiasts. Hitting the stage on Friday, July 24th is none other than the highly acclaimed and four-time...
by Melissa Wiseman | May 27, 2026 | Shows
Marianas Trench and Nick Earle & The Reckless HeartsMay 8, 2026The JAG Soundhouse, St. John’s, NL All Photo Credit: Tara Thompson The JAG Soundhouse is a new venue to me. Although it has been around for a while now, Friday May 8th was the first time I...
by Jenna Melanson | May 27, 2026 | Promos
Alanna Sterling Makes Being Lost Feel Liberating on New Single “Down Montreal-based multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Alanna Sterling (they/them) shares “Down,” an energetic and emotionally charged pop/indie rock single that transforms a moment of...
by Rich Moreland | May 27, 2026 | Passport
Dayseeker, Northlane, Wind Walkers, Sace 6May 23, 2026McEwan Hall, Calgary, AB Now that nice weather is upon us, it was a great day for a drive down to Calgary to catch a quartet of modern metalcore bands. While I am rather unfamiliar with all four bands, both Alberta...
by Eric Brisson | May 27, 2026 | Reviews
Alestorm, Twilight Force, GreyhawkMay 19, 2026Place Bell, Montreal, QC On May 19th, Swedish pirate metal legends Alestorm sailed into Place Bell for a night of absurdity, power metal glory, and beer-soaked chaos. Despite the venue being configured...
by Jenna Melanson | May 27, 2026 | Reviews
Canadian alt-rock band Lazarettes return with their new double-sided single “Do It All Again” and “Chantale,” produced by Ron Hawkins of Lowest of the Low. Canadian alt-rock outfit Lazarettes return with a powerful new double-sided single, “Do It All Again” and...
by Jenna Melanson | May 27, 2026 | Interviews
John Fellner Announces New EP Boundaries + Ontario Tour John Fellner is entering a defining new chapter with the announcement of his upcoming EP Boundaries, arriving May 29 via MCMXVI / Slaight Music / Universal Music Canada. Known first as a JUNO-nominated producer...
by Jenna Melanson | May 27, 2026 | Interviews
Danny Marks Returns With ‘Back to the Blues,’ a Landmark Album From One of Canada’s Most Beloved Blues Masters Danny Marks, one of Canada’s most enduring and deeply revered figures in blues and roots music, releases his new album Back to the Blues on...
by Jenna Melanson | May 22, 2026 | Promos
Victoria Staff Embraces Self-Discovery and Indie Pop Ease on Debut Album, Pink Magnolia, Helmed by the Confident Lead Single “Take Me Home” Toronto’s Victoria Staff unveils her debut album Pink Magnolia alongside its lead single “Take Me Home,” arriving...
