by Jenna Melanson | Jul 26, 2026 | Promos
Oakland Power Pop Craftsmen The Goods Preview Ambitious New LP With “Summer’s Almost Gone” Oakland, California power pop outfit The Goods return July 22 with “Summer’s Almost Gone,” the first single from their upcoming LP Goodbye Summertime, due September...
by Jenna Melanson | Jul 26, 2026 | Promos
From CBGB to the Oregon Coast: The Something Ain’t Rights Deliver Debut EP Rotten In The Brain Astoria, Oregon’s The Something Ain’t Rights release their debut EP Rotten In The Brain on July 22 via Hovercraft Records. Across nine tracks of punk, post-punk,...
by Emily Dunlop | Jul 26, 2026 | Festivals & Events
From folk legends to rising stars, Mariposa 2026 celebrated the sound of home. In my second year at Mariposa Folk Festival, Tudhope park welcomed me back with the energy and talent from all around the world. Artists and Patrons battled bugs and blazing sun to kick off...
by Jenna Melanson | Jul 24, 2026 | Interviews
Christopher James Blends Traditional Country Storytelling With Modern Sound on New Single “Shotgun County Pawn and Gun” Independent country artist Christopher James releases his new single “Shotgun County Pawn and Gun” on June 30, out now on...
by Jenna Melanson | Jul 24, 2026 | Interviews
Mike Repic Brings Hope Through Cinematic Alternative Rock and Honest Storytelling First off care to introduce yourself to our readers? Hi my name is Mike and I’m an alcoholic and a drug addict. Oh, and I play music. Tell us a bit about your recent release. A...
by Jenna Melanson | Jul 24, 2026 | Promos
HAIR CONTROL Invoke Power Pop Bliss on “Seeing In The Dark,” Debut Album, Electric Pleasure Out October 30, 2026 Calgary, AB art-pop duo HAIR CONTROL (Ryan Bourne & Rebecca Reid) share “Seeing In The Dark,” a propulsive power-pop anthem that balances...
by Jenna Melanson | Jul 24, 2026 | Promos
Tacoma Folk-Rocker Kye Alfred Hillig Takes The Long Way Home With Advance Single “On Small Wings” Tacoma songwriter Kye Alfred Hillig returns July 8 with “On Small Wings,” the first single from his forthcoming album Widowmaker Express, due August 5. Over the last...
by Jenna Melanson | Jul 24, 2026 | Interviews
Niagara-On-The-Lake Alt-Folk Rocker Ryan Bissell Releases Debut Single “Get Up Get Ready” Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario’s Ryan Bissell has released his debut single, “Get Up Get Ready,” a raw, urgent alt-rock track produced by Paul Gigliotti and...
by Tyler Jafelice | Jul 24, 2026 | Passport
Death Cab For A Cutie & Japanese BreakfastJuly 19, 2026RBC Amphitheatre, Toronto, ON Last Sunday night, the immeasurably influential and beloved Death Cab for Cutie brought their new record I Built You A Tower to RBC Amphitheatre in Toronto. Opening the show was...
by Eric Brisson | Jul 24, 2026 | Shows
Canadian Rock Royalty Unite: Alexisonfire & Billy Talent Celebrate 20 Years of Iconic Albums in Montreal On July 17, the Bell Centre in Montreal became the epicentre of Canadian punk rock as hometown favourites Faze kicked off an unforgettable night before...
