by Jenna Melanson | May 1, 2026 | Interviews
Mandy Faye Releases Joyful New Children’s Jazz Album, My Friends, Celebrating Community Mandy Faye (they/them), formerly Music With Mandy, the beloved Calgary-based children’s artist best described as “The Wiggles meets Diana Krall” – is thrilled to announce the...
by Jenna Melanson | May 1, 2026 | Reviews
Evil Creek is an Ottawa based acoustic blues rock band known for blending raw rock grit with dark, story driven songwriting. Formed in 2017, the band has evolved into a tight, dynamic lineup that delivers an intimate yet high energy sound. Fronted by Mark Garrod on...
by Jenna Melanson | May 1, 2026 | Interviews
Where music and memory meet. As anyone who knows their way around a camera understands, an aperture controls the amount of light exposed on film. Adjusting the aperture can radically alter the difference between what the naked eye sees and what is captured in a...
by Jenna Melanson | May 1, 2026 | Festivals & Events
The Chicks Take Over St. John’s for a Massive Summer Night The rumours are true! The Chicks are coming to town. The long-awaited announcement for the Churchill Park Music Festival has been announced. Located in the heart of St. John’s, Newfoundland, the festival...
by Jenna Melanson | May 1, 2026 | Promos
Libby Ember Lingers in Emotional Aftermath on Dreamy Bedroom Pop Single “I’ll Stand in the Doorway” Following the releases of acclaimed singles “Let Me Go” and “News at the Party” earlier this year, both of which garnered Spotify Editorial support,...
by Jenna Melanson | May 1, 2026 | Promos
Austin Scene Veterans DRAKULAS Return With Synth-Soaked LP Midnight City Austin, Texas synth-punk lifers Drakulas return with Midnight City, their third full-length, out May 1 via Dirtnap Records (Wild Honey Records in Europe/UK). Built from proto-punk grit, garage...
by Jenna Melanson | May 1, 2026 | Interviews
Rooted in the prairies, told from the soul There’s something quietly powerful about the way Moira Chicilo tells a story. The Saskatchewan-born indie folk singer-songwriter has built her sound around honesty—songs that feel lived-in, shaped by the people, places, and...
by Jenna Melanson | May 1, 2026 | Promos
Toronto Punk Rock Power Trio AMONG LEGENDS Kick Off New LP Lose My Grip with “H/A/C/K” Ontario punk trio Among Legends kick off their next chapter with “H/A/C/K,” the lead single from their upcoming full-length Lose My Grip, due July 10, 2026. The track draws from the...
by Jenna Melanson | May 1, 2026 | Reviews
Caught between chaos and clarity, Bae Baracus turn Between 2 Worlds into a bold, genre-bending ride. West Coast Canada electro-punk trio Bae Baracus return with their latest EP, Between 2 Worlds, a three-track release that captures both the heart and chaos of their...
by Jenna Melanson | Apr 30, 2026 | Interviews
Howdytoons, The Toronto Band With 1.5 Billion YouTube Streams, Releases Ferocious New Single “Smilodon” And Debut Album, Megafauna Metal Howdytoons – the Toronto-based band behind the most-streamed dinosaur music on the planet, with over 1.5 billion...
