by Jenna Melanson | Nov 4, 2026 | Editorials
Founder, Jamie Norrad (Jay) shares his vision for Great White Noize and Coldfront Records, the challenges facing independent musicians, and why building a successful music career takes more than great songs. Breaking into the music industry has never been easy, and...
by Jenna Melanson | Nov 4, 2026 | Promos
Toronto-born artist Nicole Simone releases her first full-length album, Circles, via Soul Spazm, delivering a deeply personal collection of songs exploring relationships, change, loss, and the meaning of home. Now splitting her time between Toronto and Los Angeles,...
by Jenna Melanson | Nov 4, 2026 | Promos
Ottawa-area alt-country artist Joe Ray McDonald returns with Harvester, an 11-song collection blending intricate guitar work, heartfelt storytelling, and roots music influences. After bursting onto the Canadian alt-country scene with his 2025 album Cowboy Cake, Joe...
by Jenna Melanson | Nov 3, 2026 | Reviews
Vancouver Country Artist Justine Lynn Brings Blues, Soul, and Romance to “High As You” Vancouver-based country artist Justine Lynn continues her exciting new musical chapter with “High As You,” a funky, blues-soaked single that blends country storytelling with soulful...
by Jenna Melanson | Nov 3, 2026 | Promos
Nine-time JUNO Award winners Arkells are back with a surprise new single, “Handshake Thugs,” marking their first new music since the release of their latest album, Between Us, earlier this spring. The politically charged track takes aim at those in positions of power...
by Jenna Melanson | Nov 3, 2026 | Interviews
Edmonton pop artist delivers an edgy anthem about self-worth, setting boundaries, and making trust something worth earning. Edmonton-based pop artist Laura Ulmer is standing firm in her self-worth with her new single, “Trustworthy,” an edgy, empowering pop track about...
by Jenna Melanson | Nov 3, 2026 | Interviews
Vancouver country rockers Pistol Whip The Devil raise a glass to good friends, familiar places, and leaving life’s frustrations behind on their new single, “Hillbilly White Wine,” available now on all digital streaming platforms. Written by lead vocalist Shane Jolie...
by Jenna Melanson | Nov 3, 2026 | Interviews
Georgetown, Ontario singer-songwriter Aynsley Saxe explores the complicated intersection of love, fear, and inevitable heartbreak on her latest single, “Straight Into Disaster,” the eighth release from her forthcoming sophomore album, A Thousand Stars, arriving in...
by Jenna Melanson | Nov 3, 2026 | Interviews
Vancouver Island singer-songwriter WiL explores the memories, connections, and experiences that shape our lives on his heartfelt new single “Pieces.” Vancouver Island indie-folk singer-songwriter WiL returns with his captivating new single, “Pieces”, available now on...
by Jenna Melanson | Nov 3, 2026 | Interviews
Montreal singer Hagiel blends blues, rock, and gospel on her debut EP, I Am Enough of a Woman, an inspiring collection of songs about survival, faith, and finding freedom. For Hagiel, music has always been more than a passion. Her earliest memory is of dancing in her...
