by Jenna Melanson | Jun 12, 2026 | Interviews
A euphoric Pride synth-pop anthem about queer joy, chance encounters, and living in the moment. Vancouver-based indie pop artist Julian Hunt returns with his fourth single, “Our Plans Can Wait,” released June 12, 2026, in celebration of Pride. Following the momentum...
by Jenna Melanson | Jun 12, 2026 | Promos
ARK IDENTITY Confronts the Cost of Validation on Gritty New Single “Social Dopamine,” Title Track of Upcoming EP Toronto artist ARK IDENTITY (Noah Mroueh) shares “Social Dopamine,” a gritty 90s-inspired alternative single that examines the addictive pull...
by Jenna Melanson | Jun 12, 2026 | Reviews
Awake & Dreaming Build a Blockbuster Rock Universe Across New Releases Awake & Dreaming are an alt-rock band built on contrast and scale—pairing delicate piano lines and atmospheric electronics with towering guitars and glam-inspired theatrics. Their sound...
by Jenna Melanson | Jun 12, 2026 | Interviews
Toronto teen artist Cooper Benaiah releases debut album, CRUSH, an 8-track indie pop project self-produced in his basement studio, out now on all platforms. Cooper Benaiah, the Toronto-based 16-year-old singer-songwriter, guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer...
by Jenna Melanson | Jun 12, 2026 | Promos
Tyler Ellis Releases New Album HARDWARESTORE – OUT June 12th Award-winning singer-songwriter and brilliant storyteller Tyler Ellis releases his ninth album to date, Hardwarestore, on June 12th, and celebrates it with a record release...
by Jenna Melanson | Jun 12, 2026 | Interviews
Award-Winning Game Composer Dren McDonald Announces Vox Pterous, Shares New Single “Fading” Featuring Sophia James San Francisco Bay Area composer, producer, and musician Dren McDonald announces Vox Pterous (Appearing Records), a stunning new album due...
by Jenna Melanson | Jun 11, 2026 | Interviews
PRINCESS MELIA CAPTURES EMOTIONAL EXTREMES ON DEBUT ALBUM, GOOD NIGHTS & BAD DAYS Rising Indigenous alt-pop artist Princess Melia steps fully into her voice with the release of her debut album Good Nights & Bad Days. Rooted in her experience living with...
by Jenna Melanson | Jun 11, 2026 | Interviews
Kevin Comeau discusses Apocalypse, the saga of Fearless and Kerrigan, and how Crown Lands are expanding their sci-fi universe far beyond music. At the time I sat down on Zoom with Crown Land’s multi-instrumentalist, Kevin Comeau, was on his way to meet drummer and...
by Jenna Melanson | Jun 11, 2026 | Promos
Toronto artist QUIETLOVE celebrating the release of his latest single “High,” a glossy blend of indie pop and alternative R&B that previews his upcoming EP Handshakes & Heartbreaks. Toronto-based alt-pop artist QUIETLOVE returns with “High,” a glossy,...
by Jenna Melanson | Jun 11, 2026 | Interviews
WITHOUT MERCY Unleash Lyric Video “The Saint” From New EP, Infinite Loss Out Now! Vancouver extreme metal unit Without Mercy has released the brand‑new lyric video for “The Saint,” the latest visual chapter supporting their newly issued...
