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Brock Geiger shares new single, “Early August Rain”

Jenna Melanson — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 18:41:39 +0000

Brock Geiger Shares Understated, Anthemic New Single, “Early August Rain,” From Upcoming Debut Album, Some Nights Brock Geiger‘s latest single, “Early August Rain,” is an introspective meditation on acceptance in the face of uncertainty. Inspired by both personal upheaval and the devastating Canadian wildfires of recent summers, the track transforms struggle into optimism, creating a hopeful anthem wrapped in an immersive production. With its alternative and indie rock sensibilities, the song blends organic instrumentation with intricate electronic textures, offering a glimpse […]

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Brian Campbell shares new single, “Planet on Fire”

Jenna Melanson — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 18:36:00 +0000

Montreal Folk Singer Brian Campbell Ignites a Blues Rock Protest Anthem with “Planet on Fire” With the climate crisis reaching a crucial crossroads, Montreal-based folk singer Brian Campbell has penned a passionate call to do whatever one can to save the planet. From devastating fires internationally to Earth’s unnerving rise in temperature, Campbell’s latest single “Planet on Fire” is a proverbial eye-opening anthem on what needs to be done from big business on down the line. Yet the natural feeling […]

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Tonia Evans Cianciulli share new single, “Bravery”

Jenna Melanson — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 18:29:58 +0000

Folk-Pop Songwriter Tonia Evans Cianciulli Turns Plane Turbulence Into Triumph With Bravery Not everyone can say they documented a personal epiphany on a barf bag. Yet that’s exactly what happened to Newfoundland-born, Toronto-based singer-songwriter Tonia Evans Cianciulli, who got the inspiration for her moving ballad “Bravery” while on a fateful flight to Vancouver. At over 30,000 feet in the air, stuck in her seat for five hours between her two young children, Cianciulli found herself bedeviled by thoughts of worry—for her […]

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ANNE LINDSAY RELEASES NEW COLLECTION SOLOWORKS 2

Jenna Melanson — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 14:43:15 +0000

Acclaimed Toronto violinist ANNE LINDSAY to launch SOLOWORKS 2 with benefit show for fire-ravaged St. Anne’s Anglican Church Anne Lindsay is marking some big milestones in 2025: 60 years since she picked up the violin and 50 years since she became a professional musician. Moreover, her favourite instrument will celebrate its 100th birthday. Over the course of that time, Anne has built a staggering resume that spans nearly every genre. Although she is perhaps best known as a member of the […]

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TRISTAN ARMSTRONG RELEASES LATEST POWER POP GEM “QUEEN OF DIAMONDS”

Jenna Melanson — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 18:44:17 +0000

The debut solo album from Toronto’s The Actual Goners co-founder, The Lonely Avenue, is officially out March 7 Tristan Armstrong is one of those “they don’t write ‘em like that anymore” artists. For the past several years, the Toronto-based singer/songwriter has been following in the footsteps of Pete Townshend, Alex Chilton, Matthew Sweet, Redd Kross, and other power pop icons in establishing his own melody-driven, guitar-focused corner of the universe. “Queen of Diamonds” is one of nine songs on Armstrong’s debut solo album The Lonely Avenue, […]

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Takes an Army share new single, “You and Me”

Jenna Melanson — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 17:28:41 +0000

Takes an Army Deliver a High-Energy Punk Anthem with New Single “You and Me” Hamilton-based punk trio Takes an Army returns with their electrifying new single, “You and Me.” A high-energy track packed with emotional depth, “You and Me” blends melodic punk and ska influences to create a song that’s as introspective as it is infectious. Inspired by personal hardship and the power of connection, “You and Me” reflects on unexpected moments in life that bring people together. Originally written in a […]

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CHANGE OF HEART RETURNS MARCH 7 WITH IN THE WRECKAGE

Jenna Melanson — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 17:02:09 +0000

The first album since 1997 from Canadian indie legends features Smile line-up along with other past members When asked to name Canada’s most influential bands, musicians and critics alike invariably single out Change of Heart. The Toronto institution formed by singer/guitarist Ian Blurton and bassist/lyricist Rob Taylor in 1982—when both were barely into their teens—quickly established itself within the nascent Canadian independent music scene, transcending their post-punk roots through a combination of psychedelic and experimental influences that pre-dated the “alternative rock” revolution of the 1990s. With Taylor’s […]

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Jordan Venn and the Slizneys share album, M@GIC W*RDS

Jenna Melanson — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:40:40 +0000

Toronto Rock Band Jordan Venn and the Slizneys Deliver Energetic New Album, M@GIC W*RDS, Featuring Thought-Provoking Focus Track “♡WWI>SPQR♡” With M@GIC W*RDS, Toronto-based rock outfit Jordan Venn and the Slizneys pay tribute to the golden era of 90s alternative rock, crafting an album that’s both nostalgic and refreshingly modern. At the heart of the record is the dynamic and lyrically profound focus track “♡WWI>SPQR♡,” a high-energy, grunge-infused exploration of mortality and the weight of history. Inspired by the viral discussion of how often […]

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98º & Katrina Velarde share fresh take on “I Do (Cherish You)”

Jenna Melanson — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:22:16 +0000

98º and Katrina Velarde Rekindle the Romance with a Fresh Take on “I Do (Cherish You)”—Just in Time for Wedding Season Think February is too early to start thinking about summer weddings? Ask a caterer. Better yet, ask 98º, who are looking ahead to the season of love with a freshly re-recorded and digitally remastered version of their classic “I Do (Cherish You).” Seeing release in plenty of time to be incorporated into a planet’s worth of nuptial plans, the […]

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Keegan Powell shares new singles, “Beginning of Life”/ “My Maker”

Jenna Melanson — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:09:08 +0000

Keegan Powell Unleashes Powerful Double Single Release, “Beginning of Life” / “My Maker,” Alongside His Band The Jetpacks Canadian musician Keegan Powell delivers a double dose of captivating soundscapes with the release of his latest singles, “Beginning of Life” and “My Maker.” With his band, The Jetpacks, Powell revisits these tracks from earlier phases of his career, reimagining them into their definitive forms. The result is a seamless blend of nostalgia and reinvention that captures the raw energy of their live performances. Initially inspired by […]

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Strange Plants share new single, “Tell Me All Your Secrets, Pt. 2”

Jenna Melanson — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:27:13 +0000

Strange Plants Unveil Psychedelic Funk/Rock Single, “Tell Me All Your Secrets, Pt. 2” With their debut single, “Tell Me All Your Secrets, Pt. 2,” Halifax band Strange Plants pushes the boundaries of the psychedelic rock genre. Seamlessly fusing a Gap Band-inspired rhythm section with biting rock vocals, the song delivers an energetic yet introspective exploration of fractured relationships and hidden truths. Produced by Robbie Crowell (Sturgill Simpson, Deer Tick), “Tell Me All Your Secrets, Pt. 2” embodies Strange Plants’ commitment to blending retro tones with modern […]

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Orchard Sky RETURNS WITH BLAZING NEW SINGLE “GOOD INTENTIONS”

Jenna Melanson — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:30:56 +0000

Canadian duo’s latest finds them honing their distinctive blend of hard-edged country rock and r&b Canada’s dynamic Americana duo Orchard Sky is kicking off 2025 on a blazing note with their new single “Good Intentions.” Powered by the soulful vocals of Krystle Dos Santos and the tasty slide guitar of Mitch Smith, “Good Intentions” blurs the lines between country-rock and R&B, an approach Orchard Sky has been honing over the past several years that has established their reputation as one of Canada’s most exciting new bands. “Good […]

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HuDost shares new single, “Fire of Eden” from new album

Jenna Melanson — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:23:51 +0000

Neo-Americana Duo HuDost Confronts Climate Crisis with Powerful New Single, “Fire of Eden”‘” From Forthcoming The Monkey In The Crown Album There’s no shortage of artists who are concerned about climate change, but for HuDost, it’s personal. Their impassioned new single, “Fire of Eden,” was inspired by an epiphany vocalist/lyricist Moksha Sommer had while on the road, surveying the damage wrought by the California wildfires. She could see that the environmental upheavals she had been witnessing for two touring cycles […]

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We Found a Lovebird shares new album, With Friends Like These

Jenna Melanson — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:09:22 +0000

Canadian Indie Rockers We Found a Lovebird Release New Album, With Friends Like These feat. Angular Single “Details” We Found a Lovebird celebrates the release of their latest album, With Friends Like These, featuring the angular and biting focus track, “Details.” Since 2009, the band has been crafting trance-like, chiming rock, earning critical acclaim with four albums, one EP, and eight singles to date – including a Polaris Music Prize nomination and steady airplay from CBC and KEXP. “Details” is a grouchy plea to be […]

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