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Liv Wade shares new EP, Radios and Buffalos

Jenna Melanson — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 20:54:52 +0000

Genre-defying Indigenous singer-songwriter LIV WADE releases new EP, Radios And Buffalos As the Indigenous Music Renaissance continues to introduce groundbreaking singer-songwriters to the wider world, a new name can be added to that list: Liv Wade. A queer, two-spirit artist with Metis and Scandinavian roots, Liv’s family originally came from the Red River Metis Nation, eventually settling in a Northern Manitoba area called Pine Bluff, just outside of The Pas. Now living in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, Liv’s rich […]

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Chemical Dreams share “Buttermilk”

Jenna Melanson — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 20:02:05 +0000

Martha and the Muffins and John Orpheus As Chemical Dreams Cook Up Funky Magic on “Buttermilk” On paper, there are few team-ups less obvious than the pairing of new-wave legends Martha and the Muffins with kitsch-funk revivalist John Orpheus. But they’ve hit pay dirt together before, and now they’re about to do it again. On “Buttermilk,” their second joint single in as many years, the unlikely coconspirators throw down a groove that just won’t quit—and prove the success of their […]

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Frog Eyes unveil new single, “E-E-Y-O-R-E (That’s Me!)”

Jenna Melanson — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 19:18:26 +0000

FROG EYES Share First Single + Video For “E-E-Y-O-R-E (That’s Me!)” From Their Forthcoming 2025 New LP Cult-rock band, Frog Eyes announce their new single, single and video for “E-E-Y-O-R-E (That’s Me!)” and a forthcoming new record for 2025. It will be their second album since reforming in 2021 and amounts to their tenth record in a consistently bewildering and inspired catalogue. Formed at the turn of the century, brushing shoulders with fellow travellers/beloved songwriters and musicians, beloved but never in the dead epicenter of a […]

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John Dawson shares new single, “Life Just Came To Me”

Jenna Melanson — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 18:57:41 +0000

Newmarket, Ontario-Based Folk Roots Singer-Songwriter John Dawson Offers A Reflective Look In “Life Just Came to Me” There are times in life when you’re not sure what direction to go or where to turn, but, looking back, you realize what happened was just the way life or fate planned it. That notion is captured perfectly with “Life Just Came to Me,” a gentle, toe-tapping single courtesy of Newmarket, Ontario-based folk roots musician John Dawson from his album Outlier. “If the album Outlier tells […]

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JOHNNY 99 shares “It Can’t Be Christmas”

Jenna Melanson — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 18:37:28 +0000

JOHNNY 99 (City and Colour’s John Sponarski) returns with “It Can’t Be Christmas” with more to come in 2025 John Sponarski is perhaps best known as the guitarist in City and Colour, but under his alter ego Johnny 99, he has been making original country music in a classic honky tonk style for much longer. After releasing the debut Johnny 99 LP Words Left Unsaid in 2021, his duties with City and Colour have kept Sponarski busy, but Johnny 99 is set to make a […]

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Christophe Elie shares new single, “A Soldier’s Face”

Jenna Melanson — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:45:32 +0000

Ottawa Folk Singer Christophe Elie Paints Harrowing Portrait Of Military Life With Re-Release Of Moving Single “A Soldier’s Face” With Remembrance Day just passing, people wore poppies and reflected on those who made the ultimate sacrifice. But for Ottawa-based political folksinger Christophe Elie, the annual ceremonies and moments of silence don’t compare to the mental, physical, and emotional turmoil each military person encounters in the line of duty. That cold reality is delicately but directly detailed in Elie’s latest single […]

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Matt Zaddy shares new single, “Far Too Long”

Jenna Melanson — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:37:07 +0000

Canadian Singer-Songwriter Matt Zaddy Confronts Life’s Struggles and Seeks Balance on New Single “Far Too Long” Known for his soulful blend of folk-rock and modern influences, singer-songwriter Matt Zaddy is sharing his latest single, “Far Too Long.” The song marks a pivotal moment in Zaddy’s career as he delves into the struggle of finding a balance between work, music, and personal life. “Far Too Long” draws inspiration from a personal realization Zaddy had while balancing his demanding day job and a music schedule, working over […]

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Dahlia Wakefield shares “Queen of Overthinking”

Jenna Melanson — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:19:10 +0000

Edmonton’s Pop Rocker Dahlia Wakefield Releases Powerful “Queen Of Overthinking” From Forthcoming Album, My Truth Sometimes you can fall into what many deem “paralysis by over-analysis,” incapable of making a decision for fear it might be the wrong one. Or, if it is the right one, second-guessing yourself into a frenzy. “It’s a song about having insomnia due to the obstacles of not being able to make a decision due to overthinking and the over-analysis of life situations that most […]

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MAYA MALKIN WANTS TO HAVE A “CHILL CHRISTMAS (WITH YOU)” THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

James Melanson — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:10:00 +0000

GETTING READY TO CELEBRATE LATEST ALBUM it’s a me thing 🙂 WITH TORONTO (Nov 23) AND MONTREAL (Nov 29) SHOW STICKETS AVAILABLE NOW! Indie-pop sensation Maya Malkin (of Motel Raphaël) may have just released her brand new sophomore solo album, it’s a me thing 🙂, but that didn’t stop her from recording a vibey new original holiday single “Chill Christmas (With You)”! Out TODAY, this holiday pop song, co-written with fellow musician Alexandria Maillot, is all about those joyful vibes […]

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Akon shares new single, “Akon’s Beautiful Day”

Jenna Melanson — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 17:54:28 +0000

Akon Is Back to Turn On the World With Illuminating New Single “Akon’s Beautiful Day” When an artist has ridden his boundless creativity to almost unprecedented heights of commercial success, he’s practically obligated to share a little sunshine now and then. But in typical overachiever mode, the multi-platinum phenomenon known as Akon is letting the light in both musically and literally, with a new single that promotes his deep commitment to leaving the world in a happier place than where […]

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Victoria Staff shares new EP, Wake Up Smiling :(

Jenna Melanson — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 17:37:12 +0000

Poetic Indie-Pop Artist Victoria Staff Lives in the Moment on Sophomore EP I Wake Up Smiling 🙁 Born and raised in Toronto, Victoria Staff was always an “anxious child.” The string that connected much of her young life was using music to communicate with family, friends, teachers, and even therapists. Over time, this coping mechanism developed into a passion for music that would lead to her career as an indie-pop artist. Staff continues to use the written word to communicate with her audience. Her […]

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Tim Baker Releases New Holiday Album, Full Rainbow Of Light

Jenna Melanson — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 17:29:27 +0000

Tim Baker Releases New Holiday Album, Full Rainbow Of Light, and new single, “Light The Light” St John’s born and currently Berlin-based, Tim Baker, releases his holiday album, Full Rainbow of Light (via End Times Music) today. Tim shares “Light the Light” single. An official video will follow soon. There’s a distinct human kinship to Tim’s new holiday album. It holds close, personal feelings and relatable situations, that Christmas time in particular evokes, whilst swerving completely the overtly saccharine tropes often linked to uniting for festivities. This […]

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Jessica Chaz shares new single, “Promise of Sunlight”

Jenna Melanson — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 17:18:04 +0000

Singer-Songwriter Jessica Chaz Highlights Lindi Ngonelo’s Uplifting “Promise of Sunlight” Remix from Promises of Sunlight Remixes EP Singer-songwriter Jessica Chaz is sharing a radiant new remix of her single, “Promise of Sunlight,” reimagined alongside South African jazz pianist and longtime collaborator, Lindi Ngonelo. Originally from Durban and now based in Vancouver, Chaz brings a global influence to her music, blending her soulful roots with an uplifting message of resilience and hope. The remix is part of Chaz’s Promise of Sunlight Remixes EP, a special collection that features multiple […]

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Dennis Ellsworth shares new single, “I Can’t Impress You”

Jenna Melanson — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 17:02:08 +0000

DENNIS ELLSWORTH shares “I Can’t Impress You” from Hardcore Freewheelin’ coming early 2025 on Tonic Records! Following the success of his 2023 album Modern Hope – nominated for Solo Recording of the Year at the East Coast Music Awards – Canadian singer/songwriter Dennis Ellsworth is set to officially return in February 2025 on Tonic Records with Hardcore Freewheelin’, another stunning collection of his trademark blend of folk and power pop. He offers a first taste of the album today with “I Can’t Impress You,” a breezy yet bittersweet […]

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