by JamesM | Jul 11, 2025 | Interviews
Blaze Foley’s classic, reborn with Dirt Road Opera’s heart and harmony. Kelowna-based Americana band Dirt Road Opera is gearing up to release their latest single — a heartfelt cover of Blaze Foley’s beloved “Clay Pigeons” — on July 11th. Known for their signature...
by JamesM | Jul 11, 2025 | Reviews
MANDY MCMILLAN INVITES FANS TO GET WILD AND OWN THEIR FUN IN THE PLAYFUL WORLD OF HER REIMAGINED COUNTRY-POP BOP, “CRAZY CRAZY” Canadian country-pop artist Mandy McMillan is back in the spotlight with the release of her electrified radio edit of “Crazy Crazy” — now...
by | Jul 10, 2025 | Festivals & Events
Unfortunately, we couldn’t cover Day 1 of FEQ, but we jumped into the action on Day 2, and the energy was already sky-high. From pop-punk anthems to reggae grooves and metal breakdowns, FEQ delivered a genre-blending whirlwind of talent and unforgettable performances....
by JamesM | Jul 9, 2025 | Interviews
Platinum-Selling Country Artist Dan Davidson To Release Steamy New Single “Buckle Rubbin’” Canadian country artist, songwriter, and producer Dan Davidson returns July 7 with his steamy new single “Buckle Rubbin’”, produced by Jeff Dalziel and released via Skysong...
by JamesM | Jul 9, 2025 | Promos
Toronto-Based R&B/Afrobeat Artist ZOCHI Releases Bold, Faith-Rooted Queer Anthem “Beside Me” ZOCHI, Canada’s self-proclaimed Queen of Afropop—and a real-life Nigerian princess—releases her fearless and tender new single “Beside Me” today. Blending...
by JamesM | Jul 9, 2025 | Interviews
NEW EP, BRIMSTONE PROPHECIES EP OUT JULY 11, 2025 Pillars of a Twisted City makes a powerful return with the release of a striking new video for their latest single, “False Prophet”, which premiered on V13. Serving as the first glimpse into their highly anticipated...
by JamesM | Jul 8, 2025 | Interviews
Steve Rosenbloom Big Band Releases Monumental Album, San Francisco 1948 The jazz world welcomes a new landmark with the release of San Francisco 1948, the latest album by the Steve Rosenbloom Big Band. This expansive, meticulously crafted project reaffirms...
by JamesM | Jul 8, 2025 | Passport
Modest MouseJuly 3, 2025The Jube, Edmonton, AB July 3, 2025, saw the return of Modest Mouse to Edmonton since their last show here a few years ago at Union Hall. There was a significant crowd; I don’t think it was quite sold out, but I don’t have actual...
by | Jul 8, 2025 | Festivals & Events
Canada Day in Ottawa – A celebration of unity, culture, and song The hot, sticky weather and blinding sun of July 1st couldn’t keep the people from far and wide from Nation’s Capital, the national Canada Day in Ottawa celebrations at Lebreton Flats! The...
