by JamesM | Jul 13, 2025 | Interviews
London, ON/Vancouver, BC Singer-Songwriter Samantha Hooey Returns With “Red Skies” and EP, Silver Canadian singer-songwriter Samantha Hooey has emerged from a twelve-year recording hiatus with a luminous, introspective new EP titled Silver, led by the...
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...
