by JamesM | Apr 20, 2025 | Interviews
Niagara, ON’s Nick Braun Fuses Folk-Rock Soul and Indie Grit on New EP Johnny and Its Stirring Title Track With a mix of raw storytelling, rich instrumentation, and a sound that bridges folk-rock and indie grit, Niagara, ON’s Nick Braun unveils his new...
by JamesM | Apr 20, 2025 | Promos
Song is on Canadian singer/songwriter’s new Jim Bryson-produced Hardcore Freewheelin’ LP, officially out April 25 Following the success of his 2023 album Modern Hope – nominated for Solo Recording of the Year at the East Coast Music Awards – Canadian...
by JamesM | Apr 20, 2025 | Interviews
JOHN DAWSON DELIVERS A MOMENT OF RECKONING WITH NEW SINGLE “MEND IN MY WAYS” There is a certain weight to a song that feels lived in, the kind that doesn’t just tell a story but carries the marks of time, regret, and redemption. John Dawson’s latest single, “Mend in...
by JamesM | Apr 20, 2025 | Interviews
Tobacco & Rose Marries Melody and Metaphor in Haunting New Single “Bride of Suffering” What if your most enduring relationship… was with suffering? On his evocative new single “Bride of Suffering”, Victoria, BC-based artist Tobacco & Rose (aka Richard Moody)...
by JamesM | Apr 20, 2025 | Interviews
Kele Fleming Releases “The Nite the Stars Fell (For Kurt Cobain)” Featuring Art Bergmann Vancouver-based alt-folk artist Kele Fleming has never shied away from truth. Her songs are protest anthems. They are hymns for the haunted. They are postcards from...
by JamesM | Apr 17, 2025 | Promos
Aidan Skira Explores Vulnerability and Connection on New Single, “Control (She’s So)” Rising Canadian artist Aidan Skira returns with a vulnerable and refreshingly self-aware new track, “Control (She’s So),” a melodic-rap confessional exploring trust, attraction, and...
by JamesM | Apr 17, 2025 | Promos
Co-founder of Canada’s The Rizdales delves deeper into his classic country roots with all-original collection Co-founder of classic Canadian country band The Rizdales, Tom Dunphy, can officially call himself a solo artist with the release of his debut...
by JamesM | Apr 17, 2025 | Interviews
John Gogo Brings Robert Service to Life With New Single “The Morning After” Acclaimed Western Canadian balladeer John Gogo is bringing history to life with his new single “The Morning After”, a rollicking folk tune based on a virtually unknown Robert Service poem....
by JamesM | Apr 17, 2025 | Passport
half•alive, The Walters, mehroApril 16, 2025Danforth Music Hall, Toronto, ON half•alive, stopped by Toronto at a seemingly sold-out Danforth Music Hall on their Persona World Tour. The first opener of the night was mehro, the persona of Sam Sturges, played a laidback...
by JamesM | Apr 17, 2025 | Festivals & Events
Stan Rogers Folk Festival announces line up for Stanfest Roadshow throughout Guysborough Country and main festival in Canso, Nova Scotia, July 21-27 Paying tribute to Stan Rogers’ legacy, Canada’s Songwriter Festival, the Stan Rogers Folk Festival (Stanfest) is...
