by Jenna Melanson | May 8, 2026 | Promos
Eric Reinhart Turns Frustration Into Pop Perfection on “Keep It Simple” Building on the momentum of his debut single, “Chances,” emerging pop artist Eric Reinhart returns with “Keep It Simple,” a sleek, edgy, and self-assured new single that channels frustration into...
by Jenna Melanson | May 8, 2026 | Interviews
Cowessess First Nation Artist (Uncle) Trent Agecoutay Releases Moving New Single “The Foundation” Cowessess First Nation singer-songwriter (Uncle) Trent Agecoutay releases his deeply personal new single “The Foundation,” out now. Written with his late...
by Jenna Melanson | May 7, 2026 | Reviews
Marian Play Louder, Hit Harder on explosive sophomore record Marian return with Play Louder, Hit Harder, a gritty and emotionally charged sophomore album exploring the uncertainty, pressure, and growing pains of adulthood. Following the success of their acclaimed 2022...
by Jenna Melanson | May 7, 2026 | Interviews
Toronto Indie Rockers PHANTASIA Release “King of All My Dreams” From Brand-New Album, I’ve Been Here Before There is a particular kind of song that a band carries with them for years, one that survives set-list cuts and line-up changes and the...
by Eric Brisson | May 7, 2026 | Passport
MikaMay 4, 2026Place Bell, Montreal, QC On May 4, Mika turned Place Bell into a euphoric, joy-filled dance party that felt less like a concert and more like a celebration of life itself. For two nonstop hours, Mika delivered one of the most energetic, generous, and...
by Jenna Melanson | May 6, 2026 | Promos
Teagan Johnston Finds Light in Letting Go on Emotional Alternative Single “Beat a Dead Horse” Toronto-based multidisciplinary artist Teagan Johnston shares her latest offering, “Beat a Dead Horse,” a deeply reflective and emotionally charged single that...
by Jenna Melanson | May 6, 2026 | Promos
Mark Fenster Channels the Flow of Nature on “Cascades, part one: Glacial Riverflow,” a Meditative Journey Through Sound Furthering his lifelong exploration of music as a source of healing, reflection, and connection, Montreal-born/Gabriola Island-based...
by Jenna Melanson | May 6, 2026 | Promos
Tennyson King Bridges Tradition and Identity on “Big Mountain High (大山高),” A Powerful Fusion of Chinese Instrumentation and Indie Folk Toronto-based, Hong Kong-born songwriter Tennyson King shares “Big Mountain High (大山高),” a powerful and emotionally...
by Jenna Melanson | May 6, 2026 | Promos
Victoria’s College Rockers 64 Funnycars Preview Happy Go Lucky Reissue With “The Barbeque Party” Hailing from Victoria, BC, 64 Funnycars return with Happy Go Lucky, a reissue of their long out-of-print debut album, preceded by a three-song teaser featuring “The...
by Jenna Melanson | May 6, 2026 | Promos
Apryll Aileen Shares New Single “Call Me Anytime,” A Grandfather’s Support to His Grandson Chasing World Cup Dreams Canadian singer-songwriter Apryll Aileen shares “Call Me Anytime,” a warm and uplifting pop/alt-country single that captures the quiet strength of...
