by Jenna Melanson | Jun 3, 2026 | Interviews
Jeff Orson is a traditional Canadian country singer / songwriter based in Toronto. First diagnosed with cancer in 2014, Jeff began composing songs (some from his hospital bed) while undergoing treatment. Since then, Jeff has played in venues around the world including...
by Jenna Melanson | Jun 3, 2026 | Interviews
Marty Kolls Finds Stillness and Surrender on Reflective Folk-Pop Single “Waves” Building upon years of writing, teaching, and performing music rooted in connection and observation, London, Ontario–based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Marty...
by Dan Fischer | Jun 3, 2026 | Festivals & Events
Meadows Music Festival 2026 – Day 2 (of 2)May 30, 2026Fergus ON Now in its fourth year, the Meadows Music Festival had another amazing year! Not only showcasing great bands and good food but the weather also cooperated this year. As has become customary the...
by Jenna Melanson | Jun 3, 2026 | Reviews
Montreal-born polymath Lennikim shares “Gas Station Lover” Montreal-born polymath Lennikim shares “Gas Station Lover,” a sun-soaked, homoerotic pop anthem that marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter. Channeling his background as an...
by Tara Thompson | Jun 3, 2026 | Shows
When the Alienation Tour was announced back in December, fans hurried to grab their tickets. Demand was so high that the St. John’s date, originally scheduled as the final night of the tour, sold out quickly and an additional show had to be added. The tour ultimately...
by Jenna Melanson | Jun 3, 2026 | Promos
The Sling Sisters Release Tender New Single “The Reason” and Announce Packed 2026 Tour Schedule The Sling Sisters, the powerhouse Blues-Americana-Country trio from Cambridge and Toronto, Ontario, release their gorgeous new single “The Reason”...
by Dan Fischer | Jun 3, 2026 | Festivals & Events
Meadows Music Festival 2026 – Day 1 (of 2)May 29, 2026Fergus ON Now in its fourth year, the Meadows Music Festival had another amazing year! Not only showcasing great bands and good food but the weather also cooperated this year. As has become customary the...
by Jenna Melanson | Jun 1, 2026 | Promos
Canadian alt-country auteur DAVID JAMES ALLEN shares “The Moonlight Waltz” from upcoming Jubilation Potpourri LP As anticipation builds toward the release of David James Allen’s upcoming album Jubilation Potpourri this fall, today he shares another...
by Eric Brisson | Jun 1, 2026 | Passport
Luke Combs & Dierks BentleyMay 29, 2026Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montreal, QC Some concerts are memorable because of the music. Others become unforgettable because of the circumstances. Luke Combs’ first of two nights at Parc Jean-Drapeau on Thursday was both. What...
by Jenna Melanson | May 31, 2026 | Interviews
Feura Unleashes “Lose Your Head,” a Bold Debut from a Queer BIPOC Rock Artist Done Asking Permission Feura takes a stand. The Toronto-based queer, BIPOC, East Asian rock artist releases her debut single “Lose Your Head” today, a sharp,...
