by Jenna Melanson | Jun 16, 2026 | Interviews
Irish Singer-Songwriter and Multi-Instrumentalist Maria Butterly Releases Transatlantic Single “The Last Ship to Shore” Irish singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Maria Butterly joins forces with celebrated Quebec guitarist and producer Martin...
by Eric Brisson | Jun 16, 2026 | Passport
Amyl and The Sniffers, L7 & Party Dozen June 5, 2026Place Bell, Laval, QC Place Bell was treated to an evening of loud, unapologetic rock on June 5, as Amyl and The Sniffers headlined a stacked bill featuring Party Dozen and legendary grunge pioneers L7. Opening...
by Jenna Melanson | Jun 12, 2026 | Promos
YASSiN & Sean Terrio Push Through Self-Doubt and Old Habits on Powerful Pop-Rock Single “DON’T DO THAT” Ontario duo YASSiN & Sean Terrio return with “DON’T DO THAT,” an upbeat and emotionally charged alternative pop-rock single about...
by Jenna Melanson | Jun 12, 2026 | Interviews
A euphoric Pride synth-pop anthem about queer joy, chance encounters, and living in the moment. Vancouver-based indie pop artist Julian Hunt returns with his fourth single, “Our Plans Can Wait,” released June 12, 2026, in celebration of Pride. Following the momentum...
by Jenna Melanson | Jun 12, 2026 | Promos
ARK IDENTITY Confronts the Cost of Validation on Gritty New Single “Social Dopamine,” Title Track of Upcoming EP Toronto artist ARK IDENTITY (Noah Mroueh) shares “Social Dopamine,” a gritty 90s-inspired alternative single that examines the addictive pull...
by Jenna Melanson | Jun 12, 2026 | Reviews
Awake & Dreaming Build a Blockbuster Rock Universe Across New Releases Awake & Dreaming are an alt-rock band built on contrast and scale—pairing delicate piano lines and atmospheric electronics with towering guitars and glam-inspired theatrics. Their sound...
by Jenna Melanson | Jun 12, 2026 | Interviews
Toronto teen artist Cooper Benaiah releases debut album, CRUSH, an 8-track indie pop project self-produced in his basement studio, out now on all platforms. Cooper Benaiah, the Toronto-based 16-year-old singer-songwriter, guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer...
by Jenna Melanson | Jun 12, 2026 | Promos
Tyler Ellis Releases New Album HARDWARESTORE – OUT June 12th Award-winning singer-songwriter and brilliant storyteller Tyler Ellis releases his ninth album to date, Hardwarestore, on June 12th, and celebrates it with a record release...
by Jenna Melanson | Jun 12, 2026 | Interviews
Award-Winning Game Composer Dren McDonald Announces Vox Pterous, Shares New Single “Fading” Featuring Sophia James San Francisco Bay Area composer, producer, and musician Dren McDonald announces Vox Pterous (Appearing Records), a stunning new album due...
by Jenna Melanson | Jun 11, 2026 | Interviews
PRINCESS MELIA CAPTURES EMOTIONAL EXTREMES ON DEBUT ALBUM, GOOD NIGHTS & BAD DAYS Rising Indigenous alt-pop artist Princess Melia steps fully into her voice with the release of her debut album Good Nights & Bad Days. Rooted in her experience living with...
