by Jenna Melanson | Nov 4, 2026 | Interviews
Blake Havard teams up with acclaimed songwriter and producer Pete Droge on “Wave Goodbye,” a warm, rootsy single that turns heartbreak into a clever, step-by-step guide to letting go. The phone call came the morning after a gig. A friend of Blake Havard’s had...
by Jenna Melanson | Nov 4, 2026 | Don't Skip This
One Canadian song. Three reasons to press play. Some songs deserve more than one spin. Whether they’re brand-new releases, forgotten favourites, or Canadian classics worth revisiting, Don’t Skip This is all about giving great music another moment in the...
by Jenna Melanson | Nov 4, 2026 | Promos
Canadian rock icon embraces electro house with a high-energy new single produced by Jason Darr. Canadian rock icon Bif Naked is stepping into new musical territory with her latest single, “Hey Little Frankie,” a high-energy dive into electro house and club music that...
by Jenna Melanson | Nov 4, 2026 | Editorials
Founder, Jamie Norrad (Jay) shares his vision for Great White Noize and Coldfront Records, the challenges facing independent musicians, and why building a successful music career takes more than great songs. Breaking into the music industry has never been easy, and...
by Jenna Melanson | Nov 4, 2026 | Promos
Toronto-born artist Nicole Simone releases her first full-length album, Circles, via Soul Spazm, delivering a deeply personal collection of songs exploring relationships, change, loss, and the meaning of home. Now splitting her time between Toronto and Los Angeles,...
by Jenna Melanson | Nov 4, 2026 | Promos
Ottawa-area alt-country artist Joe Ray McDonald returns with Harvester, an 11-song collection blending intricate guitar work, heartfelt storytelling, and roots music influences. After bursting onto the Canadian alt-country scene with his 2025 album Cowboy Cake, Joe...
by Jenna Melanson | Nov 3, 2026 | Reviews
Vancouver Country Artist Justine Lynn Brings Blues, Soul, and Romance to “High As You” Vancouver-based country artist Justine Lynn continues her exciting new musical chapter with “High As You,” a funky, blues-soaked single that blends country storytelling with soulful...
by Jenna Melanson | Nov 3, 2026 | Promos
Nine-time JUNO Award winners Arkells are back with a surprise new single, “Handshake Thugs,” marking their first new music since the release of their latest album, Between Us, earlier this spring. The politically charged track takes aim at those in positions of power...
by Jenna Melanson | Nov 3, 2026 | Interviews
Edmonton pop artist delivers an edgy anthem about self-worth, setting boundaries, and making trust something worth earning. Edmonton-based pop artist Laura Ulmer is standing firm in her self-worth with her new single, “Trustworthy,” an edgy, empowering pop track about...
by Jenna Melanson | Nov 3, 2026 | Interviews
Vancouver country rockers Pistol Whip The Devil raise a glass to good friends, familiar places, and leaving life’s frustrations behind on their new single, “Hillbilly White Wine,” available now on all digital streaming platforms. Written by lead vocalist Shane Jolie...
