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...
by Jenna Melanson | May 6, 2026 | Promos
Jessica Pearson and the East Wind Ignite a Powerful Call to Action on Wilding Part One EP, Anchored by Defiant Focus Track “Do It” Jessica Pearson and the East Wind unveil Wilding Part One, a bold and unflinching EP that channels the power, resilience, and collective...
by Jenna Melanson | May 6, 2026 | Interviews
Martin Larose & Anaïs Vanessa Deliver a Powerful Reflection on Anxiety with “Breathe In Breathe Out” Martin Larose and Anaïs Vanessa today release “Breathe In Breathe Out,” the luminous and searching new single from their forthcoming collaborative album The...
