by Jenna Melanson | May 1, 2026 | Promos
Libby Ember Lingers in Emotional Aftermath on Dreamy Bedroom Pop Single “I’ll Stand in the Doorway” Following the releases of acclaimed singles “Let Me Go” and “News at the Party” earlier this year, both of which garnered Spotify Editorial support,...
by Jenna Melanson | May 1, 2026 | Promos
Austin Scene Veterans DRAKULAS Return With Synth-Soaked LP Midnight City Austin, Texas synth-punk lifers Drakulas return with Midnight City, their third full-length, out May 1 via Dirtnap Records (Wild Honey Records in Europe/UK). Built from proto-punk grit, garage...
by Jenna Melanson | May 1, 2026 | Interviews
Rooted in the prairies, told from the soul There’s something quietly powerful about the way Moira Chicilo tells a story. The Saskatchewan-born indie folk singer-songwriter has built her sound around honesty—songs that feel lived-in, shaped by the people, places, and...
by Jenna Melanson | May 1, 2026 | Promos
Toronto Punk Rock Power Trio AMONG LEGENDS Kick Off New LP Lose My Grip with “H/A/C/K” Ontario punk trio Among Legends kick off their next chapter with “H/A/C/K,” the lead single from their upcoming full-length Lose My Grip, due July 10, 2026. The track draws from the...
by Jenna Melanson | May 1, 2026 | Reviews
Caught between chaos and clarity, Bae Baracus turn Between 2 Worlds into a bold, genre-bending ride. West Coast Canada electro-punk trio Bae Baracus return with their latest EP, Between 2 Worlds, a three-track release that captures both the heart and chaos of their...
by Jenna Melanson | Apr 30, 2026 | Interviews
Howdytoons, The Toronto Band With 1.5 Billion YouTube Streams, Releases Ferocious New Single “Smilodon” And Debut Album, Megafauna Metal Howdytoons – the Toronto-based band behind the most-streamed dinosaur music on the planet, with over 1.5 billion...
by Jenna Melanson | Apr 30, 2026 | Interviews
Ellie Heath Explores Growth and Vulnerability Through Reflective Indie Pop on “Sick of Myself” Building on the momentum of recent releases, “Too Old (For This Shit)” and “Pushing Forty,” Canadian singer-songwriter Ellie Heath shares “Sick of Myself,” a...
by Jenna Melanson | Apr 30, 2026 | Interviews
A haunting, genre-blurring EP that proves Carrie Clark is fully in her element For decades, Carrie Clark has been a steady and respected presence in Hamilton’s music scene, lending her bass and vocal talents to countless projects and live performances. From her work...
by Norma Young | Apr 30, 2026 | Shows
April Wine/TriumphApril 28, 2026Scotiabank Centre, Halifax NS An evening of nostalgia and hits from both April Wine and Triumph filling up the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax. Both bands did nothing but play the hits and had everyone screaming, cheering, and singing...
by Jenna Melanson | Apr 30, 2026 | Promos
MOONRIIVR Deliver Kraut-Rock Tinged Catharsis on New Single “Force of Habit” Toronto-based duo MOONRIIVR return with “Force of Habit,” an upbeat yet emotionally charged indie rock single that blends 60s-inspired kraut rock textures with surf and indie...
