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      Ones to Watch: The Sour Patch Men

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      Churchill Park Music Festival 2027 Announces Mumford & Sons as First Headliner

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      Alex Little Shares New EP Conversations in My Head

      Alex Little Shares New EP Conversations in My Head

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      A Thanksgiving weekend of crushing riffs, relentless energy, and Canadian metal at its finest. Canadian deathcore legends Despised Icon have blessed the Thanksgiving weekend by doing two shows in Ontario. The first night took place in Ottawa while the second night in...

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      Beyond the Silence: 6 Canadian Songs That Honour Sacrifice, Service, and Remembrance

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Ollee Owens Finds “Common Ground” Ahead of New Album – Interview

Ollee Owens Finds “Common Ground” Ahead of New Album – Interview

by Jenna Melanson | Oct 30, 2026 | Interviews

Calgary blues and soul artist Ollee Owens releases powerful new single “Common Ground” ahead of her third album, From Now On Long before Nashville, there was a stack of old cassette tapes in a Manitoba home. Ollee Owens and her brother would dig through them looking...
Brandon Isaak shares new single, “World’s Got the Blues” – Interview

Brandon Isaak shares new single, “World’s Got the Blues” – Interview

by Jenna Melanson | Oct 14, 2026 | Interviews

Brandon Isaak Serves Up Electrifying New Blues Album With a Knockout Blend of Grit, Groove and Guitar Magic Horns blazing, piano rolling and a big, generous heart at the centre of it all, Brandon Isaak is back with “World’s Got the Blues,” a rousing...
René Huard shares new single, “Tail Waggin'” – Interview

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by Jenna Melanson | Oct 13, 2026 | Interviews

Fort Erie Roots Rocker René Huard Unveils New Single “Tail Waggin'” Ahead Of Album, Gently Used Fort Erie, Ontario blues and roots rocker René Huard has released his new single “Tail Waggin’,” out now and giving fans their first taste of...
Joce Reyome Releases New Six-Song EP, Smoke Break – EP Review

Joce Reyome Releases New Six-Song EP, Smoke Break – EP Review

by Jenna Melanson | Sep 18, 2026 | Reviews

Award-winning blues artist Joce Reyome showcases soulful songwriting, gritty blues, and live energy on the six-song collection Smoke Break. Award-winning blues artist Joce Reyome is stepping into a new chapter with the release of Smoke Break, a six-song collection....
Honeybear, The Band shares new album, The Cure – Interview

Honeybear, The Band shares new album, The Cure – Interview

by Jenna Melanson | Sep 6, 2026 | Interviews

Vancouver Vintage Soul Quartet HONEYBEAR, THE BAND Releases New Album, The Cure, With Two Album Release Shows Vancouver based vintage soul, blues and roots quartet Honeybear, The Band has released its new album, The Cure, on September 4, marking the follow up to a...
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