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New York’s Mikaela Davis Releases New Single “11:11”...

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2025/11/11

Two years since the release of her pivotal sophomore album And Southern Star (2023), Mikaela Davis returns in full ethereality with her new single “11:11” via Kill Rock Stars. The track drifts in with the unhurried grace of a dream, carried by cascading harp, drop-tuned guitars, and Davis’ luminous voice. It never forces itself, but simply arrives—like […]

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Alt-Rock Honesty Meets Soulful Reflection on Brodie...

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2025/11/10

Toronto indie rocker Brodie Christ (surname rhymes with wrist) has released his second full-length album, Big Feelings. The record is a powerful statement of self-discovery, catharsis, and emotional honesty – unafraid to embrace life’s contradictions. Recorded at Toronto’s Canterbury Music Co. with longtime producer Neil Whitford and a trusted circle of collaborators, Big Feelings is […]

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“Heavenly Bliss” Sees Mark Fenster Embrace Freedom...

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2025/11/10

Following on the recently released Serenity Sessions, Vol. 1, Gabriola Island-based composer, vocalist, and meditation leader Mark Fenster unveils his latest single “Heavenly Bliss” – a flowing, neo-classical journey inspired by the awe and freedom of his first heli-skiing adventure in British Columbia. Equal parts calming and exhilarating, the piece blends meditative textures with soaring […]

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NERiMA Finds Their Sound on All My Mistakes, Driven...

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2025/11/10

Toronto-based trio NERiMA return with All My Mistakes – a bold and energetic new EP that marks their biggest leap yet as a band. Showcasing a heavier, darker sound and a refined sense of songwriting maturity, the record is a dynamic mix of pop-punk intensity, alt-rock edge, and emotional self-awareness. At its core sits the […]

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Meet Zoey Madison, The 17 Year Old Pop Powerhouse...

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2025/11/08

Her debut EP Electric doesn’t just introduce her as a new voice in pop. Rather it marks the arrival of a young artist already fluent in the language of feeling.Across four songs, Electric is glowing. Produced by Matt Chiaravalle (Warren Zevon, Debbie Harry) and co-written with Aimée Proal (Kelly Clarkson, Christina Aguilera), the EP balances radio polish with heartfelt vulnerability and it's the kind of pop that feels both relatable and real.

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Justin Hicks (Meshell Ndegeocello) Announces Debut...

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2025/11/06

There’s a quiet daring in the way Justin Hicks approaches a song. With a voice that folds vulnerability into velvet and lyrics that hover between the personal and the mythic, Hicks isn’t just making music—he’s building worlds. He initiates meditations on becoming: prismatic, genre-defying portraits of a Black man moving through an America that often […]

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Interview: Lauren Minear

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2025/11/05

New York-based artist Lauren Minear shares her transformative new album, Boxing Day, featuring the fragile, urgent lead single, “Bruise.” Written in the aftermath of betrayal and self-reflection, the record traces a path through anger, shame, acceptance, and ultimately liberation. With raw confessional lyrics and immersive soundscapes that blend alternative, pop, rock, and folk, Boxing Day is Minear‘s most ambitious work to […]

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Interview: Tara Shannon

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2025/11/05

Acclaimed singer-songwriter and music industry trailblazer Tara Shannon returns with her deeply personal new album Cover Story – a heartfelt tribute to the Canadian female artists who shaped her own artistry. Produced by legendary industry visionary Jim Ed Norman (The Eagles, Anne Murray, Kenny Rogers), the record offers a stunning reimagining of timeless songs alongside one moving original: the reflective, soul-soothing single “Think […]

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Matías Roden Confronts Chaos and Finds Clarity on...

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2025/11/03

Born in the UK, raised in Peru, and now based in Vancouver, BC, rising artist Matías Roden makes a powerful full-length debut with The Verdict – a fearless and autobiographical album that navigates heartbreak, identity, trauma, and ultimately, self-acceptance. With its sweeping blend of synth-pop, worldbeat, and dance-rock, the record balances vulnerability with anthemic energy, […]

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Jaclyn Reinhart Turns Tarot Wisdom into Roots-Rock...

Indie Music Discovery ·

2025/11/03

Saint John, New Brunswick–based Americana and roots-rock artist Jaclyn Reinhart returns with “Hero Call,” a powerful anthem about taking chances, embracing risk, and stepping into your own power. Inspired by a tarot card reading, the track translates personal insight into cinematic, roots-rock energy with driving guitars, bold vocals, and a message that resonates long after […]

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JUNO Award-Winning July Talk Drummer and Producer...

Indie Music Discovery ·

2025/11/03

Following the dirty, sleazy chaos of “All We Do Is Party!,” July Talk’s Danny Miles pivots into anthemic garage pop with his newest single, “Reckless Kids.” Uplifting, rebellious, and nostalgic, the track blends raw energy with reflective lyricism, capturing the freeing spirit of living in the moment while letting go of people-pleasing and external expectations. […]

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Canadian Indie Artist Lisa SQ Battles Her Inner...

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2025/11/03

Do you struggle with self-sabotage? Are you addicted to the drama of personal turmoil? In her buoyant yet bittersweet new single, “Make It Up to You,” Hamilton-based indie rock artist Lisa SQ wrestles with the inner saboteur, the irresistible urge to blow things up, and the hope that there’s still time to repair the mess […]

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Ian Ward Bridges Broadway and Pop on His Cinematic...

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2025/10/31

Broadway powerhouse Ian Ward steps confidently into the spotlight of his own story with the release of his new single, “Ocean Eyes.” Known for commanding the stage in Rock of Ages Hollywood and performing alongside Cynthia Erivo in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl, Ward now channels that same theatrical fire into a lush pop soundscape that is both timeless and modern. Built on a swirl of warm analog synths, echoing guitars and a falsetto that seems to hover midair, “Ocean Eyes”

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Ray Ray Star Reignites the Flame of Rock and Real...

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2025/10/27

Every once in a while, a rock song comes along that feels like a pulse. Ray Ray Star's new single "Feelin'" is one of those songs.It is an unfiltered outpouring of pain, survival and rebirth. A track that takes you straight into the struggle of addiction and the hard but beautiful process of learning to feel again after years of being numb.

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“Fantasy” Marks Esther Anaya’s Bold Leap Into Dance...

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2025/10/24

Esther Anaya’s new single “Fantasy” is a vibrant celebration of self-expression, joy, and liberation. The song delivers a powerful message: true freedom begins when fear and negativity no longer control our lives. In a world that constantly pressures us to perform, conform, and chase perfection, “Fantasy” encourages listeners to let go, embrace authenticity, and experience […]

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The Dream Eaters Reflect on Lost Connections in...

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2025/10/23

Brooklyn, NY/Toronto, ON-based indie rock/pop duo The Dream Eaters return with their macabre yet comic new single, “Dead Friends,” a track that transforms loneliness and loss into something strangely celebratory. Blending humour with the surreal, the song tells the story of a trip back to your hometown, only to realize the life you once knew […]

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The Penske File Celebrate the Radiance of Youth on...

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2025/10/23

Hamilton, Ontario punk rock lifers The Penske File return with Reprieve, a cathartic, high-energy collection of songs about aging, change, and clinging to the light. The album captures the trio’s sharpened bond and renewed creative spark, with lead single “Almost Young” serving as both a thematic and emotional centerpiece. While “Almost Young” offers one of […]

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JEEN Confronts Heartbreak and Triumph with...

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2025/10/23

Toronto alternative mainstay JEEN makes her return with “Look What You Did,” the entrancing new single from her upcoming For the Romance EP, set for release on October 30th. Blending a light, infectious sing-along chorus with just enough teeth to bite, the track embodies JEEN’s ability to turn hardship into hook-heavy perseverance. Originally recorded in […]

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Allegories Explore Life, Death, and Desire on...

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2025/10/23

Experimental indie-electronic duo Allegories return with “Baker’s Lung,” another entry in their ongoing series of transforming barebones ukulele sketches into idiosyncratic electronic sound sculptures. Plush, spacey, and nuanced, the track blends introspection with layered textures, expanding a simple progression into something cinematic, immersive, and otherworldly. With “Baker’s Lung,” Allegories ruminate on mortality, meaning, and the […]

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Interview: John Muirhead

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2025/10/22

Toronto-based troubadour John Muirhead returns with his anticipated new album, The Nomad, alongside the lead single, “Everything, Everywhere.” A record rooted in the restless beauty of “inbetween-ness,” The Nomad captures Muirhead‘s reflections on love, heartbreak, wanderlust, homesickness, nostalgia, and self-discovery. “These in-betweens are where we ask big questions and begin to really understand ourselves,” Muirhead says. Recorded at Echo Plant

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