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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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Ev. G Explores Inner Worlds and Contradictions on...

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2025/10/20

Calgary, AB/Los Angeles, CA-based newcomer Ev. G makes a striking debut with And Then I Go Up – a bold, atmospheric, and deeply introspective album that navigates identity, inner contradictions, and the quiet transformations that define us. Pulling from literary musings, mythological lore, and his own existential investigations, Ev brings a unique voice and perspective […]

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The Bapti$$ Confronts Spiritual Warfare on Debut...

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2025/10/20

Haida Gwaii-based artist The Bapti$$ (Joseph LaPlante) unveils his debut LP, Pop Cult(Ure), a fierce and unflinching project that strips away the façades of the music industry and digs deep into questions of authenticity, morality, and survival. Created in collaboration with Saskatchewan producer Matt Stinn, the seven-track record blends 808-driven indie-pop, acoustic textures, alt-pop hooks, […]

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Heliara Embraces Chaos and Fun on Uplifting Pop-Rock...

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2025/10/20

Ottawa singer-songwriter Heliara returns with the playful and empowering, “Self-Love,” the lead single of her upcoming Everything’s a Love Song EP. Intimate, authentic, and fun, the track blends pop and rock sensibilities with infectious energy, capturing the ups and downs of everyday life and the beauty of embracing oneself fully even when the going gets […]

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Angela Saini Channels Emotion into Uplifting Folk-Pop...

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2025/10/20

Angela Saini returns with “Where I Put the Light,” a deeply personal yet universally relatable folk-pop anthem about finding hope and resilience in the aftermath of heartbreak. With an uplifting chorus, warm folk-pop textures, and the striking addition of a traditional Russian balalaika, the song blends vulnerability with empowerment, reminding us that perspective is everything. […]

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Jont’s “No Lines” is a Heartfelt Ode to Bonds That...

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2025/10/20

From the streets of Halifax, Nova Scotia, to the quiet corners of the heart, Jont’s “No Lines” is a tender, contemplative new single that traces the evolving bond between parent and child – in doing so, it reflects on the deeper truths of human connection. Gentle, meditative, and lyrical, the track unfolds like a poem […]

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Nick Faye Shares New Album (Good) Love, Highlighted...

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2025/10/20

Saskatchewan songwriter Nick Faye returns with his highly anticipated new album, (Good) Love, out now alongside the lead single, “Means That Much.” A heartfelt exploration of love, loss, and emotional reflection, the record chronicles Faye’s journey through relationships, personal growth, and discovering what it truly means to give and receive love. Recorded across multiple cities […]

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Canadian Pop/Funk Star Justin Maki Unveils Uplifting...

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2025/10/20

Japan-born, Canada-raised artist Justin Maki is making his boldest statement yet. On “Technicolor Dreams,” the FCLMA–winning singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer unleashes a vibrant, groove-forward protest song – a defiant embrace of authenticity and individuality in the face of doubt. Written originally with Canadian producer Drew Shalka (Mute Choir) during a snowstorm-stranded writing session in Nashville, […]

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The Bankes Brothers Explore Nostalgia and New...

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2025/10/20

Victoria, BC indie-rockers The Bankes Brothers return with their most dynamic release to date, the new EP, Where Do We Go From Here? (produced by Gus Van Go), featuring the high-energy focus track “Waited All Night.” Known for their infectious live shows and timeless rock ‘n’ roll spirit, the band continues to carve out their […]

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Erica Knox Turns Self-Doubt Into Empowerment on...

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2025/10/20

Toronto-based singer-songwriter Erica Knox continues her Abbey Road Studios story with “Growing Song” – a chill, introspective soft-pop track that balances vulnerability with resilience. Written during her time at the legendary London studio – handpicked as one of three artists to record there through DHL’s FastTrack Sessions – the single lays bare Knox’s moments of […]

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Wistful Ballad “Pretty Pieces” Finds Emmett Jerome...

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2025/10/20

With a voice steeped in truth and a heart wired for raw expression, Emmett Jerome unveils “Pretty Pieces,” a wistful, stripped-back meditation on love lost and the latest single to be shared from his upcoming It Ain’t Me LP, out October 22nd via Light Organ Records. Rooted in folk and Americana but tinted with the […]

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Interview with The Funky Ducklings – Music Education...

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2025/10/19

The Funky Ducklings are part of the International School of Samui in Thailand. Students learn how to perform and record music by performing and recording music, imagine that! The Funky Ducklings Album.1 is out now. In this interview spotlight, I chat with educators and students from The Funky Ducklings. Be sure to read through for […]

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Midnight Foolishness Reframes Emmure’s “MDMA” as a...

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2025/10/16

Brooklyn’s Midnight Foolishness has always thrived on energy and emotion, but with their latest release—an acoustic reimagining of Emmure’s “MDMA”—the band delivers something far more daring: stillness. What was once a surge of metallic aggression has been unraveled and rebuilt as a slow, aching meditation on pain, endurance, and the quieter forms of survival. From […]

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