Canadian singer-songwriter Allen Dobb’s new album, The Afterlife Sessions, is a return to something foundational. Built entirely around acoustic instrumentation, the 11 tracks draw from a lifetime of listening, playing, and refining a songwriting voice rooted in folk, Americana, and lived experience. The result is a collection that feels both grounded and expansive, shaped by … Continue reading
Hamilton, Ontario folk duo Michael Antelope (singers/guitarists Doug McBrien and Lenny McGowan) share their debut single, “Cat Crow,” a mysterious and quietly disarming single that explores curiosity, fear, and the strange comfort found in not fully understanding the world around you. Rooted in traditional folk sensibilities and rich storytelling, the track weaves together memories of … Continue reading
Scarlett Macfarlane shares her latest single, “Sorry,” a deeply personal and emotionally charged pop-rock single that leans into themes of regret, self-reflection, and the complicated path toward forgiveness. Balancing pensive introspection with soaring, cathartic release, “Sorry” captures the weight of late-night thoughts and the quiet courage it takes to face them head-on. “I wrote the … Continue reading
There’s often an assumption that albums born later in an artist’s life are reflective by default – gentler, perhaps, more reserved and content to look backward rather than push forwards. But Never Too Late, the latest release from Bruce Rosenblum, doesn’t quite follow that script. While it certainly carries the breadth of life experience, it also feels quietly exploratory, as though the act of returning to songwriting has opened as many doors as it has revisited.
This is definitely a songwriter’s record: guitar, voice and story are leading the way, but it doesn’t take long to realize that Rosenblum is less interested in staying within the traditional boundaries of the form than in stretching them. Folk and folk-rock may provide the foundation here, but the album moves easily through jazz inflected passages, country leaning textures and moments shaped by a classical sensibility. It’s not genre hopping for its own sake; rather, it feels like a natural extension of a musical language built over time. Continue reading
Some releases drift by unnoticed, dissolving the moment they end. Others feel like they arrive already carrying a weight. Bang Bang Jet Away’s new single, “Mishima,” belongs firmly in the second category. This is not a casual reference or a stylistic nod. The title itself signals intent. Yukio Mishima isn’t being borrowed as aesthetic decoration … Continue reading
The Mosfets return with “Radio, Turn Me On,” an electric and frenetic garage rock track and the second single to be shared from the band’s upcoming self-titled EP (out May 29th, 2026), following the release of “Take A Chance” on March 6th. Driven by pounding drums, fuzz-drenched guitars, and a euphoric sense of chaos, the … Continue reading
Satya shares “Won’t Let Go,” an emotional and empowering pop single that transforms personal loss into a message of strength, resilience, and enduring love. Rooted in real life experience, the track reflects on the passing of a loved one and the complicated, ever-shifting nature of grief, offering a space for listeners to feel seen in … Continue reading
Montreal-based multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer Cédric Dind-Lavoie releases his new album Collages (2019–2022), featuring “Lignes,” a serene, gently motional instrumental piece. Rooted in folktronica, krautrock, and acoustic exploration, the track offers a moment of calm and resolution within a broader body of work defined by texture, spontaneity, and immersive listening. Built from reimagined compositions originally … Continue reading
Montreal alt-rock veterans GrimSkunk return with “United & Strong,” a high-energy, chant-driven punk anthem that puts unity, resistance, and community front and centre. Arriving as part of a double single release alongside the hard-hitting companion track “Nice Dice,” the band’s latest offering captures both the power of collective action and the consequences of losing sight … Continue reading
New York–based alternative singer-songwriter Lauren Minear returns with “Bruise (made of glass version),” a stark and emotionally exposed acoustic reimagining of one of the most devastating moments from her latest album, Boxing Day. Stripped to its bare bones, the track magnifies the quiet intensity of the original, allowing the fragility of Minear’s voice and the … Continue reading
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