The Imaginary Band, longtime Chilliwack, BC-based musician Andrew Christopher’s latest project, steps fully into focus on their debut single, “Polka Hands.” A carefree, roots-leaning indie-folk single, it celebrates intuition, creativity, and the beauty of not overthinking life’s next move. “At first, The Imaginary Band only existed vaguely in my mind,” explains Christopher. “But when I … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Veteran songwriter Greg Boyer shares “Perfectly Gone,” a spare, thoughtful folk-pop reflection shaped by restraint, atmosphere, and emotional economy. Inspired by a breakup and written during a period immersed in rockabilly and folk influences, the track feels less like a lament and more like a moment of calm acceptance; an acknowledgement rather than a reckoning. … Continue reading
Like a lone flower pushing its way through the ashes of a forest long since burned, Dylan De Braga’s debut single, “Hold The Door,” rises quietly from devastation into something achingly beautiful. Born from one of the most traumatic chapters of his life, the folk-inflected ballad transforms pain into clarity, standing not as a monument … Continue reading
Edmonton, AB’s St.Arnaud, the music of Ian St.Arnaud, shares “Love You (For Real),” a buoyant, indie pop track that balances romantic sincerity with a knowing smirk. Built around a warm, locked in groove and conversational lyricism, the song captures the fleeting clarity of connection; those moments when everything clicks, feels true, and doesn’t need to … Continue reading
Following the September 2025 release of her debut EP I Kill Spiders and the subsequent single, “To Her,” Montreal singer-songwriter Libby Ember shares “Let Me Go,” a melancholic, dreamy indie-folk single that sits in the uncomfortable space between holding on and letting go. Nostalgic and emotionally raw, the track captures the quiet contradictions of a … Continue reading
With over two decades of genre-spanning work behind him, acclaimed Canadian songwriter Julian Taylor unveils Anthology Vol. 2; a reflective, wide-ranging collection that traces the evolution of an artist who has never confined himself to a single lane. Featuring songs recorded across a 25-year period, the album captures Taylor’s enduring commitment to storytelling, live musicianship, … Continue reading
Japan-born, Canada-raised artist Justin Maki returns with “Old School Heart,” a moody, groove-forward R&B/pop-rock single that confronts unrequited love and emotional ambiguity head-on. Dark, passionate, and deeply self-assured, the track finds the FCLMA–winning singer-songwriter drawing a clear line in the sand, demanding commitment in a dating culture increasingly defined by non-answers and half-measures. “I was … Continue reading
Jont’s first single of 2026, “The One I’ve Never Met Who I Long For,” arrives as a contemplative, gently defiant song about longing, inner peace, and the stories we tell ourselves about love. Wry, passionate, and deeply human, the track examines the myths we inherit and the freedom that comes from stepping outside them. It … Continue reading
For a debut release, “My God Don’t Play” is unusually focused. NuVoice presents itself as a harmony driven vocal collective with a clear interest in balance, message and emotional range, and the song reflects that from the opening moments.
From the introduction, the track settles into its groove quickly and establishes a calm, steady atmosphere that remains consistent throughout. Continue reading
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