Raised in the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory in Ontario, in a family and community that surrounded her with music, noelle’s upbringing exposed her to a vast range of musical genres, from Nat King Cole and Sarah Vaughan, to the pow wow drum and native wind flute from her Indigenous roots. Expressing her thoughts and emotions at … Continue reading
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Classified Goes the Distance on “Day Doesn’t Die (Retrospected)”
With an inherent and candid ability to break down the barrier between performer and audience while “leading the vanguard of East Coast hip hop” (Chronicle Herald), Classified is one of Canada’s most respected and successful rap artists and producers. An influential hip-hop artist in Canada with over 150 million streams globally, the multiple JUNO Award … Continue reading
Anzola Debuts “Impressions” from ‘Bodega’
Anzola is a Toronto-based, Venezuelan-born recording artist and multi-instrumentalist, whose loop-based neo-psychedelic music incorporates elements of instrumental hip-hop, electronic, jazz, and Latin music. Layered with different textures of nature sounds and percussion to add to the swing of the beat, “Impressions” invites listeners to take a moment to slow down and embrace elegance. Bodega was … Continue reading
Teen Idle Debut Stunning New Single “Burning”
Teen Idle is the indie rock music project of 24-year-old NJ-based songwriter Sara Abdelbarry. Growing up miles away from the vibrant music scene of Asbury Park, she was inspired to start writing her own music in high school while taking classes at local music school Lakehouse Music Academy. Teen Idle shares of the track: “Burning” was written in … Continue reading
Eli Lev Returns with New Pop Folk Single From Forthcoming Album
Rising singer-songwriter and global citizen Eli Lev is making the world a smaller place, one song at a time. Eli pens lyrics and melodies for everyday enlightenment—songs that resonate because they’re heartfelt, earthy, and offer the wisdom he’s gained through lifelong travel and self-discovery. Eli’s album, True North, and subsequent singles have earned critical praise … Continue reading
The Impliers Release Their Musically Rich and Textured Single “Bad Bad Man”
Psychedelic alt/indie masterminds the impliers are making strikingly original music for the future from the bones of the present. The songwriting and production duo of multi-instrumentalists Dan and Charles is currently emerging from the Denver underground, riding a sound wave crafted from oddly-tuned guitars, textured synths, electronic beats, pumping bass and complex Beach Boys level … Continue reading
For the Record: Sufjan Stevens “Carrie & Lowell”
Today, Sufjan Stevens releases his new studio record, “Carrie & Lowell,” one of the most anticipated records of this year. How does it compare to his other works? As always he provides a gorgeous sounding record; and he’s outdone himself once again. Continue reading
Music: Viet Cong Announce Tour Dates; Get a Helping Hand at SXSW
Viet Cong have just come back from a successful, thought slightly challenging SXSW (for drummer Michael Wallace at least). More tour dates announced today! Continue reading
Music: Michael Stec Releases Indie Pop-tastic, “Party Dress”
MICHAEL STEC is a phenomenal new talent that hails from Philadelphia. Just premiering his indie pop-esque new single, “Party Dress,” the singer shares a song that is both unique and familiar. The piano driven song is highlighted by Stec’s accessible and vibrant vocals; bringing the song into the limelight. Stec’s knack for writing catchy hooks … Continue reading
Music: Post Modern Authors Unveil New Record; New Single “Modern Love”
Hailing from Boston, MA, meet Post Modern Authors. The indie rock band has twinges of modern folk laced throughout, creating a sound that is unique, yet accessible. Playing on the edges of dark and quiet, their music is an explosive landscape of sound. The band has recently released their self-titled debut Post Modern Authors in … Continue reading