Saskatchewan-born singer-songwriter Jeffery Straker shares A Very Prairie Christmas, a 12-song recording shaped by nearly a decade of his beloved annual holiday shows. Blending nostalgic classics, intimate arrangements, and Straker’s signature piano-driven storytelling, the album captures the way Christmas memories evolve while still holding their magic. “When I was selecting these songs, I had the … Continue reading
Toronto rock band Dead Broke return with “Hypernormal,” a blistering, clear-eyed indictment of modern life where everything is reactive, monetized, and endlessly overwhelming. Anchored by jagged guitars, volatile dynamics, and a seething, desert-rock pulse, the track captures what it feels like to live in a world of nonstop disruption: doomscrolling through microdoses of trauma while … Continue reading
Ontario-based multi-instrumentalist and composer Dylan White makes his solo debut with Fronds – a lush, groove-driven EP that explores the repeating patterns of love and fear that shape human connection across lifetimes and generations. Rooted in jazz, soul, and funk, Fronds reflects both the intricate structure of nature and the resilient spirit of those who … Continue reading
Zoey Madison’s single “Move” exudes refined charm and showcases her emergence as a compelling new voice in pop and contemporary R&B. The track is breezy, warm, and inviting, distinguishing itself from typical pop hits by relying on subtlety and emotional depth rather than predictable hooks. “Move” glides and sways effortlessly with a confident sense of … Continue reading
Arlie’s new album Someone You Can Believe In arrives at a moment when authenticity and creative self trust feel harder to claim than ever before. The record unfolds like a personal declaration that the internal compass matters as much as any external measure of success. For Nathaniel Banks, the writer, producer, and entire creative engine … Continue reading
For composer and symphonic metal artist Kelsey Dower, music is not just performance—it’s reclamation. Her new single “Rage” channels the emotional pressure of moving through the world as an autistic woman of color and transforms it into something formidable, structured, and defiantly beautiful. “Rage” opens with thunderous choral voices and orchestral power, but beneath its … Continue reading
Colombian-born DJ, producer, and electric violinist Esther Anaya continues to redefine the intersection of classical training and modern dance music. Following the release of her vibrant house single Push Play with Parker Matthews, Anaya has launched a new sample pack on Splice, giving producers an inside look at the sounds that make her sets and … Continue reading
indie pop/new wave duo The Dream Eaters return with their new album Year End Report. A collection of their singles from 2024 and 2025, framed as a tongue-in-cheek yearbook, the LP is a self-portrait of a band who thrives on bending reality, blending humour with tightly crafted indie pop, and turning the bizarre into something … Continue reading
In his latest chapbook, Blaze without Burning, poet William May delves into loss, love, and the delicate balance between intensity and preservation. The collection’s innovative “twin”-poem structure pairs poems with the same title but distinct perspectives, offering readers a layered exploration of memory, perception, and emotional endurance. Drawing from years of writing during a period … Continue reading
Toronto songwriter and composer Neil Haverty (frontman of alt-folk ensemble Bruce Peninsula, and composer of the Wildhood soundtrack) returns with “What I Don’t Need,” a contemplative indie single that grapples with the tension between personal autonomy and the responsibilities we carry toward others. Written and performed by Haverty and produced by long-time collaborator Leon Taheny … Continue reading
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