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
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Michael Antelope Balances Stillness and Shadow on the Folk-Driven Debut “Cat Crow”
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 Balances Raw Vulnerability and Pop-Rock Power on “Sorry”
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
The Mosfets Ignite a Raucous Garage Rock Rush on “Radio, Turn Me On”
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 Transforms Grief into Power on Empowering Pop Single “Won’t Let Go”
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’s Cédric Dind-Lavoie Turns Inward on Expansive New Work Collages (2019–2022)
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
GrimSkunk Return with Force on “United & Strong” and “Nice Dice” Double Single Drop
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
“Bruise (made of glass version)” Finds Lauren Minear at Her Most Exposed and Unguarded
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
Ryan O’Reilly Reflects on Change and Self-Discovery on Native Companion, Highlights Poetic Single “Fear of Flying”
Berlin-based songwriter Ryan O’Reilly shares his fourth studio album Native Companion alongside the release of its introspective and poetic focus track, “Fear of Flying.” Blending Canadian, Irish, and English alt-folk influences, the album captures O’Reilly’s signature balance of realism and lyricism, finding beauty and meaning in life’s smallest details. At its core, Native Companion is … Continue reading
Thomas Duxbury and New Mother Nature Turn Insomnia Into Art on Moody New Track “Already Dead”
Hamilton, ON’s Thomas Duxbury and New Mother Nature continue to ride the momentum of previously released singles “Istanbul” and “She Never Knows” with “Already Dead,” a brooding and deeply introspective blues-tinged garage rock track that captures the disorienting weight of sleepless nights and spiraling thoughts. Built around eerie guitar textures and restless energy, the song … Continue reading