After the release of her critically acclaimed album A Small Death in 2020, Choctaw singer-songwriter Samantha Crain retreated back home and dove into her latest release I Guess We Live Here Now. The four track EP was inspired by the rediscovery of her hometown and “vacationing in your own backyard.” Being …
Read More »Album Review: La Femme – “Paradigmes”
Paris-based alternative psych-rockers La Femme have never been ones to follow the typical rules of songwriting. Their music pulls influence from indie rock to jazz, electronic music and folk. Their albums are never linear and usually fail to follow a distinct storyline. Yet despite their unorthodox approach to making an album, …
Read More »Interview: La Femme Discusses their New Album ‘Paradigmes’
When alternative psych-rockers La Femme formed in 2010, founders Sacha Got and Marlon Magnée decided that touring and travelling the globe would be a constant inspiration for the band going forward. They have pulled influenced from countries and cultures all over the world and have created a unique amalgamation of …
Read More »Need to Hear: Dirty Honey Releases New Song “Tied Up”
California rockers Dirty Honey have just released a new song off their debut self-titled LP arriving April 23rd. The new track, “Tied Up” is a sultry and soulful rock tune that features big drums and 80’s style guitar riffs. It’s stays on brand with previous Dirty Honey releases and highlights …
Read More »Interview: Elder Island on their Upcoming Album ‘Swimming Static’
After travelling the globe in 2019 and performing over 60 live shows, the U.K.’s Elder Island had to shift their focus in 2020 and find a way to record an album while in lockdown. More fortunate than some, the band was able to utilize their home studio recording equipment and produce Swimming …
Read More »Interview: The Blue Stones on Finally Releasing “Hidden Gems”
When The Blue Stones were nominated for their first Juno Award in 2020, the Breakthrough Group of the Year nominees were planning to have an exciting spring devoted to touring Western Canada. They planned a stop in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for Juno Week festivities but first had one more show in …
Read More »Greta Van Fleet Releases Monstrous New Single “Broken Bells”
In anticipation for their sophomore album The Battle at Garden’s Gate, Greta Van Fleet has released a new single from the album due to arrive April 16th. Titled “Broken Bells,” the new song is almost six minutes long and sonically represents the growth and experience Greta Van Fleet has gained …
Read More »Crown Lands Deliver an Epic Prog-Rock Triumph on “Context: Fearless Pt. 1”
Crown Lands, the exhilarating duo comprised of Cody Bowles and Kevin Comeau have released not one but two new singles of epic orchestral rock n’ roll. The band from Canada worked with Nashville based mega-producer Nick Raskulinecz (Halestorm, Foo Fighters, Rush) to release two singles today; “Right Way Back” and “Context: …
Read More »Juno Awards Announce 2021 Nominations
Dubbed “The Canadian Grammys,” the Juno Awards are Canada’s biggest night in music. With the past decade seeing more and more Canadian acts find success in the mainstream American market, the Juno Awards have become increasingly more popular amongst fans and musicians across the country. This year, the Juno Awards will …
Read More »Dirty Honey Announces Debut Album + Drops New Single
L.A. based rock revivalist band Dirty Honey is back with their new single “California Dreamin’.” The band who enjoys channelling the likes of Aerosmith, Guns N’ Roses and The Black Crowes, have officially begun the roll out process for their debut album Dirty Honey, out April 23rd. “California Dreamin’’” has everything …
Read More »BAD CHILD Releases Debut Album ‘Free Trial’
Five years of writing and performing has paid off for alternative-pop songwriter BAD CHILD, who has finally released his debut album Free Trial via 21 Entertainment and Universal Music Canada. The comprehensive new album has an impressive 19 tracks which dive into the hardships and frustrations of online dating and making …
Read More »renforshort Drops New Single and Video for “virtual reality”
After a busy 2020 promoting her debut EP teenage angst, alternative pop songstress renforshort is back with a brand new single and video. Her new song “virtual reality” addresses feelings of loneliness and isolation combined with society’s attachment to technology and social media. She stated: “‘virtual reality’ is a song that …
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