Berlin-based songwriter Ryan O’Reilly releases the official studio version of “Elizabeth,” a reflective and memorable alternative folk gem written nearly 20 years ago. Originally penned in 2006 before a summer tour of Canada with future Dwayne Gretzky founders Tyler Kyte and Nick Rose, the song channels O’Reilly’s deep admiration for Gram Parsons into something more country and bluegrass-inflected than typically associated with Irish or […]
Justin Maki Blends Atmosphere and Edge on “Wasting Time”
Japan-born, Canada-raised artist Justin Maki shares “Wasting Time,” a slow-groove R&B ballad that transforms uncertainty into devotion. Hopeful and hypnotic, the track blends soulful textures with alternative pop sensibilities, exploring the idea that time spent with the right person can never truly be wasted. It’s the latest single to be shared from his upcoming new […]
“Pushing Forty” Finds Ellie Heath in a Moment of Growth and Reinvention
Following on the heels of recently released single, “Too Old (For This Shit),” Edmonton, AB singer-songwriter Ellie Heath shares “Pushing Forty,” the title track of her upcoming debut album, Pushing Forty (out May 29th). It’s an energetic and uplifting pop anthem that embraces aging not as a limitation, but as a moment of clarity, confidence […]
Jont Reflects on Love, Presence, and Self-Discovery on “You In The World”
“You In The World” arrives as one of the most quietly powerful moments on Jont’s forthcoming album Walk Right Through (out May 15th). It’s a song that feels less written than revealed. Loving, fulfilled, and deeply reflective, the track unfolds as a universal declaration of connection, gathering together threads of romantic love, parenthood, time passing, […]
Allegories Embrace Chaos and Dreamlogic on New Single “Horrible Wonder”
Experimental duo Allegories share “Horrible Wonder,” a reflective, floating single that transforms confusion into catharsis. Blurring the line between indie electronic textures and atmospheric rock, the track drifts through layered emotion while quietly building toward a triumphant acceptance of the unknowable. Another in the duo’s growing series of songs that began on ukulele before morphing […]
Interview: BOBBO BYRNES
There’s a certain kind of artist who never quite fits the industry mold. For decades, guided more by instinct than infrastructure, Bobbo Byrnes has built a body of work the long way around: through miles on the road, small rooms filled with shared breath and a quiet, unwavering commitment to the craft itself. His memoir, Too Many Miles, captures that journey in full.
Rather than chasing the spotlight, he’s created something more elusive: a career on his own terms. From self-releasing albums like My Affect Is Appropriate to navigating the false starts of industry attention, his story is one of experience over expectation. There’s a lineage here too: echoes of artists like Tom Petty, Kate Bush, and Bruce Springsteen, figures who followed their own compass rather than the market’s, and in doing so, built lasting deeply personal legacies.
Esther Anaya Expands Her Performance-Driven Sound With New Bass House Single “Triple Threat”
There are artists who perform, and then there are artists who build entire experiences around their presence. With the release of her new single “Triple Threat,” internationally recognized DJ, violinist, and producer Esther Anaya leans fully into the latter. The track arrives tomorrow as a bold, high-energy addition to the bass house landscape, carrying the […]
Wayward Sparrow Releases “Wayward Sparrow” – A Sparse, Story Driven Introduction to Upcoming Album “Devil By My Side”
Detroit based singer songwriter Rich Clark steps fully into focus with the release of “Wayward Sparrow,” the debut single from his independent project Wayward Sparrow. The track is a well produced introduction ahead of the forthcoming album Devil By My Side.
Self-described as the creator of “whiskey lamentations and hymns of the hopeless,” Wayward Sparrow leans into the strength of stripped down storytelling. Clark’s music is defined by intentional sparsity, often built from little more than voice, acoustic guitar and an unadorned, atmospheric presence.
Interview: PICKLE JUICE
Alt-rock outfit PICKLE JUICE share their brand new single “Halfway,” a raw and restless track that digs beneath the postcard-perfect image of ski town-living to expose the emotional turbulence that often hides beneath the surface. Driven by gritty guitars and a relentless pulse, “Halfway” captures the uneasy tension between daytime freedom and the darker cycles that can […]
Experimental Folk Artist Empty Melon Blurs Wakefulness and Memory on Debut Single “Hoping to Find”
Born in Montreal’s DIY scene, Empty Melon (the solo project of Ada Lea bassist/producer Summer Kodama) introduces her debut single “Hoping to Find,” a cinematic, mellow, and emotionally introspective track that drifts between consciousness and dream. Rooted in ambient folk textures and experimental sensibility, the song captures a moment of creative reclamation and quiet self-renewal. […]
