St. Catharines, Ontario-based artist Dre Dupuis unveils his intimate new single “Drift,” recorded entirely in his laundry room on a Tascam 488 tape machine. Homemade, melancholic, and soothing, the track is a testament to Dupuis’ DIY spirit, blending lo-fi indie rock with introspective melodies and warm, intricate harmonies. “‘Drift’ was tracked entirely at home,” Dupuis […]

Montreal singer-songwriter James Correa returns with his most personal work to date, Bonny Park – a contemplative, emotional, and heartfelt collection that dives into themes of family, memory, and the temporary nature of all things. The making of the album was a solitary pursuit where Correa wrote, performed, and produced the album entirely himself. That […]

Hamilton-based punk rock trio The Penske File charge forward into a new era with “Dead Maps,” the electrifying opening track from their forthcoming album Reprieve, out October 3rd via Stomp Records. Urgent, anthemic, and loaded with the raw double-time energy that inspired the band to pick up instruments in the first place, the song sets […]

Toronto-based singer-songwriter and filmmaker David Jane returns with his most riveting single yet, “Story of a Night.” Building on the nostalgic introspection of his recent singles, the track delivers a quick, impassioned burst of romantic memory and unresolved longing. At under three minutes, it’s a whirlwind of pleading energy that ends abruptly, leaving listeners with […]

Garrett Anthony Rice has a way of writing songs that feel like they were already waiting for you. His latest, “It’s Not The Summer,” steps out of the shadows with an easy glow, letting light in without rushing it. The track is touched by Britpop’s golden haze, but it’s no nostalgia trip. Crisp guitars ring […]

Self-described “genre-fluid” artist Jean Caffeine unveils her new album, Generation Jean, on the Austin-based Flak Records. Across its 10 tracks, Jean shows off her sharp wit and songwriting skills as the album slides between retro pop, Americana, punk-tinged blues, power pop, and art rock.  If there’s a theme that ties the album together its feels […]

Dunnville, Ontario’s Chore are back after two decades with Oswego Park, a tightly wound, deeply personal fourth album brimming with post-hardcore intensity, progressive structures, and raw emotion. Out now via Sonic Unyon Records, the record follows previously released single “Cowards Can” and highlights the menacing, riff-heavy “King” – a song that channels the pressures of […]