Ben Cherry and Chris da Silva, the Toronto-based producer duo, blend their diverse musical tastes into a unique sound that’s both catchy and introspective. Childhood friends turned musical collaborators, their music bridges the gap between Ben’s affinity for bouncy melodies and Chris’ penchant for moody atmospherics. Upbeat new single “Like It Does,” was originally written […]

Erik Lankin of Montreal (Tiohtià:ke) is sharing a contemplative and soaring new release from his forthcoming debut full-length, The Icarus Album, which reinterprets the myth of Daedalus as a metaphor for the loss of Erik’s father to suicide.  In the tracks leading up to “Legacy,” Icarus has overcome his grief and torment, having learned new […]

Toronto-based singer-songwriter Nathalie King is known for her sultry smooth low voice, reminiscent of the true artists of the vintage jazz era and an upper range that is soft and melodic. The music she makes is noted for its cinematic electro pop and trip hop style, while her sound expresses deeply rooted themes like mental […]

Since long before its conception, traditional music has been at the center of the priorities of the musicians who formed the group El Balcón in the summer of 2018. Josh (requinto and oud), Valeria (vocals and foot percussion), Charles (vocals and jarana), Alex (double bass) and Nicolas (cajón and other percussion) initially made up the ensemble. Shortly after, Nominoë joined on violin and vocals. Drawing on learnings from travels […]

Ways in Waves is the brainchild of Brian Raine, a multi-instrumentalist and music producer living out of Edmonton, Alberta. With malleable form and the spirit of experimentation at its core, the group began as a live duo, and eventually expanded to a five piece live band with Raine picking up vocals as well as guitar and keys parts. Their […]

With a sound described as ‘delectably dreamy’ and ‘sparkling;’ Vancouver’s We Found a Lovebird excels at trance-like chiming rock. Since 2009, they’ve released three albums, one EP and eight singles with highlights including a Polaris Music Prize nomination and radio support from CBC and KEXP. Since 2020, they’ve released seven singles from their upcoming album […]

Billie Zizi is continuing to share glimpses of her exquisite upcoming album, the contemplative and dreamy Levitate (out October 25th). The Edmonton-based singer-songwriter has embraced a folkier sound on her latest single, “Everything in Between.” This gentle song focuses on the poetry of its lyrics, embracing roots and Americana music with subtle pedal steel and […]

Pip contributed to the ‘first wave’ of music activity on Toronto’s Queen Street West and has lived and played extensively in Europe and Asia. He currently lives in Hamilton, ON, writing, recording, performing and selling original art-pop with world and jazz elements. Pip’s own music is influenced by world rhythms and the lute and the […]

Toronto’s Alex Southey is sharing an exploratory new EP of singer-songwriter tracks in collaboration with producer Alex Gamble and saxophonist Ben Dwyer. The EP features focus track, “Athletes,” a contemplative and brooding piece inspired by power dynamics and careerism. The lilting acoustic piece features eerie effects that are juxtaposed with the delicate melodies of Dwyer’s […]