Independent musician and activist Wren Astra brings a rare fusion of both artistic creativity and academic depth, as both an indies blue musician and esteemed professor at USC.
Her latest single, “Concussed,” delves into the pressing societal issue of intimate partner violence and explores enduring a concussion at the hands of her abuser.
Energetic, hard hitting and hooks for days, Royal Castles make nostalgic but contemporary garage-power-pop. Hailing from Guelph, Ontario, the three-piece blend riffy guitar licks, wooly bass and ear-candified harmonies. They have partnered again with Zane Whitfield (The Glorious Sons, The Blue Stones, Luella) who produced their sophomore album, Just The Hits (2021), on five new […]
Described as, “a multi-genre marvel,” Kellie Loder (they/them) is a JUNO Award nominated singer-songwriter who began their musical journey on the shores of Newfoundland & Labrador, lending to their unmatched songwriting prowess, and distinctive blend of folk, Americana and indie pop influences. Loder’s highly anticipated fourth studio album, Transitions, offers a stunningly crafted masterpiece of […]
Tennyson King is an award-winning, nomadic, folk musician from Hong Kong and Canada with a charismatic stage personality and magnetic energy. Pairing songs written in English, Mandarin and Cantonese with kick drum, Zhongruan, electric and acoustic guitar, he captivates audiences with positivity, interactive songs, and playful stories of life on the road. He’s appeared solo […]
4x JUNO Award nominated, Toronto based singer-songwriter Julian Taylor is sharing the first glimpse of his upcoming new album, Pathways, the downtempo yet empathetic “Weighing Down.” Pathways will be released on September 27th. Following his recent critically acclaimed albums, 2020’s The Ridge and 2022’s Beyond The Reservoir, Taylor considers Pathways to be centered around finding […]
Mawzy is the brainchild of songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Matthew Cooke. Through earnest storytelling, Mawzy lyrics capture the unnavigability of life and romance in his city, Toronto. His use of crafted melodies and lush synthesizers work together to create the trademark Mawzy sound. “Start Again” is about giving love a second chance. The lyrics describe […]
Cross Dog is a noisy, experimental, bass-driven hardcore punk band from Peterborough, Ontario. Their music is played at ear-splitting volumes, but the band’s socially conscious messaging cuts through the noise loud and clear. Formed in 2013, the intentional omission of a guitarist from the lineup leaves Cross Dog lacking absolutely nothing. Affirming the power in […]
Anna Siciliano (Vocals), Dylan Kelly (Guitar), Marley Perez (Guitar), and Justin Gibble (Drums) are born and bred New Yorkers who have come together to form Club Lotus. They take great care in distilling something for themselves, in the hopes that others can enjoy that journey with them. “Stole My Ace” isn’t necessarily a romantic song, […]
WAASH – the latest, pop-refining project from prolific Vancouver songwriter Andrew Bishop – previews the upcoming self-titled full-length with third single “It’s a Lie.” A smooth, laid back statement on putting up boundaries as a form of self-care, the single arrives through WAASH’s label home, Light Organ Records. Following the shoegaze slant of WAASH’s similarly […]
From the imaginative, yet highly-analytical mind of Alannah Kavanagh comes Grizzly Coast, the Toronto-based solo musical project blending dreamy indie rock instrumentation with introspective pop lyricism. Grizzly Coast’s songwriting successfully blends dreamy guitar rock sensibilities with their trademark thoughtful lyricism. “Sweet” is a song for the sentimental. Born from a dream out of the blue […]
