Edmonton’s Billie Zizi effortlessly binds avant-garde jazz subtlety to her guitar-driven melodies, creating a sound as approachable as it is experimental. Effusive and thoughtful, without pretense yet still above board, she carves a distinct path marked by sonic abandon and a wild spirit.  Hot on the heels of her melancholic and yearning single, “A Picture […]

ROKI stands poised at the vanguard of a new wave of artists who are redefining the boundaries of contemporary music as she continues to carve her niche in the alternative pop landscape. Brooding, charged single “The Fall” demonstrates an honest and heartfelt perspective on human existence amidst today’s complex social climate. “It’s about a mixture […]

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 […]

Swaying between the punchiness of modern rock and the nostalgic tones of ’90s alternative, June Body‘s rawness and forthright lyrical delivery throws back to the likes of Death Cab for Cutie and The Weakerthans. “Agree to Stop” from their new album, Last Everythings, is about songwriter Connor James’ seven-year relationship coming to an end. Even […]

Custie is an emerging artist from London, Ontario whose distinct sound explores pop music as it intersects between singer-songwriter, R&B and alternative. “E, pt. 2” is largely a continuation of his previous single, “ON E, AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN,” balancing the heaviness with softness. “‘E, pt. 2’ was born from a period of slow-focus after […]