Award-winning singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer Kate Schutt shares “Drumfire of the Hurricane,” a moving new single inspired by the extraordinary true story of Austrian painter and writer Christiane Ritter’s 1934 memoir A Woman in the Polar Night. Blending folk-rooted storytelling with sweeping adult contemporary arrangements, the song captures a moment of profound uncertainty: a woman […]
Interview: Sébastien De Francesco
Following the release of “Fleury Street,” Québec-based singer-songwriter Sébastien De Francesco returns with “Love on the Way Down,” a deeply reflective and emotionally uplifting folk-rock single that transforms the end of life into a meditation on gratitude, acceptance, and enduring love. Rather than focusing on fear or loss, the song gently reframes life’s final chapter […]
SulkyMan Releases “The Things I Said” – When the Past Still Has Something to Say
There is something particularly compelling about music that refuses to stay in its own time. A recording can sit untouched for years, perhaps decades, and when it finally emerges there is always the question of whether it will sound like a relic or whether, somehow, it will still have something to say. With SulkyMan’s The Things I Said, the answer is very much the latter.
Hayden Ryann Debuts Country Release “Walk Through Fire”
Toronto country-pop artist Hayden Ryann shares “Walk Through Fire,” a bold, energetic, and empowering anthem that transforms the aftermath of heartbreak into an unapologetic declaration of self-worth. Fuelled by gritty guitars, confident lyricism, and an undeniable sense of momentum, the single captures the liberating moment when healing gives way to clarity, and choosing yourself becomes […]
HAIR CONTROL Invoke Power Pop Bliss on “Seeing In The Dark”
Calgary, AB art-pop duo HAIR CONTROL (Ryan Bourne & Rebecca Reid) share “Seeing In The Dark,” a propulsive power-pop anthem that balances existential yearning with exuberant optimism. Blending driving synth-pop textures, cinematic pop-rock energy, and the pair’s signature existential workout aesthetic, the track transforms uncertainty into movement, finding a space of transcendence amidst the darkness […]
The Bankes Brothers Find Joy in Chaos on Punchy, Jubilant Rock Track “Risk It All”
Victoria, BC rock outfit The Bankes Brothers share “Risk It All,” a high-energy, angsty, and jubilant new single that captures the tension between burnout and bold decision making. Driven by punchy guitars, an old-school rock edge, and a sense of restless momentum, the track channels the frustration of chasing stability while trying to hold onto […]
John Muirhead Searches for Home on New Album The Nomad & The Never Ending Road, Helmed by Reflective Single “Made It Out”
Toronto-based indie-folk troubadour John Muirhead unveils The Nomad & The Never Ending Road, a heartfelt collection of songs that explores what it means to spend years searching for home, purpose, belonging, and yourself. Written between highways, airports, hotel rooms, hometowns, and countless miles on the road, the album captures the uncertainty, beauty, heartbreak, and hope […]
Allegories Twist the Language of True Crime and Desire on Dreamy, Ominous New Single “They’ll Never Suspect Us”
Experimental duo Allegories return with “They’ll Never Suspect Us,” a deceptively beautiful and unsettling new single that reframes the idea of the murder ballad as something colder, more detached, and strangely euphoric. Built on ethereal dream pop textures and gliding indie electronic production, the track pairs some of the duo’s most luminous instrumentation with some […]
Interview with Boo Rits & The Missing Years – Gadgets & Whispers
On these pages, Boo Rits (aka Bruce Rits Gilbert) doesn’t need an introduction. If this is your first time hearing the name, you can dig through our archives to find many articles over the years. Also, as mentioned in the interview, the Boo Rits Radio Hour has been going three years strong! Without that, Unlimited […]
Interview: Chapter 33
Ottawa, ON/Gatineau, QC pop-punk/alternative rock band Chapter 33 shares their self-titled debut album, released alongside lead single “Trust,” an energetic and introspective collection that transforms years of personal growth into anthemic, emotionally honest songwriting. Blending pop-punk urgency, alternative rock grit, and classic melodic influences, the project explores relationships, accountability, purpose, and the ongoing challenge of […]
