Veteran singer-songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur Denise Marsa is redefining what it means to evolve as an artist, seamlessly moving into the dance music scene with confidence, creativity, and purpose. Known for weaving emotion and narrative into every note, Marsa’s work is a reflection of her own experiences, giving her music a depth that resonates across audiences and […]
Interviews
This area includes a running list of all the interviews we have published. We interview bands, venues, studios, business owners, producers, engineers, and any one else who spends a significant amount of time supporting independent music.
Interview: Dead Broke
Toronto rock band Dead Broke return with “Hypernormal,” a blistering, clear-eyed indictment of modern life where everything is reactive, monetized, and endlessly overwhelming. Anchored by jagged guitars, volatile dynamics, and a seething, desert-rock pulse, the track captures what it feels like to live in a world of nonstop disruption: doomscrolling through microdoses of trauma while losing any sense […]
Interview with Dani Felt – Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Happy Holidays to you and yours! In this interview spotlight, I catch up with Dani Felt to chat about her Christmas release, AI in music, favorite artists, and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Let’s get this hot topic out of the way from the start. What are your feelings on AI […]
Interview: Jeffery Straker
Saskatchewan-born singer-songwriter Jeffery Straker shares A Very Prairie Christmas, a 12-song recording shaped by nearly a decade of his beloved annual holiday shows. Blending nostalgic classics, intimate arrangements, and Straker’s signature piano-driven storytelling, the album captures the way Christmas memories evolve while still holding their magic. “When I was selecting these songs, I had the benefit of having performed […]
Interview with Rallo Bennett – Lonely With You
Rallo Bennett (formerly known as RALLO) ushers in a new chapter with the release of her vulnerable new single “Lonely With You,” arriving December 5 alongside a cinematic music video filmed on location at The Vessel in Hudson Yards. The release marks the artist’s official transition to performing with two parts of her name rather than one. It also signals the […]
Interview with Max Moon – The Grand Howl
Tucked within the rugged landscape of Northern Ontario, Canada, Max Moon has been steadily carving out his own distinctive place within rap music, and his debut record is a testament to this. The Grand Howl, a reference to the collective noise of human emotion, is a blend of dusty, moody production, and free, contemplative rhyme […]
Interview with Rusty Reid (& the Unreasonables) – Piece of the Action
Today I’m happy to welcome back Rusty Reid to these pages. It’s been a while since we first chatted but it’s always great to catch up and share new music from artists we’ve previously featured. Rusty Reid & the Unreasonables have an album out titled Once Upon A Time In Houston There Was a Rock […]
Interview: Heliara
Ottawa-based singer-songwriter Heliara returns with “I Know That You Love Me,” a refreshingly honest and heartfelt pop track about the beauty and complexity of loving – and being loved by – your opposite. As the newest offering from her upcoming EP Everything’s a Love Song, the single captures the contradictions of real-world relationships, embracing both their joy and […]
Interview: Blessing Tangban
African Nova Scotian Music Association’s 2025 Songwriter of the Year Blessing Tangban returns with “God Of…” – a cinematic, soul-stirring worship song that explores the beauty, vastness, and intimacy of God’s presence in every moment. Written on a mountaintop in Nigeria, the track captures the awe of encountering a God who is both infinite and near – […]
Interview with Edwina Van Kuyk – Feels So Right
Singer-songwriter Edwina van Kuyk (‘kow-k’) returns with her most personal project to date — Feels So Right, a three-track EP that traces the journey of learning to let go, trust your gut, and find beauty in life’s chaos. Rooted in themes of surrender, friendship, and self-trust, Feels So Right captures van Kuyk’s evolution as both […]
