Week of October 11–17, 2026 Welcome to The Unlimited Brief, our weekly roundup of independent music and music industry news. This week we start with the music: five artists from this week’s coverage at Indie Music Discovery. Then the business, where streaming services laid out what they want to pay songwriters, Taylor Swift went after […]
City Builders Ignites Chaos on Euphoric Alt-Pop Anthem, “No Sleep”
Toronto alt-pop artist City Builders returns with “No Sleep,” a chaotic and euphoric anthem dedicated to wild nights, reckless fun, and the liberating art of letting go. Fueled by intrusive ideas and best-friend mischief, the song celebrates the beauty of becoming a “menace” for one night because sometimes, freedom sounds like laughter echoing down city […]
Jont’s “Let’s Just Be Friends” is a Dreamy, Late-Night Reflection on Love, Honesty, and the Inevitability of Connection
From the quiet corners of a Nova Scotia night, Jont’s “Let’s Just Be Friends” emerges as a tender, nocturnal meditation on love and truth – a song that drifts between dreamy romanticism and grounded self-awareness. Vulnerable and timeless, it’s a story of connection that was perhaps always destined to burn bright and fade, leaving behind […]
Takes an Army Deliver a High-Energy Punk Anthem with New Single “You and Me”
Hamilton-based punk trio Takes an Army returns with their electrifying new single, “You and Me.” A high-energy track packed with emotional depth, “You and Me” blends melodic punk and ska influences to create a song that’s as introspective as it is infectious. Inspired by personal hardship and the power of connection, “You and Me” reflects […]
Julian Taylor and Jim Cuddy of Blue Rodeo’s “Tulsa Time” is a Heartfelt Rendition of a Country Classic
Julian Taylor and Jim Cuddy’s new single, “Tulsa Time,” is a soulful tribute to the timeless country classic, capturing the essence of camaraderie between the two collaborators. 4x JUNO nominated Taylor, known for his poignant songwriting and heartfelt performances, teamed up with his longtime friend and country legend Cuddy of Blue Rodeo for a rendition […]
