Toronto-based multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Shanti Abbott, also known as Puma June, evokes a hopeful sadness through her introspective songwriting. A self-taught guitarist and Suzuki-trained violinist, she has a dreamy yet rich, experimental chamber-pop style, with a sprinkle of R&B. The “emerging Canadian artist you need to hear” (Exclaim!) wants to continue to change the conversation […]
Sam Corbett of The Sheepdogs Debuts Solo LP ‘NUTANA’
Best known as drummer and co-founder of JUNO Award-winning rock bruisers The Sheepdogs, Sam Corbett conceived of his solo project NUTANA in 2018 while undergoing treatment for testicular cancer. At age 34. While his wife Ashley was pregnant for the first time. Talk about harrowing. And yet his towering debut album, named for the neighbourhood […]
Put Your Hands Up ! Kirrilee Releases Her Debut Single “Rollercoasters”
24 Year old, Melbourne based singer Kirrilee makes a massive splash with her first single “Rollercoasters” This high bpm track with slapping snares and guiding HiHats will get your head bobbing, yet is beautifully centered with the vocal tone and melody Kirrilee brings to the production. This soon to be music sensation Kirrilee shows shades of artists such as Tove Lo & Lana […]
“The Fool” is the Original Masterpiece from the Acapella Group The RockNRoll Chorus
The RockNRoll Chorus is the touring acapella group from New Jersey who’s healing souls with their silky smooth harmonies and dynamite melodies. RockNRoll Chorus have been able to perform with some of the most renowned musicians in the world, including Bruce Springsteen, Darlene Love, Jacquie Lee, Judy Collins, Gavin DeGraw, and many more. They have […]
Interview with Coppe Cantrell
In this interview spotlight, I chat with Coppe Cantrell about the music, motivations, challenges and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Where are you from and how do You describe your style of music? I am from Pasadena/Altadena Ca, which we all call Dena. I grew up there, I went to John […]
Interview with XTIE – new classic
Hong Kong-based Songstress, XTIE (pronounced as X-T), recently released the official music video for her cosmic-pop single “new classic”. This song is inspired by female icons in the music industry, Madonna, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift; “new classic” is an anthem that XTIE wrote and produced to celebrate her identity as an Asian female producer. […]
Interview with The Americans
Upon hearing The Americans Stand True — the band’s latest 11-song, sophomore studio LP (out via Loose Music) — it’s evident why revered producer T Bone Burnett raved, calling them, “genius twenty-first century musicians that are reinventing American heritage music for this century. And it sounds even better this century.” “We write our songs inside-out,” says frontman Patrick Ferris. […]
Interview with Tara Van
Toronto-based singer-songwriter Tara Van dances to her own beat. In the midst of the pandemic, she lost her long-term partner, but found self-love, allowing the seeds of her first album Rise (May 2023) to grow. She blossomed in a powerful year of self-discovery, self-acceptance and freedom, which included an ADHD diagnosis. Tara wrote “Fucked-up-ness” to bring awareness to mental health and […]
Interview with Velvet Beach
Toronto’s Velvet Beach have been on an upward trajectory since their debut single release last September. They were honoured to be a part of Exclaim!’s Class of 2023 show back in January and are excited to finally release their debut album The Dream. A culmination of nearly three years of work, The Dream showcases the […]
Interview with Ryan Hahn – Alright
From the bourbon hills of Kentucky to the Hollywood Hills, Americana/Rock N’ Roll band Ryan Hahn and the Believers craft honest, insightful stories rooted in Americana/roots/country. With their dynamic sound, Ryan and his believers have played alongside acts such as Charley Crockett, Billy Bob Thornton, and Robby Krieger. In this interview spotlight, I chat with Ryan Hahn about choosing a favorite […]
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