Hamilton, ON blues-rock outfit Thomas Duxbury and New Mother Nature share “Istanbul” — an energetic, riff-driven release that pairs upbeat, sun-soaked guitar work with deeply melancholic reflection. Equal parts homesick postcard and blues-rock catharsis, the track captures the ache of being split between places, people, and past lives. “I wrote the song when I was […]
A is For Atom Reflects on Memory and Consequence on “Enola”
Songs that draw on history always walk a delicate line. Lean too heavily on reference and they become academic exercises. Ignore context altogether and they risk feeling hollow. The trick is to let the past inform the present without overwhelming it. A is For Atom’s latest single “Enola” is a good example of how to strike that balance.
The title’s connection to the Enola Gay immediately places the song in the shadow of the Atomic Age, of technological power and moral consequence. But Mike Cykoski is not interested in retelling history. Instead, he uses it as a framework. A way of talking about memory and the quiet ways that earlier decisions continue to shape later lives.
Matt Alter Charts an Honest Course with “Train to Nowhere”
On his latest single “Train to Nowhere,” Matt Alter once again proves that he doesn’t need big gestures or flashy production to make an impact. Here he leans into what he does best with honest songwriting, emotion and confidence.
Instead, he leans into what he does best: honest songwriting, lived in emotion, and a quiet confidence that comes from years of refining his craft.
The song arrives as the next preview from Alter’s upcoming, fourth solo album I’m Lonely… It’s My Fault, produced by Tavis Stanley, is scheduled for release on March 5, 2026. “Train to Nowhere” continues his thoughtful, single by single rollout, before the full record arrives. It’s an approach that mirrors his creative process, allowing every song to feel fully formed and intentional.
Garrett Anthony Rice Releases Double Single “In the Night Time We Shone” and “Purple Man (For Jimi)”
Garrett Anthony Rice has been quietly carving out a place for himself among songwriters who treat rock tradition as something living rather than nostalgic. His latest double single, “In the Night Time We Shone” and “Purple Man (For Jimi),” feels like a small but meaningful signal that he knows exactly where he comes from and […]
Denise Marsa Ignites Dance Floors with “HOLE (Until Dawn Remix)”
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 […]
Interview: Greg Boyer
Veteran songwriter Greg Boyer shares “Perfectly Gone,” a spare, thoughtful folk-pop reflection shaped by restraint, atmosphere, and emotional economy. Inspired by a breakup and written during a period immersed in rockabilly and folk influences, the track feels less like a lament and more like a moment of calm acceptance; an acknowledgement rather than a reckoning. “There’s no big story behind […]
Rene Lopez Digs Deep on “Goin Back To Lovin’”
Bronx born singer-songwriter Rene Lopez has never been one to smooth the edges, and his latest single, “Goin Back To Lovin’,” leans fully into that. Out now, the track offers a stripped down, emotionally direct look at what happens when the bravado fades.
Built on a gritty blend of outlaw country, Latin soul and rock & roll, “Goin Back To Lovin’” finds Lopez confronting his own missteps head-on. The song doesn’t shy away from broken bridges or hard earned lessons, but instead it follows the quiet determination of someone choosing to stop running and start rebuilding. The groove is not forced, and Lopez’s vocals are close and conversational, like a late night confession shared over a drink at a neighbourhood bar.
Finding Forward Motion – Amana Melome’’s “Recalibration” Arrives Ahead of New Album
About Amana Melome’
Amana Melome’ is a Euro-Caribbean American singer songwriter whose music layers soul, jazz, folk and global influences into a sound shaped by lived experience and deep musical lineage. Born in Germany and raised across continents, her work reflects a life spent moving between cultures, languages and creative worlds.
Melome’ comes from a celebrated jazz family. Her grandfather, Jimmy Woode, was the youngest bassist to join Duke Ellington’s orchestra and performed alongside legends including Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and Miles Davis. While honoring that heritage, Melome’ has carved out a voice that is distinctly her own – warm, introspective and with plenty of emotional honesty.
Her forthcoming album Recalibration marks a significant chapter for Melome’, following several years away from releasing music while embracing motherhood. The project reflects themes of growth, connection, and realignment, offering a soulful, grounded perspective.
NuVoice Introduces a Grounded Vision of Faith on New Release “My God Don’t Play” feat. David Stone
NuVoice is a newly launched vocal collective built around harmony driven R&B together with gospel adjacent themes, and “My God Don’t Play About Me” serves as an introduction to the project’s overall approach.
Taking inspiration from classic R&B vocal traditions while keeping the production contemporary, the track positions NuVoice as a group focused more on tone and message than individual identity or performance.
Eric Selby Finds His Flow on New Release “Five.”
I love records that feel familiar without being predictable. Some of the best music usually lives somewhere in that in between spot between comfort and curiosity, and Eric Selby’s new record Five. achieves exactly that.
The album’s opening track, “The Water,” sets the tone perfectly. It’s a song built on longing not just for a person, but for the calming pull of water itself. Selby has said that he feels most at peace on the beach, and here he captures that almost primal draw towards lakes, rivers and oceans. Deep, sometimes overwhelming, always moving. This is songwriting that doesn’t need to explain itself. Selby says about “The Water”:
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