Janet Noh has become a regular on these pages. While in L.A. for NAMM and then GRAMMY week, I crossed paths with Janet more than once. There’s a fun story behind this… While at NAMM, my wife was excited to see a certain artist perform on the Sheraton stage. Being the awesome husband I am, […]
That Moment You Can’t Quite Name in A is For Atom’s New Single “Out of the Blue”
There’s something understated about Out of the Blue that really works in its favour. It doesn’t push too hard or try to manufacture a moment that isn’t there. Instead, A Is for Atom lets things evolve the way these situations tend to in real life.
At its heart, the song deals with that shift most people recognise: when a long-standing friendship starts to feel like something else. Not in a dramatic way, but in the quieter sense where it creeps up on you over time. It’s in the shared history, the familiarity and the little details that suddenly start to mean more than they used to.
Beyond the Spotlight: Bobbo Byrnes and the Realities of the Touring Circuit
Despite spending more than two decades on the road, playing everywhere from dive bars to festival stages across the U.S. and Europe, Bobbo Byrnes has largely remained just outside the traditional spotlight. Which makes his new book Too Many Miles: On the Road with an Unofficial Rock & Roll Goodwill Ambassador feel not only overdue, but necessary. It’s a document of the kind of career that rarely gets written about, even though it represents the reality for most working musicians.
Too Many Miles casts a wide net, chronicling Byrnes’ evolution as a touring artist through years of constant movement. This isn’t a rise-and-fall story or a neatly packaged industry success narrative. Instead, it’s a long haul account of building a life in music the hard way: through house concerts, radio appearances, long drives and the word-of-mouth touring network that exists far below the mainstream radar.
Gay Nineties Capture Modern Disconnection on Intriguing New Single
Vancouver, BC outfit Gay Nineties are sharing “Internet, Sex & Drugs,” a fast-paced, punchy new single that balances romantic tension with sharp observation. Blending indie rock urgency with flashes of new wave and power pop, the track explores emotional disconnection in a hyper-stimulated world, where distraction often replaces intimacy and self-awareness arrives just a little […]
John Muirhead Captures the Quiet Weight of Unrequited Love on “Loved You Well”
Toronto-based indie-folk troubadour John Muirhead shares his new single, “Loved You Well,” a tender and reflective meditation on unrequited love, yearning, and the quiet spaces where connection almost blooms. Rooted in simplicity and intimacy, the track captures those fleeting, ordinary moments that linger long after they’ve passed; the ones that live rent-free in our hearts […]
Strange Plants Come Alive on New Single “Lay Your Mind”
Strange Plants lean into heartfelt nostalgia and soaring retro-pop energy on “Lay Your Mind,” an infectious new single that marks the first release in a forthcoming collection of songs arriving throughout 2026. Drawing inspiration from the new wave and post-punk textures of artists like Simple Minds, The Cure, and The Cars, “Lay Your Mind” blends […]
Glimmerjean & Goode Debuts Dance Architecture on “Injured Romantics”
Toronto-based rock n’ soul duo Glimmerjean & Goode return with “Injured Romantics,” a moody, rhythm-driven disco-rock single that explores the existential nature of life and love. Blending darker lyrical themes with an infectious groove, the track finds the duo leaning into unexpected territory while continuing to expand their evolving sound. The song reveals the cynicism […]
Raphaela Debuts Epic New Single “Lose This Race”
Lebanese-Canadian artist Raphaela returns with “Lose This Race,” a romantic, energetic pop single that captures the moment love sneaks past your defenses and the instant you realize it’s already too late to run. Vivid and cinematic, the track transforms the emotional rush of falling for someone into a high-stakes chase, balancing exhilaration with vulnerability and […]
George Collins Bottles the Spirit of Paradise on New Release “My Island Life”
Before we even get to the breezy groove and sun drenched sound of George Collins’s brand new single, “My Island Life,” it’s worth talking about something that seems to run through much of his music. That unmistakable sense of gratitude for the moment.
Collins has a talent for writing songs that feel grounded in appreciation, little musical snapshots of life’s better angles. His songs remind us that joy often lives in the simplest of places.
And with “My Island Life,” that joy isn’t subtle. It’s practically swaying in a hammock between two palm trees. From the opening line, “Under my mango tree / No place I’d rather be,” Collins paints a picture of tropical contentment that’s as vivid as a postcard from paradise.
Scarlett Macfarlane Steps into a Zany Alt-Pop Wonderland on “Winter’s Whisper”
New York’s Scarlett Macfarlane returns with “Winter’s Whisper,” a fun, energetic, and delightfully zany alternative-pop single that invites listeners into a world where fantasy and reality blur. Inspired initially by the image of a magical winter walk, the song quickly evolved into something far more surreal and became a reflection on how life itself often […]
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