January 2026 - Music Life Magazine

The Trews with The Watchmen and Skydiggers – OLG Stage at Fallsview – Niagara Falls, Ontario – January 15, 2026

January 20, 2026 Joel Naphin 0

The Trews with The Watchmen and Skydiggers OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino Niagara Falls, Ontario January 15, 2026 All photos by Joel [,,,]

Interviews

Sarah Smith Brings Songs of Light, Love and Life To the World With New Album – SO BRAND NEW

January 18, 2026 Jim Barber 0

By Jim Barber Author’s Note: This interview was originally conducted late last year, but I took a couple of months [,,,]

Gunshine Releases New Single “Goth Girl” Ahead of Upcoming Album GRAND RISING

January 18, 2026 Jim Barber 0

Press release – Florida rock band Gunshine kick off 2026 with the release of their new single, “Goth Girl,” offering fans a first taste [,,,]

RED REIGN RELEASE LIVE EP, ANNOUNCE UPCOMING SHOW WITH METAL ALLEGIANCE AT NAMM

January 18, 2026 Jim Barber 0

Press release – Red Reign will start the new year off right with two exciting announcements: an upcoming release of [,,,]

JAMIE FINE SHARES NEW TRACK – Made It to the Moon

January 18, 2026 Jim Barber 0

Press release – Canadian hitmaker Jamie Fine had a busy 2025 with an incredible run of headline dates across Canada [,,,]

Rick Monroe and the Hitmen Drop New Single “Bad Thing” From the upcoming album Southern Tea Bags

January 18, 2026 Jim Barber 0

Press release – Rick Monroe & The Hitmen unleash their brand-new single “Bad Thing” via Asylum 1212 Records /TLG/Virgin Music Group. Taken from the [,,,]

MARIANAS REST Celebrate Album Release of “The Bereaved” with New Music Video for “Again Into the Night”! 

January 18, 2026 Jim Barber 0

Press release – Finnish doom-laden death metal force MARIANAS REST have released their long-awaited fifth studio album, “The Bereaved”, out now via Noble Demon. [,,,]

Out Now! WOO’s ‘Whichever Way You Are Going, You Are Going Wrong’ Expanded Edition Debut Album

January 18, 2026 Jim Barber 0

Press release – Independent Project Records announced that U.K. cult band Woo have reissued their debut album Whichever Way You [,,,]

HILARY DUFF SHARES NEW SINGLE – “ROOMMATES”

January 18, 2026 Jim Barber 0

Press release – Multiplatinum global superstar Hilary Duff has shared “Roommates,” the second single from her highly anticipated new album, luck… or something, [,,,]

Flea’s Debut Solo Album ‘Honora’ Due Out March 27 on Nonesuch Records

January 18, 2026 Jim Barber 0

Press release – After a nearly five-decade (and counting) career as one of his generation’s defining rock bassists, Flea releases his [,,,]

CHARLIE PUTH ANNOUNCES WHATEVER’S CLEVER! WORLD TOUR

January 18, 2026 Jim Barber 0

Press release – Internationally acclaimed, multi-platinum and award-winning artist, producer, musician and songwriter Charlie Puth today announced the Whatever’s Clever! 2026 World Tour, revealing headline [,,,]

EDEN FM RELEASES NEW SINGLE “IT’S YOU” AHEAD OF DEBUT ALBUM ‘ATAXIA’

January 18, 2026 Jim Barber 0

Press release – Canadian electronic producer Eden FM has released his brand new single, “It’s You,” featuring singer-songwriter Violet Grace. [,,,]

Don’t Believe In Ghosts Premiere New Music Video for “Paper Tiger”

January 18, 2026 Jim Barber 0

Press release – New York City indie rock band Don’t Believe In Ghosts have released the new music video for “Paper Tiger,” the latest [,,,]

AURORA: What Happened To The Earth? ALT-POP STAR’S BIGGEST-EVER HEADLINE CONCERT FILMED IN MEXICO CITY

January 18, 2026 Jim Barber 0

Press release – Trafalgar Releasing, Mercury Studios, and Fontana are delighted to announce the theatrical release of AURORA: What Happened To [,,,]

SOULBOUND Release ‘sYn’

January 18, 2026 Jim Barber 0

Press release – With sYn, SOULBOUND present their most uncompromising work to date. The melodic industrial metal band’s fourth studio album strikes [,,,]

Legendary Singer-Songwriter Marc Jordan’s Authorized Biography ‘Rhythm of My Heart’ Out Now For Global Release

January 18, 2026 Jim Barber 0

Press release – There are some voices in the Canadian musical canon that paint entire cinematic landscapes. Marc Jordan is one of [,,,]

Locus Noir Releases Debut Album – SHADOW SUN

January 18, 2026 Jim Barber 0

Press release – LOCUS NOIR is the latest musical endeavor from Ben DMN, also known for his work as the [,,,]

Ottawa’s DOLL Premiere New Single “Bear Claw” To Follow 2025 Comeback Album “Better Days, Better Times”

January 18, 2026 Jim Barber 0

Press release – Ottawa alternative rock band DOLL launches into 2026 with the release of their explosive new single “Bear Claw,” premiering today exclusively [,,,]

ODD MARSHALL COLLABORATES WITH BLIND MELON GUITARISTS FOR ‘SECONDS’

January 18, 2026 Jim Barber 0

Press release – After establishing himself as a powerful new voice within the roots/Americana scene with his 2024 debut album Sand [,,,]

Mimi O’Bonsawin Explores Intimate Self-Reflection On New Single – “STEADY”

January 18, 2026 Jim Barber 0

Press release – Acclaimed singer-songwriter Mimi O’Bonsawin shares her most vulnerable song to date with her new single, “Steady.” Written years ago while [,,,]

Streetlight release new single “Shake That Feeling” taken from “Night Vision” Deluxe Edition

January 18, 2026 Jim Barber 0

Press release – AOR/Melodic rockers Streetlight share today the new single, “Shake That Feeling”, taken from the deluxe edition of [,,,]

DR. BEN UNLEASHES RAW BLUES-ROCK FURY WITH NEW SINGLE “CURE YOUR BLUES”

January 18, 2026 Jim Barber 0

Press release – Dr. Ben, the folk-blues recording artist whose music channels three decades of experience as a travelling physician [,,,]

Canadian Folk Music Award Nominee 19-Year-Old Fiddler IRISH MILLIE Explores Growing Up in “Wasted”

January 18, 2026 Jim Barber 0

Press release – Following a string of prestigious accolades, 19-year-old fiddler, singer, and multi-instrumentalist Irish Millie continues her remarkable ascent [,,,]

New Music from GREYWIND – “Severed Heart City”

January 18, 2026 Jim Barber 0

Press release – Irish emo duo Greywind have released their new album ‘Severed Heart City’ via FLG. Having heralded the [,,,]

MIINA Announces Debut Album, Shares New Single “Live My Life on Holiday”

January 18, 2026 Jim Barber 0

Press release – Dream-pop artist MIINA announces her debut full-length album, Where The Light Goes, arriving independently on March 20, 2026. Alongside the album announcement, [,,,]

MARK BRANSCOMBE Releases Solo Album – FIELD RECORDINGS

January 18, 2026 Jim Barber 0

Press release – The original concept of field recordings dates back to the early 20th century with the work of [,,,]

SOEN Drop Hauntingly Elegant Single/Video “Indifferent” Out Now; New Album ‘Reliance’ Nears Release

January 18, 2026 Jim Barber 0

Press release – SOEN unveil their fourth single, the enchantingly dark “Indifferent,” taken from the upcoming studio album Reliance, due for release [,,,]