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 Comments Off

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 Comments Off

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 Comments Off

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 Comments Off

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 Comments Off

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 Comments Off

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 Comments Off

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 Comments Off

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 Comments Off

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 Comments Off

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 Comments Off

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 Comments Off

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 Comments Off

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 Comments Off

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 Comments Off

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 Comments Off

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 Comments Off

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 Comments Off

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 Comments Off

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 Comments Off

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 Comments Off

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 Comments Off

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 Comments Off

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 Comments Off

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 Comments Off

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 Comments Off

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 Comments Off

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