Articles by Jim Barber

Press release – lberta-based singer/songwriter Mallory Chipman has had a busy year on the road since releasing her latest album Songs To A [,,,]

DEATH DEALER Sign worldwide deal with Massacre Records: New album “Reign Of Steel” out in early 2026!

Press release – Massacre Records is proud to announce the worldwide signing of US-based heavy metal powerhouse DEATH DEALER! Known for their [,,,]

Suzie Ungerleider Celebrates New Album With Upcoming Tour, Shares Live Video of ‘The Prize’

Press release – Acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter Suzie Ungerleider (pronounced Unger-lye-der) today shares ‘The Prize (Live from the Woodshed),’ the first installment in a [,,,]

Skydiggers Announce New Tour Dates Including Holiday Stops

Press release – Skydiggers are fresh off the release of their 2025 album Dreams & Second Chances, which has received [,,,]

Pembroke Ont. Native SIERRA LEVESQUE Ignites Rock’s Next Era With Debut Album – NEW GENERATION

Press release – Rock singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Sierra Levesque is set to release her highly anticipated debut album NEW GENERATION on [,,,]

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM “20 YEARS OF FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH – BEST OF VOLUME 2,” ARRIVING OCTOBER 24

Press release – Multi-platinum hard rock powerhouse FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH (@5fdp) are marking their 20th anniversary with the release of two [,,,]

Rising Canadian alt-country artist Joe Ray McDonald returns with “Rodeo Son” from forthcoming Cowboy Cake LP

Press release – After sharing “First Rains of May,” the stunning initial preview of his forthcoming album Cowboy Cake, rising Canadian [,,,]

German Black Metal act THRON are set to return with their highly anticipated fifth album, entitled ‘Vurias’!

Press release – Rooted in the essence of fury and transcendence, ‘Vurias’ represents both a continuation and an evolution of [,,,]

Wake Up To Arizona Prog LITTLE KING’s Enlightening “Dawn Villa” Off 8th Studio Album “Lente Viviente” Out Sept 2025

Press release – Tucson, AZ Progressive rock outfit Little King is unveiling “Dawn Villa,” the second single from their highly anticipated eighth studio album, “Lente [,,,]

North Bay, Ontario’s CORY MARKS ‘Sorry For Nothing Volume 2’ Out Oct. 3

Press release – North Bay, Ontario country rocker CORY MARKS (@corymarksmusic) is releasing his fourth album, SORRY FOR NOTHING VOLUME 2, October 3 via Better Noise [,,,]

Hamilton/Toronto’s TRIBZ Bring Indigenous Soul, R and B, and Blues to International Day of Peace With “Save the World”

Press release – On International Day of Peace, TRIBZ bring their Indigenous roots and genre-spanning soul, R&B, and blues to [,,,]

JUNO Award-Winning Inuk Artist Susan Aglukark Shares Her Story in New Memoir ‘KIHIANI’

Press release – HarperCollins Publishers is proud to release KIHIANI by Susan Aglukark with Andrea Warner, out now. This deeply moving memoir [,,,]

Mia Kelly Drops New Single “SEA TO THE MOON” Featuring UK Singer/Songwriter Blair Dunlop

Press release – On Sept. 10, award-winning folk artist Mia Kelly releases her new single, “Sea to the Moon,” featuring UK singer-songwriter Blair Dunlop. [,,,]

Chilean Instrumental Prog Group ENGRUPID PIPOL Unleashes Music Video “Tripel Ultimatum”

Press release – Chilean progressive metal power trio Engrupid Pipol has released their explosive new single “Tripel Ultimatum,” the opening act of their upcoming [,,,]

STEPHEN FEARING Announces Ontario Tour Dates In Support of THE EMPATHIST

Press release – Based in Victoria, BC, JUNO Award-winning roots troubadour STEPHEN FEARING launches a full-band tour of Ontario on October 16th, [,,,]

New Single/Video by Clela Errington – STANDING ON THE PLATFORM – Out Sept. 26

Press release – With a voice timeless and true, Toronto singer-songwriter Clela Errington releases her second single, “STANDING ON THE PLATFORM.” Following closely on [,,,]

Canadian Folk Icon Connie Kaldor Celebrates The Prairies On New Album – WIDE OPEN SPACES

Press release – Beloved Canadian folk singer-songwriter Connie Kaldor returns with her brand-new album Wide Open Spaces available now on all streaming platforms. Arriving [,,,]

NELSON SOBRAL RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE “BUILT TO LAST”

Press release – After releasing his third album três! earlier this year—which Spill Magazine described as “blending blues rock grit with Americana soul”—Toronto’s Nelson Sobral is [,,,]

Johnny 99 Returns to the Roadhouse On “NEVER STAY DOWN”

Press release – Johnny 99 returns to the roadhouse on his latest single, “Never Stay Down,” an upbeat track that’s sure to get [,,,]

New Album From Torchlight Parade – CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT

Press release – St. Louis rock band Torchlight Parade releases Children of the Night via Pavement Entertainment. This album is inspired by the band’s [,,,]

Blackjacket Unleashes Crushing Metal Cover of Bruno Mars’ Hit “Grenade”

Press release – Blackjacket, the dynamic ensemble of seasoned musicians from the vibrant Los Angeles music scene, is thrilled to [,,,]

Jack Van Cleaf is back with extra tracks and live performances on the deluxe edition of JVC!

Press release – JVC was born during a period of anxiety, self-examination, and newfound freedom. The album features a re-imagined version [,,,]

Don’t Believe In Ghosts Release New Single “Driver” – Announce Upcoming Album BUT ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

Press release – Celebrated by Alternative Press as one of the “40 Artists You Need to Hear,” Don’t Believe In Ghosts continues to make waves [,,,]

Stripping the Pistol Opens the Vault for their Next Single 　

Press release – Stripping the Pistol takes you back to 2001 with “I Think There’s Something Wrong,” which was released on August 29, [,,,]

Under Black Sky Release New Single “FireFly” Announce ‘The Undead Road Show’ Tour This Fall!

Press release – Rising dark rock force Under Black Sky has released their latest single, “Firefly,” now available on all major platforms. The [,,,]

NELVEN Unveils ‘MELODY,’ Available Everywhere Now

Press release – South African Doctor specializing in Oncology and genre bending artist NELVEN is proud to release his single, [,,,]

Streaming Now! IVY GARDENS Sludge Rock Album “Death of Don Valley” + Canadian Tour Dates

Press release – Niagara Falls, Canada’s Ivy Gardens is unveiling their lush-sounding, raw and live off the floor sludge rock storytelling album “Death [,,,]

Fusing Brazilian Soul and Heavy Metal Guitar Virtuoso GLAUBER OLIVEIRA Unveils Debut Solo Single “LORE”

Press release – Renowned Brazilian guitarist and producer Glauber Oliveira steps into the spotlight with the release of his long-awaited solo instrumental [,,,]

RISING STEEL Release New Album – Legion Of The Grave

Press release – Rising Steel have released their new studio album “Legion Of The Grave”, out now via Frontiers Music [,,,]

New Album From SWEET FREEDOM – Blind Leading The Blind