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Alex Whorms’ New EP DAYLIGHT CHASING DUSK A Deep Dive Into Life, Love, Identity and Inner Growth
By Jim Barber Beyond the obvious musical mastery that Alex Whorms displays every time she touches a keyboard, strums a [,,,]
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Terra Lightfoot Celebrates The Healing Power of Home on New Album – HOME FRONT
By Jim Barber There’s always been many facets underlying the unmistakable, undeniable, unbridled talent of Canadian roots rocker Terra Lightfoot. [,,,]
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Sabaton Bring Historic Figures to Life With New Album – LEGENDS
By Jim Barber Who doesn’t love a little learnin’ with their heavy metal? For fans of Swedish metal masters Sabaton, [,,,]
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Folk Icon John Gorka’s New Album UNENTITLED Is a Testament To The Power of His Songs And Quiet Authenticity
Press release – One of the most well-loved singer/songwriters in the folk community, John Gorka announces the upcoming release of unentitled, his 10th [,,,]
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Josh Ritchie Captures A Fall Frame of Mind With “SEPTEMBER TALKS”
Press release – After previewing his third album So Much More Than A Dream with the anthemic track “Numb,” Canadian singer/songwriter Josh Ritchie today [,,,]
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STELLVRIS Unleashes Ferocious Single “Silence After Violence”
Press release – European (Prague, CZ) modern metal band Stellvris has dropped their latest single, “Silence After Violence,” a searing anthem from their upcoming [,,,]
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SAINTED SINNERS announce new album ‘High On Fire’ out November 21 via ROAR
Press release – International hard rockers SAINTED SINNERS return with their highly anticipated fifth studio album High On Fire, set for release on November [,,,]
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Canadian cowpunks THE GIVE ‘EM HELL BOYS return with “All Said And Done” from upcoming sophomore album
Press release – TORONTO ON — What is it with punks and country? The two worlds have been co-mingling since the [,,,]
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CLAIRE PORTER Sets Ontario and Quebec Dates In Support of TIME ALONE – Out Now!
Press release – Newfoundland-based Claire Porter is a dynamic singer songwriter with a powerful voice. She’s been described as having the prowess [,,,]
Interviews
Helloween’s Michael Kiske Talks About Band’s Longevity and New Album – Giants and Monsters
By Jim Barber As the great musical philosopher Bon Scott once intoned, “it’s a long way to the top, if [,,,]
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Jory Nash Shares Two Powerful New Singles – “SIGN ME UP” and “DOXORUBICIN”
Press release – Acclaimed folk singer-songwriter Jory Nash shares two deeply personal singles, “Sign Me Up” and “Doxorubicin“, songs that trace the raw [,,,]
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Holly Cole Surprises Fans With A New Single And Expanded Edition of DARK MOON
Press release – Renowned Canadian / International vocalist Holly Cole released an expanded version of her album Dark Moon featuring [,,,]
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Yukon Blonde Release New Album FRIENDSHIP and ROCK ‘N’ ROLL On Dine Alone Records
Press release – Some bands wanna tear down the walls, some wanna reinvent the wheel — but for Vancouver alt-rock band Yukon [,,,]
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SOEN Announce New Album ‘Reliance’ Out January 16 Via Silver Lining Music
Press release – SOEN announce their forthcoming new studio album Reliance, set for release on January 16, 2026 via Silver Lining Music. [,,,]
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Empowerment and Togetherness At the Heart of Eleine’s New EP – WE STAND UNITED
By Jim Barber The new EP from dynamic Swedish melodic metal powerhouse Eleine is a delightful gift to their leagues [,,,]
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Lily Frost Announces Reissues of RETRO-MODERNE and DECOMPRESSION
Press release – Since the late 1990s, Toronto singer/songwriter Lily Frost has built an impressive body of work that spans pop in [,,,]
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Redshark Set To Release New Album SUDDEN IMPACT on Oct. 31
Press release – REDSHARK was founded in 2012 in Barcelona – Spain, by Philip Graves (guitar) with the aim of [,,,]
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Shiraz Lane Announce New Album – IN VERTIGO – To Be Released Oct. 24, Via Frontiers Music Srl
Press release – Finnish rock band Shiraz Lane are pleased to announce the release of their new studio album, “In [,,,]
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Maggie Andrew Releases New EP – HOW TO SING FOR MONEY
Press release – Nova Scotian songwriter and producer Maggie Andrew has released her brand new EP HOW TO SING FOR MONEY via [,,,]
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Canadian soul artist QUEEN M announces debut album and shares reggae-infused single “The Machine”
Press release – Fans of contemporary soul music have been keeping an eye on Queen M ever since the Canadian artist burst [,,,]
Comedy
From ‘Superstore’ to the Rock and Roll Stage: Canadian Actor Lauren Ash Talks About Debut Album – CALL ME WHEN YOU GET THIS
By Jim Barber Who knew Dina was a actually rock star? Well it’s true, sort of. One of the most [,,,]
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Neon Bloom Release Powerfully Compelling, Powerfully Fun New Album – BEGIN HERE
By Jim Barber For the listener, for the audience, music has the power to heal, of this there is no [,,,]
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ED SHEERAN Releases His New Album – PLAY
Press release – Ed Sheeran has released his brand-new album Play. To celebrate the release, he has dropped the official [,,,]
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Norway’s Rhys Marsh & Mandala releasing 3rd album of noir-folk Progressive Rock
Press release – In the autumn of 2025, Rhys Marsh & Mandala will release their new album, Until The End Of [,,,]
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SKIP WAITERS BRIDGES RAP, R&B, AND POP WITH NEW SINGLE “chanGES”
Press release – Skip Waiters unveils the first preview of his upcoming EP with the release of his new single “chanGES,” [,,,]
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Jamie Fine Is “HOMESICK” On New Single
Press release – Ottawa’s own chart-topping singer-songwriter Jamie Fine shares new single, “homesick,” following her most recent “wait for forever,” which dropped [,,,]
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BAD WOLVES To Release Deluxe Edition of Their Latest Album, ‘DIE ABOUT IT,’ on September 19 via Better Noise Music
Press release – Platinum-certified, 5x #1 Hard Rock radio-charting BAD WOLVES (@badwolvesofficial) will release a special deluxe edition of their album ‘DIE ABOUT [,,,]
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Nashville-based country/Americana duo Swearingen & Kelli Release Cover of John Prine’s “Summer’s End”
Press release – AJ Swearingen and Jayne Kelli of the Nashville-based country/Americana duo Swearingen & Kelli have released a new single, “Summer’s End” (a [,,,]
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PROSPECT HILL Unleashes New Version of Single “Victim” Feat. Stephen Richards of Taproot
Press release – After unleashing “Victim” on June 6, 2025, Boston hard rock band Prospect Hill returns with a brand-new version of the single, [,,,]
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Canadian Dream Pop act bloom effect release new single – “Surreal” (Kingfisher Bluez)
Press release – bloom effect is a shoegaze/dream-pop trio based in Vancouver, BC. Formed by Argentine-born vocalist/bassist Jula Lafit, UK-born [,,,]