Music Life Magazine

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 [,,,]

VENUS 5 Share New Single and Video – “FAR AWAY”

January 18, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – International metal group Venus 5 – comprised of Karmen Klinc, Jelena Milovanovic, Tezzi Persson (Hell in the [,,,]

Portland’s HOAXED Return with New Album – DEATH KNOCKS

January 18, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Portland, Oregon dark rock trio HOAXED return with their stunning new album Death Knocks. Three years in the making, the [,,,]

SWEDISH METALLERS CONFESS UNLEASH NEW SINGLE “WICKED TEMPTATIONS”

January 18, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Sweden’s sleaze/metal stalwarts Confess unleash today their new single “Wicked Temptations”, the first taste of the upcoming [,,,]

Kaeley Jade Announces Sophomore Album, Shares New Single “Wisest Fool”

January 18, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Canadian alt-folk artist Kaeley Jade announces her sophomore album, The Great Unknown, will be arriving April 10, 2026 (Independent). The new [,,,]

Legendary NWOBHM Band MORE Drops New Anthem “Spirits of War”

January 18, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – MORE are releasing their decades long-awaited third album, Destructor, on March 6th. The first single “Spirits of War” is out now. [,,,]

AOR SUPERGROUP TRANSATLANTIC RADIO RELEASE “CITY OF ANGELS”

January 18, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – International AOR supergroup Transatlantic Radio released today their new single and official video, “City Of Angels”, the [,,,]

NEW SINGLE and VIDEO from Spain’s Rave In Fire – “Crown Of Stars”

January 18, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Rave In Fire are an upcoming female-fronted traditional metal band formed in Madrid in 2015. With their [,,,]

New Album ‘Retcon’ Coming from RED VOX

January 18, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Building on years of steady momentum, RED VOX enter 2025 with the highly anticipated release of their new album, ‘Retcon,’ arriving January [,,,]

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH ANNOUNCES 2026 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUEST CODY JINKS, AND EVA UNDER FIRE

January 18, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – One of the world’s biggest hard rock bands, multi-platinum powerhouse Five Finger Death Punch announces the first leg of [,,,]

PODCAST: Shane Christopher Neal – Industry 45 Podcast Show – From the Drum Throne featuring Jelly Roll Drummer Cody Ash

January 12, 2026 Shane Christopher Neal Comments Off

CLICK TO LISTEN TO THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE. In this latest episode of Industry 45 – From the Drum Throne [,,,]

Norwegian Rock Maiden LILY LÖWE Releases New Single “Love Like This” From Forthcoming Album “Beautiful Disaster”

January 12, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press Release – Norwegian melodic hard‑rock band Lily Löwe unveils “Love Like This”, the final single before the release of their upcoming sophomore [,,,]

Japan’s CRYSTAL LAKE Release New Album – The Weight of Sound

January 11, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press Release – Formed in Tokyo in 2002, Crystal Lake is a powerhouse five piece whose sound fuses hardcore aggression with [,,,]

FULL HOUSE BREW CREW Kick Off The New Year with Video Single “The Tear”

January 11, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press Release – Full House Brew Crew start the new year with the release of their new single “The Tear”, accompanied by [,,,]

Amanda Keeles Shares First Single From Upcoming Sophomore Album – “Leads Me To You”

January 11, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press Release – Award-winning Canadian Country artist, Amanda Keeles, is back with the first single off her upcoming sophomore album, titled “Leads Me To You” (Out [,,,]

TEMPLE BALLS Unveil New Single & Video for “TOKYO LOVE”

January 11, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press Release – Finnish rockers Temple Balls unveil today the new single and official lyric video, “Tokyo Love”, taken from [,,,]

Finnish Prog CANVAS OF SILENCE Unveils New Vocalist Aino Vuorenmaa w/ Video “The Great Unknown”

January 11, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press Release – Rockshots Records is proud to announce the release of “The Great Unknown”, the new official video by Finnish progressive [,,,]

Austrian Metal Band ZEPTER Release New Self-Titled Album

January 11, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press Release – Zepter are a new traditional heavy metal band from Austria. The project started in January 2024. A [,,,]

Fili Bibiano’s Fortress Present The New Single “Fugitive” From Upcoming Album “Death is Your Master”.

January 11, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press Release – Fortress are a traditional heavy metal band, formed in Whittier, California in 2016. After an initial EP, [,,,]