Sometimes you just get that sickly, sinking feeling you’re about to be played, and that’s what Avalon Stone’s new hard-rocking debut single “Forget You” – available now – from her forthcoming Album Chained is all about, produced by JUNO Award-winning producer Kevin Dietz (Glorious Sons, JJ Wilde, Billy Talent). Check it out YouTube:

 Heavy, grungy, and metal-tinged, “Forget You” takes us on a journey from that initial niggling feeling all the way to aftermath of the breakup, where Stone experiences both regret and steely resolve:

Feel it burn
Want you to return
Now I’ll have to learn
To try to forget you

Victoria-based guitarist and singer-songwriter Tyler James Johnson’s new single “Where There’s Smoke There’s Fire” is out now. Recorded alongside friend and collaborator Jennifer Croden, the searing duet continues the rollout of Johnson’s new EP Songs For Everyone, which dropped on August 31st.

“I was driving in my car one day and … Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around came on the radio,” Johnson recalls, “For some reason I was inspired and thought I really want to write a similar style duet song to this. Turns out not long after a close friend of mine was having relationship challenges, and it inspired the story behind this.”

Check it out on YouTube here:

How many songs do you know about a frog on a rock? Not even Kermit sang about the simplicity of hanging out on your pad, but the latest single from Ontario-based jamband Road Waves strays no further.

“Frog Rock” is as advertised, outlining the story of a frog who can’t wait to go to his favorite rock and enjoy everything it and its surroundings have to offer. In typical Road Waves fashion, the bouncy tune lasts for nearly 10 minutes, with loads of captivating melodies and harmonies interwoven into the consistently positive and upbeat sound.

Check it out on YouTube here:

 When he wrote the song, Road Waves vocalist and guitarist Ji Sharp said its playfulness was a way for him to cope.

Brooklyn-based artist Renée Catrine has released her latest album From The Garden. The record comes as Catrine’s second LP and follows the musician’s true alternative style all while bringing lyrical talent and head-bobbing melodies to her listeners.

Watch and listen on YouTube here:

The 11-track album bounces between gritty up-beat rock tracks and soft emotive ballads. From The Garden kicks the door down right from the start with drum-heavy tracks and impressive guitar riffs that take the spotlight from time to time. In this latest release, Catrine experiments with opposing styles and tempos. As the album goes on, it becomes more orchestrated with moodier ballads coming through, one of which is completely sung in French.

With the overwhelming popularity of the Barbie movie right now, every woman is reflecting on her own experiences growing up with the doll – both positive and negative – and “I’m Perfect,” the new single by Toronto singer-songwriters Jules and F.Y.D.I, was born of these reflections. Check it out on YouTube here:

Canadian synthpop project, Church of Trees, drop their newest single, a sizzling version of The Ramones’ PET SEMATARY, just in time for Halloween released today October 13, 2023.

Church of Trees, (whose last album COURAGE recently jumped onto the Earshot National Electronic Chart at Number 4), pay homage to the seminal punks with an explosive power ballad version of their ’89 hit, featuring incendiary vocals by singer Heather Brazeau.

Produced by band leader Bernard Frazer and Blinker the Star’s Jordon Zadorozny, the cover formed quickly after Brazeau played Frazer a simple piano demo.

Frazer, who arranged the song, says “It was just piano and voice but, in my head, I could hear this massive Jim Steinman-style production”.

The track features Brazeau on lead vocals and piano, Frazer on synths, piano, bass programming, and background vocals, and Blinker the Star’s, Zadorozny on guitar and drums. Zadorozny also mixed and mastered it at his Skylark Park studio in Pembroke, Ontario, Canada.

Buwa returns 4 years later after his last triumph with his debut EP OLU, which offered pop-soul styles and a blend of compelling melodies. The British Columbia-based Nigerian singer has now unleashed his new single “It Don’t Matter”, to introduce his latest EP Just Call Me Buwa. Check it out on YouTube here:

 “It Don’t Matter” tells a story of Buwa learning to accept life as it is in the present. And instead of focusing on what the future holds for him, he should live in the moment and bask in the goodness of the present.

“I learned the hard lesson of accepting where I was in life and living in the present instead of some future I had dreamed of for myself,” said Buwa. “As soon as I started coming to terms with it, I began to hear melodies in my head,” he further explains, “and It Don’t Matter was born.”

Vandana Vishwas, the critically acclaimed World Music artist from Mississauga, Ontario, is set to unveil her latest musical masterpiece, "Kundaliyaan - 1," from her upcoming album, "Kabeera – The Thinker…." – released 11 October 2023.

“Kundaliyaan – 1” is a significant milestone in Vandana's illustrious career, showcasing her unique fusion of Indian poetry and contemporary musical arrangements. Her new single is a compelling exploration of the poetic genre known as 'Kundali,' rooted in Hindi poetry, characterized by its complex metering. Vandana delves into this elaborate form, inspired by the timeless verses of the great Indian thinker and poet, Kabeer Das. In "Kundaliyaan - 1," Vandana creatively weaves Kabeer's profound insights with the enchanting Raag 'Ahir Bhairav,' creating a musical tapestry that unravels deep truths in an expressive and captivating manner.

Check it out on YouTube here:

Scott Perrie and Leora Joy Perrie, the Canadian husband and wife duo of Winsome Kind, are set to draw listeners in once again with their latest singles, “Keep on Lovin’” and “Trail Of Love”, a double A-side from their highly anticipated third full-length album, Love in a Hurricane, set to be released on September 22. Check it out YouTube here:

“Keep on Lovin’”

“Trail Of Love”

Synthetik Blonde, the alternative pop band from Regina, Saskatchewan who are known for their electrifying blend of synth-pop, disco, and guitar-driven rock music, has released their latest single, "Manic Mind” – Check it out on YouTube here:

This seductive track is part of their upcoming third album, "Dark Side of Your Love," set to be unleashed early next year. With "Manic Mind," the innovative and talented duo of Stefani Kleppe and Brad Evanochko, invites listeners to delve into a sultry and pulsating groove, with smoky vocals that challenge mental health stigmas, giving voice to those who have been forced into silence.

Martin Larose, the renowned musician, and owner of Le Studio Septentrio from Quebec’s picturesque Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region is set to enthrall music lovers once again with the release of his latest single, the classic Rush cover "The Spirit Of Radio" – Check it out on YouTube here:

This musical rendition is a captivating cover of the iconic Rush classic and a testament to Martin's exceptional talent and unique approach to making music. “The Spirit Of Radio” which coincides with the upcoming launch of his album, 'Hek of a Ride,' co-written with lyricist Nath Farley, is scheduled to be released in late 2023.

On the heels of the success of “Our Groove”, Singer Songwriter JC Sol has released a follow-up single that continues to showcase her uniquely sensuous musical offerings, this time with a beautiful duet, a ‘call and answer’ song “Callin’ Out”, with the beautifully matched vocal answers by Jason Simmons.

 “While considering a male vocalist with whom to collaborate for Callin' Out, I was looking for a couple of things. First, a soulful performance that could effectively add an authentic R & B aura to the tune and secondly, someone skilled in delivering euphonic and layered harmonies to the mix. Luckily, I found both of these things and more when working with this amazingly skilled Artist”

Listen on Spotify here: Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/31GWgl3C4r42r5hTcMdEUL?si=Ejs9oxpfQ-Cg_kJUDTrFJQ

Land Heart Song is weaving childhood wonder into musical fun for the whole family on her new song "Green Leaf," available everywhere now. This new track follows her first single, "Thank You, Tree," which was released May 12th, and her full album Songs for Tree will be released on October 27th.

Check out "Green Leaf" on Spotify here:

Parsing through the uncertainty of life is core to the human experience. For Toronto-based guitarist and songwriter Dylan Forshner, it’s part of what brought him to music in the first place.

“What Am I Doing?” is Forshner’s debut as a songwriter, fit with the authentically raw trepidation of a musical caterpillar with the chops of a chrysalis ready to crack. Over a grungy riff with enough tempo to replicate the confusion of an occupied mind, Forshner repeatedly asks the most rhetorical of questions:

“What the f*** am I doing?
What the f*** am I doing?
Who told you I was okay
I’m ‘bout to drink until we parlay”

Watch and listen to“What Am I Doing?” on YouTube here:

Guelph, Ontario's own soulful crooner Dan McLean Jr is preparing to unveil his highly anticipated debut album, Rhyme as Reason, slated for release on October 11, 2023. Preceding the album, McLean will treat fans to a taste of his soul-infused artistry with the release of the single "Kiss Me Once" – check it out on YouTube here:

 For over four decades, Dan McLean Jr has captivated audiences with his expressive vocals and enchanting performances. However, Rhyme as Reason marks a significant milestone in his illustrious career, featuring his first-ever collection of original adult-contemporary compositions.

Singer-songwriter Alex Nunes from Toronto, Ontario, renowned for his ability to craft gentle folk music that touches the soul, is proud to announce the release of his new single, "Fear Of Being Erased." This reflective and melancholic track delves into life's impermanence, inviting listeners on a journey of contemplation and self-discovery. Check it out on YouTube here:

Grief is a complicated and emotional process. People handle it in different ways. For Econoline Crush frontman Trevor Hurst, music is his therapy.

In March 2022, the Canadian rock band’s guitarist David “Ziggy” Sigmund died. Hurst learned of his close friend’s passing over the phone 15 minutes before he was to leave to listen to the final mixes of Econoline Crush’s upcoming album, “When The Devil Drives,” which Sigmund had a hand in.

The news broke Hurst. In the months leading up to his death, Sigmund had withdrawn himself from those close to him to avoid physical and emotional pain associated with his struggles, Hurst explained. The musician said he and Sigmund were as close as brothers, and the loss consumed him with a range of emotions.

“Ziggy’s death caused me to reevaluate my own personal struggles,” Hurst said. “I was angry that he was gone. I felt abandoned and lost with no relief in sight.”

He turned to the coping tool he had learned that treats him best: music. From that pain, “Locked in Your Stone” was molded.

Logan Brown has been carving his path in the entertainment industry for over a decade, sharing stages with some of Canada's top comedians and establishing himself as a notable act. Now, the Ontario musician introduces a humorous blend of comedy and music into his acts.

Brown is exploring the musical comedy universe and will make space for it with his debut album, "Black Man, White Privilege.” The provocative name comes from Brown’s heritage history. “Despite being a split between Irish and Nigerian I look like an extra from the Sopranos or your least favorite uncle after a trip to Florida.”

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Nova Scotia singer-songwriter Lawrence Curry has released his debut LP I Sail To Thee, out now. Curry’s full-body voice and well-seasoned guitar skills carry through his album, but the masterwork of it all is his storytelling ability–undoubtedly an ode to his Celtic roots.

Check out ‘Of Which Mortals Only Dream’ on YouTube here:

From track to track, the multi-instrumentalist pulls inspiration from real-life tales and his own experiences to weave individual, specific stories.

Listen on Spotify here: open.spotify.com/album/7cvQ3UwqSK1CWNGrtmQrl4

Grab a blanket, a cold one, and your closest friends-- Laurie LeBlanc proves that summer never ends in his new single "Campfire Song," Watch and listen to “Campfire Song” on YouTube here:

 "I won’t deny that one of the most incredible feelings on earth is being on stage singing for hundreds/thousands of fans," says LeBlanc, "but there’s something magical when you’re sitting by a campfire with family and friends, and everybody sings along to some classic campfire songs."