Rusty Creek’s new single “Honky Cat” is a cover of the iconic, timeless Elton John classic. The band, whose influences also include an eclectic mix of Bessie Smith, Little Feat, and John Prine, say that they decided to record the single because it’s one of their most-requested live tunes. Check it out on YouTube here:

Selina Boland, from St. John’s, Newfoundland, known for her “Acoustic Folk with a touch of the Atlantic Ocean Breeze,” is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of her highly anticipated album, “All These Hours” – Check it out on YouTube here:

Set to launch in June, the full-length album features Selina’s latest single, “The Way it Goes” which has already hit the airwaves and streaming platforms. Written in the wake of her mother's passing, the song delves into the depths of grief and the yearning for a loved one's presence once again. Selina expresses her sentiments behind the meaning of the song by saying, “It speaks to the journey of acceptance and the hope that springs forth for those who believe they will reunite with their loved ones someday.”

The Spiritual Warriors drop “Brothers and Sisters”, the second single from their upcoming album Indigenize – check it out on YouTube here:

Fronted by father and daughter duo Leroy and Daisy Joe, The Spiritual Warriors weave together Indigenous chants with contemporary roots, rock and reggae to create a sound that reflects life in the coastal mountains of the Lil’wat Nation.

With lyrics that swing smoothly from English to U’cwalmicwts, the Lil’wat language, all set to a reggae beat, Spiritual Warriors create a unique and intriguing fusion of two culturally important musical styles. It’s uncanny how seamlessly well The Spiritual Warriors combine Indigenous drumming and chanting with the cadences familiar to fans of reggae. It’s a marriage that makes perfect sense.

Hailing from Montreal, ORCHAD defies genre labels with their unique blend of rock, pop, and R&B. Their music is a powerful expression of personal experiences, including overcoming bullying, addictions, and heartache. Julian and Justyn, the founding members, discovered solace in song during life’s challenges and have since created something truly remarkable. In short, ORCHAD is a musical force to be reckoned with.

ORCHAD’s debut EP, Vices & Desires, showcases newly released single “Damaged Goods”, which is more than just a song; it’s a rallying cry for authenticity and self-discovery. “It’s a call to break free from the chains of expectation and find solace in your own journey,” say the group. “So, turn up the volume, roll down the windows, and let this anthem inspire you to rewrite your narrative. You have the power to reshape your world and celebrate every part of who you are.”

Check out “Damaged Goods” on YouTube here:

When the world is chaotic and your personal life is in shambles too, it can be hard to find the strength to move forward. Yet no matter how difficult life can get, there is always something worth holding on for Oshawa, ON-based rock band My Own Addiction embodies this resolve in their new single, "Back To You." Check it out on YouTube here:

Steady drums from Todd Burrows and bass from Tim Reesor open the song, punctuated by lead guitarist Andrew Losier. By the time the husky vocals of lead singer Alexandra Augustine come in, the song has properly kicked off with lyrics about military propaganda that are cleverly linked to a personal wound in the heart.

Singer/songwriter and advocate for nature and the world at large - just in time for World Bee Day - Kele Fleming has released a new version of “Vanishing Of Bees”; now available as the “Set Me Free Remix” by Atlas To Earth. Check it out on YouTube here:

 An indie darling, Fleming writes folk/roots/rock-based music, laced with intelligent, conscious, and thought-provoking lyrics. A proud member of the LGBTQ2A community, as well as being a woman in her 50’s, Fleming’s presence in today’s music industry is an important one, as it progresses toward a more diverse and inclusive landscape.

Kitchener-Waterloo, ON-based emerging pop sensation JSJ kicks off the summer with a vibrant celebration of self-acceptance and genuine artistic expression with his new song “Free” – check it out on YouTube here:

JSJ, real name Joshua Säde James, is an emerging Canadian artist from Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario. He has worked across Canada in various shows from coast to coast. JSJ began competing in talent competitions as far west as The Calgary Stampede Talent Search, to Ontario to compete in The Western Fair's Rise2Fame. Soon he travelled over to PEI to be a part of the Charlottetown Festival, to Newfoundland to play “Pepper” in Mamma Mia! Today he travels the world with Norwegian Cruise Lines performing in various shows including his self-made cabaret.

“V Is For Leading, Voice And Son” starts out with a simple, one-note bass beat until it’s eventually accompanied by glittery shimmer, then metallic scrapes like an industrial machine doing its grinding work, and then layers of elegant orchestral instrumentation. The song is dreamy and atmospheric, as well as practical and hardworking, and it juxtaposes the ethereal with the necessary and everyday.

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“V Is For Leading, Voice And Son” is the first single off of Victoria, BC-based Jayne Imagination’s, a.k.a Jayne Murray’s, new album Friends. Murray’s vocals eventually pour into the song, soothing and cooing and floating above the waves of beats as the song morphs into a full-on dance track, only to turn into a singular heartbeat at the end.

Jackie Putnam, a country-pop sensation from Debert, Nova Scotia, is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of her highly anticipated debut album, "The Phoenix" which will be released as a double A-side that features two new-hit singles, “Hurt” and “A Church With No People”. Check it out on YouTube here:

The North American Country Music Association International 2023 Award-Winning Entertainer of the Year is set to release both featured tracks on The Phoenix on June 10, 2023. Jackie’s debut album showcases her remarkable songwriting ability while paying homage to her influential country music heroes which include Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, Tammy Wynette, Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, Anne Murray, and Shania Twain.

Acclaimed Toronto-based jazz vocalist, Fuat Tuaç releases his fittingly titled second album, Immigrant, out now, reflecting on his experiences as an immigrant living in Toronto. Fuat sings in three languages — English, French, and his native Turkish — while curating a potpourri of jazz styles that, like the artist, traverse the globe.

Check out Stay, the first single from Fuat Tuaç’s album, Immigrant

Italian-Canadian Classical crossover star and International Award Winning and Billboard Charting-singer Giorgia Fumanti has for many years been making international headlines all over the world, had numerous hit records and has worked with some of the biggest names in the pop and classical worlds.

Check out “Over the Rainbow” on YouTube here:

From classical icon José Carreras to pop legend Michael Bolton as well as classical superstar Lang Lang who commented that Giorgia has “one of the most beautiful voices in the world.”

Her 13th album “Cinema Collection” (VEGA2 Records) includes some of the most recognizable film songs in the history of motion pictures and Academy Award winners.

On her new single “Broken Girls,” Victoria, BC singer-songwriter Frances Hope compares a woman who’s been played and abused to a bird with a broken wing. The song is dreamy and haunting, with dark atmosphere and gauzy vocals that float and flutter over the gloomy haze. Check out YouTube here:

 Broken girls can’t fly
That’s why they fell out of the sky
From grace where they lay
They fell prey to another’s game
You and you and you left them to decay

Fog Blues & Brass Band, the dynamic 7-piece ensemble from Kitchener, Ontario, known for their electrifying live performances, is thrilled to announce the release of their latest single, "12 Bar Prescription”, featured on the bluesy rock band’s latest EP. It captures the essence of their journey during the unprecedented challenges of the COVID pandemic and showcases their unyielding spirit and musical prowess.

Check out "12 Bar Prescription” on YouTube here:

“Ironically, the only tune we had pre-pandemic was this song we co-wrote with Grant Heywood (Major Hoople’s Boarding House). However, we were locked down before we could record it. “12 Ba

Blending rap and country music is a feat attempted by many, conquered by few. But when Kelowna, BC’s Doug Crawford and country music sensation, Jelly Roll teamed up to collaborate on “Keep Chasing,” they understood the assignment. The title of the three-minute track perfectly embodies the journey of the hit. Check it out on YouTube here:

“I had literally given up on music as most of my income came from touring. When the pandemic changed that, I had to look for new sources of income, which led me to the opportunities I’ve been given to work with Jelly Roll,” Crawford explained.

According to the rap star, the collaboration cemented itself two years following his cessation of music. Crawford discovered an opportunity to work with Jelly Roll, and the two created magic over a universal topic.

Do you ever feel invisible? Does anyone care?

As a lifelong songwriter, David Leask’s radar is always on high alert - for fragments of lyrics and music that can be heard in the ether, or simply in a conversation. And it was a touching conversation about empathy containing one of these valuable song starters that sparked David’s emotionally resonant new single, “Feet In Your Shoes”. Check it out on YouTube here:

“I’ll take some weight off every mile,
Let me put a little bit of my feet in your shoes…”

Pop music; synth-laced, ethereal vocals. It’s a new soundscape. It’s an entirely new genre. It’s anti-pop, if you ask Wrené. Anti-pop, experimental electronic, avante-garde, dark ambient, electronica. It’s a metamorphosis of blended genres to create something undefined. This is Wrené; well-engaged in a mission to redefine how we interpret music while sending a message of light and hope.

And that’s precisely what she’s doing on her latest drop, “Metamorphosis.”

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Italian-born, Dominican Republic-based emerging artist Shiny Glide continues to mesmerize audiences with his latest synth-rock single about having hope on the horizon for a better day, with the title track on his new album, “The Best Has Yet To Come” – Check it out on YouTube here:

Dripping with ‘80’s synths and anthemic guitar solos, “The Best Is Yet To Come” is Shiny Glide’s latest release, maintaining his artistic momentum as THE internationally-minded musician to watch out for.

The inspiration for the song “The Best Is Yet To Come” came from Shiny Glide’s unwavering faith and optimism in the face of adversity. “What I learned is that once you fall in love with your dream and your art, faith and hope become a bigger and bigger inspiration in expanding your soul and evolving spiritually.”

After releasing a trilogy of melodic, irresistibly catchy dance music albums (and a few singles) over the past few years, (independent Canadian artist) Ryan Shane Owen has begun to shift his music in a new direction. Looking to incorporate more elements of comedy, which has always been a big artistic influence in his work, Ryan has been looking to various comedic sources for inspiration.

One evening while brainstorming, with the news on broadcasting the horrors of war in the background, a phrase came to mind that Ryan remembered from one of his favourite 'Seinfeld' episodes. In the episode, Jerry jokingly tells Elaine that the original title for Tolstoy's "War and Peace" was "War, What Is It Good For?" To Elaine's chagrin, she believes him, and embarrassingly relates the 'story' to her book-publishing industry boss. Jerry's joke references a line from the 1969 song "War" by Edwin Starr.

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Slowing down is an art, and learning to savor the moment and live life on life’s terms is a lesson in maturity. Montreal-based alt-rockers Oliver Forest captures this philosophy in their new single “No Rush” – available now – along with its accompanying music video featuring the contemporary dance stylings of Maycie-Ann St-Louis. Check it out on YouTube here:

 An introspective guitar-and-piano relaxed jam with a sunny, soulful, and soaring quality, “No Rush” explores the urge to hurry up and grind whenever we really want something, and how that’s a detriment to true achievement.

When I was a boy, I was excited for the fantasies that came in a toy
Now I’m indicted for the fantasy of wanting much more
And I can’t stop myself from feeling like I’m in over my head

The heartfelt emotional centerpiece of Marc Jordan’s new album Waiting for the Sun To Rise is “Rio Grande,” a sweeping anthem which artfully blends sociopolitical commentary about America’s loss of innocence with personal lovelorn yearning. Featuring trumpet great Randy Brecker, and piano by co-produce Lou Pomanti, the song was co-written with Steven MacKinnon from the Art of Time jazz ensemble. 

Watch it on YouTube here: