Montreal’s Psychotropical Orchestra is set to unveil their latest album, La Travesía, on April 1, 2025, introducing a mesmerizing fusion of Latin rhythms, alternative rock, and intricate sound design. At the heart of this sonic journey are Mariano Franco (vocals & sound design), Fernando Pinzón (guitar & sound design) and Jose Dominguez (drums) —three musicians whose deep-rooted passion for cross-cultural experimentation has shaped the band’s distinctive sound. With influences ranging from Latin tropical music to psychedelic rock and electronic textures, La Travesía is an album that both moves and hypnotizes.

With their signature blend of outlaw country, rock, and grunge, Pistol Whip The Devil delivers a heartfelt tribute to small-town roots with their latest single, “City With One Red Light.” Built on sweeping guitars, anthemic drums, and raw, evocative vocals, the song captures the bittersweet feeling of returning home, where memories linger in the air like smoke from a fire that never quite burns out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5C9cBnmhjk

 Toronto indie rockers Lost Pitch continue their ascent with the release of Speaking Silences, a mesmerizing new single that captures the dark beauty of love, control, and obsession. Channeling the rich textures of ‘90s alternative rock, the Toronto-based band draws inspiration from the likes of Oasis, Radiohead, and The Verve, crafting a sound that is both nostalgic and fiercely original. With Speaking Silences, Lost Pitch isn’t just delivering a song—they’re building an immersive world.

“Speaking Silences” Official Performance Video on  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecgGFaXG6jM

What if a song could slip through time, bridging past and present, reality and imagination? With their latest single, “Can You See It?,” JukeBox County—the brainchild of musician and mental health advocate Rich Tyo—invites listeners on a mesmerizing sonic journey where mystery, healing, and the unknown collide.

Rooted in folk storytelling but stretching into the surreal, “Can You See It?” Is the first chapter in an unfolding immersive narrative. Inspired by a man who attempted to use JukeBox County’s previous track Wormhole as a guide to slip through time, this new single attempts to bring him back, weaving a tale of connection, resilience, and hope.

With the heart of classic Americana and the soul of a protest song, “America”, the latest single from Ottawa-based HemlockHotel following “Running Out Of Road,” is an unflinching look at history, inheritance, and the longing for something better. Originally released during the 2020 U.S. presidential election, “America” has only grown more relevant in today’s turbulent times. Re-released in 2025, this evocative track is both a lament and a rallying cry—a song for those who refuse to let hope slip through their fingers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68VvqeGDCvM&feature=youtu.be

There’s a moment in every great rock song where recklessness meets precision—a tension between control and abandon. Cold Fame’s latest single "Jawbreaker" captures that electrifying push and pull, threading alt-rock grit with cinematic intensity. The British Columbia-based duo, made up of Jodi Pederson and Damian Anthony, are crafting soundtracks for the beautifully unhinged moments in life.

Listen on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/track/6bi9EmGLHoYBxYMUWKUygi?si=4566a13238344dbe&nd=1&dlsi=98fd65e1453e4f53

Tour Dates:

• April 4 – The Drake Underground, Toronto  Tickets
• April 5 – L'Esco, Montreal  Tickets

The worlds of hip-hop, dub, and soul collide in mesmerizing fashion on Odario’s latest single, The Situation—a deep, hypnotic groove that brings together UK dub pioneer Mad Professor and Canadian soul singer Yolanda Sargeant. This genre-blurring track, recorded at Mad Professor’s legendary Ariwa Studios in South London, is a lush blend of analog warmth, beat poetry, and sonic innovation.

"We've always shot a music video to accompany every single we've released over the last several years. "Hit Hollywood" was to be no exception. Director Sean Ryan and myself were to fly to Los Angeles at the beginning of February to shoot the video in and around Hollywood. Two days after booking the flights and accommodation, the devastating LA wildfires began burning out of control. After postponing our plans for several weeks, we finally decided that it was best to cancel them altogether.  BUT all proceeds from sales of "Hit Hollywood" from thejamesclarkinstitute.bandcamp.com/ will go directly to wildfire relief via gofundme.com beginning on Friday March 7th". 

If there were still diners with cool three-for-a-quarter jukeboxes opposite your fries and gravy, The James Clark Institute would be the kind of band you would constantly be digging into your pocket for just one more quarter.

Jangly, three-minute pop songs, with lyrics and turns of phrases that make you pause and think "did they just say that"? 

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Erika Kulnys is back with a powerful new double A-side single, "Montreal" / "Streets of Montreal," an evocative exploration of longing, loss, and the memories that tether us to places and people. With deep lyrical storytelling and lush instrumentation spanning three countries—Canada, Cuba, and the U.S.—this release cements Kulnys’ place as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary folk.

From Halifax, Nova Scotia, to Havana, Cuba, Kulnys has spent her career blending the personal with the political, the intimate with the universal. Compared to Leonard Cohen, Bonnie Raitt, Norah Jones, and Joni Mitchell, her music has resonated on a global scale, with past accolades including a Top Ten placement on the Canada/US Folk Charts, a Canadian Voice of Women for Peace Award, and multiple songwriting honours.

If there’s one thing Gerry Jack Macks refuses to do, it’s follow the rules. The blues-roots-swing-folk-country-rocker has long defied genre conventions, and his latest release, Beautiful Noise, is no exception. 

A fresh and vibrant reimagining of the Neil Diamond classic, the track breathes new life into the song with a roots/Americana feel and a Latin beat, featuring the powerhouse drumming of Sara Varro.

Macks, who also runs the Beautiful Noise – a Canadian Music Showcase radio show, took inspiration from the original Robbie Robertson-produced hit but made it his own. Unable to find a Canadian cover version that met his standards, he decided to craft one himself—a version that both pays homage to the song’s timeless energy and injects it with his signature, multi-genre stylings.

A Classic Soul Ballad with a Slow Burn and Deep Reflection on Life

Few names carry the weight of Danny Marks in the Canadian blues and roots scene. From his early days as a founding member of Edward Bear, opening for the likes of Led Zeppelin and Humble Pie, to his decades as a torchbearer of the blues with BLUZ FM and beyond, Marks has remained a perennial force—a man whose time comes, again and again. Now, with the release of his latest single "I'm Ready," Marks steps forward with a classic soul ballad—one that simmers with slow-burning intensity and speaks to the restless waiting, the longing, and ultimately, the readiness to seize the moment.

"It’s been a long time, and I want you to know that I’m ready..."

Songs having dual meanings are rare. But when put in the right hands of a talented singer-songwriter, those songs can sound effortless and incredibly easy on the ears. For Richard Moody, recording under the moniker Tobacco & Rose, he's crafted a stellar single, "Tara." It's a gentle, alluring tune which could be thought of as a traditional love song. Yet for Tobacco & Rose, the song -- the first single from the forthcoming album Tobacco & Rose -- has a deeper, spiritually tinged resonance.

There are songs that come and go, and then there are songs that stay with you, lingering like the echoes of a classic rock radio station fading into the night. “Prophets Said”, the latest single from Louis Emory and The Reckless Few, is exactly that—a modern rock anthem with the heart and soul of a ‘70s classic, taken straight from the vault of the greats.

Emory, a Troy, NY-based singer-songwriter with a knack for storytelling that rivals his heroes Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, and George Harrison, channels an electrifying mix of grit, melody, and raw emotion into “Prophets Said.” The track, recorded with longtime collaborators Tim Lynch and Bob Boyer at The Recording Company and mixed by Shelly Yakus (John Lennon, The Band, Tom Petty), showcases the kind of rock ‘n’ roll that doesn’t just demand to be heard—it demands to be felt.

Lyrically, “Prophets Said” is a heart-wrenching yet hopeful look at love that has run its course. With lines like “We were just ships passing in the night / Flames dancing in eternal vibes”, Emory captures the bittersweet realization that some relationships are fated to end—but that doesn’t make them any less meaningful.

Canadian multi-instrumentalist Mickey Moone has released his latest single from the project Ride Alone titled “Take is Easy”. Over two decades into the music game, Moone consistently reveals his influences, whether classic rock, first-wave punk…and this track: a hooky 50s vibe. Produced and mixed by the artist himself in his home studio, Mickey Moone provides all instrumentation and is the primary lyricist offering sentiments as You are the light in my day, you illuminate everything declaring his passion, hunger for love, and pleading for a match to loyalty with You’re a locomotive I’m the tracks you’re rolling on, I’ll bring you anywhere for free.

Put three quality artists together, put any possible ego clashes aside, add a willingness to collaborate, and what you can be left with is magic. It's that magic saturating "Touch Me," a smooth, sensual reggae-tinged, radio-friendly single by the trio of singer CEGIE (born and raised in Winnipeg), musician G Loc (born in Jamaica and now based in Toronto), and musician TrizO (born in Jamaica but now based in Calgary). The song's attraction is a case of the sum being far greater than its parts.

From the heart of the snow-covered landscapes of Northern Ontario comes a song that captures the exhilarating freedom of winter adventure. Singer-songwriter gRaHaM mUrRaY sEaRs is back with his latest single, “Snow Machine”, a high-energy folk-rock anthem celebrating the thrill of snowmobiling, the beauty of the North, and the simple joys of embracing the season. The track is the first taste of his highly anticipated upcoming album SHARE, set for release on June 27, 2025.

Life as an artist can be desolate and dire, but it can also come with ample moments of joy and happiness in simple things and making connections. Those thoughts about the highs and lows and rolling with the punches are perfectly captured in Winnipeg indie rock group Empaths In Retrograde's debut album The Great. It's an honest collection of genre-defying material speaking to vices and virtues using infectious, intriguing melodies and hooks, and incredibly accurate but gritty lyrical vignettes highlighted by the single "She Comes to the City."

"'She Comes to the City" is about the sacrifices one must make for the things we love," the band says of the single which brings to mind some eclectic collage of The Strokes and critically acclaimed Canadian group Constantines. "Written about a tumultuous long-distance relationship from January 2024, it was saved by guitarist Ryan Whiskey’s (Ryan Purdy's) insistence on its survival. His buzzy guitars compliment the catchy singalong hook of the chorus to create our best attempt at a song of the summer (as no one likes driving in a Winnipeg winter)."

The world can be divided into two groups of people: those who inherently believe in what messages or proverbs are found within fortune cookies and those who don't. For Southern Oregon-based folk roots musician Aliza Hava, she falls into the former. "I have a whole box full of them at home that I've collected over the past two decades," Hava says. However, a moment of serendipity arrived while working on her phenomenal new studio album Into the Light with producer Mikal Blue and, more specifically, the fantastic title track, which is also the album's lead single.

There often comes a time in a relationship when you realize that what used to sustain you no longer works for you, and that you need to move on. But what if the relationship is with yourself?

 On his new single, “Letting You Go,” Coquitlam B.C. alt-rocker Tim Steinruck confronts the man he used to be, and hands him a breakup letter that’s as eloquent in its execution as its message is heartfelt.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSQI8cR_19E&feature=youtu.be

The Sun Harmonic are an Ontario based straight-ahead three-piece rock n' roll band; guitar, bass and drums. Recording is always live-off-the-floor in the studio. 

Their 7th full-length album is set to be released in 2025, ushered in by the first sing-along single "Homesick"  coming out Friday February 28th. 

Indie veteran and frontman Kaleb Hikele (guitar), with rhythm section Dave Skrtich (drums) and Ian McLennan (bass), are The Sun Harmonic.