Horn-Driven Rock-Ska-Hip-Hop Outfit Turns a Beloved Jungle Hero Into a Pointed Meditation on Colonisation

Jayniac Jr. are back with “Tougher Than Tarzan,” a propulsive new single that fuses the band’s signature blend of rock, ska, and hip-hop into one of their most urgent and culturally resonant tracks yet. Written by vocalist and bassist Darron “Jay” Bailey Jr., composed alongside McLaren Alphonso and Andrew Shier, and produced by Austin Leeds, the song arrives as the lead single ahead of the band’s highly anticipated second album, due June 6, 2026.

It is 2 a.m. and the night has already gotten away from you. That is where Frankie Flowers lives. The Waterloo, Ontario-based artist releases her newest single "let's talk about last night" from her upcoming EP my love is a dog from hell!, a coiled, post-punk-soaked indie sleaze track that feels like it was recorded in the back of a cab somewhere between the Lower East Side and a very bad decision you are absolutely going to make again. Written by Lauren Knapp, composed and produced by Sebastian Torres, mixed by Calvin Hartwick and Emily Baxter, mastered by Phil Demetro, and recorded at Dreamhouse Studios in Toronto, the song announces an artist who arrived fully formed and running.

“New Beginnings” And “Don’t Break My Heart” Out Now Via New Sun Music

Algonquin and Tahltan Nation Singer-Songwriter Partners with Crystal Shawanda’s Label for a Landmark Double Debut

New Sun Music is proud to announce the simultaneous release of “New Beginnings” and “Don’t Break My Heart,” the debut double single from Alicia Kayley,  dubbed the “Indigenous Adele” by the Ottawa Citizen, out now. A rising voice in Pop/R&B and Blues/Soul, Kayley arrives fully formed on these first two offerings – together painting a vivid portrait of an artist fluent in both tender vulnerability and hard-won clarity. Produced in partnership with Crystal Shawanda’s celebrated Nashville-based label, the double release signals the arrival of a songwriter whose range, depth, and emotional intelligence are extraordinary from the very first note.

The First Song Trent Ever Co-Wrote With His Late Father Jim Arrives as the Lead Single From ‘Uncle Trent and Friends – Legacy Deluxe’

Cowessess First Nation singer-songwriter (Uncle) Trent Agecoutay releases his deeply personal new single “The Foundation,” out now. Written with his late father Jim Agecoutay in the days following the funeral of their Kokum Agnes, it is the first song Trent ever co-wrote with his dad – making it one of the most intimate and significant recordings of his career. “The Foundation” serves as the lead single from Uncle Trent and Friends – Legacy Deluxe edition, the acclaimed project Trent created alongside his brother Bryce to honour their father’s musical gifts after his passing.

The Musi-Flo Artist of the Year Channels PJ Harvey, Lana Del Rey, and Wolf Alice Into Her Most Direct and Irresistible Song Yet

Silka Weil, one of Montréal's most compelling emerging voices in folk-rock and alt-pop, today releases "Make Me Lose Control," a charged and urgent new single that announces the arrival of her second EP, 'Midnight Blue,' due July 3, 2026. Seductive, confrontational, and alive with tension, the track is the fullest expression yet of the sonic territory Weil has been carving out since her celebrated 2023 debut – and the most immediate proof that her ambitions have only grown.

A Song Nine Years in the Making, Recorded Live Off the Floor in Two Days

There is a particular kind of song that a band carries with them for years, one that survives set-list cuts and line-up changes and the ordinary pressures of making music, and keeps insisting on being heard. For Phantasia, the Toronto indie rock trio of Ethan Flynn (vocals/guitar), Mario Prifti (bass), and Michael Colangelo (drums), that song is “King Of All My Dreams.” Written by Flynn nearly nine years ago, it is the debut single from their brand-new album ‘I’ve Been Here Before,’ out now on all major platforms, and the opening statement of a band that has spent the better part of two years earning every note.

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Saguenay’s Guitarist-Producer and Vocalist-Lyricist Channel the Anxious Pulse of Modern Life Into Their Most Intimate Collaboration Yet

Martin Larose and Anaïs Vanessa today release “Breathe In Breathe Out,” the luminous and searching new single from their forthcoming collaborative album ‘The Solivagant Tales,’ both out now. Where their partnership has already demonstrated its capacity for politically charged progressive rock, this new track turns the lens inward – a visceral, emotionally precise meditation on anxiety, the need for stillness, and the courage it takes to find space in an overwhelming world.

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Asthma Kids are angry. They have always been angry. But on their ferocious new single “The People United and Strong,” that anger has been alchemised into something even more dangerous: hope. This is not a soft pivot. This is a band that has looked at billionaires hoarding the planet’s resources, looked at the boot on the neck of the working class, looked at a world on fire, and decided that the most radical thing they can do right now is demand that we stand together. “The union united and strong / the people united and strong / all the genders united and strong / the poor united and strong.” Go ahead and try to get that out of your head.

Ottawa Guitarist Terry Gomes Releases Debut Single “Tego Agogo” – A Sun-Drenched Blast Of Go-Go Satire And Vintage Groove

The First Single From New EP ‘2 Open 3 Closed’ Marries Cha-Cha Energy, 60s Rock Spirit, and the Irresistible Absurdity of a Man Who Named a Song After Himself

Sherri Harding’s latest single is DOWN IN THE SHOALS, a swampy reflection of time spent in the iconic music mecca Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Harding is a powerful soul, blues, and R&B singer whose voice carries authority, warmth, and hard-earned truth. Her Muscle Shoals-recorded debut A Million Pieces established her as a Canadian soul artist with deep American ties, drawing comparisons to Bonnie Raitt and Susan Tedeschi. Her upcoming album Storyland (Instant Replay Music, June 5, 2026 – planned) was recorded in Ottawa and infused with Southern soul through contributions from Kelvin Holly, the Muscle Shoals Horns, and Grammy winning mixer Jimmy Nutt.

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Tour Dates Across Alberta This Spring Including Album Release Shows in Calgary May 3 + 4

Mandy Faye (they/them), formerly Music With Mandy, the beloved Calgary-based children’s artist best described as “The Wiggles meets Diana Krall” – is thrilled to announce the release of their new album, ‘My Friends,’ out now. A richly layered journey through the many facets of friendship, the album travels across jazz, swing, bossa nova, and beyond, showcasing Mandy’s signature gift for crafting music that delights children while pulling grown-ups into the joy right alongside them.

The World’s Most Popular Dinosaur Rock Band Recruits Metal Royalty – Including Marco Minnemann, BillySheehan, and Rody Walker – For Its Most Ambitious Record Yet

Howdytoons – the Toronto-based band behind the most-streamed dinosaur music on the planet, with over 1.5 billion YouTube streams and more than 50 million Spotify plays to their name – today release “Smilodon,” the lead single from their debut full-length album ‘Megafauna Metal,’ out now. Written by Mike Whitla and his son Jake, the track is a prowling, snarling portrait of the prehistoric sabre-toothed predator – delivered with the kind of riffing intensity that has earned Howdytoons a place on Spotify’s editorial Hard Rock playlist and the respect of some of the biggest names in metal.

Matthew Alexander has long been a hidden gem in the American folk and roots scene, but with his ninth solo album, ‘The Matter of the Heart,’ due May 2026, he is poised to become one of the year’s essential voices. A songwriter raised in the Cambridge-Boston folk tradition now based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Alexander’s music reflects a lifetime of lived experience, filtered through an Americana lens both timeless and fresh.

Song Serves As The Invigorating Title Track To Lewitt’s 11th Solo Studio Album

Renowned songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist John Lewitt is set to capture the spirit of optimism with his latest single, “Six Ways To Sunday,” out now. The track serves as the cornerstone of his upcoming 11th solo album of the same name, offering a masterclass in pop-rock craftsmanship that draws inspiration from the timeless melodicism of the Beatles and the rugged heart of Tom Petty. Written, performed, mixed, and produced entirely by Lewitt, the project highlights his "old school" dedication to organic instrumentation and pure, joyful songwriting.

Bad Records is proud to announce the release of Tough Town, a special vinyl album from Canadian rocker Bryan Adams, arriving exclusively for Record Store Day on April 18.

For the first time ever, Tough Town brings together a collection of 10 sought-after tracks that were previously only available as part of the limited-edition Roll With The Punches Deluxe box set, where they appeared in CD wallet format. This new release marks their long-awaited debut on vinyl, offering fans and collectors a unique opportunity to experience these songs in a classic analog format.

Showcasing Bryan Adams’ signature blend of powerful songwriting and timeless rock energy, Tough Town highlights a compelling chapter of his recent work, now reimagined for vinyl enthusiasts and dedicated fans alike.

Tracklist:
1. Tough Town
2. Sometimes You Lose Before You Win
3. What If There Were No Sides At All
4. You're Awesome
5. Ultimate Love
6. Tonight In Babylon
7. Nothing We Can't Do That Can't Be Done
8. The Best Of Me
9. Please Stay
10. Someone's Daughter, Someone's Son

Every year on April 15, millions of Americans file their taxes. Some dread it. Some dodge it. Nobody has ever celebrated it. Until now.

Tax Day just got a soundtrack. “Tax Day,” out April 10, is a chic, danceable retro-swing pop track by Dutch independent artist Supertrendt that turns April 15 into something worth putting on the calendar. Think Caro Emerald meets Dua Lipa: sophisticated, ironic, and impossible not to move to. It acknowledges the dread, celebrates what taxes pay for — “Streetlights still shining / Bridges that hold / Classrooms and clinics / Heat in the cold” — and makes the whole thing feel like a party rather than a punishment.

JUNO Award-Winning Producer Steve Dawson and an All-Star Nashville Band Bring Canadian Singer-Songwriter John Rewers’ Road-Spun Vision to Life on Second Single from the Upcoming “Nashville Sessions”

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JR and the Bad OX Band, the heartfelt country project of Canadian singer-songwriter John Rewers, today releases “Highway Life,” a sun-drenched, rolling ode to the open road and the love that pulls a man home. Available now on all major streaming platforms, the track is the second single from Rewers’ “Nashville Sessions” — a suite of recordings made at the legendary Hen House Studios in Nashville, Tennessee, produced by JUNO Award-winning artist and producer Steve Dawson.

 Acclaimed Canadian guitarist, composer, and songwriter Don Ross releases his new single “Did I Fool You” today, offering a rare glimpse into a creative partnership that stretches back to his teenage years. Written with longtime collaborator Norman Wolfson, the song is the first single from Ross’s album Songs That Found Me, out now via Goby Fish Music. The track bridges decades of musical craftsmanship, combining elements of a 1981 Toronto recording session with newly recorded performances that reflect Ross’s evolving artistry and production vision.

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Don Denaburg & Friends Share Moving New Single "Beyond Blue": A Song About Finding Light in the Darkest Moments

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Independent Indigenous Artist Ayden Gray Delivers a Transformative Full-Length on His Own Terms

MISTISSINI, QC – Sinematic, the musical persona of Indigenous rock artist and multigenre composer Ayden Gray, has released his debut full-length album 'Metamorphosis' – out now on all major streaming platforms and available to stream in full on SoundCloud. A fully self-produced and independently released work recorded in Ontario, living in Cree Nation of Mistissini, Quebec, 'Metamorphosis' is the arrival of one of Canadian rock's most singular and emotionally gripping voices. The album, out now, marks a defining moment in Gray's artistic journey – a statement of craft, courage, and conviction that invites listeners across the country and beyond into its sweeping, cinematic world.

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