Montréal-based Noëlly Nsimba celebrates her birthday early this year with the release of “Christmas Just Wouldn’t Be Christmas Without You.” The singer-songwriter and former tennis pro was born on December 26, aka “Boxing Day,” just thirty minutes after midnight, compelling her mom and dad to name her as they did. As a result and because of her abiding faith, Christmas has long held a special place in her heart, so it was quite natural for her to record a song of the season. “Christmas Just Wouldn’t Be Christmas Without You” is now available on all streaming services and is offered to radio programmers in North America and beyond for airplay consideration. Produced by Rox Capriotti (Shape of Water, Vivaldi Metal Project, Morpheus Project) in Manchester (UK), the backing track was sent to Noëlly, who recorded her vocal part at her home studio in Montréal.

“Christmas Just Wouldn’t Be Christmas Without You”
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Acclaimed vocalist Jenna Esposito, hailed as the voice of Little Italy and a powerhouse of American cabaret and pop, announces her new album 'The Sixties Chicks', out now on Good Fortune Records. It’s a vibrant salute to pop’s heroines and a celebration of women leading today’s charts.

"This record is my love letter to the women who raised me through their records," says Esposito. "I wanted every track to feel like a pep talk, a party, and a permission slip to be loud, bold, and fully yourself."

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Built on radiant harmonies, punchy brass, and feel-good grooves, the album blends classic pop sensibilities with a modern sparkle. Esposito upgrades vintage textures with today’s energy—catchy hooks, widescreen arrangements, and a wink of New York sass.

It’s a commonly held belief that the dating pool is infested with hungry sharks looking for easy prey. Put your trust in the wrong person and you could swipe right into a load of heartache. We’ve all been there, and so has award-winning Toronto singer-songwriter Henry Lees.

Lees knows the perils of romantic pursuit all too well and some of those experiences provided the kindling for his fired up, funky new single, “Smoke”, available everywhere November 14, 2025 and adding some spice to the start of another super sweet, Hallmark-drenched holiday season.

Acclaimed Indigenous singer, songwriter, and interdisciplinary artist Cheryl L’Hirondelle announces the release of her powerful new project, ‘Why the Caged Bird Sings,’ out now via Miyoh Music. The collection is a deeply human, participatory collaboration that brings together the voices of incarcerated women, men, and detained youth from across the land now known as Canada.

A recipient of the 2021 Governor General’s Award in Visual and Media Arts and an honorary doctorate from Queen’s University in 2025, Edmonton-based L’Hirondelle continues her life’s work at the intersection of art, healing, and community. Rooted in her Cree/Halfbreed and Métis heritage, her music merges Indigenous and contemporary sounds into an artform of profound empathy and self-determination.

“I didn’t initially think of it as an empowering song, but that’s definitely how I felt performing it,” says Toronto’s own Bella Cole. “I hope anyone listening feels that same confidence and energy.” From the first note of “Got Your Number,” Bella captures that feeling of knowing exactly who you are and refusing to settle for less.

Bella Cole started out on stage, majoring in theatre at a performing arts high school where she fell in love with the power of performance and connection. That love evolved into a deeper curiosity about sound itself, leading her to study Audio Engineering at Trebas Institute in Toronto. Now, she brings both worlds together by blending storytelling and sound in everything she creates.

Toronto’s Lost Pitch have always lived somewhere between noise and nuance. With their debut album ‘Bumpy Ride’ and lead single ‘It’s a Trap!’, the quartet sharpen their signature blend of cinematic alt-rock, soulful distortion, and melodic urgency into something visceral and deeply human.

Frontman and songwriter Erick Vidal calls the record both a reflection and a release. Written during a year of upheaval, ‘Bumpy Ride’ channels exhaustion, persistence, and hard-won peace. “It was a year that tested every part of us,” Vidal says. “Physically, emotionally, creatively — it was all over the place.” What emerged is a collection of songs that sound alive in the mess — jagged, shimmering, and unfiltered.

Toronto-born and based artists Kid DET and Sad Classes deliver a slow-burn masterclass in vulnerability and melodic flow with their new single 'In This Bed,' the latest drop from their album 'Soul Food II: At The Cabin.' Produced by the duo themselves and released under Finest Edge Music Inc., the song dives deep into the emotional wreckage left behind when love turns to distance — and the night feels too long to face alone.

After the success of their first single 'Rearview' and its cinematic Fatty Soprano-directed video, 'In This Bed' slows things down, offering a glimpse into the quieter, more reflective corners of their artistry. The track’s R&B-infused production pairs moody keys and atmospheric basslines with the duo’s raw, confessional lyricism. It's heartbreak and honesty wrapped in midnight rhythm.

Toronto-born musician, broadcaster, and storyteller Danny Marks releases his new double-sided single “One Way Ticket Home” b/w “Please Mister Conductor”, out now through Cabbagetunes Records. The release unites Marks’ authentic voice and masterful guitar work in a celebration of homecoming, resilience, and the spirit of the Blues.

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Internationally celebrated Canadian luthier, musician, and author William “Grit” Laskin unveils his latest creative chapter with his thriller novel 'The Stradivari Formula,' published by Fitzhenry & Whiteside. A gripping mystery that bridges centuries of musical history and craftsmanship, the book draws on Laskin’s deep understanding of the artistry, precision, and passion that define the world of fine instrument making.

William “Grit” Laskin is an internationally recognized Canadian luthier, musician, and author. His guitars are played by artists around the world, and his innovations have shaped modern guitar design. A recipient of the Saidye Bronfman Award, the Estelle Klein Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Order of Canada, Laskin is also a founder of Borealis Records and the Canadian Folk Music Awards. His books include 'A Guitarmaker’s Canvas,' 'Grand Complications,' and 'The World of Musical Instrument Makers.' 'The Stradivari Formula' marks his first work of fiction since his debut novel, 'Angel Could Smell the Fire.'

Singer-songwriters Tara Leavey and Amanda Jean have released their deeply personal single ‘Line of Fire,’ now streaming on all major platforms. The song stands as a powerful collaboration between mother and daughter — a tribute to family resilience and the enduring strength of music to carry stories that words alone cannot hold.

Rooted in the true story of Tara’s father, Albert Edward Leavey, a World War II veteran who carried the invisible wounds of Normandy long after returning home, “Line of Fire” reflects the generational echo of trauma and the healing power of remembrance. Through music, the Leavey family has transformed a history of hardship into art that resonates across time, speaking to PTSD survivors and understanding the lasting effects of WWII and dedicated to all those who fought a war after the war.

For Internationally renowned, Canadian classical guitarist, singer and author, Liona Boyd, music is the greatest expression of emotions and experiences. Recognized around the globe as “The First Lady of the Guitar”, she has composed, interpreted, recorded and performed some of the most beautiful and beloved music in the world throughout a storied 50-year career. On Boyd’s latest album, “This Thing Called Love”, the five-time Juno Award winner and recent inductee to Canada’s Walk of Fame expertly blends folk, pop, and world influences, and her signature classical guitar sound, into her most personal and poignant collection of songs yet.

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“These songs cover the full range of emotions I’ve personally experienced in life - the passion of love and joy, balanced by the sadness of yearning and loss,” explains Boyd.

Little Brown Jug Brass is a genre-bending Canadian ensemble known for their energetic sound, collaborative spirit, and commitment to community. With multiple fine arts degrees, music degrees, and post-secondary music training between them, the group brings a rich and diverse musical spirit to every performance.

The band’s collective experience is both broad and award-winning, including honours such as Outstanding Jazz Combo at the Alberta International Band Festival, the John K. Nickel Memorial Scholarship for Music Education, and the Outstanding Soloist Award at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival. Members of the group perform regularly with renowned ensembles like the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Rocky Mountain Symphony, Red Deer Symphony, Prime Time Big Band, and Altius Brass.

Toronto-based artist Jennarie is redefining what pop, R&B, and soul sound like in 2025 with her bold debut EP, Never Been Small — a fearless, body-positive celebration of self-love, growth, and unapologetic authenticity. The project arrives after a whirlwind year that saw her viral anthem “Never Been Small” soar past 2.3 million Spotify streams and ignite a movement that stretched far beyond music.

With 157k Instagram followers, 16k on YouTube, and over 230k on TikTok, Jennarie has quickly become one of Canada’s most exciting new voices. Her radiant confidence and genre-defying sound have earned her a spot in the RBCxMusic First Up 2025 Cohort and the Canada’s Walk of Fame / RBC / Stingray Emerging Musician Program, where she claimed second place for her boundary-pushing artistry.

Ethan Askey & the Elevators have released their newest single “Clarksdale,” a road-ready slice of upbeat blues that fuses slide guitar, harmonica, heartfelt storytelling, and deep groove. Written by frontman Ethan Askey and guitarist Keith Larsen, the track pays homage to spiritual birthplaces of blues, soul, and rock and roll.

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“Purveyors of fine Rocky Mountain roots & boogie blues,” Ethan Askey & the Elevators are building a reputation for inventive songwriting and electrifying live shows mostly in Western Canada, where they are based. The band’s sound is driven by Askey’s baritone vocals and blues harp stylings, Larsen’s expressive guitar, and a locomotive rhythm section with drummer Ben Dunn and bassist Mike Honeyman. They make modern blues that moves dance floors and radio dials alike.

With a voice that feels both familiar and fresh, London, ON-born, Windsor, ON-based singer-songwriter Addi John steps confidently into a new chapter with his single “These Walls,” out now. The track glows with indie folk warmth and a heartfelt honesty that has quickly become Addi’s trademark—a sound built for open skies, long drives, and quiet moments of reflection.

Addi crafts songs for the hopeful and the wanderers. His music invites listeners to find stillness in the storm, and his storytelling carries a rare emotional transparency. After years of touring the world with his award-winning band Lost in Japan, Addi found new creative freedom in solitude—building his own studio in the countryside and rediscovering his voice as both artist and producer.

The record arrives with a wave of momentum from its three advance singles — “Go To Hell,” “Summertime,” and “Away” — each of which claimed the #1 spot on Toronto’s Q107 New Music Friday list.

"Peace Love War & Hate" is the final album recorded and produced by Grammy award winner Peter J. Moore, completed at his iconic Concord Sound Studio (THE “E” ROOM) before his passing in 2023.

Further recording and engineering was done by George Guerra, with additional production by legendary producer Terry Brown (Rush, The Who, Donovan).

Juno Award nominee Mahabir is joined by a powerhouse of Canadian talent on the album, including John Borra (bass) and Blue Rodeo’s Michael Boguski (keyboards) and Glenn Milchem (drums).

"Peace Love War & Hate" is a bold, unfiltered look at the beauty and brutality of the human experience. Across 13 tracks, the album explores themes of love, loss, conflict, resilience, displacement, obsession, and redemption. 

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Moore Ave don’t polish their edges, they sharpen them. With their latest single “Alright,” the band delivers a full-throttle anthem forged in hardcore riffs, personal scars, and the energy of basement shows that raised them. This isn’t a slick studio experiment—it’s five friends pushing themselves past their breaking point, then wiring that chaos into sound.

Progressive rock has always been a genre of confrontation—between complexity and accessibility, structure and abandon, intellect and raw feeling. With their searing new single 'FREE,' out now, guitarist-producer Martin Larose and vocalist-lyricist Anaïs Vanessa deliver a protest song that feels both timely and timeless. “If you think you’re free think twice / Freedom’s more than rolling dice,” Vanessa warns at the outset, setting the tone for a track that interrogates the hollowness of liberty in an age of manipulation and deceit.

With a sun-kissed voice and a heart tuned to the rhythms of the natural world, Land Heart Song (a.k.a. Tiiu Strutt) returns with a powerful new single, *'You Belong Here'*, out now. Already shared as a moving music video in collaboration with Child and Nature Alliance of Canada (CNAC) and Black in Nature, the song invites listeners of all ages to lean in, listen, and feel their place in the world — as nature intended.

Since 2003, Tiiu has toured nationally, recorded four albums, been featured on CBC’s Canada Live, and helped define what family music can be. A collaborator at heart, she co-founded Toronto’s celebrated KIDZAC series and has performed at festivals alongside artists like Juno-nominee GinaLina. Her songs are rooted in her love of land and shaped by a growing understanding of social justice.

Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter Jon Mullane is setting the airwaves ablaze once again with his heartfelt new single, “Remember in November.” The track, co-written with Grammy-nominated hitmakers Michael Dulaney (Faith Hill, Blake Shelton, Kenny Chesney) and Michael Jay (Celine Dion, Martika, Eminem), is the first release from his forthcoming EP *The Road*, and showcases Mullane’s unmistakable blend of rock, pop, and cinematic storytelling.

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