Altered By Mom is an alt-rock/indie duo from Toronto that combine a knack for infectious melodies and classic songwriting with a quirky sense of humour and a tongue-in-cheek post-grunge aesthetic. They sound like Alanis Morissette, Oliva Rodrigo, and Sloan chowing down on a party sub in the security line at YYZ.

Check out “Waiting On A Sign That’s Already There”

“Reality,” the newest single from Montreal-based trio Turbine, alters the perception of the tangible human dimension as we know it. Check it out on YouTube here:

 “When we started working on the ‘Reality’ track, we were looking for a track that would close our show and reach a sort of climax with a peak of intensity,” the trio reflected. 

Through advanced scratching techniques and fueled bass builds, the trio invents a new liquid reality, complete with a vocalist interspersing “reality” throughout the two-and-a-half-minute run time. Turbine’s passion lies within the scope of turntablism and saturated beats. While they don’t categorize themselves as DJs, instead a band that thrives during live performances, they do acknowledge their innate ability to create a new world through scratching and spinning. 

Much like its name, “Pixie Dust,” the new song from Ottawa-based pianist and composer Huguette Lavigne, is shimmering and transfixing, putting the listener under a hypnotic spell.

Check it out on Spotify here: open.spotify.com/track/5FuAEg8R239jAPy1afM6Dr

A wholly instrumental piano piece from her new album Jazzed Up Dreams, “Pixie Dust” manages to be both bright and haunting at the same time, evoking both optimism and an ache for bygone days.

When she wrote it, Lavigne imagined an enchanted forest, a mental or spiritual place to retreat from the many difficult demands on our time, resources, and attention in today’s increasingly difficult epoch.

“First, you find yourself on a mysterious path as you enter a strange, lush, and hypnotic green forest,” Lavigne invites us to imagine. “Then, you let yourself slip into enchantment, illusion, and the supernatural. With a sprinkling of golden, glitter-like fairy dust, you are mesmerized. Keep your eyes open for the green-goddess fairy at the end, you may even think that anything is possible.”

There are times in all relationships when you drive each other crazy. Maybe someone drinks or smokes a little too much or complains about their weight but bulldozes junk food every night. But despite their annoying and frustrating habits, we don’t leave. This is the theme of North Battleford, SK’s alt-folk artist Jackie K’s “We Can’t Quit,” the fifth track off of first full-length album, She’s A Story.

In a first for them in their relationship, Jackie K and her husband, Tom Kroczynski, wrote “We Can’t Quit” last summer. A difficult couple of years inspired the couple to put together a country duet track that symbolized their enduring commitment to one another. Check it out on YouTube:

Everyone has days where they want to give up. Throw in some mental-health struggles and heavy grief, and that urge to just leave just gets stronger. But long-time Vancouver rockers Econoline Crush have the antidote to that urge with their driving, pulsing, fiery new single “No Quitter” from their forthcoming album When The Devil Drives. 

Check out “No Quitter” on YouTube here:

The two-time JUNO Award nominees have also announced a west coast Canadian tour, kicking off on June 1 at Powell River, BC and ending on June 24 in Vancouver, BC

 Full of heavy fuzz, a pounding beat, and a soaring, billowy chorus, “No Quitter” is an electrifying earworm full of lifeforce. It starts out with a dreary downbeat mood:

Water can be a source of calm and healing for many people, and singer-songwriter Don Ross is no exception. In fact, looking out his window at St. Margaret’s Bay, and rowing across it on a skiff with his dog, were the things that kept him most balanced and centered during the pandemic. In celebration, he composed his aptly-titled new album Water along with its optimistic single “Seabright” – Check it out on YouTube here:

 An instrumental acoustic guitar piece, “Seabright” wraps the listener in warm sunny tones along with finger-picking that evokes shimmering waters and the cascading of oars. You can almost feel the wind whipping your hair, too, with its joyous whimsy and playful rhythm.

The Wandering Off, a dynamic rock duo from Calgary, Alberta comprised of husband-and-wife, Emily, and Kyle Corner, have released their third single "Knick Of Time" from their debut, self-titled album – check it out on YouTube here:

 This electric, newly released energy-driven track by The Wandering Off is the third single from their 12-song self-titled record, released in conjunction with the full album. Knick of Time, which tackles the subject of mental health, is a big, loud rock song written from the heart and is the first track on the album, setting the tone for the rest of the record.

Indie folk meets dark pop as singer-songwriter Silka Weil takes us on another personal journey with her new single 'Time'. Out now, Time' is the third single from her new self-titled EP. With success and international radio play from her debut single 'Capsized' which was well-received by critics and listeners alike, and her second single, 'Unsatisfied' continuing Weil's unique folk-pop style. Weil's third single, 'Time', completes the trio of folk-pop delights expected from the talented Canadian singer-songwriter.

Check it out on YouTube here:

Featuring 90s nostalgia and ethereal instrumentation, Weil winds effortlessly through the song with an eclectic mix of sounds that takes us to the darker side of pop. Stepping away from bubblegum and bounce, Weil presents a low-fi, melodic pop affair that nods to artists like PJ Harvey and Mazzy Star.

No rehearsal. No overdubs. Not even a plan.

None of that is all that unusual for seasoned jazz players. But when the acclaimed trio of Jean-Michel Pilc, François Moutin and Ari Hoenig reunited for the first time in 12 years, there was no question that the magic they distilled all those years ago was just waiting to be plucked from the air the moment they reconvened.

The result, YOU Are the Song, is their first album in 12 years. It’s out May 12 on Justin Time Records. “Instead of talking about music, we let music talk through us,” says Pilc. “Rather than playing music, we let music play us. In lieu of playing a song, we become the song and invite all of YOU to do so.”

Check It Out on YouTube here:

The exciting and revolutionary Post-New Wave sound of solo artist MELØ’s music is a genuine hybrid blend between his past, present, and the future to come. From the creativity in his innovative Retro-Futuristic vibes, to the infusion of the insatiably addictive hooks in his Indie-Pop style, to the undeniable allure of his Synthwave influences – the combined sound of MELØ is unlike any other, and second to none.

“Let Love In” :

MELØ is well versed in everything from the spirit of Punk to the stylistic sound of Techno thanks to his youth spent entirely immersed between his headphones. Discovering a passion that would stay with him through the years as he grew up, music has always been there for MELØ when he needed it most – and it’s always been his hope that one day he would be fortunate enough to repay its kindness.

There’s nothing like putting in a hard day’s work – and then having something to show for it! Alvinston, ON-based Celtic-rockers the Mudmen pay tribute to the ultimate sign of hard work in their fun, toe-tapping, raucous ditty “Farmer’s Tan”.

Listen on Spotify here: open.spotify.com/album/78KIwn1GY2zSrqIu73gE3a

Written by band members Sandy and Robby Campbell in their mother’s old farmhouse, “Farmer’s Tan” features rockin’ guitars juxtaposed with whimsical bagpipes, and the song carries an inspirational message about friends, family, community, and a strong work ethic.

Well, they raised us right, they made us strong,
and they taught us how to get along
That our roots are deep, and promises we keep,
and I’ll roll up my sleeves to show…

Founded, formed and fronted by the enigmatic Jeremey Meyer, the heavy, hard-hitting Hawaiian alt-rock outfit MDMP has collaborated with Mike Evans from the UK metal band Profiler for the electrifying single “Fire.” Listen on Spotify here: open.spotify.com/track/5qXGDsSzSQjarL6O0QFZe6

According MDMP’s Jeremy Meyer, when he has an idea for a song, he searches music platforms for other musicians or songs with similar motives and sounds. During an intensive search for the perfect sound to interpolate into “Fire,” Spotify stepped up and recommended Profiler to him. So, Meyer reached out to Evans, and just asked him.

“The concept for this song was to reach back to the glory days of nu-metal and be influenced by the likes of bands such as the Deftones,” Meyer said. “The lyrics reach to a place of challenging relationships to whom or what is subject to the listener's relatable experience.”

Ken Tizzard is a Canadian singer-songwriter, bassist and producer, known for his work as a member of the popular Canadian bands The Watchmen, Thornley and Ron Hynes.

In 2003 Ken went into semi-retirement from the rock and roll world to continue to work in the music industry as a solo artist and producer. He has released several albums, including “Lost In Awe" and "No Dark No Light," which showcase his talent as a songwriter and musician.

As well Tizzard has proven himself as a talented interpreter of other’s music as shown with his 2018 release of “A Good Dog Is Lost - A Collection of Ron Hynes Songs” and his covid collaboration record “All Together Now” which features 42 musicians from across Canada and the US recording versions of 12 of Ken’s favourite songs.

Music For Goats is the current musical project of Ken Tizzard, formed in 2020. The band consists of Tizzard on bass and vocals, alongside other talented Canadian musicians including Ken Grant and Neil Lucy. Their sound is a mix of country, rock and folk, with lyrics that are often introspective and deeply personal.

As the saying goes, "When it rains, it pours." When something goes wrong, it seems more things go wrong and things will never be right again. The frustration and despair of this experience is captured in UK- based rock group The Goodstock Project and their newest single, "This Rain". Check it out on YouTube here:

The song opens with vocalist June singing how tired she is of the endless rain she’s enduring backed by acoustic guitar and piano (both played by Ol). The bass (Jon) and drums (Ben) come crashing in by the second verse.

'I've black-lidded eyes,
And there are cold stormy skies,
The easy escape is the one we can't take
Another reason we all must apologise"

Everyone has moments of self-doubt, but for those who must manage mental health issues, it can become a full-blown war. Indigenous hard rock artist Sinematic expresses this struggle in their new single, "War With Myself", which also features guitar, bass, and drums from artist Loris Castiglia. Check it out on YouTube here:

The song opens with solemn vocals from Sinematic's lead singer Ayden Gray, whose voice is a little reminiscent of Danny Elfman as the character Jack Skellington from the film Nightmare Before Christmas. For the first couple of verses, Gray sings of a suspended state of disbelief and darkness before the chorus comes in.

"I can’t go on
fighting like this
always feeling
alone and worthless
at war with the world"

Canadian alt-pop/EDM prodigy Mikalyn continues to shift gears with her new single “Never Mine”, out now.

Well-known for her haunting, soulful vocal delivery on uptempo collaborations with EDM artists such as Machine Drivers, Öwnboss & Zerky and Röde, Mikalyn slows things down with “Never Mine” for a sultry, sorrowful track that sheds light on the modern dating world and the struggles that accompany it.

It’s another bold move away from her EDM roots, continuing a trend she started with her 2022 single “Ready to Love You.”

Listen on Spotify here: open.spotify.com/track/1JSCyAIrW2qM6qTR9JV4vA

 “This song is especially relevant to those who find themselves in situation-ships, sneaky-link or friends with benefits situations,” says Mikalyn of “Never Mine”, “and to those who lay in bed at night creating false scenarios that they are trying to wish into existence.”

Nameless Friends think big. Big music. Big sound. Big ideas. Go big or go home. Which is part of the reason why the ferocious rock band from London, Ontario, wrote their new single “Need” about the biggest problem of the modern world: climate change and its relationship to economic inequality.

Check out “Need” on YouTube here:

Fun times, right? But Nameless Friends is not a dour band. Far from it. This is also the band who put out a live album of Queen covers, recorded in front of a sold-out crowd at Toronto’s Horseshoe Tavern—because they’re the kind of band that can actually pull off a Queen cover set, with all the musical chops and sense of camp that requires.

Trinidad-born healer King Gabriel Quincy Collymore is uplifting in his newest track “Spiritual Being” on YouTube here:

Affirmations are a huge part of many people’s spiritual journey and Deux Rivieres, ON-based singer-songwriter King Gabriel Quincy Collymore dishes out the positivity on his newest single “Spiritual Being.”

Listen on Spotify here: open.spotify.com/track/1TxZzZsKWj0Cswr9K5mzyZ

Looking to help listeners elevate themselves, King Gabriel tunes into his spiritual healing background to sing out affirmations of being your own king or queen over a mid-tempo R&B groove that runs through the song.

Over the years, we’ve heard that love is the answer, the drug, can build a bridge, lifts us up where we belong, is endless, a crazy little thing and is, of course, all you need. Most certainly, this highest of emotions is at its best when it’s shared as far and wide as possible. Award-winning Canadian Singer-Songwriter Henry Lees is aiming to spread the love far beyond his own glowing heart with his funkified, grooved-up new single “Free This Love”, available everywhere on May 1, Global Love Day.

Check out “Free This Love”, on YouTube here:

Gideon Foster is a noteworthy, emerging singer-songwriter based in Yorkshire, UK, blending his philosophical outlook on life with a unique sound of his own. His love of music has led him down many different roads and genres, and while Gideon has drawn inspiration from many of them, he is not to be constrained by them, preferring to go with the flow.

Check out “Affirmation” on YouTube here:

Gideon answered his calling a little later than most, not producing a song until his mid-40s but hasn’t stopped since, releasing many singles, an EP, and most recently his debut album Prophecy which is a musical documentation of his journey and the life-changing event that led to him writing songs.