Kris might be a young 24-year-old singer-songwriter from Canada but the song is timeless and shows a maturity of a soulful, heart wrenching vocal and lyric delivery.

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In 2023, she released her first EP, ‘Where do I Begin?’ It featured several singles that made their way to radio and online streaming platforms, as well as featuring in press all over the world.

Now, Kris is recording her first full album, ‘The Way of the World’, featuring the first single, “Keep it Simple,” followed by “Fall Right Through”, an upbeat tune that sarcastically advises people to take shortcuts in life - a commentary on people who take little pride in their work.

Featuring Kris on piano, most of her tunes have Kris on piano, as she is known to be a piano-based singer, much like her inspirations, including Billy Joel, Elton John, and Carole King.

Kris is currently in the studio finishing up recording the new album, ‘The Way of The World’, at George Rondina’s Number 9 Studios, which will be released soon.

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One of Canada's most beloved folk voices, David Francey, has
released MAPS, a new album that looks back on a songwriting journey spanning
more than five decades. This poignant and powerful collection draws from
both fan favourites and the songs most meaningful to Francey himself, and
includes one brand-new track, "Corpus Christi."

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Born in Ayrshire, Scotland, David Francey immigrated to Canada at age 12 and
spent decades working as a rail yard worker, carpenter, and labourer-singing
and writing songs as he went. Encouraged by his wife to share his music
later in life, he released his first album at age 45. Since then, his deeply
human storytelling and strikingly honest songwriting have earned him
international acclaim.

"I have been writing songs for more than 50 years," says Francey. "Each song
is a map that helped me navigate through the ups and downs life put in my
way. I'd have been lost without them."

Cowessess First Nation singer-songwriter (Uncle) Trent Agecoutay unveils his latest single “The Devil,” a hypnotic and emotionally rich track that captures the haunting beauty of forbidden connection. Based in Calgary, Alberta, and raised in Red Deer, Agecoutay once again draws from his deep storytelling roots to deliver a song that echoes long after the final note.

Barrie-based indie folk artist Rogan Mei celebrates the release of his personal and contemplative single ‘Lefroy’. ‘Lefroy’ is the first single off Rogan’s upcoming EP “Dickie Green Plaid Jacket”, which releases this fall. Its soft acoustics and beautiful vocals are accompanied with the personification of the Canadian landscapes that are reminiscent of John Mayer, Jack Johnson, and The Tragically Hip.

Watch Rogan Mei perform “Lefroy” Live at the Supermarket here: youtube.com/@roganmei

Written and performed by Rogan Mei, this track explores the moment of clarity that comes from stepping back — only to realize that escape is temporary, and the real work waits below. With Jacob Diamond on electric guitar, Saint Shepherd on violin, Cousin Anthony Mei on drums, Gweneth Covey singing background vocals, and Wes Covey holding down both bass and mixing duties, the band builds a spacious, dynamic sound that mirrors the emotional climb of the song. Mastered by Dawson Vivieros, it’s a reflection on perspective, responsibility, and the inevitability of return.

“The Lonely Sea Monster of Pigeon Lake, Alberta” Out Now From ‘The Paranormal Adventures of Uncle Mike’

Mike Rud has always stood at the intersection of intellect and imagination. A Juno Award-winning jazz guitarist, vocalist, and composer born in Edmonton, Alberta, and based now in Nelson, BC, Rud unveils the latest chapter of his creative journey: The Paranormal Adventures of Uncle Mike. With his new single, “The Lonely Sea Monster of Pigeon Lake, Alberta,” Rud delivers a poignant and whimsical tale from his youth—one that blends folk roots, jazz textures, and a touch of the otherworldly.

With roots in Seattle, Washington and a creative home now in Hoover, Alabama, roots-rock artist Michael Lawson continues his extraordinary musical resurgence with the release of his heartfelt new single “It’s Love.” Out now on all streaming platforms, “It’s Love” is the lead single from Lawson’s upcoming seven-song EP Vibe Talking, a piano-forward collection of songs that showcases his melodic sensibilities and hard-earned perspective.

Folk group Lo & the High Road invite listeners into a twilight world of myth, music, and magical ambiguity with their new single “Lanterns in the Mist,” out now. Weaving together Celtic instrumentation and modern folk storytelling, the track continues the ensemble’s tradition of grounding fantasy in emotional truth, set to a soundscape of bouzouki, bodhrán, fiddle, and harmonized vocals that feel like they’ve wandered out of the fog between dreams and daybreak.

From Newmarket, Ontario, songwriter and guitarist John Dawson releases his latest single “Take the Time,” a beautifully reflective and emotionally grounded piece that reaffirms his place as one of Canada’s quietly brilliant voices in folk and roots music. With lyrical depth, warm arrangements, and an honest vocal delivery, “Take the Time” reveals Dawson’s rare ability to explore the human condition with clarity, humility, and heart.

Written and performed by Dawson, the track is accompanied by a stellar rhythm section featuring Manny DeGrandis on bass and Anthony D’Angela on drums. It was produced by Mike Walsom and mastered by Justin Perkins, whose work helps bring out the song’s rich sonic texture without overwhelming its intimate message.

Out and proud, heartbreak loud — HERDD’s viral dance-pop track gets a bold remix from lifelong friend Overwork

When you’ve had enough of being someone’s emotional lifeline, you write a song like this. HERDD, the Montreal-born, Sudbury-based pop provocateur, teams up with U.K. remix artist Overwork (aka Matthew Smith) for a revamped take on his breakup anthem “Pick You Up.” The Overwork Remix lands with electrifying flair, dripping with catharsis, and booming with bass lines built for healing.

Goldy Locks, the electrifying frontwoman of The Goldy lockS Band and a trailblazing pro wrestling personality, has ignited a powerful new movement that calls out the exploitation of women in the music industry — and demands real support for working artists. Her new photo campaign, titled “Buy the Record, Not the Bod,” boldly features Goldy posing nude, shielded only by physical copies of her music. The message is unmistakable: this isn’t about sex, it’s about survival — and it’s time to fund the art, not just ogle the artist.

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“I’ve had enough of people telling women like me to start an OnlyFans if we want to keep making music,” says Goldy. “This campaign is my answer. I’ll strip down for the message, not for a subscription. I’ll get vulnerable not for clicks, but to push a conversation that needs to happen. If you love an artist, buy their album. Don't just stream it and scroll on.”

Consequence of Energy don’t just play music — they summon it. Between the percussion storms, the fearless vocals, and grooves deep enough to shake tectonic plates, this record was like capturing lightning in a surf town bottle. I came back from Chile with sand in my shoes and a mix that kicks ass. - Dr. Garth Richardson

“Freedom” is the first single from Chile's Consequence of Energy from their forthcoming album "We Are One". Recorded in 2025 in Pichilemu, Chile, the Surf Capital of South America, "Freedom" is a hard-edged alternative rock track with teeth. 

"Freedom' came to life during a spontaneous late-night writing session" says lead singer Michael Bianci. " We weren’t trying to write a 'hit' or a debut — we were just channeling energy, honestly and freely. The lyrics and melodies came together naturally, almost as if they had been waiting to emerge. Later, we refined and recorded the track at Los Lobos Records, in Punta de Lobos, Chile. That space, surrounded by cliffs and ocean, amplified everything we felt. But the spirit of the song remained raw, urgent, and unfiltered — just like that first night".

Hazelridge, Manitoba country duo Banned & Outlawed, nominated for 5 Josie Music Awards, taking place November 2, 2025, at the legendary Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, are igniting summer playlists with their latest release, “Backyard Bar,” now spinning on country radio and streaming across platforms. Known for their hard-working prairie roots and gritty charm, brothers Jon and Daniel Hnatishin offer up a track that blends backyard storytelling with singalong spirit.

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Written with hitmaker Chris Buck in Nashville, “Backyard Bar” began as a high-energy party tune. Once in the studio, the band pulled the tempo back and leaned into their signature style—warm, melodic, and grounded in real-life moments. “It became a drinkin’ tune,” they explain. “A song for relaxing after a long day, surrounded by friends, fire, and good country music.”

Emerging rock artist and outspoken feminist Anna Goldsmith has released her powerful new single “Wake Up The People,” available now on all major streaming platforms. Fierce, fearless, and impossible to ignore, the song is a rallying cry for today. With its unapologetic lyrics and raw energy, “Wake Up The People” signals the arrival of a new kind of rock musician: one unafraid to speak truth to power.

Blending the grit of grunge, the drive of punk, and the boldness of classic protest music, Anna’s latest single takes aim at the systems that suppress individual voices, particularly those of young women. “This song is a feminist anthem,” Anna says. “But more than that, it’s for anyone who’s ever felt dismissed, underestimated, or silenced. It’s about reclaiming space and using your voice—even when it shakes.”

ZOCHI, Canada’s self-proclaimed Queen of Afropop—and a real-life Nigerian princess—releases her fearless and tender new single “Beside Me” today. Blending R&B soulfulness with Hip-Hop grit and Afrobeat rhythm, “Beside Me” is an anthem for belonging, vulnerability, and queer faith. The song follows her internationally celebrated single “Alone (Whole Again)” and continues her journey as one of Canada’s most exciting rising artists.

“I wanted to write a song that can still be universal even if faith-based,” ZOCHI shares. “We all want to be loved and accepted. It shouldn’t matter if the declaration of love is coming from the queer community. I just want people to feel and be compelled to love when they listen to this song.”

The jazz world welcomes a new landmark with the release of San Francisco 1948, the latest album by the Steve Rosenbloom Big Band. This expansive, meticulously crafted project reaffirms Rosenbloom’s status as a composer and arranger – with assistance from Chris Smith and Michael Johncsik) who channels the vibrant spirit of the big band tradition while infusing it with contemporary freshness and thoughtful nuance.

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 A native of Montreal and a committed voice in Canadian jazz, Steve Rosenbloom has long been recognized for his compositional depth and dedication to the big band idiom. With San Francisco 1948, he assembles a stellar 16-piece ensemble to deliver a record that is as much a celebration of history as it is a bold statement of artistic vitality.

Canadian singer-songwriter Samantha Hooey has emerged from a twelve-year recording hiatus with a luminous, introspective new EP titled Silver, led by the radiant single “Red Skies.” A study in restraint, reverence, and resilience, Silver is a collection of five soul-stirring songs that feel both timeless and startlingly present. With textures as gentle as moonlight and lyrics carved from deep personal renewal, the EP is Hooey’s most intimate and focused work to date.

Straight outta Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, family band Not Those Carpenters are flipping the script on fame, filters, and fitting in with their raucous, rebellious new single “Too Broke To Be Pretty!” — now streaming everywhere.

Somewhere between a campfire singalong and a punk show in a barn, Not Those Carpenters have carved out their own glorious, genre-defying lane. Hailing from Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, this full-throttle family band channels the heart of The Partridge Family with the bite of Slayer, rolling folk, funk, metal, gospel, and punk into one joyfully chaotic package. Their new single, “Too Broke To Be Pretty!”, is out now and ready to be screamed in your car at full volume.

Nathan Ali doesn’t flinch from the struggle—he turns it into fuel. His new single “Forward” closes out his deeply personal EP Parallel (Slammin’ Media/Believe) with an anthem for anyone who’s ever felt like giving up but chose to rise instead. Driven by haunting melodies and raw lyrics, it’s a rally cry disguised as a slow jam.

“Sometimes in life / You feel like you’re breaking / Feel you can’t make it / Gotta move forward,” Ali sings, steady and clear. And he means it. “I done been there at the bottom / I’ve felt like there’s nothing / But when I stood up and I got it / I got everything I wanted.” These lines hit harder when you know where Nathan’s been.

Indie rock outfit Club Cadetta are charting their own path with the release of their debut, self-titled EP Club Cadetta, and its magnetic lead single “Talking to Myself,” both out now on all streaming platforms.

The Brampton/Mississauga-based four-piece—Timour Adjiev (guitar, vocals), Ethan MacKinnon (keys, vocals), Declan Lune (bass, keyboards), and Callum Gibson (drums, backing vocals)—craft their sound with reverence for the past and an eye on the future. Pulling influence from The Beatles, Dylan, Thundercat, Wilco, and beyond, the band has steadily built a vibe that’s nostalgic, fresh, and relentlessly earnest.

Mississauga-based troubadour Chase Stevens is back with “Songs In An Old Diner,” a feel-good country single soaked in nostalgia, memory, and the magic of a melody. Recorded in both Nashville and Toronto, the track is a spirited follow-up to 2024’s “As Good As It Gets,” and previews the sound and soul of Stevens’ forthcoming third album.

Chase calls his style “Troubadour Country”—a blend of New Country and classic singer-songwriter storytelling. Inspired early on by the timeless work of Jim Croce, Harry Chapin, and Cat Stevens, Chase found his path in country after discovering Keith Urban and immersing himself in Nashville’s songwriter scene. “It was a trip to Nashville that cemented my direction,” he says. “I realized I wanted to tell stories that felt real, that people could see in their own lives.”