With a guitar in his hands and a story etched deep in his bones, Damn Coyote Chris returns with “Bethy’s Gift”, the soul-stirring fourth track from his 2025 album Departures — a record he describes as “an honest and personal collection of comfort-food songs from my Private Reserve.” “Bethy’s Gift” is a love letter, a farewell, and a reflection all at once — a gentle lullaby for those learning to live with loss.

“Stars out tonight / Dreams in my eyes / Wishin' I could fly up to that cloud and give it a bite…”

From the opening lines, “Bethy’s Gift” floats like a whisper across the night sky, full of memory and moonlight. The song is sparse but rich, tender but grounded — a snapshot of grief, wrapped in practical philosophy and unshakable human warmth.

Winnipeg rockers D2UR (pronounced Detour) are fanning the flames with their scorching new single, “Fire”, now streaming everywhere. With blistering riffs, hypnotic rhythms, and lyrics that urge you to “get on your rocket” and “set yourself on fire,” the track is both an invitation and a declaration: now is the time to burn bright and rise higher.

Originally sparked by a request to create theme music for a podcast, “Fire” was never meant to be a full song. But as co-founder and guitarist Mike Isbister explains, “Once Diane heard the riff, she lit up. She said, ‘I want to write to this—I feel something.’ And she did what only she can do: she turned it into a story.” That story is one of self-belief, drive, and the sheer, soaring thrill of going all-in on your passion.

Ready to let the good vibes roll? Singer-songwriter Peter Foldy returns with Sunday Afternoon -a breezy, sun-soaked ode to love, nostalgia, and simpler times. Co-produced by Foldy, John Zych, and Peter Howard, the track blends retro charm with modern polish, evoking lazy beach strolls, vintage vinyl, and golden-hour romance.

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Foldy first rose to fame in Canada with his #1 hit Bondi Junction, earning him two Juno Award nominations. Signed to Capitol/EMI Canada and later RCA Records (U.S.), he lit up the charts with songs like Julie-Ann and Roxanne.

Mystery Romance returns with the sultry new single “Thing for You” from the upcoming album Electric Love. Pop rock revivalists Mystery Romance are turning up the heat this summer with the release of their smooth and seductive new single, “Thing for You,” available now on all major streaming platforms.

Listen on Spotify here: open.spotify.com/track/6tdyFnOD8TDIbLZaRU7z2N

Once a five-piece outfit known for radio-ready anthems, Mystery Romance now operates as a dynamic duo: founding members Mike Scullion and Rhys Green. Reuniting under a reimagined creative vision, the two have crafted a fresh sonic identity that merges lush synth-pop textures with silky R&B grooves—all culminating in their forthcoming album, Electric Love. “Thing for You” is the result of years of evolution—reshaped through experimentation with sequencing and virtual instruments, before additional artists were brought in to elevate the final version.

Known for her infectious positivity and radiant energy, Moonlyn continues her mission of spreading joy through music with her latest release, 'In Heaven,' is a love-infused, celestial song filled with emotion and atmospheric production.

“In Heaven” is a song that came from a very personal place. I wrote it during a time when I needed to believe in something beautiful — a love that felt pure, transformative, and timeless,” Moonlyn explains. “Although I’ve experienced deep love, this song wasn’t written about any particular person. It’s more of a dream — a heartfelt imagining of what it might feel like to be completely, overwhelmingly in love. It started as a mantra I would sing to soothe myself, and over time, it evolved into this love story. To me, it’s about how love — even just the idea of it — can lift us out of pain and remind us of the magic of life. I poured my heart into every note, and I hope listeners can feel that sense of wonder and heavenly escape too.”

With a growing global fanbase and increasing recognition, Moonlyn continues to create music that touches the heart and elevates the spirit and the new single “In Heaven”.

Mark Ledlin is swinging for the fences again. His new single “Wish I Was,” out now via XOXO Entertainment Corp./Believe, is more than a summer anthem—it’s a working-class dream set to a driving country-rock beat, penned by a man who traded his pro hockey gear for a guitar and never looked back.

Written by Ledlin alongside powerhouse collaborators Dan Botch, Garrett Ward, and David Borys, guaranteed Song of the Summer "Wish I Was" is sure to reach the same success as his breakout hit "Jealous of Jesus" which has amassed 2 million streams across your favourite streaming platforms. "Wish I Was" is the next chapter in a story that's inspiring fans from coast to coast.

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.

Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/13ipPSvw8FuyjRk4AciL1W

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.”