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Current Swell Stand Tall with Joy and Gratitude on New EP 10 Feet Tall
• LISTEN TO 10 FEET TALL FEAT. “I GOT MINE” HERE • Victoria, BC-based indie rock staples Current Swell return with 10 Feet Tall, the vibrant new five-song EP and the second of two companion releases recorded with JUNO-nominated producer Gus van Go. Out now, the project marks a triumphant continuation of the band’s evolving sound—rich with warmth, groove, and singalong energy—while reaffirming the emotional honesty and melodic craftsmanship that have become their calling card.
By Chris Adams8 months ago in Beat
Matías Roden Honors Survival and Sorrow on “Angels in the Night”
Vancouver-based pop artist Matías Roden returns with one of his most intimate and powerful releases to date. His new single, “Angels in the Night,” is a haunting, emotionally charged ballad inspired by a close friend’s survival of the 2017 terror attack on London Bridge. In this stripped-back yet cinematic song, Roden doesn’t just tell a story—he builds a space for reflection, grief, survival, and healing. Part tribute, part love letter to London, it’s a deeply moving moment in pop music that lingers long after the final note.
By Chris Adams8 months ago in Beat
Brodie Christ Craves Closeness on Explosive New Single “IDWTBFriends”
Listen in HERE: https://open.spotify.com/track/5Ci8STg3h5WbTF2al2mpXJ?si=a407ee9dafc04fe7&nd=1&dlsi=58c81e1130f8498e Toronto indie pop/rock artist Brodie Christ releases “IDWTBFriends,” a gripping, heartfelt anthem that explores desire in long-term love—with no metaphors, no filters, and no pretending.
By Chris Adams8 months ago in Beat
CON THE ARTIST Bites into Boldness with Sugary-Slick New Single “PEACH”
LISTEN TO “PEACH” HERE South African/Canadian multi-disciplinary artist CON THE ARTIST is back, and this time he’s bringing the juice. His new single “PEACH” is a playful and sultry alt-pop gem — part anthem, part inside joke, and entirely unforgettable. With quirky charm and a beat that dares you not to dance, “PEACH” is a sonic wink: a flirtatious reminder that letting go of self-seriousness can be an act of artistic bravery.
By Chris Adams8 months ago in Beat
Forester Capture the Glory and Grit of Reckless Youth on “Daredevil Youth”
Edmonton-based punk rockers Forester come roaring back with their latest single, “Daredevil Youth”—a no-holds-barred anthem to the chaos, euphoria, and inevitable bruises of youth. Propelled by heavy distortion, anthemic piano chords, and lyrics soaked in nostalgia, the track doesn’t sugarcoat growing up. Instead, it throws you in the passenger seat of a 2AM joyride with the windows down and your heart in your throat.
By Chris Adams8 months ago in Beat
Galamba Channels Afro-Brazilian Joy and Global Groove on New Single “Sea Shack”
Montreal-based guitarist, bassist, and composer Galamba shares his exuberant new single, “Sea Shack,” a radiant instrumental that bridges Afro-Brazilian heritage with modern genre-bending sounds. Alive with vibrant rhythm, spirited improvisation, and a palpable sense of joy, the track is a powerful second preview of his upcoming self-titled debut album, arriving August 29, 2025.
By Chris Adams8 months ago in Beat
Cut Cult Unleashes Monstrous Grooves on Explosive New Single “Dinosaur”
Nova Scotia’s Cut Cult crash through genre walls with their newest single, “Dinosaur” – a grimy, groove-laden alt track powered by a monstrous baritone guitar hook and a no-rules approach that channels the raw chemistry of a rehearsal tape. Equal parts N.E.R.D. swagger and noise-punk grit, “Dinosaur” feels like it was beamed in from a garage on another planet — one where bass rules, weird is sacred, and energy trumps polish every time.
By Chris Adams8 months ago in Beat
Canada/US Folk and Bluegrass Collective Sourwood Experiment with Perspective and Precision in Electrifying New Single
Following their debut release “On the Road,” progressive bluegrass collective Sourwood returns with “Wrong Carolina,” a rhythmically complex and narratively playful second single that blurs the lines between heartbreak and highway maps. The track explores the chaos of mistaken direction—both geographically and emotionally—fueled by one of the band’s most memorable musical arrangements to date.
By Chris Adams8 months ago in Beat
Paige O Confronts Absence and Memory on Haunting Indie-Folk Single “Scarecrow Village”
LISTEN TO “SCARECROW VILLAGE” HERE With a poet’s soul and a songwriter’s ear, Paige O returns with “Scarecrow Village,” a tender indie-folk single inspired by a real place in Japan filled with life-sized scarecrows meant to represent villagers who had either passed away or moved on. At once eerie and achingly beautiful, the song becomes a metaphor for absence, memory, and longing.
By Chris Adams8 months ago in Beat
Soul/Jazz Artist Joshua Gellman Releases Radiant, Groove-Driven Album Speak To My Dreams
Nanaimo, BC-based multi-instrumentalist and composer Joshua Gellman shares his joyfully eclectic new full-length album Speak To My Dreams, led by the heartfelt and horn-laced opener “Walkin’.” The album is a vibrant showcase of Gellman’s diverse musical roots – spanning soul, R&B, jazz, Latin, and more – and is grounded in the clarity of a singular artistic voice. Overflowing with warmth, groove, and emotional honesty, Speak To My Dreams is a celebration of connection, evolution, and the spirit of collaboration.
By Chris Adams8 months ago in Beat
The Dirty Nil Fire Back at the Music Industry on Blistering New Single
Hamilton, Ontario’s The Dirty Nil return with fists swinging on their explosive new single, “Rock N’ Roll Band,” the latest from their forthcoming fifth studio album, The Lash, out July 25th via Dine Alone Records. Following the chaos of their explosive lead single, “Gallop of the Hounds,” and the dreamy introspection of “Spider Dream,” this one pulls no punches – it’s a snarling, full-volume gut check for every wide-eyed hopeful with rockstar dreams.
By Chris Adams8 months ago in Beat
Chorus of Courage and Mèr Confront the Emotional Toll of Narcissistic Abuse
Chorus of Courage and singer-songwriters Mèr (Cindy Doire and Sarah Burton) unveil “Let’s Fight,” a powerful new single that confronts the emotional trauma of narcissistic abuse and the difficult journey toward self-liberation. With unflinching honesty and a calm, cinematic soundscape, the track captures the moment of finally breaking free from manipulation, gaslighting, and cycles of harm — and the quiet strength it takes to say “I’m done.”
By Chris Adams8 months ago in Beat
