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Indie music features a sampling of maverick musicians that favor the DIY approach to music making.
Pierre Robert: The Voice of 93.3 WMMR and the End of an Era
For more than four decades, Pierre Robert was more than just a DJ — he was the voice of Philadelphia. His familiar greeting, his easy laugh, and his love for music made him one of the most beloved figures in American radio history. Broadcasting from 93.3 WMMR since 1981, Robert became a symbol of authenticity, dedication, and community spirit.
By KAMRAN AHMAD4 months ago in Beat
Mark Fenster Finds Freedom in Motion with “Heavenly Bliss”
Following the release of Serenity Sessions, Vol. 1, Gabriola Island-based composer, vocalist, and meditation leader Mark Fenster returns with his new single “Heavenly Bliss.” The piece unfolds as a flowing, neo-classical journey inspired by the awe and freedom of Fenster’s first heli-skiing experience in British Columbia. Both calming and invigorating, the track merges meditative textures with the expressive pull of cello, reflecting a sense of weightlessness and wonder that only the mountaintops can offer.
By Chris Adams4 months ago in Beat
Dre Dupuis Rediscovers His Sound in the Laundry Room with His Self-Titled Debut
Listen in HERE In the quiet of his St. Catharines home, Dre Dupuis found a way back to the heart of making music. His self-titled debut album, recorded entirely on a vintage Tascam Portastudio in his laundry room, is a lo-fi, late-night project built from instinct and patience. The setup was simple: a few microphones, a four-track recorder, and the stillness that comes when the world has gone to sleep. The result is a record that feels handmade, personal, and deeply rooted in the act of creating for its own sake.
By Chris Adams4 months ago in Beat
Dre Dupuis Rediscovers His Sound in the Laundry Room with His Self-Titled Debut
In the quiet of his St. Catharines home, Dre Dupuis found a way back to the heart of making music. His self-titled debut album, recorded entirely on a vintage Tascam Portastudio in his laundry room, is a lo-fi, late-night project built from instinct, discipline, and patience. The setup was simple: a few microphones, a four-track recorder, and the stillness that settles in when the world has gone to sleep. What came out of those solitary sessions is a record that feels handmade and deeply personal, shaped by the quiet joy of creating for its own sake.
By Chris Adams4 months ago in Beat
Elli Hart Refuses to Back Down on “Don’t Be The Victim”
Canadian indie-rock artist Elli Hart comes out swinging on her latest single, “Don’t Be The Victim.” The song is a sharp, stormy declaration of self-worth, a refusal to shrink under anyone’s expectations. Written during a year of professional highs and personal reckoning, it turns frustration into fuel, finding power in persistence.
By Chris Adams4 months ago in Beat
ARK IDENTITY Faces Fear and Finds Freedom on Deluxe Nightmare
Toronto dream-pop artist ARK IDENTITY (Noah Mroueh) unveils his most expansive work yet with Deluxe Nightmare, a surreal and euphoric six-track EP that explores the tension between chaos and clarity. Across its 24 minutes, Mroueh transforms anxiety and disorientation into catharsis, offering a body of work that feels both vast and personal.
By Chris Adams4 months ago in Beat
Dre Dupuis Finds Freedom in the Laundry Room with His Lo-Fi, Self-Titled Debut
LISTEN TO DRE DUPUIS FEAT. “DAYLIGHT” HERE St. Catharines, Ontario–based singer-songwriter Dre Dupuis makes his full-length debut with a self-titled album that hums with raw immediacy and late-night electricity. Recorded entirely in his laundry room on a vintage Tascam Portastudio, the record channels the scrappy spirit of DIY heroes like Guided By Voices while pairing lo-fi textures with heartfelt, unguarded songwriting. Blending the punch of The Strokes, the introspection of Andy Shauf, and the lush harmonies of The Beach Boys, Dre Dupuis feels like a time capsule of creative freedom — an unfiltered snapshot of an artist falling back in love with making music.
By Chris Adams4 months ago in Beat
DahL Dive into the Unknown with “High Tide,” a Haunting Nautical Odyssey
Montreal-based art rock trio DahL unveil their arresting new single, “High Tide” — a nautical fugitive romance that sails straight into the imagination. Equal parts prison break and polar expedition, the track anchors the listener, drags them under, and refuses to let go. Blending literary influence, sonic experimentation, and cinematic storytelling, “High Tide” finds DahL at their most daring and dreamlike yet.
By Chris Adams4 months ago in Beat
DahL Resurfaces with “High Tide”: A Nautical Fugitive Romance Anchored in Isolation and Imagination
Montreal-based art rock trio DahL return with their arresting new single, “High Tide” — a nautical fugitive romance that sails straight into the imagination. Equal parts prison break and polar expedition, the track anchors the listener, drags them under, and refuses to let go.
By Chris Adams4 months ago in Beat
BBQ Pope Unfurl the Weight of Grief and Growth on Their Triumphant New Album
Toronto indie rock trio BBQ Pope make a striking return with UNFURL, their long-awaited sophomore album — a bold reflection on grief, growth, and navigating adulthood’s many uncertainties. Written after a three-year hiatus and shaped by loss, friendship, and perseverance, the record delivers nine songs that balance raw heaviness with gratitude, maturity, and the DIY spirit that has fueled the band since day one.
By Chris Adams4 months ago in Beat
10 More Obscure 90s Rock Records You Should Know
The first three installments just weren't enough. If you've got a craving for 90s rock, folk and grunge, these records have languished in obscurity for far too long. Get your Spotify playlists ready for ten records that are holding steady with only a handful of monthly listeners.
By Kaitlin Shanks4 months ago in Beat
“To All of You From Merla”
When the air turns crisp and the world begins to shimmer with lights, a new voice rises to capture the feeling of the season. Merla’s latest album, To All of You From Merla, released on October 15, 2025, is a love letter to winter, a gentle embrace of sound that blends nostalgia, tenderness, and peace.
By mysoundMusic4 months ago in Beat
