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Indie music features a sampling of maverick musicians that favor the DIY approach to music making.
Zedge Launches Tapedeck Music Platform
Zedge, Inc., a leader in digital marketplaces and interactive games, today announced the launch of Tapedeck, a groundbreaking new music app and service designed to give musicians more control over their work and ensure fairer compensation. Known for enabling creativity, empowering self-expression, and fostering community, Zedge is now bringing its creator-first approach to the music industry.
By Chris Adams5 months ago in Beat
Satya Shares Soulful New Single "Realness"
Montreal based pop and R&B artist Satya returns with "Realness," a heartfelt and empowering anthem about finding unconditional love in a world that often feels chaotic and unsteady. Blending sleek, modern R&B textures with her warm and emotive voice, the single offers both sensuality and strength in equal measure. "Realness" is more than a love song. It is a meditation on loyalty, trust, and emotional safety, and it captures the awe of finding something grounding and true.
By Chris Adams5 months ago in Beat
Ash Molloy Shares Anthemic Alt Rock Single "Nice to Know You"
LISTEN IN HERE Ash Molloy returns with her most anthemic and cathartic release to date. Her new single "nice to know you" is a fiery alt rock sing along built to be shouted back at her from the crowd. It is a raw and unfiltered release that invites listeners to collectively say goodbye to toxic ties and broken friendships. From its soaring chorus to its biting lyrical edge, "nice to know you" captures the moment of finally letting go. The track is equal parts painful, liberating, and triumphant, a combination that makes it instantly relatable and emotionally powerful. Molloy’s commanding vocals ride over a crashing alt rock backdrop, evoking the energy of the 1990s icons she is often compared to while pushing her own voice further than ever.
By Chris Adams5 months ago in Beat
The Bapti$$ Unveils Debut LP "Pop Cult(Ure)" with Fierce and Unflinching Vision
LISTEN TO POP CULT(URE) HERE Haida Gwaii based artist The Bapti$$, also known as Joseph LaPlante, announces his debut LP, Pop Cult(Ure), a bold and uncompromising project that strips away the façades of the music industry while digging deep into questions of authenticity, morality, and survival. The seven track album is a declaration of independence, marking a new chapter in LaPlante’s career following years of success in hip hop under the name Joey Stylez.
By Chris Adams5 months ago in Beat
The Bankes Brothers Explore Nostalgia and New Horizons on "Where Do We Go From Here" EP
LISTEN TO "WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?" EP HERE Victoria BC indie rock band The Bankes Brothers return with their most dynamic release yet, the EP Where Do We Go From Here?, produced by Gus Van Go. The collection features the high energy lead single "Waited All Night" and builds on the band’s reputation for infectious live shows and timeless rock and roll spirit. With this EP, the group continues to carve out their place as one of Canada’s most exciting emerging acts.
By Chris Adams5 months ago in Beat
Heliara Embraces Chaos and Fun on Uplifting Pop Rock Single "Self-Love"
Ottawa based singer songwriter Heliara returns with "Self-Love," a playful and empowering pop rock single that serves as the lead release from her upcoming EP, Everything’s a Love Song. The track blends infectious energy with authentic storytelling, capturing the joys and challenges of everyday life while celebrating the act of embracing oneself fully, even when circumstances are chaotic or overwhelming.
By Chris Adams5 months ago in Beat
Erica Knox Turns Self Doubt Into Empowerment on Vulnerable Soft Pop Single "Growing Song"
LISTEN TO “GROWING SONG” HERE Toronto based singer songwriter Erica Knox returns with a moving new single, "Growing Song." Written during her time at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London, the track is a soft pop statement that transforms moments of uncertainty into something luminous and empowering. Knox was chosen as one of only three artists to take part in DHL’s FastTrack Sessions, an opportunity that placed her in the legendary studio where so many influential records have been made. For her, the experience was not only a dream come true but also the spark behind one of her most personal releases yet.
By Chris Adams5 months ago in Beat
Rogan Mei Channels Angsty Renewal on Anthemic Folk Rock Single "Rushmore (So What)"
With rugged honesty and a streak of youthful defiance, Rogan Mei returns with "Rushmore (So What)," an anthemic folk rock single about missed chances, restless energy, and carving your own path forward. The track is louder and more unapologetic than his earlier reflective work, channeling the friction between wanting change and actually living it. With ringing guitars and a chorus designed to be shouted back, the song captures the feeling of catharsis through sound.
By Chris Adams5 months ago in Beat
Angela Saini Transforms Heartbreak into Hope on Uplifting Folk Pop Anthem "Where I Put the Light"
Angela Saini returns with "Where I Put the Light," a deeply personal yet universally resonant folk pop anthem that shines a spotlight on healing, growth, and the power of perspective. The track blends heartfelt storytelling with the warmth of folk textures, an uplifting chorus, and the striking inclusion of a traditional Russian balalaika. With its mix of vulnerability and empowerment, the song offers a reminder that even in life’s most difficult moments, there is always room to turn toward the light.
By Chris Adams5 months ago in Beat
10 More Obscure 90s Rock Albums From the Archives
I love digging up obscure media, and when you're dealing with 90s rock albums, your options are pretty much limitless. Since the first installment wasn't enough, I decided to find more albums that the Internet almost forgot about--until now. Here's a look at ten records that quietly played a role in the 90s grunge/alternative rock explosion.
By Kaitlin Shanks5 months ago in Beat
