indie
Indie music features a sampling of maverick musicians that favor the DIY approach to music making.
Kari Lyn Steps Into the Spotlight with "Heavy Weight"
Toronto-based and Prince Edward Island-raised singer-songwriter Kari Lyn emerges with her most vulnerable release to date, Heavy Weight, a soul-searching single that captures the emotional gravity of burnout, self-imposed pressure, and the invisible weight of high-functioning exhaustion. Blending the warm tones of indie folk with the spirit of alternative country and Americana, Kari Lyn delivers an intimate and honest track that resonates with anyone who has quietly asked themselves if they’re doing enough—or if they’re doing too much.
By Chris Adams9 months ago in Beat
The Lightning Struck Unleash a Fierce and Imaginative New Chapter
Toronto-based indie rock trio The Lightning Struck emerge with Century Storm, a thrilling and ambitious album that marks their most defined creative statement yet. Layered with vintage tones, existential unease, and flickers of dark humor, the record moves like a cinematic fever dream—one that echoes with distant surf guitars, haunted urban landscapes, and spectral characters navigating the absurdities of modern life. Across its twelve tracks, Century Storm doesn’t just build a mood; it builds a world.
By Chris Adams9 months ago in Beat
Matías Roden Delivers a Bold, Queer Pop Anthem with "Please"
There’s a dizzying kind of magic that happens when heartbreak meets the dancefloor—when vulnerability doesn’t collapse inward, but instead pulses outward through strobe lights and soaring synths. That’s the space Vancouver-based pop artist Matías Roden taps into on Please, his latest single and the most unapologetically queer, club-minded release of his career so far. Equal parts emotional release and kinetic celebration, the track channels the nightlife energy of London, the pain of love gone wrong, and the confidence that comes with finding your voice.
By Chris Adams9 months ago in Beat
New Music Alert: Louwey Slugga Drops Keep it Pimpin’
If you’re looking for something fresh, authentic, and sonically bold, Keep it Pimpin’, the latest album from Louwey Slugga, is a must-listen. Officially released on May 5, 2025, the 13-track project runs for just over 42 minutes—and in that time, Slugga delivers a full musical experience that blends gritty street stories, introspective lyrics, and high-energy production.
By mysoundMusic9 months ago in Beat
Album Review: Bryce Vine Delivers Summer Vibes on "Motel California"
Bryce Vine has always existed somewhere between genres, and now, between labels too. On Motel California, out via his own imprint, the 6x platinum-selling artist ditches the major-label polish for something looser, freer, and far more personal. It’s a bold, breezy 11-track ride down the Pacific Coast Highway of Vine’s mind—equal parts party playlist and internal monologue.
By Khushboo Malhotra9 months ago in Beat
Groove in the Ghost Hour - MASSEY’s “3:00AM FUNK” Captures the Pulse of a City that Won’t Sleep
There’s a specific kind of clarity that arrives when the night stretches into morning. The 3AM stillness when the bars are closing, the streets are thinning and the energy shifts from party to introspection.
By Whitney Miller9 months ago in Beat
Eric Kane offers raw, unfiltered truth on grief with “Over and Over”
LISTEN IN HERE With his new single Over and Over, singer-songwriter Eric Kane opens a door into the quiet, aching center of grief. It is a song that does not rush, does not flinch, and does not attempt to soften the sharp edges of loss. Instead, it stands in the stillness—sparse, haunting, and utterly sincere—drawing its strength not from resolution, but from recognition.
By Chris Adams10 months ago in Beat
Mark Fenster charts a musical path from fear to freedom with “Gabriola Breeze”
Montreal-born composer, vocalist, and meditation leader Mark Fenster returns with his latest single, Gabriola Breeze—a soulful, instrumental journey shaped by a bold life change. Inspired by his move from the energy of city life to the tranquility of Gabriola Island on Canada’s west coast, the piece offers a cinematic meditation on surrender, transformation, and the power of listening to one's inner voice.
By Chris Adams10 months ago in Beat
