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CON THE ARTIST Shines with Playful and Poignant New Single “Teach You How To Love”
LISTEN TO “TEACH YOU HOW TO LOVE” HERE South African/Canadian multi-disciplinary CON THE ARTIST returns with his latest single, “Teach You How To Love,” a glittering alt-pop track bursting with wobbly guitars, serotonin-soaked production, and lyrics that balance honesty with cheek. At once playful and poignant, the song explores the emotional learning curve of love—what it means to teach someone not through physicality, but through patience, selflessness, and lived experience.
By Chris Adams7 months ago in Beat
Emmett Jerome Honors the Golden Era with New Single “Write To Me”
Listen to “Write To Me” HERE With a voice steeped in truth and a heart wired for raw expression, Western Canadian artist Emmett Jerome returns with “Write To Me,” a rollicking, rootsy slice of storytelling that pays homage to the golden era of 60’s Southern Rock and Blues. At once a personal plea and a celebration of tradition, the track unfolds as a long-awaited letter to an emotionally distant lover, carried by the warmth and grit of instrumentation true to the era that inspired it.
By Chris Adams7 months ago in Beat
Paige O Returns with Dreamlike Indie-Folk Single “Thaw By June”
LISTEN IN HERE Paige O, the rising indie-folk singer-songwriter known for her ability to weave wistful narratives into delicate melodies, returns with her latest single, “Thaw By June.” The track offers a soft yet piercing reflection on the experience of loving the idea of someone rather than the person themselves. With poetic lyricism and a soundscape that drifts between fragility and resonance, “Thaw By June” captures the bittersweet space between imagination and reality.
By Chris Adams7 months ago in Beat
ARK IDENTITY Confronts Lingering Love on “Can’t Stop Loving You”
Toronto indie pop singer-songwriter and producer ARK IDENTITY returns with “Can’t Stop Loving You,” a soul-baring, atmospheric single that captures the ache of a love that lingers long after it has ended. The track is the latest offering from the artist’s forthcoming EP Deluxe Nightmare, out October 24th, and it stands as one of the most personal songs Noah Mroueh—who creates under the name ARK IDENTITY—has released to date.
By Chris Adams7 months ago in Beat
Dwayne Gretzky Launches Dwayne’s World: A Joyful New Era of Covers Online
For over a decade, Dwayne Gretzky has been igniting packed venues across Canada with joyfully explosive live performances that celebrate the greatest songs of the last 50 years. From intimate clubs to festival main stages, the Toronto-based collective has become one of the country’s most beloved live acts, renowned for transforming classics into unforgettable communal experiences. Now, after more than 14 years, 1000+ gigs, and a repertoire that spans hundreds of songs, the band is channeling that same energy into a new space: YouTube.
By Chris Adams7 months ago in Beat
Superstar Crush Go All In on Glitter, Guitars, and Growing Pains
LISTEN IN HERE: https://open.spotify.com/album/1imhKH25daBspuiyZf1qed Hamilton, Ontario’s Superstar Crush aren’t interested in holding anything back. Their debut album Way Too Much bursts out of the gate with a sound that’s maximalist, emotionally charged, and unashamedly loud. Released alongside focus track “Do What U Wanna,” the record reads like a diary cracked wide open—twelve songs about oversharing, overthinking, falling too hard, and finding release in screaming it all out at the top of your lungs.
By Chris Adams7 months ago in Beat
Danny Miles Returns with Bold, Unapologetic Single “Not Gonna Fit In”
Following his evolution as a creative force as drummer of JUNO Award-winning band July Talk, through to the release of his debut solo album Beautiful Music, and its reinvention as The Ruined Version, featuring collaborations with artists like Shad, Saukrates, Kevin Drew (Broken Social Scene), Moka Only, and Aquakultre, Danny Miles has established himself as an eclectic, collaboration-focused musician who exists beyond traditional genres.
By Chris Adams7 months ago in Beat
Montreal-Based Band FLEECE Returns with Infectious New Single “How Far Would You Go”
Montreal-based band FLEECE return with “How Far Would You Go,” the latest single from their forthcoming album TORNADO, set for release on October 1st. Dreamy, groovy, and glowing with life, the track pulses with the rush of new love and the thrill of emotional discovery. Released alongside the official TORNADO album announcement, it captures a playful tension between carefree joy and internal questioning — an emotional cocktail that feels as weightless as it does grounded.
By Chris Adams7 months ago in Beat
Haitian Canadian Pop Sensation Tedy Unveils Heartfelt Single “I Hope”
Haitian Canadian pop powerhouse Tedy returns with “I Hope,” a fresh, emotionally charged ballad that highlights his signature blend of radical honesty, soaring vocals, and dynamic storytelling. Produced by Dan Book (blink-182, Britney Spears) and Jesse Mason (Chance Peña, BLONDISH), the track sets the stage for a bold new chapter in Tedy’s career, marked by heartbreak, intensity, and unapologetic vulnerability.
By Chris Adams7 months ago in Beat
Little Bihlman Unveils Soul-Baring New Single “Fade Away”
Emmy-winning multi-instrumentalist Little Bihlman, also known as Scot Bihlman, has returned to the spotlight with his latest single, “Fade Away,” a track that distills a lifetime of musical experience into a deeply human and emotionally resonant performance. Stripped-down and intense, the song carries the weight of someone who has lived through the highs and lows of a career in music — from long nights on the road to fleeting moments of triumph — yet emerges with a message that is both vulnerable and unflinchingly honest.
By Chris Adams7 months ago in Beat
Ian North’s “Cliffs of Portugal” Journeys Through Grief, Memory, and the Edge of the Known World
LISTEN IN HERE Canadian folk-rock artist Ian North returns with “Cliffs of Portugal”, a sweeping, soul-stirring single that balances intimacy and epic scope. In North’s signature “Fallen-Angel Folk-Rock” style, the track unfurls like a traveler’s ballad—full of elegant guitar lines, vivid lyrical imagery, and the emotional weight of personal loss. What begins as a meditation on a windswept Portuguese cliff becomes something much deeper: a quiet reckoning with mortality, memory, and the vast unknown.
By Chris Adams7 months ago in Beat
KERUB Confronts Memory, Fear, and Queerness on Genre-Bending New Album APHANTASIA
Toronto-based artist KERUB delivers a breathtaking and deeply introspective experience with their sophomore album APHANTASIA, a work that’s as emotionally raw as it is sonically intricate. Fusing lush indie electronica, haunting glitch textures, and a philosophical lens on memory, nostalgia, and queerness, the record feels like a personal excavation into what it means to live without being able to clearly visualize the future—or the past.
By Chris Adams7 months ago in Beat
