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Carolina East Finds Power in Vulnerability with Live Cut of “Until You Are Sorry”
LISTEN TO + SHARE “UNTIL YOU ARE SORRY” (LIVE) HERE Award-winning East Coast singer-songwriter Carolina East returns with a powerful live version of her 2021 single “Until You Are Sorry,” and it might just be her most emotionally resonant performance yet. Originally recorded during a televised special in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the new release captures East on stage with Alan Doyle and the Beautiful Band, bringing new weight and raw vulnerability to a song already rooted in quiet resilience.
By Chris Adams6 months ago in Beat
Let It Burn: Slightest Clue Turns Grief into Fire on "Molly"
Toronto’s alt-rock quartet Slightest Clue are no strangers to emotional intensity, but on their new EP Molly, they lean into it harder than ever before. A dense, cathartic release swirling with post-punk urgency, shoegaze haze, and raw, unfiltered emotion, Molly feels like a necessary exhale. At just four tracks, the EP delivers a powerful, unified exploration of grief, letting go, and the complicated process of healing. Paired with the scorching lead single “Cauterized,” this is the band at their most vulnerable—and their most sonically confident.
By Chris Adams6 months ago in Beat
Jont Rises from the Winter of the Soul with “Dark Days Are Over”
Nova Scotia via London singer-songwriter Jont returns with “Dark Days Are Over”—a defiant, emotionally raw anthem that channels the spirit of renewal after despair, and the untamed joy that emerges when we simply begin again.
By Chris Adams6 months ago in Beat
The Battle for Our Souls: The Bapti$$ Confronts Legacy and Liberation on “My Father’s Sins”
Following the soul-stirring release of “Crazyglue and Skeletons,” The Bapti$$, the boundary-pushing musical rebirth of multi-instrumentalist Joseph LaPlante, returns with “My Father’s Sins,” a raw, introspective new single taken from his just-announced debut album, Pop Cult(ure), out September 26th.
By Chris Adams6 months ago in Beat
“Belladonna” by Ev. G: A Lush, Dreamlike Exploration of Early Love and Ambiguity
With a groove-laced pulse and evocative lyrical abstraction, “Belladonna” marks a transportive new chapter for artist and songwriter Ev. G. Taken from his debut album, And Then I Go Up (out September 23rd), the avant-pop track merges asymmetrical rhythms with ethereal textures and subtle hip-hop swagger to conjure a lush, hallucinatory atmosphere. Fittingly named after the infamous poisonous plant, “Belladonna” leads listeners down a curiously oblique path – somewhere between dream and distortion, clarity and mystery.
By Chris Adams6 months ago in Beat
Joe Lapinski’s “New Day”: A Bold Journey Through Trauma, Healing, and Love
Canadian indie artist Joe Lapinski unveils his bold and deeply personal new album, New Day, a genre-blurring exploration of identity, community, trauma, and healing. At the heart of the album is its theatrical and liberating focus track, “Set Free,” a passionate plea to break cycles of addiction and self-sabotage in the name of love.
By Chris Adams6 months ago in Beat
Andrew Spice Turns Awkward Romance into Whimsical Melancholy on “Terrible Date”
Canadian indie singer-songwriter Andrew Spice swaps fury for farce on his charming new track, “Terrible Date.” Following the cinematic drama of his previous singles, “Rage Stage” and “Gentle Sentinel,” this whimsical indie waltz turns the awkwardness of a romantic flop into something melodically melancholic and universally relatable.
By Chris Adams6 months ago in Beat
Superstar Crush’s “They Keep Calling”: A Power Ballad of Female Rage and Creative Survival
Hamilton, Ontario baroque-pop quartet Superstar Crush have unveiled their latest single, “They Keep Calling,” a bombastic power ballad rooted in female rage, emotional exhaustion, and mutual care. The track, which masterfully tugs at the threads of pop rock melodrama, offers a fresh preview of their much-anticipated debut album Way Too Much, set for release August 5th. More than just a song, it is a vivid portrait of creative camaraderie and the resilience needed to survive burnout.
By Chris Adams6 months ago in Beat
Original Pairs Embrace Chaos and Catharsis on “Star Guitar”
Toronto-based rock and roll revivalists Original Pairs return with a blistering new single, “Star Guitar”—a raw, retro-fueled anthem that celebrates the scrappy spirit of local music scenes and the defiant will to keep playing, even as the world crumbles around you. With caveman riffs, glam swagger, and garage grit, the track feels like an unfiltered punch to the gut—and a bittersweet salute to every crumbling stage and forgotten barroom dreamer.
By Chris Adams7 months ago in Beat
BAYLA Returns with Empowering Mental Health Anthem "Anxious"
Billboard-charting pop artist BAYLA is back with a powerful new single, "Anxious." Known for her anthemic sound and fearless vulnerability, BAYLA continues to inspire fans with music that breaks stigma and speaks truth in and outside of the LGBTQ+ communities. In support of the release, proceeds from "Anxious" will be donated to Canadian mental health organizations, further highlighting the importance of awareness and support for those navigating mental health challenges.
By Chris Adams7 months ago in Beat
Peter Landi Returns with Psychedelic Summer Anthem "Dandelion"
Listen in HERE: https://open.spotify.com/album/5IWaZj2PsJJh2r0DXDyxWX?si=1&nd=1&dlsi=37c39d90fddf4a09 Alternative rock singer-songwriter Peter Landi returns with "Dandelion" - a shimmering, psychedelic-leaning anthem inspired by summer nostalgia, altered states of consciousness, and the cosmic rhythm of nature. Leaning into classic '80s tones with big drums and chorus-drenched guitars, the track delivers a swirling blend of dreamy textures and catchy hooks that showcase Landi's evolving artistry and his ability to craft songs that feel both intimately personal and universally relatable.
By Chris Adams7 months ago in Beat
Allegories Explore the Beauty of Broken Dreams with “DREAMCRUSHER”
Experimental indie-pop duo Allegories return with a haunting new offering titled “DREAMCRUSHER,” a track that serves as both a sonic rebirth and an elegy for broken ambitions. True to its name, the single delves into themes of creative collapse and quiet reinvention, wrapping those reflections in an atmospheric tapestry of synths, beats, and ghostly melodies.
By Chris Adams7 months ago in Beat
