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Finding Your Place: Angela Saini's "Puzzle Piece" Celebrates the Beauty of Being Different
Finding Your Place: Angela Saini's "Puzzle Piece" Celebrates the Beauty of Being Different Prairie-raised singer-songwriter returns with an empowering anthem about self-acceptance and the strength found in uniqueness
By Chris Adams8 months ago in Beat
Neil Haverty Confronts Mortality and Meaning in Haunting "Man Down"
Canadian vocalist, composer, and Bruce Peninsula frontman Neil Haverty unveils his new single, "Man Down" – a brooding, introspective meditation on illness, survival, and the slow, complicated return to self. This powerful track represents a significant artistic milestone, marking Haverty's first solo release after more than a decade spent composing for award-winning film and television projects.
By Chris Adams8 months ago in Beat
Ian North Explores the Poetry of Place in "Going North for Good"
Canadian folk-rock artist Ian North returns with "Going North for Good," a stirring new single that masterfully blends wistful storytelling with layered three-part harmonies and evocative lyricism. This latest offering stands as a testament to North's ability to transform personal narratives into universal truths, creating music that resonates far beyond its specific origins.
By Chris Adams8 months ago in Beat
The Bapti$$ Returns with Soul-Stirring "Crazyglue and Skeletons"
Following the understated power of his debut "Mister 808," The Bapti$$—the genre-bending musical rebirth of multi-instrumentalist Joseph LaPlante—returns with "Crazyglue and Skeletons," a meditative, emotional track that showcases his evolving artistry. This latest offering floats on eerie guitars, thumping 808s, and a raw vocal delivery that emerges straight from the heart, demonstrating LaPlante's continued evolution as both musician and storyteller.
By Chris Adams8 months ago in Beat
Grace Elly’s “I Don’t Care Anymore” Is a Stirring Portrait of Emotional Clarity
Grace Elly’s new single, “I Don’t Care Anymore,” is a confident and affecting release that solidifies her place among today’s most promising emerging pop artists. A departure from radio-friendly gloss without abandoning accessibility, the track unfolds as a slow-burning anthem of personal release. Grace leans into atmosphere, restraint, and a strong vocal performance to create a piece that feels both deeply private and widely relatable.
By Chris Adams8 months ago in Beat
Breaking the Cycle: Raphaela’s “Leave Him First” Rewrites the Narrative on Heartbreak with Compassion
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By Chris Adams8 months ago in Beat
Hope and Heart: Hamilton’s Dynasty Unveils a Dreamy Synth-Pop Anthem of Resilience
Listen in Here: https://open.spotify.com/album/3yj8mmXVDj2GiYmcLaSu1i Hamilton-based synth-pop duo Dynasty are making waves with their new single, “Hope,” a dreamy and emotionally resonant track that explores the cycles of self-doubt and the quiet, persistent will to overcome. Rooted in glimmering 80s-inspired synth textures, spacious production, and deeply introspective songwriting, “Hope” stands as a stirring anthem for anyone wrestling with the mental loops that keep them stuck — and the fierce desire to break free.
By Chris Adams8 months ago in Beat
Rise Up: Takes an Army’s Spiritually Charged Punk Anthem of Faith and Resilience
Listen in here: https://open.spotify.com/album/52GnIw13Vovg4oXSiNckQ3?si=7db3e1a52c17405a&nd=1&dlsi=609202df1ca54b59 Canadian punk outfit Takes an Army are sharing their most motivated and spiritually grounded work yet with the release of Rise Up. This new EP showcases the band’s signature fusion of pop-punk energy, third wave ska rhythms, and emotionally honest lyricism — a potent combination that reflects years of personal growth, setbacks, and relentless hope.
By Chris Adams8 months ago in Beat
All Mine: JupiterReign’s Moody, Soul-Infused R&B Confession of Love and Loss
A moody, soul-infused R&B confession, “All Mine” is the latest release from Nova Scotia’s JupiterReign – a rising star known for her velvety vocals, magnetic presence, and fearless emotional honesty. Blending vulnerability with sensuality, the track captures the turmoil of a love that’s as painful as it is passionate. It will feature on JupiterReign’s debut album, Jupiter’s Dreams, set for release on June 13th, 2025.
By Chris Adams8 months ago in Beat
The Slim Kings Embrace the Power of Patience on Soul-Stirring New Single “Keep On”
LISTEN TO “KEEP ON” HERE Brooklyn’s own The Slim Kings make a quiet but powerful return with their new single “Keep On,” a soulful meditation on the strength it takes to wait, to listen, and to remain steady. At a time when the world is racing for answers and results, the band leans into the quieter kind of courage — the kind that stays rooted while everything else moves at breakneck speed.
By Chris Adams8 months ago in Beat
Joe Lapinski Channels the Chaos of New Love in “I Know This”
• LISTEN TO “I KNOW THIS” HERE • With his latest single, “I Know This,” St. Catharines-based artist Joe Lapinski taps into the disorienting magic of new love — the kind that sweeps in unexpectedly, consumes completely, and leaves you breathless in the best and worst ways. Raw, rhythmically pulsing, and emotionally vulnerable, the song stands as a triumphant second glimpse into Lapinski’s forthcoming album, New Day, arriving June 27, 2025.
By Chris Adams8 months ago in Beat
