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JEEN Explores the Ups and Downs of Creative Life on New EP For The Romance
Toronto artist JEEN has released her new EP, For The Romance, a five-track project that doesn't shy away from the messy, complicated reality of making music. The record takes the doubts and frustrations that come with being an independent artist and turns them into something raw and relatable. These aren't polished, perfect songs about having it all figured out. They're honest snapshots of what it actually feels like to keep going when you're not sure where you're headed.
By Chris Adams2 months ago in Beat
Arkells Question Modern Life in New Track "What Good?"
Listen in here! Nine-time JUNO Award winners Arkells release their infectious new track, “What Good?” out today via Universal Music Canada and Virgin Music Group. Full of conviction and drive, “What Good?” marks the introduction to Arkells’ forthcoming new album, due in 2026. The song immediately sets the tone for what listeners can expect from the band’s next chapter: energetic, thoughtful, and deeply connected to the shared human experience.
By Chris Adams2 months ago in Beat
No Breaks Jake Finds Warmth in Vulnerability on New Track "Trouble"
Toronto’s No Breaks Jake returns with “Trouble,” a warm, intimate alt/indie rock track that captures the silent complexities of human experience. Unlike the band’s heavier, more chaotic work, this song allows space for openness, reflection, and emotional clarity. It’s a song about perseverance and the intersection of courage and vulnerability, a reminder that even when life is at its most overwhelming, resolve can pull you forward. From the opening notes, the track creates an atmosphere of quiet intensity, inviting listeners into a world where honesty and subtlety replace aggression and noise.
By Chris Adams2 months ago in Beat
The Penske File Reflect on Life and Mortality on “Rocking Chair”
Hamilton, Ontario punk rock lifers The Penske File have released the official video for “Rocking Chair,” a standout track from their new album, Reprieve, released October 3rd. The song highlights the trio’s reflective side, exploring themes of mortality, memory, and acceptance with a warmth and honesty that has become a hallmark of their music.
By Chris Adams2 months ago in Beat
Justin Maki Celebrates Eternal Love on New Single “Nine Lives”
Japan-born, Canada-raised artist Justin Maki follows up his recent single “Technicolor Dreams” with “Nine Lives,” an effervescent pop-funk anthem rooted in love, loyalty, and the immortal pull of connection. The FCLMA-winning singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer delivers his most romantic statement yet – a bright, syncopated celebration of devotion that feels both timeless and cinematic.
By Chris Adams2 months ago in Beat
Justin Maki Celebrates Eternal Love on New Single “Nine Lives”
Japan-born, Canada-raised artist Justin Maki follows up his recent single “Technicolor Dreams” with “Nine Lives,” an effervescent pop-funk anthem rooted in love, loyalty, and the immortal pull of connection. The FCLMA-winning singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer delivers his most romantic statement yet – a bright, syncopated celebration of devotion that feels both timeless and cinematic.
By Chris Adams2 months ago in Beat
Jont Captures Late-Night Vulnerability on New Single “Let’s Just Be Friends”
From the quiet corners of a Nova Scotia night, Jont’s “Let’s Just Be Friends” emerges as a tender, nocturnal meditation on love and truth. The song drifts effortlessly between dreamy romanticism and grounded self-awareness, telling a story of connection that is as inevitable as it is ephemeral. Vulnerable and timeless, it captures the bittersweet beauty of understanding a relationship that may have been destined to burn bright and fade.
By Chris Adams2 months ago in Beat
City Builders Ignites Chaos on Euphoric Alt-Pop Anthem, “No Sleep”
Toronto alt-pop artist City Builders is back with “No Sleep,” a chaotic and euphoric anthem dedicated to wild nights, reckless fun, and the liberating art of letting go. The track captures the thrill of surrendering to the night, fueled by intrusive ideas and best-friend mischief, celebrating the beauty of becoming a “menace” for one night. In a world that often demands restraint, “No Sleep” reminds listeners that sometimes, freedom sounds like laughter echoing down city streets at 3AM.
By Chris Adams2 months ago in Beat
Overnight Find Strength in Grief with Tender New Single “Strong & Good”
Halifax sibling duo Overnight (Carla and Lynette Gillis) return with “Strong & Good,” the tender and reflective new single from their upcoming sophomore album Put Me In Your Light, out November 7 via Label Obscura. Written in the wake of their father’s sudden passing and a difficult move home from Toronto during the pandemic, the song captures both the weight of grief and the forward motion of resilience.
By Chris Adams2 months ago in Beat
Gold Foil Hum Reimagines the Soundtrack on New Relea
LISTEN IN HERE Toronto-based ambient post-rock project Gold Foil Hum introduces its debut full-length, Character Flaw, a ten-song collection imagined as alternate scores for some of Dan Hosh’s favorite films. Deeply atmospheric and conceptually rich, the record invites listeners to step into familiar cinematic worlds through unfamiliar sound.
By Chris Adams2 months ago in Beat
Tara Shannon Unveils Cover Story: A Love Letter to Canadian Women in Music and the Power of Starting Over
Listen to “THINK I’LL STAY ALONE” HERE Acclaimed singer-songwriter and industry trailblazer Tara Shannon returns with her deeply personal new album, Cover Story — a heartfelt tribute to the Canadian female artists who shaped her creative journey. Produced by legendary visionary Jim Ed Norman (The Eagles, Anne Murray, Kenny Rogers), the record blends reinvention and reflection, pairing reimagined classics with one strikingly intimate original: the tender and introspective “Think I’ll Stay Alone.”
By Chris Adams2 months ago in Beat
Mark Fenster Finds Freedom in Motion with “Heavenly Bliss”
Following the release of Serenity Sessions, Vol. 1, Gabriola Island-based composer, vocalist, and meditation leader Mark Fenster returns with his new single “Heavenly Bliss.” The piece unfolds as a flowing, neo-classical journey inspired by the awe and freedom of Fenster’s first heli-skiing experience in British Columbia. Both calming and invigorating, the track merges meditative textures with the expressive pull of cello, reflecting a sense of weightlessness and wonder that only the mountaintops can offer.
By Chris Adams3 months ago in Beat
