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ONE HUNDRED MOONS Release “The Architect,” a Darkly Expansive Prelude to Black Avalanche
LISTEN IN HERE: https://open.spotify.com/album/2G5Cdq2VLk6p62oXcEdtdK Toronto shoegaze ensemble crafts a sonic meditation on introspection, agency, and the weight of overthinking
By Chris Adams3 months ago in Beat
A Night of Glamour, Generosity, and Community Spirit Lights Up Downtown LA
Capping off back-to-back weekends of fundraising and community building, APLA Health once again brought Los Angeles together in spectacular fashion with the 2025 Best in Drag Show, held Sunday, October 5 at the historic Orpheum Theatre in Downtown LA.
By Chris Adams3 months ago in Beat
Mifarma’s Self-Titled Album Glows with Raw Transformation
Danielle Alma Ravitzki has long been an artist who blurs the line between the cerebral and the spiritual. In her earlier Hebrew-language work, she turned the words of poets into lush, classically inflected art songs that hinted at vast inner landscapes. But on Mifarma, her English-language debut under her new moniker, she steps into something far riskier: the open terrain of unfiltered self-expression.
By Chris Adams3 months ago in Beat
The Dream Eaters Turn Grief into Dark Humor on “Dead Friends”
Brooklyn, NY/Toronto, ON-based indie rock/pop duo The Dream Eaters return with their delightfully macabre and oddly uplifting new single, “Dead Friends.” At once darkly funny and deeply moving, the song transforms loneliness and grief into a surreal celebration — the kind that takes place around a dinner table set for the living and the dead alike.
By Chris Adams3 months ago in Beat
Next Week’s Washing Find Strength and Serenity in “To Carry On”
LISTEN TO “TO CARRY ON” HERE Toronto-based indie newcomers Next Week’s Washing emerge as one of the most exciting voices in the city’s thriving alt scene with “To Carry On,” a dreamy, emotionally resonant single that captures the quiet resolve of today’s youth. Blending shimmering guitars, lush harmonies, and fearless honesty, the track feels both intimate and cinematic — the kind of song that lingers long after the final chord fades.
By Chris Adams3 months ago in Beat
The Penske File Find Light in the Noise on Reprieve
There’s a kind of resilience that only comes from growing up in the same band, city, and scene — and The Penske File have it running through their veins. With Reprieve, the Hamilton, Ontario punk rock lifers deliver a cathartic and deeply personal record that finds beauty in getting older, even when the road ahead feels uncertain. Fueled by both reflection and raw urgency, the album captures a band that’s rediscovering its creative spark without losing its fire.
By Chris Adams3 months ago in Beat
JEEN Returns Reignited with “Look What You Did”
Toronto’s own JEEN has long been a master of turning struggle into sound — and with “Look What You Did,” she does it again. The entrancing new single from her upcoming For the Romance EP (out October 30th) feels both familiar and freshly reawakened: an indie-pop gem with bright edges, grit in its teeth, and emotion pulsing through every beat.
By Chris Adams3 months ago in Beat
Allegories Drift Into the Ether on “Baker’s Lung”
Experimental indie-electronic duo Allegories return with “Baker’s Lung,” a dense, shimmering sound sculpture that builds upon the foundation of a simple ukulele sketch. It’s the latest in their ongoing exploration of transforming small musical ideas into grand, textured statements — songs that teeter between melancholy and euphoria, contemplation and release. Plush, spacey, and intricately layered, “Baker’s Lung” reveals a band deeply attuned to the emotional undercurrents beneath modern existence.
By Chris Adams3 months ago in Beat
Ev. G Unveils Deeply Introspective Debut Album And Then I Go Up
Listen to And Then I Go Up feat. the focus track, “Allure,” HERE Calgary, AB/Los Angeles, CA-based newcomer Ev. G makes a striking debut with And Then I Go Up – a bold, atmospheric, and deeply introspective album that navigates identity, inner contradictions, and the quiet transformations that define us. Pulling from literary musings, mythological lore, and his own existential investigations, Ev brings a unique voice and perspective to some universal curiosities, crafting a sound that is at once expansive and intimate.
By Chris Adams3 months ago in Beat
Zedge Launches Tapedeck Music Platform
Zedge, Inc., a leader in digital marketplaces and interactive games, today announced the launch of Tapedeck, a groundbreaking new music app and service designed to give musicians more control over their work and ensure fairer compensation. Known for enabling creativity, empowering self-expression, and fostering community, Zedge is now bringing its creator-first approach to the music industry.
By Chris Adams3 months ago in Beat
Satya Shares Soulful New Single "Realness"
Montreal based pop and R&B artist Satya returns with "Realness," a heartfelt and empowering anthem about finding unconditional love in a world that often feels chaotic and unsteady. Blending sleek, modern R&B textures with her warm and emotive voice, the single offers both sensuality and strength in equal measure. "Realness" is more than a love song. It is a meditation on loyalty, trust, and emotional safety, and it captures the awe of finding something grounding and true.
By Chris Adams3 months ago in Beat
Ash Molloy Shares Anthemic Alt Rock Single "Nice to Know You"
LISTEN IN HERE Ash Molloy returns with her most anthemic and cathartic release to date. Her new single "nice to know you" is a fiery alt rock sing along built to be shouted back at her from the crowd. It is a raw and unfiltered release that invites listeners to collectively say goodbye to toxic ties and broken friendships. From its soaring chorus to its biting lyrical edge, "nice to know you" captures the moment of finally letting go. The track is equal parts painful, liberating, and triumphant, a combination that makes it instantly relatable and emotionally powerful. Molloy’s commanding vocals ride over a crashing alt rock backdrop, evoking the energy of the 1990s icons she is often compared to while pushing her own voice further than ever.
By Chris Adams3 months ago in Beat
