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The Bapti$$ Unveils Debut LP "Pop Cult(Ure)" with Fierce and Unflinching Vision
LISTEN TO POP CULT(URE) HERE Haida Gwaii based artist The Bapti$$, also known as Joseph LaPlante, announces his debut LP, Pop Cult(Ure), a bold and uncompromising project that strips away the façades of the music industry while digging deep into questions of authenticity, morality, and survival. The seven track album is a declaration of independence, marking a new chapter in LaPlante’s career following years of success in hip hop under the name Joey Stylez.
By Chris Adams4 months ago in Beat
The Bankes Brothers Explore Nostalgia and New Horizons on "Where Do We Go From Here" EP
LISTEN TO "WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?" EP HERE Victoria BC indie rock band The Bankes Brothers return with their most dynamic release yet, the EP Where Do We Go From Here?, produced by Gus Van Go. The collection features the high energy lead single "Waited All Night" and builds on the band’s reputation for infectious live shows and timeless rock and roll spirit. With this EP, the group continues to carve out their place as one of Canada’s most exciting emerging acts.
By Chris Adams4 months ago in Beat
Heliara Embraces Chaos and Fun on Uplifting Pop Rock Single "Self-Love"
Ottawa based singer songwriter Heliara returns with "Self-Love," a playful and empowering pop rock single that serves as the lead release from her upcoming EP, Everything’s a Love Song. The track blends infectious energy with authentic storytelling, capturing the joys and challenges of everyday life while celebrating the act of embracing oneself fully, even when circumstances are chaotic or overwhelming.
By Chris Adams4 months ago in Beat
Erica Knox Turns Self Doubt Into Empowerment on Vulnerable Soft Pop Single "Growing Song"
LISTEN TO “GROWING SONG” HERE Toronto based singer songwriter Erica Knox returns with a moving new single, "Growing Song." Written during her time at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London, the track is a soft pop statement that transforms moments of uncertainty into something luminous and empowering. Knox was chosen as one of only three artists to take part in DHL’s FastTrack Sessions, an opportunity that placed her in the legendary studio where so many influential records have been made. For her, the experience was not only a dream come true but also the spark behind one of her most personal releases yet.
By Chris Adams4 months ago in Beat
Rogan Mei Channels Angsty Renewal on Anthemic Folk Rock Single "Rushmore (So What)"
With rugged honesty and a streak of youthful defiance, Rogan Mei returns with "Rushmore (So What)," an anthemic folk rock single about missed chances, restless energy, and carving your own path forward. The track is louder and more unapologetic than his earlier reflective work, channeling the friction between wanting change and actually living it. With ringing guitars and a chorus designed to be shouted back, the song captures the feeling of catharsis through sound.
By Chris Adams4 months ago in Beat
Angela Saini Transforms Heartbreak into Hope on Uplifting Folk Pop Anthem "Where I Put the Light"
Angela Saini returns with "Where I Put the Light," a deeply personal yet universally resonant folk pop anthem that shines a spotlight on healing, growth, and the power of perspective. The track blends heartfelt storytelling with the warmth of folk textures, an uplifting chorus, and the striking inclusion of a traditional Russian balalaika. With its mix of vulnerability and empowerment, the song offers a reminder that even in life’s most difficult moments, there is always room to turn toward the light.
By Chris Adams4 months ago in Beat
Ger Carriere Struts Into Her Own Era with "Blessed In My Heels"
LISTEN IN HERE https://open.spotify.com/album/0qAEWbbrdv4uSrXjmRco03 Some songs slip into the background without asking much of us. Others arrive with a presence that refuses to be ignored. “Blessed in My Heels,” the new single from Canadian artist Ger Carriere, is one of those songs that walks into the room with full confidence, locks eyes, and doesn’t look away. From its first notes, it’s clear this track isn’t interested in blending in—it’s built to take up space, and it does so with style.
By Chris Adams4 months ago in Beat
Dre Dupuis Captures DIY Spirit and Emotional Depth on Lo-Fi Indie Single “Drift”
LISTEN TO “DRIFT” HERE St. Catharines, Ontario-based artist Dre Dupuis is carving out a world of intimacy, patience, and raw creativity with his latest single, “Drift.” Recorded entirely in his laundry room on a Tascam 488 tape machine, the song is a warm and melancholic reflection of Dupuis’ DIY ethos – a reminder that great music doesn’t need glossy production to shine. With its lo-fi indie rock textures, layered harmonies, and introspective melodies, “Drift” captures the beauty of limitation and the freedom that can come from working within it.
By Chris Adams4 months ago in Beat
da nang Capture the Joy and Heartbreak of Growing Up on Nostalgic Kids EP Helmed by Bittersweet Title Track
Toronto-based emo and alt-rock trio da nang return with their new EP Kids, a release that captures the complicated intersections of love, loss, joy, and heartbreak. At the center of the record is the title track Kids, a bittersweet anthem that manages to balance the euphoria of young love with the ache of knowing it cannot last forever. Warm and nostalgic yet tinged with melancholy, the project plays like a time capsule of adolescence, brimming with the messy emotions that come with growing up.
By Chris Adams4 months ago in Beat
Satya Finds Strength and Authentic Love on Empowering R&B Single Realness
Montreal-based pop and R&B artist Satya returns with Realness, a stirring new single that embodies the beauty of unconditional love in an unpredictable world. Layered with sleek production, heartfelt lyricism, and Satya’s warm and commanding voice, the track stands as both a celebration and an offering—a song that invites listeners to lean into authenticity, vulnerability, and trust.
By Chris Adams4 months ago in Beat
Ash Molloy Turns Pain into Power on Fiery Farewell Single “nice to know you”
Ash Molloy has never been one to shy away from vulnerability, but with her new single “nice to know you,” she returns with her boldest and most anthemic statement yet. A fiery alt-rock sing-along, the track is built for catharsis — a raw, unfiltered release that feels destined to be shouted back at her by fans in packed rooms. It’s a song that doesn’t just close a chapter; it slams the door shut and sets fire to the bridge behind it.
By Chris Adams4 months ago in Beat
“Out of the Hands of the Wicked”: The Holy Gasp Transform Grief into Surreal, Award-Winning Puppet Cinema
Toronto’s The Holy Gasp return with the video premiere for “Out of the Hands of the Wicked,” an award-winning live action puppet musical drawn from their critically acclaimed 2023 orchestral album …And the Lord Hath Taken Away. Rooted in good ol’ fashioned southern gothic, porch-stompin’ devil music, the track blends old time-y folk Americana, gospel fervor, and theatrical storytelling into something at once darkly comic and deeply human.
By Chris Adams4 months ago in Beat
