indie
Indie music features a sampling of maverick musicians that favor the DIY approach to music making.
Robert Thomas and the Sessionmen Cast a Line With Wit Groove and Americana Spirit
Robert Thomas has never shied away from writing songs that tell a story. With a career spanning decades and a catalogue that includes work for Kenny Rogers, Bonnie Raitt, Joe Cocker, and The Chicks, the 2025 International Acoustic Music Award winner has a knack for turning quirky ideas into enduring tunes. Now, with his band the sessionmen, Thomas reels in something truly memorable with Cast a Line, a playful Americana track that combines groove, warmth, and a healthy dose of humor.
By Chris Adams9 months ago in Beat
Ian North Malahat Delivers Movement and Memory Through Instrumental Storytelling
Ian North returns with Malahat, a vibrant new instrumental single that captures both a physical landscape and a deeply personal connection to it. Known for his thoughtful songwriting and folk-rock sensibilities, North takes a different path here—one without words, yet overflowing with story. Named after the winding highway that stretches down Vancouver Island’s east coast, Malahat is as much about emotional memory as it is about motion.
By Chris Adams9 months ago in Beat
Songs from the Heart: Chaz Landry
Meet a man whose life is anchored in faith and filled with music. Chaz Landry describes himself as a devoted believer in God, a follower of Jesus, a dedicated husband, a proud father, a high school religion teacher, and a passionate songwriter.
By mysoundMusic9 months ago in Beat
Henry Taylor Turns Up the Volume With Hummingbird
Henry Taylor has never been one to play it safe. With his sixth studio album Sweet Thunder now out in the world, the Kitchener-Waterloo-based artist offers up Hummingbird as the record’s electrifying centerpiece—a track that buzzes with urgency, swagger, and an unexpected dose of backyard magic.
By Chris Adams10 months ago in Beat
Lyubov Kay Finds Power in Letting Go With Shoulda Run
Lyubov Kay is not holding back. With her latest single shoulda run, the alternative pop artist leans fully into the emotional aftermath of loving someone who didn’t deserve it—and the fire that follows when you finally walk away. Fierce, unfiltered, and undeniably catchy, the song arrives like a lightning bolt, electrifying listeners with its raw honesty and unapologetic self-worth.
By Chris Adams10 months ago in Beat
Total Fucking Darkness Take It Easy Brings Fire Smoke and a Sheep or Two
In a world spinning faster toward absurdity with each passing hour, Total Fucking Darkness offers not comfort but confrontation. Their latest single Take It Easy is anything but soothing. It’s a thundering, gleefully deranged slice of rave chaos that dances right on the edge of collapse. The title feels like a joke whispered by a ghost in a burning building. And yes, it is meant exactly that way.
By Chris Adams10 months ago in Beat
Ian James Bain Explores Musical Career Struggles in New Single "Come & Gone"
Canadian singer-songwriter Ian James Bain delivers a poignant reflection on the musician's journey with his latest release "Come & Gone," a country anthem that delves into the complexities of pursuing a musical career while battling self-doubt and exhaustion. As a core member of Nicolette & the Nobodies and guitarist for Jeremie Albino, Bain brings authentic experience to this deeply personal track that captures the tension between artistic dreams and the demanding realities of life as a touring musician.
By Chris Adams10 months ago in Beat
King Ludd Trouble Brings Chaos and Catharsis in a Post-Hardcore Debut
King Ludd crashes into the scene not with polish or predictability but with sheer force and unpredictability. The debut single Trouble is a daring, unruly piece of music that defies expectations and breaks clean away from traditional structure. The brainchild of producer and engineer Michael Keire, this post-hardcore experiment is a rush of jagged sound, cinematic pacing, and pure creative impulse. It doesn’t ease you in—it throws you directly into the fire.
By Chris Adams10 months ago in Beat
Ian James Bain Explores Musical Career Struggles in New Single "Come & Gone"
Canadian singer-songwriter Ian James Bain delivers a poignant reflection on the musician's journey with his latest release "Come & Gone," a country anthem that delves into the complexities of pursuing a musical career while battling self-doubt and exhaustion. As a core member of Nicolette & the Nobodies and guitarist for Jeremie Albino, Bain brings authentic experience to this deeply personal track that captures the tension between artistic dreams and the demanding realities of life as a touring musician.
By Chris Adams10 months ago in Beat
Fdeynius Drops “AFTERHOUR”
If you haven’t already jumped into the deep end with Fdeynius, now’s the time. The German hip hop titan just dropped his latest single, “AFTERHOUR,” alongside his colossal new album, PARANOID, which hit the streets on March 31, 2025. Known for mixing raw emotion with beats that slap, Fdeynius delivers big with this one—and trust me, it’s a wild ride worth taking.
By mysoundMusic10 months ago in Beat
