Blog•Apr 8, 2026
Album Profile: Charlotte Cornfield’s Hurts Like Hell Asks Whether Subtle Music Can Still Feel Urgent
Charlotte Cornfield’s sixth studio album, Hurts Like Hell, arrives as her first release on indie powerhouse Merge Records. The record deepens her focus on quiet, relational moments while delivering a surprising sense of urgency. A Toronto release show at Lula Lounge on April 9 kicks off an Ontario tour that will hit the Northern Lights Festival Boreal and Hillside Festival in July. The partnership with Merge positions her for wider U.S. distribution and heightened critical attention.
By Arts Near You: Toronto
Podcast•Mar 30, 2026•0 min
Alessia Cara: Are You In Love?
In this episode, Alessia Cara reflects on her evolving relationship with music, describing how she had to "re‑fall in love" with her craft after a decade of feeling its purity become clouded by industry pressures. She argues that love is...
By Arts Near You: Toronto