Jont Delivers His Most Spiritually Open and Emotionally Expansive Work Yet on New Album, Walk Right Through, Helmed by Lead...
Jont’s new album Walk Right Through marks his most spiritually open and emotionally expansive work yet. The record was captured in a single day at Sonic Temple Studio just before the studio’s closure, preserving a raw, live feel. Its lead single “Ride On” was written on the day his close friend Barbara passed, setting a tone of grief‑turned‑release. The album originated from a burst of creativity in early 2024, when Jont wrote ten songs in ten weeks.
PICKLE JUICE Debuts Epic New Track “A Little More Time”
Canadian alt‑rock band PICKLE JUICE has released “A Little More Time,” the second single from their forthcoming sophomore EP *The Whiteroom*, slated for June 12 2026. The track marks a departure from the group’s high‑energy style, featuring vulnerable lyrics about grief and...
Tennyson King Bridges Tradition and Identity on “Big Mountain High (大山高),” A Powerful Fusion of Chinese Instrumentation and Indie Folk
Toronto‑based, Hong Kong‑born songwriter Tennyson King releases “Big Mountain High (大山高)”, the lead single from his forthcoming album 100 Cities. The track fuses traditional Chinese instruments—including guzheng, erhu, and dizi—with modern indie folk and pop production. Inspired by the ancient guqin piece “High...
Next Week’s Washing Capture Digital-Age Anxiety, Blend Driving Post-Punk with Celestial Shoegaze on “All You Fear Is All You Feel”
Toronto indie band Next Week’s Washing released the single “All You Fear Is All You Feel,” the final track from their debut EP. The song fuses propulsive post‑punk drums with lush shoegaze guitar textures, reflecting the band’s eclectic influences. Lyrically,...
Teagan Johnston Debuts New Single “Beat a Dead Horse”
Toronto‑based multidisciplinary artist Teagan Johnston released her new single “Beat a Dead Horse,” an indie‑rock track that examines the lingering impact of past relationships and the journey toward emotional release. The song was sparked by a psychic reading in New...
Interview: Beau Nectar
Indie‑pop duo Beau Nectar, composed of Marie‑Clo and éemi, has released their first full‑length English album, Dandy, accompanied by the lead single Artichoke. The project weaves eco‑feminist synth‑pop with playful narratives that personify flora and fauna, addressing ecological collapse and...
On Wilding (Part One), Jessica Pearson and the East Wind Turn Resistance Into Momentum with Standout Track “Do It”
Jessica Pearson and the East Wind released the EP *Wilding Part One*, a folk‑Americana collection created entirely by women. The record centers on the track “Do It,” which confronts domestic and gender‑based violence with stark storytelling. Produced by JUNO‑winning Hill...
Libby Ember Lingers in Emotional Aftermath on Dreamy Bedroom Pop Single “I’ll Stand in the Doorway”
Montreal singer‑songwriter Libby Ember releases the dreamy bedroom‑pop single “I’ll Stand in the Doorway,” following two Spotify‑editorial‑backed tracks earlier this year. The song captures the limbo of a post‑breakup relationship, using layered guitars, synths, and drums to create a dense...
Allen Dobb Blends Acoustic Warmth and Personal Storytelling on The Afterlife Sessions, Led by “Ballad of Willie Holmes”
Canadian singer‑songwriter Allen Dobb releases his new album The Afterlife Sessions, a fully acoustic collection of 11 folk‑Americana tracks recorded in a four‑day stint at Vancouver’s Afterlife Studios. The project emerged from collaborations with Ryland Moranz and Dan Fremlin after...
Saul Damelyn Finds Beauty in Persistence on “Kings, Queens and Dream Machines”
Saul Damelyn’s debut album *Kings, Queens and Dream Machines* arrived on May 8 via his own Damelyn Records. The ten‑track set fuses British new‑wave lyricism with Americana’s warm storytelling, creating a sound that feels both retro‑savvy and freshly personal. Vocalist Phoebe...
Lady Faith X LNY TNZ Unleash High-Voltage Energy on “Night Predator”
Basscon Records has paired hard‑dance veterans Lady Faith and LNY TNZ for the genre‑spanning single “Night Predator.” The track fuses classic hardstyle’s pounding kicks with the sleek aggression of 2026 hard techno, aiming for maximum impact on festival sound systems. Released...
The Mosfets Ignite Euphoric Garage Rock Energy on “Radio, Turn Me On”
The Mosfets have issued their second single, “Radio, Turn Me On,” ahead of a self‑titled EP slated for May 29 2026. The track opens with an unexpected bossa‑nova groove before erupting into frenetic garage‑rock, reflecting the band’s playful storytelling and raw energy....
Montreal Composer Cédric Dind-Lavoie Finds Resolution Through Sound on New Album Collages (2019–2022) Feat. Serene Focus Track “Lignes”
Montreal composer‑producer Cédric Dind‑Lavoie released *Collages (2019–2022)*, an album that reassembles pieces originally written for contemporary dance and documentary film. The record pivots from his usual pre‑composed approach, favoring studio‑driven improvisation and a tactile palette of modified guitars, a Mexican...
GrimSkunk Ignite Momentum on “United & Strong,” Unveil Double Single “Nice Dice”
Montreal alt‑rock veterans GrimSkunk have dropped a double‑single featuring the anthemic “United & Strong” and the hard‑rock‑tinged “Nice Dice.” The first track was penned in just 30 minutes after the band watched an Agnostic Front documentary, channeling classic New York hardcore...
Lauren Minear Revisits Deep Wounds on Raw, Acoustic Reimagining “Bruise (Made of Glass Version)”
New York‑based indie singer‑songwriter Lauren Minear has issued an acoustic reinterpretation titled “Bruise (made of glass version).” The track was recorded live at Brooklyn’s Studio 42, preserving the original key to highlight the fragility of her vocals and guitar. Minear describes...