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Neil Haverty Confronts Control and Care on "What I Don’t Need"
Toronto songwriter and composer Neil Haverty returns with “What I Don’t Need,” a measured and contemplative indie release that explores the friction between personal autonomy and the obligations that arise when we live in relation to others. Known as the frontman of Bruce Peninsula and the composer behind the Wildhood soundtrack, Haverty brings his gift for emotional nuance into a song that feels both inward-looking and quietly confrontational, capturing the mental loops that form when self-protection and vulnerability collide.
By Chris Adams3 months ago in Beat
Dan Pallotta Finds Grace in the Ordinary on "Working Man’s Son"
American folk artist Dan Pallotta returns with Working Man’s Son, an album that moves with care and clarity through the emotional architecture of small lives and the memories that define them. Rooted in love and loss, childhood impressions, endurance, and the dignity of daily effort, the record feels like a series of intimate portraits framed by melody and restraint. Its nostalgic lead single, “24 Kenmore Road,” sets the tone by guiding listeners through the streets of Malden, Massachusetts and into the private geography of Pallotta’s past, where ordinary moments reveal lasting meaning.
By Chris Adams3 months ago in Beat
Meet the Green Queen of Fashion, Deborah Lindquist
Deborah Lindquist learned to sew on a treadle machine at her grandmother's side on a Minnesota farm. By age five, she was already working with fabrics and hand stitching, skills taught by her grandmother, a professional seamstress. That early exposure to making things by hand, combined with growing up in a rural environment where nothing went to waste, shaped how she would later approach design. The farm upbringing gave her an understanding of materials and their potential that went beyond typical fashion training.
By Chris Adams3 months ago in Styled
Scot “Little” Bihlman Reinterprets a Classic with “There’s No Way Out of Here”
Listen to "There's No Way Out of Here" Scot “Little” Bihlman has revealed his latest single, “There’s No Way Out of Here,” released via V13 Music. The track is the fourth song in the lead-up to his forthcoming album Heavy Head. Originally written and recorded by Ken Baker and later performed by David Gilmour for his 1978 self-titled solo record, Bihlman’s version pays tribute to Gilmour’s interpretation while reframing the song through his own lens of blues grit and southern-rock soul.
By Chris Adams3 months ago in Beat
Blessing Tangban's New Single Captures the Presence of God in Mountains and Valleys
Blessing Tangban has released "God Of…," a worship single that started on a mountaintop in Nigeria and turned into something much bigger. The African Nova Scotian Music Association's 2025 Songwriter of the Year wrote the track while looking out over mountains and valleys, and that physical landscape became a metaphor for everything she wanted to say about God. The song is about how God shows up in the celebrations and the hard times, in the moments when you feel close to Him and the moments when you're not sure He's there at all.
By Chris Adams3 months ago in Beat
JEEN Explores the Ups and Downs of Creative Life on New EP For The Romance
Toronto artist JEEN has released her new EP, For The Romance, a five-track project that doesn't shy away from the messy, complicated reality of making music. The record takes the doubts and frustrations that come with being an independent artist and turns them into something raw and relatable. These aren't polished, perfect songs about having it all figured out. They're honest snapshots of what it actually feels like to keep going when you're not sure where you're headed.
By Chris Adams3 months ago in Beat
Arkells Question Modern Life in New Track "What Good?"
Listen in here! Nine-time JUNO Award winners Arkells release their infectious new track, “What Good?” out today via Universal Music Canada and Virgin Music Group. Full of conviction and drive, “What Good?” marks the introduction to Arkells’ forthcoming new album, due in 2026. The song immediately sets the tone for what listeners can expect from the band’s next chapter: energetic, thoughtful, and deeply connected to the shared human experience.
By Chris Adams3 months ago in Beat
No Breaks Jake Finds Warmth in Vulnerability on New Track "Trouble"
Toronto’s No Breaks Jake returns with “Trouble,” a warm, intimate alt/indie rock track that captures the silent complexities of human experience. Unlike the band’s heavier, more chaotic work, this song allows space for openness, reflection, and emotional clarity. It’s a song about perseverance and the intersection of courage and vulnerability, a reminder that even when life is at its most overwhelming, resolve can pull you forward. From the opening notes, the track creates an atmosphere of quiet intensity, inviting listeners into a world where honesty and subtlety replace aggression and noise.
By Chris Adams3 months ago in Beat
The Penske File Reflect on Life and Mortality on “Rocking Chair”
Hamilton, Ontario punk rock lifers The Penske File have released the official video for “Rocking Chair,” a standout track from their new album, Reprieve, released October 3rd. The song highlights the trio’s reflective side, exploring themes of mortality, memory, and acceptance with a warmth and honesty that has become a hallmark of their music.
By Chris Adams3 months ago in Beat
Justin Maki Celebrates Eternal Love on New Single “Nine Lives”
Japan-born, Canada-raised artist Justin Maki follows up his recent single “Technicolor Dreams” with “Nine Lives,” an effervescent pop-funk anthem rooted in love, loyalty, and the immortal pull of connection. The FCLMA-winning singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer delivers his most romantic statement yet – a bright, syncopated celebration of devotion that feels both timeless and cinematic.
By Chris Adams3 months ago in Beat
Justin Maki Celebrates Eternal Love on New Single “Nine Lives”
Japan-born, Canada-raised artist Justin Maki follows up his recent single “Technicolor Dreams” with “Nine Lives,” an effervescent pop-funk anthem rooted in love, loyalty, and the immortal pull of connection. The FCLMA-winning singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer delivers his most romantic statement yet – a bright, syncopated celebration of devotion that feels both timeless and cinematic.
By Chris Adams3 months ago in Beat
