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Jont Captures Late-Night Vulnerability on New Single “Let’s Just Be Friends”
From the quiet corners of a Nova Scotia night, Jont’s “Let’s Just Be Friends” emerges as a tender, nocturnal meditation on love and truth. The song drifts effortlessly between dreamy romanticism and grounded self-awareness, telling a story of connection that is as inevitable as it is ephemeral. Vulnerable and timeless, it captures the bittersweet beauty of understanding a relationship that may have been destined to burn bright and fade.
By Chris Adams3 months ago in Beat
City Builders Ignites Chaos on Euphoric Alt-Pop Anthem, “No Sleep”
Toronto alt-pop artist City Builders is back with “No Sleep,” a chaotic and euphoric anthem dedicated to wild nights, reckless fun, and the liberating art of letting go. The track captures the thrill of surrendering to the night, fueled by intrusive ideas and best-friend mischief, celebrating the beauty of becoming a “menace” for one night. In a world that often demands restraint, “No Sleep” reminds listeners that sometimes, freedom sounds like laughter echoing down city streets at 3AM.
By Chris Adams3 months ago in Beat
Overnight Find Strength in Grief with Tender New Single “Strong & Good”
Halifax sibling duo Overnight (Carla and Lynette Gillis) return with “Strong & Good,” the tender and reflective new single from their upcoming sophomore album Put Me In Your Light, out November 7 via Label Obscura. Written in the wake of their father’s sudden passing and a difficult move home from Toronto during the pandemic, the song captures both the weight of grief and the forward motion of resilience.
By Chris Adams3 months ago in Beat
Gold Foil Hum Reimagines the Soundtrack on New Relea
LISTEN IN HERE Toronto-based ambient post-rock project Gold Foil Hum introduces its debut full-length, Character Flaw, a ten-song collection imagined as alternate scores for some of Dan Hosh’s favorite films. Deeply atmospheric and conceptually rich, the record invites listeners to step into familiar cinematic worlds through unfamiliar sound.
By Chris Adams3 months ago in Beat
Tara Shannon Unveils Cover Story: A Love Letter to Canadian Women in Music and the Power of Starting Over
Listen to “THINK I’LL STAY ALONE” HERE Acclaimed singer-songwriter and industry trailblazer Tara Shannon returns with her deeply personal new album, Cover Story — a heartfelt tribute to the Canadian female artists who shaped her creative journey. Produced by legendary visionary Jim Ed Norman (The Eagles, Anne Murray, Kenny Rogers), the record blends reinvention and reflection, pairing reimagined classics with one strikingly intimate original: the tender and introspective “Think I’ll Stay Alone.”
By Chris Adams3 months ago in Beat
Mark Fenster Finds Freedom in Motion with “Heavenly Bliss”
Following the release of Serenity Sessions, Vol. 1, Gabriola Island-based composer, vocalist, and meditation leader Mark Fenster returns with his new single “Heavenly Bliss.” The piece unfolds as a flowing, neo-classical journey inspired by the awe and freedom of Fenster’s first heli-skiing experience in British Columbia. Both calming and invigorating, the track merges meditative textures with the expressive pull of cello, reflecting a sense of weightlessness and wonder that only the mountaintops can offer.
By Chris Adams4 months ago in Beat
Dre Dupuis Rediscovers His Sound in the Laundry Room with His Self-Titled Debut
Listen in HERE In the quiet of his St. Catharines home, Dre Dupuis found a way back to the heart of making music. His self-titled debut album, recorded entirely on a vintage Tascam Portastudio in his laundry room, is a lo-fi, late-night project built from instinct and patience. The setup was simple: a few microphones, a four-track recorder, and the stillness that comes when the world has gone to sleep. The result is a record that feels handmade, personal, and deeply rooted in the act of creating for its own sake.
By Chris Adams4 months ago in Beat
Dre Dupuis Rediscovers His Sound in the Laundry Room with His Self-Titled Debut
In the quiet of his St. Catharines home, Dre Dupuis found a way back to the heart of making music. His self-titled debut album, recorded entirely on a vintage Tascam Portastudio in his laundry room, is a lo-fi, late-night project built from instinct, discipline, and patience. The setup was simple: a few microphones, a four-track recorder, and the stillness that settles in when the world has gone to sleep. What came out of those solitary sessions is a record that feels handmade and deeply personal, shaped by the quiet joy of creating for its own sake.
By Chris Adams4 months ago in Beat
Elli Hart Refuses to Back Down on “Don’t Be The Victim”
Canadian indie-rock artist Elli Hart comes out swinging on her latest single, “Don’t Be The Victim.” The song is a sharp, stormy declaration of self-worth, a refusal to shrink under anyone’s expectations. Written during a year of professional highs and personal reckoning, it turns frustration into fuel, finding power in persistence.
By Chris Adams4 months ago in Beat
ARK IDENTITY Faces Fear and Finds Freedom on Deluxe Nightmare
Toronto dream-pop artist ARK IDENTITY (Noah Mroueh) unveils his most expansive work yet with Deluxe Nightmare, a surreal and euphoric six-track EP that explores the tension between chaos and clarity. Across its 24 minutes, Mroueh transforms anxiety and disorientation into catharsis, offering a body of work that feels both vast and personal.
By Chris Adams4 months ago in Beat
Dre Dupuis Finds Freedom in the Laundry Room with His Lo-Fi, Self-Titled Debut
LISTEN TO DRE DUPUIS FEAT. “DAYLIGHT” HERE St. Catharines, Ontario–based singer-songwriter Dre Dupuis makes his full-length debut with a self-titled album that hums with raw immediacy and late-night electricity. Recorded entirely in his laundry room on a vintage Tascam Portastudio, the record channels the scrappy spirit of DIY heroes like Guided By Voices while pairing lo-fi textures with heartfelt, unguarded songwriting. Blending the punch of The Strokes, the introspection of Andy Shauf, and the lush harmonies of The Beach Boys, Dre Dupuis feels like a time capsule of creative freedom — an unfiltered snapshot of an artist falling back in love with making music.
By Chris Adams4 months ago in Beat
DahL Dive into the Unknown with “High Tide,” a Haunting Nautical Odyssey
Montreal-based art rock trio DahL unveil their arresting new single, “High Tide” — a nautical fugitive romance that sails straight into the imagination. Equal parts prison break and polar expedition, the track anchors the listener, drags them under, and refuses to let go. Blending literary influence, sonic experimentation, and cinematic storytelling, “High Tide” finds DahL at their most daring and dreamlike yet.
By Chris Adams4 months ago in Beat
