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Summer Bruises Confront Darkness on Sophomore Album Out of Body
Some bands approach a sophomore album with the goal of refinement, sanding down the rough edges of their debut into something polished and neatly packaged. For Calgary-based indie-rock group Summer Bruises, the opposite is true. With Out of Body, recorded at Arch Audio Studio with producer Lorrie Matheson, the band have intentionally sharpened the jagged corners, embraced cold textures, and welcomed in both creative tension and darker thematic terrain. The result is a record that stares unflinchingly into the face of predators, real or imagined, while refusing to turn away from the uncomfortable truths that emerge.
By Chris Adams5 months ago in Beat
Boys Night Out Ignite Their Comeback with Explosive New Single “100% Ghosts”
When a band like Boys Night Out resurfaces after more than a decade, the weight of expectation is enormous. Fans who grew up shouting along to their anthems want both familiarity and freshness, while new listeners, stumbling across the band for the first time, demand proof that their music still holds relevance in an ever-changing landscape. With their new single “100% Ghosts,” the Burlington, Ontario-born outfit delivers on both counts: a cathartic, high-energy song that sounds like a natural extension of their past, while also striking out boldly into new territory.
By Chris Adams5 months ago in Beat
Lisa SQ Channels Playful Panic on New Single “Cold Little Fingers”
Where do your thoughts go when the lights go out? For Hamilton-based indie rock artist Lisa SQ, that restless, liminal space between dreaming and waking becomes the playground for her deliriously raw new single, “Cold Little Fingers.” Equal parts chaotic and charming, the track captures the late-night jitter of a mind caught between imagination and panic, where whispered voices, pounding hearts, and childhood monsters swirl together in the dark. The song feels like a sonic portrait of insomnia: a place where fear, humor, and exhilaration collide.
By Chris Adams5 months ago in Beat
Mifarma Unveils Haunting New Single “The Five Stages of Grief”
Listen in here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0VX8kmfmBOca2IcCTBp1bD?si=TObfKB4oQb2rdgCNJum3rg New York-based artist Danielle Alma Ravitzki, performing under her evocative alter ego Mifarma, premieres her latest single, “The Five Stages of Grief” — a stunning and contemplative piece that immerses listeners in the complex terrain of loss, transformation, and renewal. At once delicate and unflinching, the track highlights Ravitzki’s rare ability to merge confessional lyrics with rich, layered instrumentation, creating a soundscape that feels both deeply personal and profoundly universal.
By Chris Adams5 months ago in Beat
Raphaela Shares Glorious New Single "Bittersweet"
Lebanese Canadian artist Raphaela returns with her new single Bittersweet, a pop ballad that lingers in the delicate space between longing and serenity. Romantic yet restrained, nostalgic yet accepting, the song captures the paradox of love that does not endure yet transforms us all the same. With her signature blend of cinematic production and emotionally fearless songwriting, Raphaela turns memory into melody, crafting a track that invites listeners to revisit their own tender moments of connection, loss, and grace.
By Chris Adams5 months ago in Beat
Terra Lightfoot Breathes New Life into Treble Charger’s “Red”
Acclaimed JUNO and Polaris Prize-nominated Canadian singer-songwriter Terra Lightfoot has unveiled a haunting and heartfelt new single: a cover of “Red,” originally written and recorded by Canadian alt-rock band Treble Charger. Reimagined through a melancholic folk-rock lens, Lightfoot’s rendition of the song highlights her emotive vocal delivery, introspective tone, and a warm, rootsy arrangement that nods to classic country influences.
By Chris Adams6 months ago in Beat
The Penske File Roar Back with New Single “Lions”
Hamilton-based punk rock trio The Penske File return with “Lions,” the first single from their upcoming album Reprieve, set for release on October 3rd, 2025 via Stomp Records. Fierce, hopeful, and charged with the energy of youth, the track is a call to keep life on track while celebrating the beauty in change.
By Chris Adams6 months ago in Beat
City Builders Channels Female Empowerment in New Anthem
Toronto alt-pop artist City Builders returns with “Vengeful Spirit,” a powerful, spooky, and harmonically rich anthem that reclaims the narrative around heartbreak, ghosting, and female rage. Written after a fateful encounter at a Halloween party, the track captures what happens when personal pain transforms into collective empowerment.
By Chris Adams6 months ago in Beat
Willem James Cowan Offers a Gentle Reminder with New Single
Willem James Cowan’s new single, “You Will (A Brief Reminder to Look Up),” is a warm, Laurel Canyon–inspired ode to optimism – a gentle reminder that no matter how heavy life feels, things will get better. Breezy yet reflective, the track blends folk, rock, singer/songwriter, and Americana influences to create an uplifting space that feels both timeless and personal.
By Chris Adams6 months ago in Beat
Deni Bonet Unites Hearts Across Continents with All Around The World (Music Is Love)
LISTEN HERE Acclaimed American violinist, singer-songwriter, and genre-defying musician Deni Bonet is set to release her vibrant new single, “All Around The World (Music Is Love),” the fifth track from her forthcoming album Off The Record. A celebratory anthem of music’s unifying power, the song traverses cultures, continents, and hearts, highlighting the ways music bridges differences and inspires connection.
By Chris Adams6 months ago in Beat
Jont Channels Timeless Truths on New Single “Walk Right Through”
From a beach hut in Thailand to the wooded trails of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, “Walk Right Through” is Jont’s latest transmission from the deeper currents of human experience—a contemplative, harmony-soaked track that feels both ancient and modern, gentle and unflinching.
By Chris Adams6 months ago in Beat
