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The Brother Brothers Release 'The January Album'; New Tour Dates Announced
by Josh Sharpe - April 19, 2024 Indie folk duo The Brother Brothers have released their new album The January Album. Produced by Bridget Kearney of Lake Street Dive, The January Album was written in early 2021 and captures the intimate world around them while delicately illustrating the deep well of human experience that was force...
The Brother Brothers to Release 'The January Album' in April
by Michael Major - February 22, 2024 With producer and bass player Bridget Kearney (Lake Street Dive), drummer John Fatum (Sarah Jarosz, Jacksonport, Bella White) and the engineering magic of Phil Weinrobe (Damian Rice, Feist, Big Thief), eight people confined themselves in a farmhouse next to the studio and rejoiced in community while...
Shaina Hayes to Release 'Kindergarten Heart' LP This Friday
by Michael Major - February 21, 2024 Montreal-based folk singer Shaina Hayes will release her highly anticipated new album Kindergarten Heart via Bonsound. A captivating blend of enthralling vocals, inviting melodies, and thought-provoking lyrics are braided together across the sophomore project as Hayes celebrates and honors the rekin...
Shaina Hayes Shares Folk-Pop Single 'Sun And Time'
by Michael Major - January 11, 2024 Shaina Hayes returns with the wistful new single + video, “Sun and Time,” a track dedicated to those who've had any kind of encounter with the winter blues. The track is accompanied by a video created by Flavie Lemée and Charles-David Dubé using stunning footage captured during Shaina Hayes' 2023 su...
THE ANDY KIM CHRISTMAS Announces Special Performers For Toronto's Massey Hall
by Michael Major - November 21, 2023 Guests can look forward to a classic variety showcase with special holiday performances from the country’s top acts. Andy Kim’s previous guests include Alex Lifeson, Arkells, Barenaked Ladies, Billy Talent, Bobby Bazini, Broken Social Scene, BUCK65, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Choir! Choir! Choir!, City and...
Shaina Hayes Announces New LP 'Kindergarten Heart'
by Michael Major - November 15, 2023 Montreal-based folk singer-songwriter Shaina Hayes announced her sophomore album Kindergarten Heart. A captivating blend of gorgeous vocals, inviting melodies, and thought-provoking lyrics, Kindergarten Heart follows last year’s album, to coax a waltz, fulfilling the promise of her engaging debut....
Montreal's Stoylov Releases Sophomore Album 'MALVINA'
by Blair Ingenthron - November 12, 2023 Montreal's Stoylov releases their sophomore album 'Malvina' today. The album is now available....
HEATHER ANNE LOMAX Releases 'The Doman Tracks'
by Michael Major - November 07, 2023 HEATHER ANNE LOMAX releases 'The Doman Tracks' and shares music video for 'Bits And Pieces' in new announcement. The album consists of eight collaborative songs recorded with the late Michael Doman, formerly the singer-songwriter-producer of the noted ‘80s L.A. rock band Broken Homes....
Irish Indie Rockers Pillow Queens Share Aching Track 'Suffer'
by Michael Major - November 07, 2023 Irish indie rock band Pillow Queens share gripping, drum-driven track 'Suffer' out everywhere now along with its official visualizer. The latest offering from the group is an aching and emotive exploration of love and self-deception and was produced by Collin Pastore (boygenius, Lucy Dacus, Illumina...
The Andy Kim Christmas Returns to Toronto's Massey Hall in December
by Michael Major - October 24, 2023 Andy Kim’s previous guests include Alex Lifeson, Arkells, Barenaked Ladies, Billy Talent, Bobby Bazini, Broken Social Scene, BUCK65, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Choir! Choir! Choir!, City and Colour, Colin James, Cowboy Junkies, Dan Hill, Feist, Georgia Harmer, High Flyer, Jacksoul, Jake Clemons, Jully Blac...
Allman Brown Shares New Single 'Bad Blood'
by Michael Major - October 23, 2023 ALLMAN BROWN has announced details of a new EP, ‘Second Son Part I.’ The third track to be plucked from the new release, it follows “Breathe In, Breathe Out” and “Bewildered” and will be accompanied by two brand new songs inc. the infectious, folk-flecked “Your Nature” and closing-scene ballad “Call...
Junebug Unleashes Folkcore New Album 'My Therapist Told Me'
by Michael Major - October 19, 2023 Beyond her classic influences, she draws creative energy from contemporary artists such as Indigo De Souza, Elanor Moss, Madison Cunningham, and Christian Lee Hutson, as well as modern icons like Big Thief, Adrienne Lenker, Phoebe Bridgers, Feist, Alice Phoebe Lou, Orla Gartland, Soccer Mommy, and A...
Video: Oracle Sisters Share New Video for 'Ruby On The Run'
by Michael Major - August 30, 2023 “Ruby On The Run” showcases Oracle Sisters’ now trademark penchant for gorgeously cinematic music videos - shot on location in Morocco. The track prominently features drummer Julia’s stunning vocals, underpinned by Latin rhythms and lush strings, it truly highlights the band’s formidability across m...
Video: Gringo Star Share New Video for 'On And On And Gone'
by Michael Major - July 27, 2023 Atlanta's Gringo Star is excited to share their new video for 'On And One And Gone' the title track from their acclaimed new album out now on My Anxious Mouth (order). The video was directed by director Federico Fregonese. Gringo Star will be performing on August 5 at Monday Night Brewery's 12th Ann...
Bahamas Announces U.S. Fall Tour With 32 Shows in 29 Days in Support of Upcoming New Album 'Bootcut'
by Michael Major - July 25, 2023 Bahamas, a.k.a. Afie Jurvanen, has announced a fall US tour. The tour will find the award-winning Canadian singer/songwriter/guitarist performing 32 shows in 29 days, starting on September 21st in Nashville during the 2023 AmericanaFest, following Bahamas’ debut performance at the Grand Ole Opry on ...
Oracle Sisters Share New Single 'Cigale Song'
by Michael Major - July 06, 2023 Oracle Sisters release a new video for “Cigale Song.” The video comes ahead of two intimate headline shows; Paris Galliera and a unique London Ladbroke Hall show accompanied by a string quartet (sold-out), with the band also set to support Pulp at Scarborough Open Air Theatre this Sunday (9th)....
Big Words Release Debut Album 'Nightmares of a Stardom Dream'
by Michael Major - May 26, 2023 The album also welcomes new tracks including “Tell Me That You Love Me,” a cry of unrequited longing dedicated to an idea of love that will only remain as such. Sonically inspired by the likes of Queen and The Beatles, the new single encapsulates the dream of idealism as it’s sometimes all we have....
WINDSER Releases Acoustic EP 'Panoramic Sessions'
by Michael Major - May 10, 2023 Indie dynamo Windser (neé Jordan Topf) has just released his Panoramic Sessions EP, an acoustic version of his EP. The Panoramic Sessions EP was recorded in Northern California’s Panoramic House Studios. Located in Stinson Beach, The Panoramic House is a landmark built in the 1960s by a local school...
Big Words Release New Single 'Summer Never Felt This Sad'
by Michael Major - April 27, 2023 Fast-rising Australian band Big Words have released their stunning new single “Summer Never Felt This Sad” from their anticipated upcoming debut album Nightmares of a Stardom Dream. The songs are inspired by the likes of Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, and Amy Winehouse. Listen to the new single and p...
WINDSER Announces Acoustic EP 'Panoramic Sessions' & Shares 'Memory' Acoustic Track
by Michael Major - April 20, 2023 Indie dynamo Windser (neé Jordan Topf) released his EP Where the Redwoods Meet the Sea on Bright Antenna last October. The Panoramic Sessions EP was recorded in Northern California’s Panoramic House Studios. Located in Stinson Beach, The Panoramic House is a landmark built in the 1960s by a local sc...
Hayden Releases First Album In 8 Years
by Michael Major - April 05, 2023 Breaking from these confines – and a decades-long career defined by his staunchly DIY approach – Hayden made an album richly inspired by collaboration, including the likes of Feist, Aaron Dessner and Matt Berninger of The National, drummer James Krivchenia of Big Thief, and engineer Jonathan Low (Ta...
Big Words Release 'Speed Racer' Single & Annouce Debut Album
by Michael Major - March 30, 2023 Recorded over two years across three different studios, Nightmares of a Stardom Dream is an honest representation of the band’s lived experiences that sways from psychedelic-soul grooves to alt-R&B bops to cosmic folk to infectious indie-pop. Expanding on the cult success and critical-acclaim that f...
Dan San Share 'The Unknown' From 'Grand Salon'
by Michael Major - March 23, 2023 Seven years after the release of their multi-award winning Shelter, the Belgian indie folk group teamed up once again with Yann Arnaud (Phoenix, Air) for Grand Salon. Their dazzling return is accompanied by their new single - “The Unknown”. Watch the new music video now!...
Folk-Jazz-Pop Musician, Loryn Taggart, Releases First Solo Release Since 2020
by A.A. Cristi - March 14, 2023 Montreal-based folk-jazz-pop musician, Loryn Taggart, celebrates her birthday and first solo release since 2020 with brand-new single The Reunion....
Hayden Release 'On A Beach' ft. Feist, Steve Buscemi + The National's Matt Berninger
by Michael Major - February 28, 2023 The news arrives alongside lead single 'On A Beach (feat Feist)' and its cinematic, star-studded official video, also featuring the inimitable Leslie Feist with cameos by Matt Berninger of The National and beloved actor Steve Buscemi (who Hayden last worked with on the music for Trees Lounge, Buscem... |