Quill, blending the haunting intensity of Evanescence with the raw edge of Billie Eilish, crafts symphonic alternative music that dives deep into themes of loneliness, vulnerability, and self-discovery. Her latest single, “Ghosts,” is a powerful reflection on identity and emotional struggle within a disconnected world. In this interview spotlight, I chat with Quill about the […]
Interview: Oba
Toronto indie band Oba first crossed paths in high school, but it wasn’t until after graduation that they began jamming together seriously. During their college years, they all lived together, playing shows, writing songs, and, honestly, just hanging out. There was probably more hanging out than anything else, but that’s what built the foundation of the band’s […]
Luminary Canadian Rock Band Silverstein Announce Momentous Double Album Antibloom / Pink Moon
With the approach of their 25th anniversary, JUNO-nominated Canadian rock band Silverstein (whose sophomore album, Discovering the Waterfront, was recently certified Gold in Canada) took to the deserts of Joshua Tree to challenge themselves in more ways than ever before. The result is the band’s most eclectic and prolific body of work yet: Antibloom / […]
Interview with Daniel Arison – Anything In Common
Singer, songwriter, and producer Daniel Arison has released his latest single, “Anything In Common,” a heartfelt reflection on the emotional journey of growing apart from lifelong friends. The single follows the success of “Easier To Hate You” and “Other People,” with the latter peaking at #1 on Spotify’s Viral 50 Playlist in Taiwan. In this […]
Interview with myah – The Lobby
Indie artist and filmmaker myah has released her latest single and music video, “the lobby,” a cinematic break-up anthem to ring in the autumn. In this bold new video, myah delivers a clever and poignant take on Hollywood, fame, love, and heartbreak as she parodies the films of her ex, turning her personal story into […]
Interview: Shane Pendergast
Shane Pendergast has folk music in his blood. Growing up in Prince Edward Island as a lifelong musical artist, he hails from a lineage of storytellers and musicians. Drawing inspiration from the landscapes and lore of his Maritime home, and university years in Toronto performing at pubs. Shane’s songs began to take shape, resonating with themes of […]
Interview: Jean Caffeine
With a story stretching back to the San Francisco punk scene, Jean Caffeine made the scene and made a zine in the 70’s. She made gig flyers and shared stages with The Zeros, The Avengers, The Dils, X and The Bags. In the 80’s, Jean moved to NYC and hit the underground art and music scene. She was invited by Ann Magnuson to drum […]
Singer-Songwriter Opeongo Debuts New Release “Eventual Mt. Lee” with Latest Single“H”
Opeongo is the moniker of Midland, Ontario’s Keegan Trumpour and an ever-rotating cast of musicians. Opeongo has released two full length albums (2019’s Miasma and 2021’s we’ll all go with the will-o’-the-wisp); the brand new Eventual Mt. Lee marks their third release, with a fourth underway in the near future. The songs on Eventual Mt. […]
Solo Indie Rock Act Grizzly Coast Embraces Commitment & Navigates Uncertainty on Formative Staying Power LP feat. the Romantic “Two Balloons”
Since 2020’s Party of One EP, Toronto’s Alannah Kavanagh has grown tremendously as an artist. When she started Grizzly Coast at 22, she was playing confessional songwriter-style acoustic shows. Over time, Alannah got a band and they were scrappy – playing gigs and music they thought were fun without overthinking things. Recorded in just under […]
Terra Lightfoot Releases Warm and Nimble Acoustic Reimagining of “Out Of Time” from 2023 Standout Record, Healing Power
JUNO and Polaris Prize-nominated Haliburton, Ontario singer-songwriter Terra Lightfoot is sharing a rich, acoustic new version of the thesis track from her most recent album, Healing Power, entitled “Out of Time.” Performed with best friend and touring band member, Elijah “Eli” Abrams, this acoustic rendition of “Out Of Time” finds Lightfoot and Abrams leaning into […]