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West Coast Folk Singer John Gogo Retells the Romance of a Coal Miner’s Young Love on “Larry’s Grandad”

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Balladeer and actor John Gogo hails from a musical family in Snuneymuxw (a.k.a. Nanaimo), on Vancouver Island. He’s best known for writing and performing his folk songs about the people & places, the true and the tall tales of the west coast – the islands in particular. From Haida Gwaii to St. John’s to Old […]

Montreal Shoegaze Duo, Bodywash, Share Downtempo Instrumental Track, “Kind of Light,” Remixed by the Electronic Artist, Khotin

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There are many places like home. On I Held the Shape While I Could, the 2023 sophomore record from Montreal duo Bodywash, home is a mutable thing; a location that is fixed until it isn’t. Over the album’s 12 tracks, Chris Steward and Rosie Long Decter reflect on their separate and shared experiences of losing […]

The Coolest Band You’ll Hear This Year: Meet Hearsing

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Introducing Hearsing, the brainchild of Avery Murphy and Jordan Taylor, a musical project deeply rooted in their shared journey from high school to professional stardom. Their musical odyssey began within the confines of high school corridors, where they co-founded the surf punk ensemble SUBPAR alongside Lukas Henderson and Austin Corona. Since then, these talented individuals have […]

Interview with Cass Clayton Band – Midnight in a Bottle

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Cass Clayton Band’s new album Midnight in a Bottle captivates with deep, rich vocals and a kaleidoscope of live instruments that infuse each track with a distinctive flavor. A vibrant tapestry of musical styles, the album is woven together by Clayton’s masterful storytelling. With lyrics at the forefront, Clayton’s 11 songs flirt with diverse genres while remaining […]

Interview: John Orpheus 

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Born and raised in South-Central Trinidad, John Orpheus is a multi-cultural musician, author and performance artist. Between writing two children’s books and a forthcoming debut novel called BLACK CHEROKEE, he also found the time to write and produce a new EP: GET RIGHT! It combines John Orpheus‘ playfulness, fluency and affection for the past. The EP demonstrates an evolving set of […]

Interview: A Short Walk to Pluto 

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A Short Walk to Pluto has developed a tremendous social media presence through TikTok and Instagram, where they regularly debut original music and covers of well-known classics. It was through that online presence that the quartet was discovered and endorsed by Howard Stern on his SiriusXM radio show. The quartet dives headfirst into the whirlwind of change on […]

Interview with The Hollow Party – Goddess In A Ghost Town

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The Hollow Party, a dynamic indie-rock band based in Nashville have released their latest single, “Goddess in a Ghost Town.” The writing process of “Goddess in a Ghost Town” began months ago when band members Andrew, Danny and Quinn crafted the initial demo. Over the following months, Drew added emotional lyrics and a recurrent hook, […]

Wren Astra Releases “Concussed”, Exposing the Dark Reality of Intimate Partner Abuse

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Independent musician and activist Wren Astra brings a rare fusion of both artistic creativity and academic depth, as both an indies blue musician and esteemed professor at USC.

Her latest single, “Concussed,” delves into the pressing societal issue of intimate partner violence and explores enduring a concussion at the hands of her abuser.

Pop/Rock Trio, Royal Castles, Introduce “I Don’t Think I Like You” From the ‘Singles Night’ EP

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Energetic, hard hitting and hooks for days, Royal Castles make nostalgic but contemporary garage-power-pop. Hailing from Guelph, Ontario, the three-piece blend riffy guitar licks, wooly bass and ear-candified harmonies. They have partnered again with Zane Whitfield (The Glorious Sons, The Blue Stones, Luella) who produced their sophomore album, Just The Hits (2021), on five new […]