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Hamilton, ON Indie Folk Act Dark Mean Return With Inspired Single “Working Hard”

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The musical project of Dark Mean refuses to slip away for good. The collective has been quietly chipping away in their Hamilton, Ontario studio. Once again they have focused their spontaneous fits of inspiration, typically captured on basic phone apps and wired between Ottawa and Hamilton, into something concrete.Years of extended hiatuses are nothing new […]

Cabin Fever Orchestra Mixes Melancholy with Gratitude in New Piece “Worn”

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Cabin Fever Orchestra is Graeme Cornies’ passion project where the lifelong television composer is reversing the usual process; instead of writing music for picture, he is creating visual art posted to Instagram, Twitter and YouTube depicting the feelings and mental states of his music. “Worn” is the first in a series of collaborations between Cornies […]

Interview with Sonya Glass – Lonely Girl

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Blossoming pop artist Sonya Glass has unveiled her latest single, “Lonely Girl.” This poignant song features haunting minor chords and Glass’s unique and captivating voice, offering listeners a deeply emotional exploration of the challenges and heartaches that accompany the journey of growing up.  In this interview spotlight, I chat with Sonya about the new release, […]

Interview with Rishbh Tiwari

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In this interview spotlight, I chat with singer/songwriter Rishbh Tiwari about his latest music, AI in music, dream collabs, and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. This AI thing is getting way out of control. I have students using ChatGPT to write death metal songs about country music…and country songs about being […]

Interview with JUL!ET – Instant

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Seattle-based indie pop sensation JUL!ET has dropped her latest single, “INSTANT”. This song immerses listeners in a nostalgic yet youthful and euphoric pop sound with a blend of soft, yet strong vocals, and the polished allure of Top-40 radio, creating a sonic experience that resonates with indie love stories. The track is adorned with pulsing […]

Interview with Sarah Bernstein – Loser of the Year

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Sarah Bernstein has risen to new heights with single “Loser of the Year.” A departure from previous works, Bernstein meticulously crafted a composition that authentically captures the essence of early 2000s angsty pop-rock, drawing inspiration from iconic influences such as Fall Out Boy and the Freaky Friday (2003) soundtrack. The song has been aptly described […]

Interview with Brea Fournier & the Dream Ballet – Manic Pixie Dream Girl!

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Brea Fournier & the Dream Ballet’s album Manic Pixie Dream Girl! album boldly challenges and redefines the stereotypical portrayal of its titular character, delving into the struggles of self-perception and societal expectations and infusing a feminist perspective into their pop-punk sound. Through a dynamic exploration of the character’s inner monologue, the music captures her journey […]

Montreal Trio Caméra Unwind on Ambient Track “Dimanche”

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Formed in the depths of Montreal’s lingering winters, Caméra – comprised of guitarist, composer and producer Francois Jalbert; violinist, arranger and composer Mélanie Bélair; and composer, arranger and performer Aurélien Tomasi – find sounds, explore bizarre ideas and always seek beauty. Traveling between a murmuration of birds at sunset, a daydream in the Japanese rainforest […]

Canadian Alt-Rock Group The Bankes Brothers Share Energetic Single “Walkin’”

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The Bankes Brothers are about to light up Canada’s indie-rock scene and ignite audiences everywhere. Since the release of their debut single “In Waves” in February 2023, the band has garnered acclaim and recognition across Canada and beyond – regularly showing in the Top 5 on Canadian commercial radio’s alternative charts and seeing constant support […]