Every once in a while I hear something and wonder where I’ve been and what I’ve been missing out on… That happened again today with Ed Roman and his new single “Lay One Down“. Ed’s track record speaks for itself so let me hit the highlights. Hailing from Shelburne, Ontario, Canada, Ed Roman is an […]
Watch: Bitch Please by Leslie Rohonczy
Leslie Rohonczy recently released the visual for her single “Bitch Please“, a Hip Hop-esque, floetic commentary on some pop culture symbols who you probably don’t want your daughters looking up to. Leslie and I recently finished a remix to her single “Chin Up” which will be available on December 11, 2015. Here is the lyric […]
Listen: Little Hollywood by TÙ
The song Little Hollywood (by TÙ) is about not being afraid of being who you are, what you look like and accepting it. The song mainly reflects upon social pressures of what your body image should look like and the Industry plays a huge role when it comes to actors and celebrities looks. However, the pros […]
Listen: Cut To It by Megan Landry
Megan Landry is an 18-year old Canadian girl with a keyboard, a dream, and a new album set for release in August, titled STILLS. Landry’s work is quirky, easy-listening pop rock. She has a song that will be featured in an upcoming Hollywood movie and has worked with another movie featuring the writings and arrangements […]
Watch: Creativity by Leslie Rohonczy
Leslie Rohonczy is a Canadian songwriter, vocalist and performance Coach. Along with her four-piece band of amazingly talented musicians, they create and perform a diverse and compelling catalog of original rock, country and funk music. Rohonczy’s second album Down From the Ether was released in October 2014. Watch this cool visual for her single “Creativity”.
This Grain of Sand Dances With The Extreme Flute
If you tune into the 5@5 podcast, you’ve heard a couple of tracks from Grain of Sand by Bill McBirnie and Bruce Jones. This record excites me mostly because it’s outside the realm of our typical submissions but more so because this Extreme Flute has kept my spirits high, mind focused, and mood uplifted for […]
Interview with Flautist Extraordinaire, Bill McBirnie
Bill McBirnie and Bruce Jones have arrived with something fresh and exciting for our ears on their new album Grain of Sand. I had the opportunity to ask the flute behind Extreme Flute a few questions. Continue reading to learn more, listen to music, and find links to show your support. Who is Bill McBirnie and […]
Watch New Video “Bill Clinton” by Ultra Magnus and DJ SLAM
“Bill Clinton” is the third single from Ultra Magnus & DJ SLAM!’s debut album, The Raw. The song was written at the peak of the scandal surrounding former Toronto mayor Rob Ford and relates to a similar scandal with ex-President Bill Clinton. It’s a song about drug use, life in the big city, and even […]
Hand’Solo Records Releases Eclipse by Backburner
One of my newest discoveries in the world of independent Hip Hop comes courtesy of Hand’Solo Records based in Toronto, Canada. Ever since the label first turned me onto the artists on their label, I haven’t been able to get enough. The label’s newest release comes courtesy of the powerhouse collective Backburner, album titled Eclipse. […]
The Path of Prime by Primordial Emcee
Toronto rapper Primordial Emcee is a founding member of Faction, who have released two albums and one EP since 2010. The trio are currently focused on solo projects, which includes Prime’s X-Faction 2: Reanimated, the ODB-like sequel to his group’s most successful album. XF2 follows a similar formula to the original, using comic book, anime […]