Toronto singer/songwriter Dan McLean Jr is back with another souful, radio ready single titled “Let’s Stop Hurting Each Other“. If you missed our previous interview, be sure to check that out here. You can also listen to Dan’s previous release here. “Let’s Stop Hurting Each Other” is a serious conversation between lovers over a sound […]
Interview with Dan McLean Jr
Dan McLean, Jr. is back with another powerful single titled “Let’s Stop Hurting Each Other“. I had the opportunity to grab a few minutes with Dan to discuss the new release. Welcome back to MTM Dan, how’s life been treating you since your last release? Things have been going great. Thanks. I’ve been busy playing, […]
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 […]
Penny Black by Jubilee Riots
Jubilee Riots is the sound of a band who have matured and developed to the point of near-perfection. Their new album Penny Black is a work of genius(es); and I mean this in more ways than one. First, Penny Black is centered around telling stories. But what stories? Inspired by years of touring, meeting people, […]
Keep Shining On with Ron Littlejohn and The Funk Embassy
What happens when a songwriter and Hip Hop artist from France puts together one of the most bad ass funk bands Canada has seen yet? Meet Ron Littlejohn & The Funk Embassy. This project was initiated when Thierry Matrat started the Funk Embassy project in 2009. His intent was to create soul/funk songs for rappers. […]
Morning Fame Cast Away
You might remember our review of Morning Fame’s previous release, Back and Forth. This crew of fine musicians have returned with their new single and video for Cast Away. The first major change is Dan Carrett on bass. The second thing I immediately noticed was more grrrrrr…. Grittier bass tones backed by the beautiful pounding […]
David Alter Brings It All Together On Songs For Sale
When David Alter‘s 10 year old son told him, “This stuff is great, you gotta do it, you gotta live your dreams,” David listened. Not really into the sound of his voice, David Alter‘s entire world changed when he realized he could outsource the recording and performance of his songs to other talented individuals. Songs […]
Oshaun ft. Staasia Daniels “R.I.D.E” (Official Video)
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