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Sham Family Release Fuzzy And Suspicious 'Modern Myth'
by Michael Major - March 11, 2024 Discover the latest release from SHAM FAMILY, 'Modern Myth', a fuzzy and suspicious track unveiled via Wavy Haze. This intriguing new song promises to captivate listeners with its unique sound. The driving guitars and riotous crescendos of 'Modern Myth', produced by Graham Walsh (METZ, Alvvays, f**k... 
Sinkane Returns With New Single 'Everything Is Everything'
by Michael Major - November 08, 2023 Sudanese-American musician Sinkane releases his new single “Everything is Everything,” launching a new era of exciting global music. Released via City Slang, “Everything Is Everything” is the first original Sinkane track since the release of the last album Dépaysé in 2019. Watch the new music video ... 
Born Ruffians' 'Oh Cecilia' Makes Digital Debut
by Michael Major - September 14, 2022 Released as a digital-only album in 2021, PULP was the band’s final release in a trilogy that began with the release of JUICE and SQUEEZE. For the remainder of 2022, they will play select dates, including the fifth annual Shondi Festoon, the band’s fictional, non-denominational holiday event they ho... 
Rapport Share New Single 'Video Star'
by Michael Major - June 14, 2022 Following the announcement last month of their forthcoming new EP Floating Through The Wonderwave and the release of first track “Going Nowhere,” Today Toronto-based synth-pop band Rapport have shared a second standout cut “Video Star” and its accompanying video. Plus, pre-order Rapport's upcoming a... 
Born Ruffians Share New Single 'Don't Fight The Feeling'
by Michael Major - May 25, 2022 For the JUICE, SQUEEZE & PULP tour, the Born Ruffians—Luke Lalonde (guitar/vocals), Mitch DeRosier (bass), and Steve Hamelin (drums)—introduce a new fourth member, Maddy Wilde, to the lineup. The North American tour run resumes May 31, at Lincoln Hall in Chicago... 
Sauna Share 'Get Strange' Taken From Debut Album 'Dose Yourself'
by Michael Major - May 25, 2022 Sauna today share “Get Strange” from their debut album Dose Yourself. The band are set to launch the album at a release show at The Monarch Tavern in Toronto on Saturday May 28th. They will also be playing Lawnya Vawnya Festival this June and Hillside in July. Sauna is Michael le Riche (Fake Palms)... 
Rapport Share New Single 'Going Nowhere'
by Michael Major - May 17, 2022 Toronto-based synth-pop band Rapport are pleased to announce news of their forthcoming EP Floating Through The Wonderwave through Arbutus Records. Alongside this news they have shared lead cut “Going Nowhere” – a shimmering ‘80s pop-emanating reflection on the internal nuance of imbalanced relations... 
Born Ruffians Share New Single 'Chrysanthemums'
by Michael Major - April 20, 2022 Today, ahead of the April 27 launch of their 34-city North American JUICE, SQUEEZE & PULP tour, perennial indie rockers Born Ruffians share a trippy new single, “Chrysanthemums,” the first new music from the band since the release of their 2020-2021 trilogy series. Check out the complete list of tou... 
Born Ruffians Announce 2022 JUICE, SQUEEZE & PULP Tour
by Michael Major - November 09, 2021 Acclaimed Toronto- based Born Ruffians are pleased to announce their 2022 JUICE, SQUEEZE & PULP tour beginning April 27, 2022, in Rochester, New York; the 33-city tour in support of the band’s recent trilogy series will culminate June 25 in Winnipeg. ... 
Emby Alexander Shares 'Protect Your Rings' Video
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 01, 2021 Drawing from the new wave and no wave traditions of bands like Joy Division, Talking Heads, and Suicide, Alexander and bandmates Kyle Grabski, Austin Harshman, and Jeremy Lentz then explode the results like fireworks in the night sky. ... 
Emby Alexander Shares New Single 'You Can Do It'
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2021 Today, Arizona-based Emby Alexander shares 'You Can Do It'. MXDWN premiered the track, praising it as 'positively upbeat and hook-filled.' Indie88 declared 'this dreamy tune is definitely a must-listen.' ... 
Born Ruffians' 'PULP' Album Out Today
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 16, 2021 PULP is their eighth studio album and the final album in the band’s trilogy series that began with the release of JUICE and SQUEEZE in 2020.... 
Born Ruffians To Release 'PULP' April 16
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 10, 2021 The album was produced by Graham Walsh (Holy f**k) and Born Ruffians and recorded at Baldwin Street Sound in Toronto.... 
Tokyo Police Club 10th Anniversary 'Champ' Reissue Out Friday
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 01, 2021 Unfortunately, due to continued COVID-19 restrictions, the band’s celebratory live livestream performance of the album in full, has been delayed, and will now take place May 30 via Bandcamp. All previously purchased tickets are still valid, and tickets are still available for purchase. ... 
Fleece Release New Single 'Do U Mind? (Leave The Light On)'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 03, 2021 Montreal quartet Fleece continue their run of single releases today with “Do U Mind? (Leave The Light On)” - mixed by Adel Kazi (Clay and Friends), mastered by Ryan Morey (Arcade Fire/Yves Jarvis) - along with sharing a video, directed by Adam Capriolo.... 
VIDEO: Luna Li Releases Ethereal Music Video for 'Afterglow'
by Sarah Leiber - October 23, 2020 The video is the first artist collaboration from HUH.... 
Born Ruffians' 'SQUEEZE' Out Today
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 02, 2020 Indie rockers Born Ruffians today release the digital-only SQUEEZE, their second album of 2020, on Yep Roc Records.... 
Born Ruffians To Release 'SQUEEZE' October 2nd
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 26, 2020 Toronto-based indie rockers Born Ruffians—Luke Lalonde (guitar/vocals), Mitch DeRosier (bass), and Steve Hamelin (drums)—return with their second album of 2020.... 
Fleece Premiere New Single 'So Long'
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 10, 2020 Montreal quartet Fleece released the second in their three-part single series “So Long” today, premiering the track via FLOOD. 100% of the proceeds from the single today thru July 10 will go towards the Black Youth Helpline, Native Women's Association of Canada and Black Coalition For AIDS Preventio... 
Born Ruffians Release New Single 'Wavy Haze'
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 10, 2020 Toronto trio Born Ruffians have released “Wavy Haze,” the closing track from their forthcoming album JUICE, which is scheduled for an April 3 release on Yep Roc Records. Pre-order JUICE.... 
Born Ruffians Share Latest Single 'Dedication'
by Abigail Charpentier - February 11, 2020 Toronto trio Born Ruffians have released their latest single “Dedication,” as well as a new inspirational infomercial video via FLOOD. Watch & share it via YouTube, and dial 1-855-909-0280 for more information. “Dedication” is the second high-octane track from Born Ruffians' upcoming album, JUICE, d... 
Luke Lalonde Releases Sophomore Solo LP THE PERPETUAL OPTIMIST
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 22, 2019 Luke Lalonde, acclaimed lead singer of indie-rock mainstays, Born Ruffians released his sophomore solo album The Perpetual Optimist today via Paper Bag Records - featured on this week's NPR Music New Music Friday playlist. Luke will celebrate the LP in the new year, January 9 in Toronto, at The Dra... 
Luke Lalonde Unveils Music Video for Single 'Dusty Lime'
by Abigail Charpentier - November 08, 2019 Luke Lalonde, acclaimed lead singer of indie-rock mainstays, Born Ruffians released a second single, 'Dusty Lime', today from his upcoming sophomore solo album The Perpetual Optimist, sharing a video via YouTube. The Perpetual Optimist will arrive November 22 via Paper Bag Records/Warp Publishing. ... 
Luke Lalonde Announces Sophomore Solo LP THE PERPETUAL OPTIMIST
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 16, 2019 Luke Lalonde, the acclaimed lead singer of indie-rock mainstays, Born Ruffians announces his forthcoming sophomore solo album The Perpetual Optimist will arrive November 22 via Paper Bag Records/Warp Publishing. Lalonde released the title-track single today, sharing an endearing video. In his time... 
Australia's The Last Dinosaurs Announce North America Fall Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 10, 2019 After the huge success of their debut US tour in April/May this year, Australian based band Last Dinosaurs have announced a North American Fall tour. The band will travel the continent bringing their fresh indie-rock, danceable music to fans from coast to coast. ... |
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