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Shaina Hayes to Release 'Kindergarten Heart' LP This Friday
by Michael Major - February 21, 2024 Montreal-based folk singer Shaina Hayes will release her highly anticipated new album Kindergarten Heart via Bonsound. A captivating blend of enthralling vocals, inviting melodies, and thought-provoking lyrics are braided together across the sophomore project as Hayes celebrates and honors the rekin... 
Kaïa Kater Returns With New Album 'Strange Medicine' in May
by Michael Major - February 21, 2024 Produced by Kater and Joe Grass (Elisapie, The Barr Brothers), Strange Medicine is Kater's first new album in six years (following 2018's Grenades) and her most personal record to date. Created during a period of deep self-reflection and reinvention, the new music finds Kater expanding her creative ... 
Shaina Hayes Shares Folk-Pop Single 'Sun And Time'
by Michael Major - January 11, 2024 Shaina Hayes returns with the wistful new single + video, “Sun and Time,” a track dedicated to those who've had any kind of encounter with the winter blues. The track is accompanied by a video created by Flavie Lemée and Charles-David Dubé using stunning footage captured during Shaina Hayes' 2023 su... 
Shaina Hayes Announces New LP 'Kindergarten Heart'
by Michael Major - November 15, 2023 Montreal-based folk singer-songwriter Shaina Hayes announced her sophomore album Kindergarten Heart. A captivating blend of gorgeous vocals, inviting melodies, and thought-provoking lyrics, Kindergarten Heart follows last year’s album, to coax a waltz, fulfilling the promise of her engaging debut.... 
Montreal's Stoylov Releases Sophomore Album 'MALVINA'
by Blair Ingenthron - November 12, 2023 Montreal's Stoylov releases their sophomore album 'Malvina' today. The album is now available.... 
Joe Grass Reveals Details of 'Falcon's Heart' LP
by Michael Major - April 25, 2023 Montreal’s Joe Grass has revealed details of his forthcoming solo album, Falcon’s Heart, including the stunning album artwork by xx and full album track-listing which features the new single “Touch the Void”. Grass will play the Montreal International Jazz Festival on July 4th.... 
Jesse Mac Cormack Shares New Single 'A&E_2' From New EP 'SOLO_2'
by Michael Major - April 04, 2023 As on his previous award winning LP Now, Mac Cormack plays almost every instrument on SOLO and SOLO_2 himself, surrounded by a soundtrack of one. Across rippling tracks, the singer summons a sonic world that's razor-edged and intimate, influenced by the textured electronics of James Blake, Little Dr... 
Joe Grass Announces 'Falcon's Heart' Album & Shares 'Guadalupe' Single
by Michael Major - March 16, 2023 Acclaimed singer-songwriter, Joe Grass has announced his new solo record, Falcon’s Heart. His credits include work with Lhasa, the Barr Brothers and his avant-pop band Klaus; he co-produced Elisapie’s Polaris- and Juno-nominated LP, The Ballad of the Runaway Girl, and helped write and arrange Patric... 
Joe Grass Shares 'Spoon'
by Michael Major - February 02, 2023 One of the most sought after musical partners in the Montreal music scene, Joe has worked with the Barr Brothers, Elisapie, and Patrick Watson to name but a few. “Spoon” is Joe Grass’ first solo release with Simone Records. Joe Grass has played an important role in the city’s music scene.... 
Mariel Buckley Releases New Single 'Driving Around'
by Michael Major - July 06, 2022 Singer-songwriter Mariel Buckley is releasing a new single “Driving Around” via streaming platforms and as a live, full-band performance via YouTube. Buckley previously announced her forthcoming album Everywhere I Used to Be, out next month via Birthday Cake Records, along with a lead single “Shooti... 
Patrick Watson Announces 2022 US Tour In Support Of New Album 'Better in the Shade'
by Michael Major - June 13, 2022 Patrick Watson has announced a 2022 US tour in support of their seventh full-length studio album Better in the Shade, out now via Secret City Records. The tour includes shows in New York City, Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington D.C, Philadelphia, Boston and more. Full... 
Patrick Watson Releases New Album 'Better in the Shade'
by Michael Major - April 22, 2022 Patrick Watson released his seventh full-length studio album Better in the Shade, via Secret City Records. Along with the release, Watson has also shared a stop-motion music video for the title track directed by Elisabeth Perrault. Listen to the new album and watch the music video now! Plus, check o... 
Jesse Mac Cormack Releases New Single 'All at Once'
by Michael Major - April 07, 2022 Montreal songwriter and producer Jesse Mac Cormack has released his new single “All At Once,” from his upcoming album SOLO. Mac Cormack has also shared a live performance video of the track, directed by Félix-Antoine Boutin & Thomas Leblanc-Murray. Watch the video for the new single now!... 
Patrick Watson Announces New Album 'Better in the Shade'
by Michael Major - March 29, 2022 Patrick Watson has announced Better in the Shade, his seventh studio album. This new recording appears after a prolific last couple of years - despite the worldwide pandemic - where Patrick released multiple songs (A Mermaid in Lisbon, Que reste-t'il de nos amours, Lost with You) following-up his pr... 
Jesse Mac Cormack Shares New Single 'NHFN'
by Michael Major - March 08, 2022 Montreal songwriter and producer Jesse Mac Cormack has shared his new single “NHFN,” from his upcoming album SOLO. The new track follows the release of lead single “Blue World,” which is similarly brimming with pulsating beats and an expansive palette of sounds that reflect Mac Cormack’s impressive ... 
Jesse Mac Cormack Announces New Album 'SOLO'
by Michael Major - January 25, 2022 Montreal songwriter and producer Jesse Mac Cormack has announced his upcoming album SOLO, to be released via Secret City Records. Today he also has shared his new song “Blue World.' Mac Cormack has also released a dynamic live studio performance video of “Blue World,” available to stream now. Watch ... 
VIDEO: Brad Barr Shares 'Two Hundred and Sixteen' Music Video
by Michael Major - January 19, 2022 Brad Barr, the lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter of The Barr Brothers and The Slip, has shared the haunting video for his new single 'TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTEEN.' The track is the latest song to release from The Winter Mission, Barr's brand new instrumental solo guitar album. The new music video w... 
Sarah Neufeld Releases Stunning New Single & Video For 'The Top'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 15, 2021 The video was directed by Bell Orchestre bandmate and award-winning filmmaker Kaveh Nabatian who’s shot films for Arcade Fire, The Barr Brothers, Kahlil Joseph, Leif Vollebekk, Clara Furey, Half Moon Run, and Socalled.... 
Leo Kottke & Mike Gordon announce first album in 15 years; share 2 new songs
by Robert Diamond - August 18, 2020 Acoustic guitar pioneer Leo Kottke and Phish bassist Mike Gordon have announced the release of their first new album together in 15 years. NOON arrives via ATO Records at all DSPs and streaming services on Friday, August 28; the album’s physical release is set for Friday, November 20. Phish Dry Good... 
The Barr Brothers Unveil 'Red Moth Solar Companion'
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 07, 2020 Today, The Barr Brothers unveiled Red Moth Solar Companion, a two-track release available now on all platforms.... 
Leeroy Stagger Debuts New Single 'Deeper Well'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 29, 2019 Today, Alberta singer-songwriter Leeroy Stagger sets himself free on new track a?oeDeeper Wella??, premiered with New Noise Magazine. While the tempo is upbeat and breezy, underneath its surface is a story of survival and moving forward. Stagger reflects on his past, declaring in the song's first ve... 
Leeroy Stagger Announces National Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 08, 2019 To say that Alberta musician Leeroy Stagger's life journey has followed a strange path would be a bit of an understatement. A celebrated artist for nearly two decades and 10 years sober, he gained national attention with Hot Hot Heat and Carolyn Mark and has built a world class recording studio. A l... 
St.Arnaud Share Animated Music Video For A SWEET SONG
by Tori Hartshorn - July 31, 2019 Working with his brother, the renowned YouTube animator GingerPale, Ian St.Arnaud has released a music video for 'A Sweet Song', the first single from his upcoming album, The Cost of Living. Pairing the chipper, doo-wop swing of Ian's infectious songwriting with a hilarious cartoon in which he's pur... 
Jesse Mac Cormack's 'Now' LP is Out Today
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 03, 2019 Today, Montreal native singer-songwriter Jesse Mac Cormack released his mesmerizing new album, Now, via Secret City Records. With the release, Jesse also shared the polychromatic music video for his fervent new song “Stay.”... 
Tim Baker Releases Solo Debut 'Forever Overhead'
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 19, 2019 Today the very deliberate debut solo album from Tim Baker makes its way into the wider world. Forever Overhead (Arts & Crafts) is a blend of piano ballads with ebullient folk-rock tracks. Although the record is brushed with the qualities of 70s singer-songwriters (think Jackson Browne and Randy Newm... |
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