Today, Toronto-based singer/songwriter Craig Robertson is releasing his third full-length album, “Late Mornings.” Produced by Michael Timmins (Cowboy Junkies), this is an enjoyable and insightful collection of songs exploring stories and characters immersed in the darker, occasionally joyless sides of… Continue Reading →
Tampa’s debut album “Belated Love” is brimming with memorable moments and lyrics; it’s difficult to narrow down my favorites. The ability to take familiar pop/rock sonic landscapes but, make them definitively your own, is a delicate and tricky balance, which Tampa… Continue Reading →
We’re delighted to premiere “Half a Heart,” the new single from T. Buckley. A roots singer/songwriter based in Alberta, T. Buckley will release his fifth studio album, “Miles We Put Behind,” on 19 October 2018, and will tour western Canada… Continue Reading →
We’ve accumulated another great collection of new songs in our inbox, so sit back with a beverage of your choice, kick your feet up, and enjoy some great new Canadian music. nêhiyawak, “page” (featuring Marilyn Dumont) nêhiyawak hails from amiskwaciy… Continue Reading →
Of his new project, Kalle Mattson says, “‘Youth.’ is a coming of age album. It’s about when your dreams becomes your regrets, when your friends become strangers, & when your first love becomes your first loss.” As I’ve been listening… Continue Reading →
Winding down well into the latter half of 2018, there remains no shortage of great new album releases within the Canadian folk-rock genre. We recently heard from John Couture, lead singer/guitarist from Newport Electric, who was very excited to share… Continue Reading →
Chris Monson has astoundingly created a sultry, smoky and languid debut. Each instrument is masterfully played and captured in this timeless collection of jazz originals. In the first track, “Where the Leaf Has Been,” bandleader Monson takes a backseat, letting… Continue Reading →
We picked up a copy of the 2016 release “Never Get Back” recently at the Philadelphia Folk Festival after hearing a few tracks performed by Terence and his band. Impressed by our first introduction to this music from Vancouver’s Terence… Continue Reading →
Toronto Undergraduate Jazz Festival Preview Part 2: Interview With Festival President David M.J. Lee
Last week we featured conversations with Toronto Undergraduate Jazz Festival performers Bassline and Mike Downes; for this second part of our festival preview, we spoke with festival president David M.J. Lee about this year’s event (taking place 4-8 September in… Continue Reading →
Whether you’re working on this Labour Day holiday or are lucky enough to have a day off, we have a great set of songs for you in this Labour Day edition. Artists include Matt Andersen, Dave Gunning, Patrick Watson, The… Continue Reading →