March 2023

ELEPHANTE, STEPHANIE POETRI, AND ZHANG YANQI TEAM UP FOR GROOVY NEW SINGLE “NO EXPLANATIONS”

Asian-American producer Elephante, Indonesian singer-songwriter Stephanie Poetri, and Chinese singer Zhang Yanqi have come together for a pop-disco influenced new single “No Explanations,” available now on all streaming platforms. Stephanie’s clear, sweet tones pair perfectly with Zhang Yanqi’s lower register that carries across the track with it a hint of huskiness. Both layer flawlessly on topContinue Reading

AFROJACK and Mike Williams Won’t Leave You ‘Alone’

GRAMMY Award-winning producer and global dance music icon AFROJACK and Mike Williams are two of the most prominent names in the electronic dance music (EDM) scene, and their collaboration on “Alone” is causing a lot of excitement among fans of the genre. The two producers have been teasing the track in theirContinue Reading

Toronto Indie Band Velvet Beach Unveil Debut ‘The Dream’ LP feat. Dreamy New Single “Uncertainty”

Toronto’s Velvet Beach have been on an upward trajectory since their debut single release last September. They were honoured to be a part of Exclaim!’s Class of 2023 show back in January and are excited to finally release their debut album The Dream. A culmination of nearly three years ofContinue Reading

Tara MacLean Shares Haunting Yet Soaring New Rendition of “Let Her Feel The Rain”

Renowned Canadian singer-songwriter, Tara MacLean, wrote “Let Her Feel The Rain” following a breakup at the age of 19 which was deeply affecting. “I noticed that I felt numb, and I went and laid outside on the grass at night in the rain, and just let it fall on me.Continue Reading

Your ex and I release ‘YXNI’ EP in ode to heartbreak

Montreal’s provocatively-entitled Your ex and I captures the sounds of the original British invasion and later post-punk artists in YXNI. Their self-produced EP is an ode to heartbreak, longing and depression. “Heartbreaker by Design” is Your ex and I at their most vulnerable in a harrowing tale of jealousy, gaslighting andContinue Reading

Alt Pop Act Ways In Waves Tackles Online Culture on New Track “Who In War”

Ways In Waves is the brainchild of Brian Raine, a multi-instrumentalist and music producer originally from Yellowknife but currently living out of Edmonton. With malleable form and the spirit of experimentation at its core, the group began as a live duo before expanding to a five piece live band withContinue Reading

The Itchyworms Combine Sounds Of The Past And Present In New Single “Panic In My Mind”

Filipino rock band, The Itchyworms have been delivering feel good, fun music since 1996. Recently celebrating their 25th anniversary, this multi-awarded, four-member group is proving that time isn’t slowing them down as they return with a new single, “Panic In My Mind,”available on all music streaming platforms; ahead of embarkingContinue Reading

Andy Frasco Inks Live Streaming Deal with Volume.com

Live streaming platform Volume.com has inked a deal with musician and host Andy Frasco to be the new home for the videos of his lifestyle podcast and its associated content Andy Frasco’s World Saving Podcast which has reached an audience of over 45 million to date. Top guests have includedContinue Reading

Jazz bassist Jill McKenna debuts her solo album effort with “while anchorless we drift”

Created by Jill McKenna, Marivon is a truly eclectic group of international recording musicians who have joined forces to make an album of music, surpassing geography and genres. Originally from Hamilton, Ontario, McKenna is a New York City-trained jazz upright bassist. Now living in Nelson, BC, McKenna appears on 8Continue Reading

Michel Neray’s “Don’t Look Behind” sees the singer-songwriter following his dreams

“When you have the time you don’t have the money, and when you have the money, you don’t have the time” – these are the words singer-songwriter Michel Neray spoke aloud to no one in particular while he was walking three dogs on Eglinton Ave in Toronto. His motivational speakingContinue Reading

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