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Indie music features a sampling of maverick musicians that favor the DIY approach to music making.
Rise Up: Takes an Army’s Spiritually Charged Punk Anthem of Faith and Resilience
Listen in here: https://open.spotify.com/album/52GnIw13Vovg4oXSiNckQ3?si=7db3e1a52c17405a&nd=1&dlsi=609202df1ca54b59 Canadian punk outfit Takes an Army are sharing their most motivated and spiritually grounded work yet with the release of Rise Up. This new EP showcases the band’s signature fusion of pop-punk energy, third wave ska rhythms, and emotionally honest lyricism — a potent combination that reflects years of personal growth, setbacks, and relentless hope.
By Chris Adams9 months ago in Beat
All Mine: JupiterReign’s Moody, Soul-Infused R&B Confession of Love and Loss
A moody, soul-infused R&B confession, “All Mine” is the latest release from Nova Scotia’s JupiterReign – a rising star known for her velvety vocals, magnetic presence, and fearless emotional honesty. Blending vulnerability with sensuality, the track captures the turmoil of a love that’s as painful as it is passionate. It will feature on JupiterReign’s debut album, Jupiter’s Dreams, set for release on June 13th, 2025.
By Chris Adams9 months ago in Beat
The Slim Kings Embrace the Power of Patience on Soul-Stirring New Single “Keep On”
LISTEN TO “KEEP ON” HERE Brooklyn’s own The Slim Kings make a quiet but powerful return with their new single “Keep On,” a soulful meditation on the strength it takes to wait, to listen, and to remain steady. At a time when the world is racing for answers and results, the band leans into the quieter kind of courage — the kind that stays rooted while everything else moves at breakneck speed.
By Chris Adams9 months ago in Beat
Joe Lapinski Channels the Chaos of New Love in “I Know This”
• LISTEN TO “I KNOW THIS” HERE • With his latest single, “I Know This,” St. Catharines-based artist Joe Lapinski taps into the disorienting magic of new love — the kind that sweeps in unexpectedly, consumes completely, and leaves you breathless in the best and worst ways. Raw, rhythmically pulsing, and emotionally vulnerable, the song stands as a triumphant second glimpse into Lapinski’s forthcoming album, New Day, arriving June 27, 2025.
By Chris Adams9 months ago in Beat
Puma June Unleashes Visual Power in “Nobody”
Toronto-based alternative R&B artist Puma June continues her fearless creative evolution with the release of the striking visual for “Nobody,” the latest video from her debut EP A Woman That They Want. Released earlier this year, the EP boldly explores themes of identity, power, and liberation—and “Nobody” stands as its most provocative and visually immersive statement yet.
By Chris Adams9 months ago in Beat
Excuses Excuses Break the Silence with “Paralysis”
Canadian alt-punk trio Excuses Excuses confront the brutal truths of mental illness with fearless intensity on their new single, “Paralysis.” Unflinching and emotionally charged, the track delivers a heavy dose of sonic catharsis, crafted from personal experience and a deep empathy for those struggling with their own mental health battles. With its pounding rhythms, layered vocals, and evocative lyrics, “Paralysis” stands as a rallying cry for anyone who’s ever felt immobilized by anxiety or depression.
By Chris Adams9 months ago in Beat
Elisa Thorn Finds Stillness and Spirit in New Single “The Garden”
With her latest single “The Garden,” Vancouver-based harpist, vocalist, and composer Elisa Thorn offers a haunting meditation on time, grief, and the quiet power of self-reflection. Gently experimental and emotionally resonant, the track weaves ambient textures with elements of folk, crafting a sonic space that feels sacred and unbound by linear time. It’s a place to reconnect—with oneself, with memory, with ancestors—and a compelling introduction to Thorn’s upcoming solo album xiik, due in fall 2025.
By Chris Adams9 months ago in Beat
Robert Thomas and the sessionmen Reignite Childhood Wonder with “Kick the Can”
Award-winning Canadian Folk/Americana artist Robert Thomas and the sessionmen kick off their sophomore album The Way We Roll with a heartfelt dose of nostalgia and joy on the album’s opening track, “Kick the Can.” Uplifting, personal, and rooted in memory, the song is a celebration of the friendships that define us—and the childhood moments we never outgrow.
By Chris Adams9 months ago in Beat
Simon Scardanelli Sounds the Alarm with Rousing Folk-Rock Anthem “Battle Ships”
British-born, France-based singer-songwriter Simon Scardanelli delivers a thunderous call to arms with his latest single, “Battle Ships,” a gritty and rebellious folk-rock anthem drawn from his forthcoming climate-themed folk-opera La Mer.
By Chris Adams9 months ago in Beat
Dan Pallotta Honors the Complexity of Fatherhood in Stirring Folk Single “Working Man’s Son”
New England folk songwriter Dan Pallotta has a new single out entitled, “Working Man’s Son,” a powerful, upbeat and introspective folk track that captures the emotional tension of gratitude and guilt in a son’s relationship with his father.
By Chris Adams9 months ago in Beat
Ynana Rose Finds Poise and Power in a Soulful Rendition of “Landslide”
California-based singer-songwriter Ynana Rose unveils a tender new take on “Landslide,” reinterpreting the classic 1975 Fleetwood Mac ballad through the lens of midlife transition and acoustic folk-pop beauty. With silky vocals, understated piano, and warm, expressive cello, the track is a loving ode to change, reflection, and the enduring strength that comes with age.
By Chris Adams9 months ago in Beat
