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Charming Liars, “Sequence 2: The After” 5 Quick Questions
December 17th, 2021 by Trish CasslingWho are Charming Liars? Take two parts West London (England) in the form of Karnig Manoukian on guitar and Mike Kruger on bass. Then, add a vocalist from Southern California, Kiliyan Maguire, a little chemistry, and you’ve got an alt-rock/pop band out of Los Angeles that excels at getting stuck in your head. In early […]
Justin Fancy Beauty Queen Q&A + 5 Quick Questions
November 25th, 2021 by Trish CasslingThe last time we spoke with Justin Fancy it was for our 5 Quick Questions, Holiday Edition – 2020 Playlist! That’s almost a year, and so much has been going on that we felt it was time to catch up again. Since we last spoke to Justin he’s released his debut album, “Sure Beats a […]
Mauve Releases New Single ‘Shining Gold’ + 5 Quick Questions
October 1st, 2021 by Trish CasslingToronto-based singer Mauve‘s latest release ‘Shining Gold’ is a fun, upbeat, taste of sunshine. When asked about the song, Mauve responded with, “It’s hard to love yourself if you have a warped sense of who you are supposed to be. Feeling comfortable in your own skin so you can look at yourself in the mirror […]
Black Pontiac Island Honey Video Release + 5 Quick Questions
September 24th, 2021 by Trish CasslingVancouver-based four-piece band, Black Pontiac recently dropped their latest single ‘Island Honey’ via Crank Media. It’s fresh and fearless, and it teases what’s next. Listeners should stay tuned for their debut album which is set to be released in 2022. “We recorded it a few months ago with our boy Matt Dipomponio out of Echoplant […]
MANifesto, Pinky Swear Q&A + 5 Quick Questions
August 17th, 2021 by Trish CasslingMANifesto is gearing up for a September 10th release date for their debut album, Pinky Swear. Who is MANifesto? MANifesto are five grown-up gays from Toronto who cover songs previously sung by girl groups! It’s smashing! MANifesto are Dionisio, Twaine, Icarus, Kelly, and Brayo. Their mission is to help spread the word of inclusiveness and […]
The Foreign Films, Starlight Serenade 5 Quick Questions
August 16th, 2021 by Trish CasslingThe Foreign Films, Bill Majoros’ musical project, has released his seventh album, Starlight Serenade. Starlight Serenade was released on July 30, 2021, and has been enjoying a warm reception. Bill says it was important to get back to storytelling songs. Leading off the album is The Fortune Teller (Pretty In The City). Majoros takes the […]
Celestial Ruin, ‘See U Nxt Tuezday’ Video & 5 Quick Questions
August 6th, 2021 by Trish CasslingVancouver-based Celestial Ruin is back with a slightly new sound on their latest song, See U Nxt Tuezday. Produced in Vancouver by Jay Van Poederooyen (Nickelback, Hinder, and Devin Townsend) the release features the band’s evolving sound, which began during a trip to LA in 2019. While in Los Angeles they worked with illustrious producer […]
Ian Janes – Episode 5 – 5 Quick Questions
May 25th, 2021 by Trish CasslingIan Janes is back with Episode 5. He brings a sound profoundly influenced by Soul, R&B, and Jazz to the rest of the world. Born and raised in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Janes made a conscious choice not to head out to L.A. or Nashville. Each of those choices would have led to a very different […]
Just Costa are Feeling Peachy
May 11th, 2021 by Trish CasslingJust Costa are a fun, funky pop brother/sister duo out of Montreal. On April 30th Juliana and Jesse Costa dropped their first EP, Peachy. The EP features six tracks, including the title track Peachy. If you’re looking for something smooth, synthy, new, funky, and filled with beautifully blended voices, Peachy may be just what you […]
ANNIKA Debuts New Music with I Really Don’t Want To and It Still Hurts
May 10th, 2021 by Joshua MurrayLife is pretty exciting for ANNIKA right now. The singer-songwriter has officially launched her new solo career, is preparing to become a first-time mom, and still has a lot more in front of her. The twingle (twin single) release of I Really Don’t Want To and It Still Hurts is a second introduction to music […]
Mike Robins – One Beer At A Time
May 6th, 2021 by Trish CasslingMike Robins has a brand new single. Today the singer released One Beer At A Time. It’s the perfect sound as we head into the warmer weather. After the release of his first solo single in 2020, Lightning Don’t Strike Twice, the message has shifted. Lightning Don’t Strike Twice spoke to us about a special […]
Had A Good Weekend, Shantaia Music Video & 5 Quick Questions
May 5th, 2021 by Joshua MurrayShantaia, the Canadian country artist, making her way in Nashville after moving from her home in Saskatchewan has a brand new music video for her newest single, Had A Good Weekend! The Spiritwood native first landed on our radar last summer when we premiered the lyric video for Two Cents, and we’ve been here listening, […]
Lonely Army: Introducing Sophie Powers with the Long Q&A and 5 Quick Questions!
May 3rd, 2021 by Joshua MurraySophie Powers’ debut single, Lonely Army is a strong first impression. It’s got pop, with rock, with teen angst and power all rolled into a 2:55 introduction to what we’ll be looking to see continue in the future. The 16-year-old Toronto artist shouts out Avril Lavigne as an influence and artist she looked to when […]
Introducing Jackson Dean: 5 Quick Questions and The Long Q&A!
May 1st, 2021 by Joshua MurrayJackson Dean‘s debut self-titled EP is here, allowing him to more fully introduce himself to country music audiences. The Maryland native offers five tracks, including the previously released single, Wings. It’s gritty and grainy and brings an air of authenticity that is wonderful to hear. Another thing you’ll hear is a voice that doesn’t sound […]
Tough Times, Owen Barney Interview and 5 Quick Questions
April 7th, 2021 by Joshua MurrayOwen Barney is growing up in music. He’s been playing live wherever he can since he was in her earliest teen years, and now as he enters his 20s, he’s released a new three-track EP, Tough Times, for fans to dig into. The Toronto singer-songwriter has been on our radar for a couple of years […]
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