New Music

We Can’t Get Enough Of Boy Maj’s “Premium Vibes Vol. 1”

If you’re looking for an instant energy boost, this one’s the way to go. It’s a ten-track record of endless fun, upbeat melodies that will leave you wanting more. Under the categories of pop, futuristic R&B, “Premium Vibes Vol. 1” aims to deliver, impress, and be self-explanatory in itself. Boy Maj, the groovy mastermind based […]

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If Cool Story, Bro was the start of the heel turn, Dumpster Fire by Lauren Ash is the full supervillain origin arc, complete with a soundtrack

If Cool Story, Bro was Lauren Ash sharpening her eyeliner and casually eviscerating her ex over a grunge-pop riff, then Dumpster Fire is her fully ascending into chaotic neutral, wielding a flamethrower made of glitter and bad decisions. This is her tenth single in two years, which is either a testament to her work ethic

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“don’t you wait” by AVARA perfectly captures that hot girl summer core

Pink hues gracing evening skies, ocean waves kissing the shoreline, and glasses of sunset cocktails – talk about hot girl summer! AVARA will pull you into this core with her latest release “don’t you wait”. The track incorporates a dreamy blend of pop, jazz, and Afrobeats that will carry you to a romantic and long

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God Fearing Man by Adam Atom is a document of change, a mid-step in a longer walk

It’s not every day that an EP opens with the emotional weight of someone buying a Bible and somehow, doesn’t make you roll your eyes. But God Fearing Man, the latest from Atlanta-based artist Adam Atom, is just that: a spiritual coming-of-age story disguised as a debut. And miraculously, it works. The premise sounds like

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New Laconia’s Coming Home is an act of redemption for those who strive for a new life

When words are not enough to weave and narrate a story, music is another way to console one’s weary soul. For New Laconia, their latest release Coming Home is a perfect example for this. Every note is splattered like paint on an empty canvas to tell a story, and it’s filled with emotions even words

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Velvet Coffin by Neverlyn isn’t here to fix anything. It’s here to validate the mess

Every now and then, a debut album comes along that sounds like it’s not just about an identity crisis. Rather, it is one. Neverlyn’s Velvet Coffin doesn’t shy away from that. It walks straight into the emotional demolition site that was the post-pandemic era and sets up a drum kit. And somehow, miraculously, it works.

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Preternatural Dreams by Matthew Shadley Band is just craftsmanship and conviction and a healthy respect for the listener’s intelligence

Let’s talk about effort. Not flashy, billion-dollar, CGI-on-every-frame effort. Not the effort where a guy buys twenty guitars and shoves them through a pedalboard the size of an aircraft carrier. I’m talking about real effort: the kind that happens in basements, back bedrooms, and stubborn hearts. The kind of effort where someone quietly decides, “I

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“San Diego” by The New Citizen Kane Is A Reflection Of The Past

Have you ever had something happen in a distinct place all at once, leaving you conflicted on what to think, and whether or not to cherish or move past it? In this song, memories and emotions are revisited, of what seems to be a string of joyous moments leading up to heartbreak. The New Citizen

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And in a world where everyone’s screaming for your attention, Gord by Alex McCulloch feels like a miracle

Gord, the new EP from Scarborough singer-songwriter Alex McCulloch, is not optimized for Spotify’s “Sad Indie Girl Crying” playlist or your roommate’s vinyl collection of things they don’t actually listen to. It doesn’t care about algorithmic viability. It’s not chasing sync deals or viral moments. It’s just… here. Quiet. Unassuming. And devastating. This record didn’t

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