Eric Selby is a multi-talented instrumentalist and producer with an impressive list of accolades. Selby has had the pleasure of playing with many of the greats – Billy Thompson, Lenny Castro, James East and Mike Finnigan to name a few, and was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in November of 2012. He also was Blue411’s Drum Thumper “Jimi” Award winner and multiple WAMMIE awards nominations.

When listening to Selby’s brand new album Do, Baby. it is easy to understand how this musician became so lauded. Eric grew up incredibly inspired by The Beatles and those influences are easily detected in his tracks “Conversational Snow,” “Patiently,” and “Throw It All Away.” Selby’s vocals have a powerful whispering quality about them which force people to pay attention to every word he says and the album rounds out with a masterfully nostalgic track “Old Way.”

Do, Baby. has a way of introducing listeners’ ears to new content in a way they can’t help but be thrilled to accept it. The tracks have hints of fusion, some rock and some country elements all under a guise of Powerpop. This is the perfect listen for candlelight quarantine nights!

Stream “Do, Baby.”
https://open.spotify.com/album/1IuSvneht9JyipYG9wJDOX?si=vw0yWXZST5qfnOn2aWRLig

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Jade‘s new single, “I Would,” is a melodic ballad driven by enchanting vocals and accentuated by dynamic guitar riffs. The track has been paired with a stark, minimalistic video that will keep you enticed from start to finish. Heartfelt lyrics and emotive vocals have helped Jade Hilton evolve into her distinctive sound. The singer/songwriter fuses earthy folk melodies over lo-fi soundscapes. She began building a steady following by posting covers and originals on social media. After graduating from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign on a full athletic scholarship, she moved back home to Toronto and began releasing music featuring her indie-folk sound with R&B-pop production. She has performed live on centre court at Rogers Cup Toronto, Virgin Mobile Mod Club, Fairmont Royal York Toronto, and at Ryerson University Frosh Week. Jade’s new single and video for “I Would,” is out now.

Zaac pick is one our favorite up and coming artists this year. His blissful and noteworthy voice brings his musical essence to the world. . The song is a portrait of the singer’s struggle with anxiety and depression, the song’s swelling crescendos mirror the lyrics about finding relief in music. Most songs on his upcoming record “Passages,” were written fairly quickly, the recording process would test Pick’s resolve, when three months of unfruitful recording sessions nearly derailed the project. Pick floundered, and the sessions were ultimately abandoned. Pick started over with a new producer, Jonathan Anderson (Andy Shauf, Aidan Knight, Jordan Klassen), at his rural studio in Maple Ridge, BC (Protection Island). Returning each song to its essence, Passages was recorded with a newfound confidence in a rush of inspiration over just a few weeks. The album features contributions from a number of well-regarded Vancouver singer-songwriters and instrumentalists, including Jordan Klassen, Taylor Swindells (The Tourist Company), Bre McDaniel, Skye Brooks (Co-Pilots, Fond Of Tigers), and string arrangements by sibling duo Brian and Caleb Chan (Dear Rouge, Holy Hum). Passages is slated for release on all major music platforms May 22, 2020.

Steve Ropes is an Italian musician and producer. At a young age, Steve learned how to play guitar and piano which he incorporates seamlessly into his productions. With strong metal and rock influences he played in a band for a few years before getting he got passionate about electronic music and started his solo project in 2018. Steve’s new single “Restless Heart” is an emotionally-driven electro pop track. As we boldly head into 2020, Steve Ropes offers up a glimpse of hope and a perfect collection of songs that will soothe the soul.

Listen to “Restless Heart,” today.

https://soundcloud.com/steve-ropes/steve-ropes-restless-heart/s-dGB6l

Midnight Vesta is a folk-rock band based out of Toronto, ON. Since the release of their debut EP, ‘The Sleight of Hand’ the band have been working the 401 and expanding an audience with their live performance. After solidifying their lineup in 2017 the band released their first LP, ‘Seconds’, which saw them shift from a banjo driven folk group to a guitar laden quartet, smothered in harmony. With successful national tours, airplay on community radio as well as the CBC, Midnight Vesta continues to establish themselves as a band with unprecedented work ethic and multi-generational appeal. They are set to release their second LP in early 2020.

The band’s new single, “I’ll Have Another,” was born from the strummy acoustic riff that you hear off the top, and ramps up throughout the song culminating in a soaring vocal at the end, and our ears are in love.
Listen in and listen loud, here:

Scott Goodwin is a multidisciplinary artist and producer born and raised in Toronto, Canada. Having developed a reputation as a blues rock mainstay at historic Toronto venues like Horseshoe Tavern and the Drake Hotel, Goodwin plans to supersede his reputation and introduce fans to another side of himself – the experimental, late-night-tinkering producer. The Lonely Lover Boy. 

Fans of his live show may not recognize the artist they’re hearing – which is exactly how Goodwin likes it. The lack of confines in his music-making process allows for a new fusion of his influences to take shape with every song. Spanning a wide array of genres, influences include the blues-rock of Bahamas to the DIY R&B and Hip-Hop of Anderson .Paak. The result is a brooding, lovelorn collection of songs that put up a magnifying glass to the mind of the young upstart. He is equally deft at capturing both the hopefulness of new love, and the whiskey glass-on-the-dash abandon of love lost. 

With 2016’s August, Goodwin introduced himself as a garage-rocking, heart-on-his-sleeve multi-instrumentalist committed to proving he has songwriting chops to match his versatile guitar playing. The intermittent years have seen Goodwin in his home studio, mixing and producing for other artists while plotting his next moves – creating multiple projects scheduled for release in an eventful 2020. The first of these new projects to see the light of day is his sophomore release, Valentine. This new collection of songs is an experimental balancing act of Goodwin’s rock roots and hip-hop influences. In fact, many of the tracks on Valentine were written and recorded in one sitting, with Goodwin employing a lo-fi, stream-of-consciousness style in his flow and songwriting. 

A working photographer, Goodwin uses his work to explore themes that reflect the world around him. His sold-out 2020 exhibit, Friend Connection, displayed ideas of love, friendship & anxiety – universal experiences that serve to remind us of our similarities and interconnectedness. The exhibit will be returning again soon later this year to allow guests to once again ruminate on their past and current relationships and their impact on their mental health.