Formed in 2018, Scott Y Los Pelmazos is an alternative hip-hop band hailing from Puente Alto and La Florida, Chile. They present themselves as an alternative to traditional hip-hop, drawing from modern influences, unafraid of experimentation and rejecting confinement to a particular style.

The group has released a self-titled compilation of previous records for Analog Machine Records that’s mostly composed of tracks taken from their Scotty Tape 01. It features the somber single “Naftalina (2022),” a track inspired by social claustrophobia and feeling lost in life.

Scotty Tape 01 taught us that we work better when we allow for ideas from all the band members. Everyone came with their own demo, and then the rest of us would add to it, so the project never resolved around one person. We also learned more about how the music business works since we had to release the project on our own. We had no label or media outlets to help us, and had to secure our own distribution. – member Claudio Vasquez

Singer-songwriter Cory Singer has just released his latest single and music video, “Long Time Coming.” The single, which combines elements of indie and feel-good music, promises to uplift audiences with its inspiring lyrics and catchy melody.

Known for his captivating performances and exceptional songwriting skills, the promising talent penned “Long Time Coming” as a testament to his perseverance and triumph.  Reflecting on the songwriting process, he shared:  “I wrote this song back in 2019. I felt very dissatisfied musically at the moment, so I wanted to write an uplifting song. I just picked up my guitar and started finger-picking the chord progression on the guitar. The lyrics literally came to me right away, and the song was finished in a half hour. The idea was a song about finally making it. Ironically, I am so passionate about this song; it was recorded from my first take in the vocal studio.”

Drawing inspiration from iconic artists like Frank Sinatra, the track blossoms with elements of gospel and piano, coupled with his vocal prowess, aiming for an epic and soul-stirring sound. “I was very fixated on Frank Sinatra at that time, and the two songs that inspired me were “That’s Life” and ‘My Way.” I knew that this song was gonna be epic. Plus, I wanted to showcase my vocals and show people what I could do. I also want to inspire others to never abandon their dreams.” Singer remarked.

“Long Time Coming” exudes a powerful message of hope and determination that transcends borders, taking listeners on an immersive journey led by an emotive delivery and poignant verses. From the pulsating energy of the chorus to each poetic line, Singer leaves a lasting impression on listeners, ensuring the song’s impact lingers long after the final note fades away.

For Singer, “Long Time Coming” marks another milestone in his illustrious career. A versatile performer, Singer has graced arenas nationwide and starred in BRAVO TV‘s singing competition, The Kandi Factory, where he emerged as the grand winner. In addition to his musical endeavors, he has been recognized and celebrated for his advocacy work for individuals on the autism spectrum, using his platform to spread positivity and promote awareness. He truly has become a well-recognized social influencer. He loves that he can use his music and social platform to inspire and help others, he also stated that, “I want to be recognized for my music, songwriting and craft. Not because I am autistic and talented, but because you like my music.” – Cory Singer

Singer’s philanthropic endeavors extend to his roles on the board of directors for the I Am Able Foundation. Esteemed publications such as PEOPLE, Hollywood Life, Rolling Stone, and more have recognized his influence and music. Despite his growing prominence, with over half a million followers across his platforms, Singer remains focused on his passion for music and songwriting. Singer has also been featured on Good Morning America, has performed the National Anthem for several major national sporting events, and has even shared the stage with none other than DJ Khaled at the Best Buddies Gala in Miami, FL.

“Long Time Coming” is now available on all digital streaming platforms.

The Pukka Orchestra was an award-winning Canadian ‘new wave’ band based in Toronto, Canada in the 1980s and 1990s and became an important and revered contributor to the ‘Queen Street’ music scene of that era. After a long hiatus, The Pukka Orchestra completed a new album in 2023 – Chaos Is Come Again – of reworked, remixed and remastered tracks from its two prior recording sessions that never saw the proper light of day. 

The album was mastered posthumously after the death of Graeme Williamson in 2022, the voice and writer of The Pukka Orchestra. Released by Pacemaker/Cadence Records, Chaos Is Come Again includes liner notes by Alan Cross.

Besides the obvious truism that every human life is important, part of the inspiration for their single, “Every Man and Woman is a Star,” there is the astonishing fact that stars that go supernova are responsible for creating many of the elements of the periodic table, including those that make up the human body. The song also draws inspiration from Graeme’s desire to seek out opportunities to play music. Although success is validating, he knew that being true to yourself is what will bring contentment, rather than fame. 

“As is everything Graeme wrote, it’s an important message, straight to the listener, wrapped in a catchy tune,” says Iris Williamson, Graeme’s surviving widow. “The lesson I always take from hearing Graeme’s work again is that he effortlessly elevates a simple, every day phrase to reveal its fundamental truth.”

For the bandmates of the late Graeme Williamson, getting his songs heard and his legacy sustained were the most important inspiration. Producer Neil Chapman had recently finished producing Graeme’s solo album, Because You Were There, and hearing his voice and words and songwriting again, so close and intimately, made him want to pull out the unfinished Pukka masters from the late 80s-early 90s and rebuild them to today’s standards and perspective.

Sue Decker’s rich and warm voice, distinctive slide guitar playing, and authentic songwriting make for a powerful combination. Her music inhabits the borderlands where blues, folk, country, and soul meet, now witnessed in her second album, Keeping Time. She collaborated with sought-after roots producer Steve Dawson to record at The Henhouse Studio in Nashville. In 2019, Sue had released her debut full-length album Outskirts of Love to international acclaim. 

Her latest single, “Hummingbird,” finds solace in nature. She explains, “In the first several weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, I had the precious experience of watching a hummingbird build her nest on a tree branch right outside my window, tend to the eggs, and feed the hatchlings. Then I got to see the little ones learn to fly. It helped me get through those bewildering and dark days.”

On Keeping Time, Sue’s unique capacity for pairing meaningful and topical lyrics with ear-catching melodies shines through. True to her aim as a songwriter, she uses ordinary language to fuse everyday moments with the unspeakable and the extraordinary. The recording process was mostly live-off-the-floor playing music together in real time. The powerful, intimate, and playful songs hold a lifetime of experiences within small moments—looking back on the past and what was not meant to be, current challenges we’re all facing, and preparing for what the future may hold.

Bracebridge, Ontario’s survivor-led collaborative project, Chorus of Courage, is lifting the veil on the ten tracks which make up Always By Your Side, the debut album which reflects and transmutes survivors’ lived experiences into rich and deeply honest songwriting.

Through gathering survivors and songwriters during a summer retreat, the project’s organizers, including qualifying registered psychotherapist and singer-songwriter Cindy Doire, created a home to explore some of the most difficult experiences that one could imagine.

Love, music, silence, acceptance, guidance, connection, and movement are key to Always By Your Side and its songs’ origins, which range from soulful empowerment (Alysha Brilla’s “Shine”), delicate reassurance (the Julian Taylor-penned “Sweet Little Hummingbird”), and the incendiary folk rock of Doire’s songwriting contribution to the record, “Burn It Down.”

The stories shared and held at retreat were given a voice and expression through Chorus of Courage’s songwriters. These songs were captured, recorded, and then sent to the project’s allies, who responded with another song written in solidarity, creating a powerful musical conversation.

By sharing these songs of resilience and hope, the members of Chorus of Courage seek to inspire empathy, ignite conversations, and catalyze positive change. 

With Always By Your Side, the project aims to create a ripple effect that elevates awareness, breaks down barriers, and fosters a culture of respect and support. Together, they stand as a testament to the indomitable spirit of all voices and advocate for a world where voices are heard, honoured, and empowered.

Dan Pallotta is sharing his first new single since the release of his 2023 sophomore record, Winnebago Dreams. The folk singer-songwriter from Massachusetts has chosen to explore deeply personal and cathartic themes on “House on the Reservoir,” which he describes as being about his own “triangulation between [his] dad and his father.”

The acoustic guitar led track features plaintive harmonica and piano, the production’s bedrock to centre Pallotta’s emotive vocals and moving lyrics which depict a tense and repressed relationship between his father and grandfather. 

“It split me into pieces, and I sold my soul for parts, inside of that house on the reservoir.”

Pallotta explains that “House is on the Reservoir” is about “seeing that you have taken responsibility for pain, transgression, betrayal, regret and anger that never belonged to you and that were never yours to take responsibility for in the first place.”

The core truth of lived experience in the song reveals Pallotta’s ability to “still […] have empathy for the people for whom you shouldered it out of a recognition that it’s something ancient, and probably didn’t belong to them either.”