We Found a Lovebird celebrates the release of their latest album, With Friends Like These, featuring the angular and biting focus track, “Details.” Since 2009, the band has been crafting trance-like, chiming rock, earning critical acclaim with four albums, one EP, and ten singles to date – including a Polaris Music Prize nomination and steady airplay from CBC and KEXP.

“Details” is a grouchy plea to be spared unnecessary information, set to an angular chord progression and a raw, “warts and all” sound. The track features a completely off-the-cuff guitar solo that, while in the wrong key, perfectly suits the song’s cranky energy.

With Friends Like These highlights themes of enduring love, friendship, and the transformative power of music. The album embraces a raw, live-off-the-floor recording approach, capturing the spirit of timeless rock and roll.

Zanski’s latest single, “Canines,” is a haunting exploration of memory and self-doubt. With its melancholic mood and driving indie energy, the track captures the feeling of being caught in between moments—reminiscing on the past, but unsure whether those memories are truly accurate. The song’s lush instrumentation and experimental production reflect Zanski’s ability to blend indie, alternative, and emotional undertones in a captivating way.

The title, “Canines,” plays on the imagery of baring teeth, a symbolic representation of confronting emotions and memories. With its raw, questioning tone, the song contemplates the idea of remembering an event or feeling with uncertainty—like a cliffhanger that leaves you wondering whether the memory is truly complete.

A standout element of the track is Zanski’s unique mixing choices—quiet, intimate vocals pushed through tape saturation to create a warm, almost whispered sound. The song’s pulsating guitar riffs, which were processed through an array of pedals, add to the track’s layered, textured feel. Zanski also employed an alternate guitar tuning created by a close friend, which provided an unconventional foundation for the song’s composition.

Vancouver-based modern-rock artist Charlie PS is back with her fiery new single, “Mouthpiece.” The track combines gritty guitars, confident vocals, and Charlie’s signature ‘play on words’ lyricism to deliver a satirical yet empowering anthem for the digital age.

“Mouthpiece” oozes fierce, alternative-rock energy while offering a nod of defiant satire to today’s increasingly opinionated and vocally indulgent crowd.

“Mouthpiece” is an homage to everyone who has ever given unsolicited advice or yelled out their opinion in a room full of people who just don’t want to hear it. The world feels like a noisy place these days, and in 2025, I’m setting boundaries with those who just can’t keep their thoughts to themselves. – Charlie PS

East Coast storyteller Robert Thomas and his talented duo, the sessionmen, release their heartfelt new single, “Beside You.” A poignant reflection on the challenges of life on the road and the deep longing for home, the track melds folk, Americana, and roots influences into an intimate and deeply relatable narrative.

“Beside You” captures the ache of separation and the profound gratitude for the one you love, offering listeners a tender yet powerful reminder of what truly matters. Produced by Catherine MacLellan, co-written with renowned musician Ray Legere, and set to a beautiful piano accompaniment performed by Terra Spencer, the song’s lyrical depth and haunting melody have made it a Live favourite, evoking memories and singalongs with audiences far and wide.

I wrote “Beside You” in the quiet of a hotel room, longing for home after years of life on the road. The chorus came to me in the middle of the night, fully formed: “To lie beside you, that is heaven, and there’s no place on the earth I’d rather be.” This song is a love letter to my wife and a reflection on the realization that no matter how hard we work or how far we go, the true reward is being with the person you love. – Robert Thomas

Ian North, the acclaimed Canadian folk-rock artist, returns with a spellbinding new single, “Antarctica.” Inspired by the harrowing tales of polar explorers who risked everything to venture into Earth’s most unforgiving terrain, the track explores themes of courage, isolation, and the human drive to endure.

Produced by Chris Gartner, “Antarctica” weaves Americana roots with ambient soundscapes, resulting in a modern and immersive take on North’s signature “Fallen-Angel Folk” style. The single also features stunning three-part harmonies by North’s wife, Jennifer Claveau, marking her return to music after more than a decade away.

The song is a cinematic journey from its opening chords, conjuring vivid imagery of icy tundras and sun-scorched deserts. North’s lyrics juxtapose stark landscapes with the inner struggles of the human spirit. The arrangement crescendos with echoing pedal steel and soaring harmonies, delivering a cathartic conclusion that underscores the resilience required to navigate life’s most challenging terrains.

“Antarctica” represents the courage it takes for all of us to face the unknown. It’s a reminder of the fragility of life and the quiet perseverance of the human spirit. This song draws on those tragic yet courageous stories of polar explorers and reflects the struggles we all face in our own lives. – Ian North