Coming off the hype of her recent release “Under Me,” Lexy Panterra is back with her alluring new single “Depend on You”- now available on all digital streaming platforms. Taking a full 180 from her previous track, “Depend on You” showcases Panterra’s versatile vocal abilities in a slow R&B tune. 

In “Depend On You,” Lexy sings about the intense connection she shares with her lover, but instead of relying on clichéd metaphors and generic lyrics, she uses vivid imagery and poetic language to convey the raw passion and emotion of the relationship. The lyrics are both sensual and vulnerable, exploring the complexities of love and intimacy in a refreshingly honest way.

Being released in two unique versions, Pt.1 and Pt.2, “Depend on You-  Pt.1” is a slow and sultry track, while Pt.2 is a high-energy electronic remix that will make you want to dance the night away. Adding another layer of interest to the song, Pt.2 will be released exclusively as an NFT through the innovative platform Sound XYZ, making it a one-of-a-kind collectible item for fans of Lexy and electronic music scene. As an intimate and provocative R&B track, Pt.1 demonstrates Panterra’s distinctive voice and lyrical word play, alongside Pt.2; a tune perfect for performing her impressive dance skills that have garnered her a  massive following on social media and made her a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.

With this release, listeners are set to experience two versions of a tune that are as bold and innovative as Lexy is as a multifaceted performer, with so much more to come. The track that showcases Lexy’s talent as a singer, songwriter, and producer and with its two unique versions and an exclusive NFT release, it’s a must listen for fans of R&B and electronic music alike.

Toronto’s Velvet Beach have been on an upward trajectory since their debut single release last September. They were honoured to be a part of Exclaim!’s Class of 2023 show back in January and are excited to finally release their debut album The Dream. A culmination of nearly three years of work, The Dream showcases the eclectic mix of dream pop and shoe gaze that has come to define Velvet Beach’s live sound so far.

Of particular note is “Uncertainty,” a driving yet ethereal ballad that pushes the bounds of Velvet Beach’s songwriting so far. Inspired by Kate Bush and “Hounds of Love,” the band wanted to create an homage to her work but that was also distinctively Velvet Beach. The song combines nostalgia, melancholy and the feelings that accompany coping with insecurity. 

Stay tuned for future releases, including live recordings of the Class of 2023 show as well as live off the floor recordings of some of the album’s best songs.

Ways In Waves is the brainchild of Brian Raine, a multi-instrumentalist and music producer originally from Yellowknife but currently living out of Edmonton. With malleable form and the spirit of experimentation at its core, the group began as a live duo before expanding to a five piece live band with Raine picking up vocals as well as guitar and keys parts.

Raine has chosen to focus the sound of the project into a tighter, brighter, more aggressive sound. Combining aspects of rock, art-pop, and electronic music together into a mixture that propels the listener through controlled chaos. “Who In War” uses the previous single “Everything Taken” as a starting point, and pushes the layering of textures and instruments toward an intentional maximalism. The bombastic and surreal build of the song culminates in an explosive cacophony that sounds like a celebration during an air raid. 

Written from the perspective of someone who is perpetually online and begins to think they can change the world all by themselves, ultimately developing a god complex.

Renowned Canadian singer-songwriter, Tara MacLean, wrote “Let Her Feel The Rain” following a breakup at the age of 19 which was deeply affecting. 

“I noticed that I felt numb, and I went and laid outside on the grass at night in the rain, and just let it fall on me. I just needed to feel it, to feel the pain, and then let the rain wash it away. And it did. I wrote this song when I came inside, still wet and muddy. This was the song that made me realize that music was going to save my life,” explains MacLean.

Decades later, MacLean has reimagined the song with layered background vocals and strings evocative of the lush environment which she calls home in the Pacific Northwest.

“In so many ways the song is about rebirth,” says MacLean. When it came time to shoot the video for “Let Her Feel The Rain,” MacLean returned to her ‘nest’ on Salt Spring Island to perform the song, complete with hair and makeup done by her children.

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“Let Her Feel The Rain” is taken from Tara MacLean’s upcoming new album, Sparrow, released on March 31st. 

Reimagining 10 tracks from her catalogue, the album is the companion soundtrack to Song of the Sparrow, MacLean’s debut memoir with HarperCollins which is out now, exploring the transformative power of music in her life.

Coming off the high of his recent hypnotic single “Monkeys,” gaming music legend TheFatRat, popularly known for his immense online following of over ten million fans, has released his new single “Out Of The Rain.” The irresistibly hopeful new single features vocals from breakout alternative electronic singer-songwriter Shiah Maisel and culminates with an exciting brass-filled ending.

The tune begins to reveal the much anticipated beginning to his epic saga and is now available on all DSPs and streaming services, and is free to use on Social Media like YouTube and Twitch, true to TheFatRat’s tradition to make his songs available for creators without the hassle of demonetization.

With his second release of the year, the go-to-artist for Esports brands like ESL and Dreamhack has returned with an inspiring single dedicated to people going through a hard time. “Out Of The Rain” is a song that acknowledges our continued perseverance, even when things get hard. Fans may have noticed that the artwork of TheFatRat’s releases are connected and tell a cohesive story. Now, “Out Of The Rain” and the following songs will provide fans with the much anticipated beginning of this epic saga both through the artworks and the lyrics telling the story of two siblings; a girl with her younger brother, living under dire circumstances in the slums of a futuristic city, hoping for a better life.

“It’s a song about hope…We all have been in circumstances that feel unbearable but at the same time impossible to escape from. The song is about how you keep going and stay alive in such situations.” – TheFatRat

Known for his production and leadership in the gaming community, with his music being used in popular video games like the top-grossing Dota 2, Rocket League, Rolling Sky and Game For Peace, you can instantly hear the subtle influences of his tried and true sounds on the track. Opening with a bubbly beat paired with a lighthearted drum sequence, the diverse sounds lead to a one of a kind listening experience as the song goes on. As the energy of the music escalates,  the bass drop approaches and listeners get the feeling that if this was a video game they are preparing for the boss battle. “The hardest part in “Out Of The Rain” were the drums,” said TheFatRat. “The drums in the first demo were ok, but didn’t quite have the bounce I was looking for. I ended up working over two weeks, full time, every single day to get them right.”

With Queens, NY born alt-electronic singer-songwriter Shiah Maisel’s strong vocals accompanying the beat, listeners are exposed to a truly unique audio-sensory moment across the song. Shiah has amassed over 110 million streams on Spotify alone through his very diverse music including popular songs like “Really Love You” feat. AFROJACK, “Not Coming Home Tonight,”, and collaborations with Laidback Luke, Kayzo & more. 

“When Christian first showed me the song, I instantly knew these lyrics were ones that I wanted to sing. With such a deep and inspirational message that many can relate to, the world is in a vulnerable place, and the hope the song brings is very needed today…I’ve looked up to [him] for many years, and to be able to record with Chris in the studio was a dream come true. Everything flowed perfectly, and I’m so excited to inspire the world with this special song.” – Shiah Maisel

TheFatRat started 2023 off with a surprise, giving fans his own deep vocals on the long awaited track “Monkeys.” He capped 2022 with his December release of “Back one Day” featuring NEFFEX, the vocal version of his globally trending instrumental “Xenogenesis,” which had accumulated over 250 million TikTok views and participation from celebrities such as Nick Kroll on The Tonight Show, Lil Nas X, and massively popular YouTuber Collins Key. Prior to that, TheFatRat released “Ghost Light,” the seductive and saxophone-heavy trap-leaning collaboration with award-winning K-Pop band EVERGLOW. 
TheFatRat’s highly-anticipated lore-filled debut ten-track album PARALLAX was released in September 2021. As is still a tradition, each song from the album was premiered on YouTube followed by an interactive Discord chat hosted by TheFatRat with collaborators and thousands of his fans. The album, artwork, and lyrics from PARALLAX tell their own cohesive story filled with imaginative characters and fantasy settings that have been referenced in his past projects, with each single sharing new chapters of the story. This lore is a huge interest for his rabid fans, who speculated wildly on online forums about the meaning of each release and guessing what was coming next.

Alex Exists is the new project of Alex Pulec, founding member of rock bands The Ruby Spirit and The Nursery. Inspired by absurdism, hyper surrealism and optimistic nihilism with an acid tongue firmly planted in his cheek, he is fascinated by pop culture and ego. The signatures of Alex‘s creative work are his unique sonic touches, drum heavy rhythms and classic “pop through a blender” melodies.

“Dancing With Chaos” is the first single from forthcoming debut album, Everybody’s Famous (Except Me). “This song is for anyone that feels overwhelmed by the state of the media, politics, and the unrealistic societal expectations that are placed on us,” Alex explains. “It’s an ode to confronting chaos head on, and having fun with it, instead of running for the hills.”

The visuals play off the hypnotic vortex sucking you into the “Alex Exists World” of tragedy, comedy, and booty-shakin’ tunes. Alex created the artwork using a composite of his baby photos, street photography and computer software to re-imagine himself as a baby, lost in the streets of New York City screaming out the soul while the city is spinning, warping around them.

We caught up with Alex Exists for an exclusive Video Voyageur you can find below!

1. Tell us the story of this song, why did you choose to visualize this song specifically?

A song is for anyone that feels overwhelmed by the state of the media, politics, and the unrealistic societal expectations that are placed on us. It’s an ode to confronting chaos head on, and having fun with it, instead of running for the hills. It’s a mesmerizing mellotron driven dirge that paints a vivid pastiche of urban life, and the otherworldliness that lies underneath the facade. Much like the tone and humor in John Carpenter’s classic movie “They Live”. I wanted to visualize this in a completely abstract way. Taking an avant-garde approach. No narrative, no obvious scenes, or storyboard. Just emotions, feelings, colors and moods meant to permeate the psyche and leave someone resonating with the song more on an emotional level vs. an intellectual level.

2. What was the inspiration behind this video (visuals, storyline, etc.)?

The visual style was inspired by the German expressionist film movement which peaked around the 1920’s to the 1930’s. These films were characterized by their use of dramatic lighting, distorted set designs, and exaggerated acting styles. These films often dealt with themes of social injustice, personal struggle, and psychological turmoil. Check out movies like “From Morn Till Midnight”, “Dr. Caligari”, “Metropolis” and “Nerves” if you wanna check out some of the specific films to get a visual idea of what I mean. Our twist on it was the use of projector lighting to create the warped world that the song illustrates.

3. What was the process of making this video?

Being indie filmmakers, we often work with limited budgets, it requires more creativity to fill the gap to make something look unforgettable, good quality and mesmerizing. The budgetary restrictions can make it challenging to create elaborate sets and worlds for their films. However, with the right creativity and resourcefulness, it is possible to create a convincing and immersive world even in a basement or other limited space. We shot this in a basement and the creative direction was largely helmed by director/designer Agata Waclawska (Moon Reel Media) who shot and produced the whole video.