Edmonton’s Forester returns with Young Guns, a raw and restless new EP anchored by the lead single “You Were Born.” Balancing turbulent punk energy with brooding alternative rock grit, the record captures a band looking back on their scars, mistakes, and fleeting nights with both urgency and tenderness. It’s a reflection of growth and survival – an unflinching portrait of who they were and how far they’ve come.

While “You Were Born” may be the EP’s most urgent cut, Young Guns as a whole is about much more than fighting for the light. Written and recorded across studios, apartments, and rehearsal spaces – sometimes years apart – the collection pieces together moments of clarity, pain, joy, freedom, turbulence, and regret into a raw document of becoming. “The weight of past mistakes, friendships, and fleeting nights feel a little heavier now,” pianist Keenan Gregory reflects. “Writing and releasing these songs is our way of keeping them alive just a little longer.”

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“You Were Born” is a storm of words and emotions, written about how an argument can spiral past the point of no return, leaving wounds that linger long after the silence falls. “It’s about the instant you realize that a line has been crossed, and the heavy silence that follows when love and hurt collide,” Keenan shares. Fueled by jagged guitars, pounding drums, and a defiant vocal delivery, the track distills rage, regret, and resilience into three frantic minutes.
Sometimes, though, songs take years to reveal themselves. “‘You Were Born’ was one of those songs we had to wait for,” says Keenan. “The second verse was written over email almost five years after the rest of the track. We had wanted that section to lift, but were at a loss of how to do it until one day James [Banks] sent over a guitar riff and drum idea that set the pace. I responded with the  piano part instantly, Wayne [Axani] had the vocal locked in, and suddenly it was alive. Despite this song having a long gap in between writing periods, once that new idea had sparked, the final piece of the puzzle came together within an hour or two.”

With their latest single, “More Than A Feeling”, Esther Anaya, Parker Matthews, and JAYEM deliver a track that embodies passion, energy, and connection. The song captures that euphoric moment when music transcends sound and becomes pure emotion, pulling listeners into a state where rhythm meets soul.

Esther Anaya—DJ, singer, violinist, producer, and Official DJ of the Los Angeles Chargers—infuses the record with her signature electric violin and emotive vocals, giving it a bold and organic edge. Known for collaborations with Thomas Gold and Snoop Dogg, Anaya elevates the track with both intensity and intimacy. Parker Matthews contributes soaring vocals that anchor the record in raw emotion, while JAYEM’s driving production style keeps the dance floor alive from start to finish.

The release will be accompanied by an official music video, translating the song’s energy into powerful imagery that blends performance and storytelling. This collaboration is more than just a track—it’s an anthem of release, unity, and elevation, delivering exactly what the title promises: more than a feeling.

With Colombian roots and over 20 years of musical training, Anaya has captivated audiences worldwide. Her career highlights include supporting Rihanna and Kanye West, opening for Maluma on his European tour, collaborating with Lil Yachty, and performing at major festivals such as EDC Mexico, Coca-Cola Flow, and Baja BeachFest. For the past three seasons, she’s served as the official DJ for the NFL’s Los Angeles Chargers, performing at marquee events including Super Bowl 2023, Pro Bowl 2023, F1 Mexico City 2024, Anaheim Ducks games, and the PGA’s Waste Management Open 2025.

From classical conservatory training to global stages, Anaya’s versatility and artistry have also led to branded partnerships with Cadillac and iHeartMedia, as well as DJ residencies at Zouk Nightclub Las Vegas and E11even Miami, sharing stages with icons like David Guetta, Calvin Harris, Zedd, and DJ Snake.

“More Than A Feeling” is out now and is poised to electrify dance floors worldwide.

Willem James Cowan’s new single, “You Will (A Brief Reminder to Look Up),” is a warm, Laurel Canyon–inspired ode to optimism – a gentle reminder that no matter how heavy life feels, things will get better. Breezy yet reflective, the track blends folk, rock, singer/songwriter, and Americana influences to create an uplifting space that feels both timeless and personal.

The spark for the song came in an unlikely place – a movie theatre. “A couple months after ending a long-term relationship, my brother and I went to see the movie Beau is Afraid,” Cowan recalls. “The movie as a whole didn’t have a huge impact on me, but I was really inspired by the dream sequence about three-quarters of the way through where a woman is prophesying a character’s life. Each sentence starts with the phrase ‘you will’ as she details the events to come, and I really liked the way it sounded. I had to pull my phone out and write the idea down (against theatre etiquette – sorry everyone). I went home and wrote the lyrics with the same idea. This song is a reminder to myself and others that no matter how down you feel, things will get better.”

Toronto alt-punk rockers Excuses Excuses return with “Nothing At All,” an anthemic, defiant, and raw rallying cry that questions the impact of social media on our increasingly divided world. The track cuts through the noise to encourage listeners to reject the curated smokescreens algorithms present and reclaim an honest, individual perspective on life.

Delivering a searing commentary on conformity, the emptiness of regurgitated online opinions, and the loss of original thought in the digital age, “Nothing At All” serves as a reminder that we don’t need to feed into the game that media and politics try to push on us – we still have a chance to be ourselves and to be united in this world.

“‘Nothing At All’ directly calls out the effects of social media on our brains and the flaws in our resulting actions as a society,” explains guitarist/vocalist Kyle C. Wilton. “Though a lot of people either don’t see it or choose not to realize it, the truth is that we have been changed by this modern way of life. I think this song sheds a much needed light on the reality of the situation.”

At its core, “Nothing At All” is about breaking the cycle – refusing to be just another voice in the echo chamber, and instead striving for a more positive, authentic, and united future.