Jason Pilling’s new single “Bridges” is about crossing the bridge between cultures, representing the process of mentally preparing yourself to be in the other place. Jason went into it wanting to write a song about the cultural differences between his original home in Saskatchewan and where he lives now, but it ended up morphing in the songwriting process.
The result is a building track that creates a thoughtful, contemplative space with subtly layered percussion and synth details.
Juno-nominated hip hop artist Joey Stylez hit the ground running in the early 2000s with internet and mainstream hits that challenged society’s views of Indigenous people. With online streaming in the tens of millions and collaborations with big names such as Dragonette, Bun B & Ty Dolla $ign, Stylez has showcased his talents to the delight of his fans.
New single, “It’s The Life,” features Jason Chakita and is a track to bump while you’re riding. It’s outlaw music, and outlaws are riders. They follow where the hustle takes them. “It’s The Life” fits the headdress. The song comes from his new album “3 Eye Hip” out April 7th.
Theo Tams’ recent string of singles have redefined him as an artist. The music drowns the senses, oozing with intimate lyrics and style, and his sinewy vocals bear the listener through plush soundscapes. He is unapologetically himself as he demonstrates a remarkable command of R&B-laced pop music, his powerful voice the unwavering guiding light.
A standout among these singles is newest track “Jekyll Hyde Love” – a slow burn that explores both the positive and negative intensities he brings to his relationship.
Informed as much by the visceral intensity of stadium rock as they are by the atmospheric soundscapes of modern film scoring, Toronto outfit Phantom Atlantic cinematic brand of alternative rock for seekers creates immersive worlds for listeners to step into rather than just consume.
Phantom Atlantic’s latest release, “Start From Nothing,” is the second single from the band’s upcoming Your View of a Former Me EP. Picking up where their previous single “No Way To Live” left off, the track is a brooding rock anthem for the times about finding the strength to rebuild yourself when all hope seems lost.
Produced by Steve Molella of iconic Canadian rock group Finger Eleven, Your View of a Former Me is due out in summer 2021. ‘
Four years after the original release of Apocalipstick, The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer are releasing Post Apocalipstick, which takes disparate elements from the original record, puts them in a blender and spits out completely new interpretations. The thought process behind Post Apocalipstick was to create a remix record that didn’t sound like a remix record, but more of an out-of-the-box re-imagining of the tracks. Many of the tracks reflect the desire to bring a more cinematic style drama to the songs, a sonic adventure with concept-album-like flow. With classic psychedelic influences and more modern electronic influences, this record stretches well beyond the blues-rock idiom.
The newest single from the upcoming release is “Father’s Son” – a psychedelic, electronic take on the alt-rock track.
Known for her smooth vocals and insightful lyrics, Julia Messenger has just released a new song about the strength of letting someone you love go no matter how painful it is, and it is giving us all the feels.
“Fly Bird”, Julia’s new track, takes inspiration from a friend’s difficult breakup and the idea of setting the one you love free, hoping that one day they will fly back to you. You can feel Julia’s Jazz influence in the song with a prevalent soulful organ and melodic bass. The song also contains background harmonies that feel reminiscent of a church service, giving the piece a very uplifting tone. In the lyrics Julia encourages the listener to “fly free” because if he were to stay with her, the relationship could never be the same. “‘Fly bird’ is coming to an understanding of the fact that in order to really love someone, you need to have the strength to let them go” she states, “as painful as that can be”.
Julia Messenger is an Australian singer-songwriter known for her versatile and unique voice. Not only has she had an amazing career in her home country of Australia, but she has also crossed leaps and bounds with her music in countries such as Germany, the UK, and the United States. Having collaborated with a range of artists world wide. Julia’s voice can be heard in many genres including pop, jazz and electronica, and has been compared to artists such as Lisa Gerrard, Annie Lennox and Donna Summer.
“Fly Bird” is just the first single off of Julia’s upcoming EP “And We Danced”.
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