Nick Faye is a songwriter from Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, living on Treaty 4 Territory. His new single, “Right Way,” is a deeply personal reflection on the masculine influences of his youth and their impact on his relationships – both with his partners and himself. The track is a raw yet triumphant statement of self-awareness, personal growth, and commitment to healthy love.

Blending elements of pop, rock, and country, “Right Way” pairs heartfelt storytelling with a dreamy, slow-burning instrumental that evokes the feeling of a late-night dance in a roadside saloon. The song is the third single from Faye’s forthcoming album, (Good) Love, which arrives September 26th, 2025.

“Right Way” was inspired by personal reflections on growing up in a Catholic, patriarchal, and colonial society on the Canadian Prairies. Immersed in hockey culture, where “toughness,” ego, and repressing emotions were the masculine norms, Faye recalls moments in his past where he didn’t always treat his partners with the respect and empathy they deserved.

As a young man, there were times when I mirrored unhealthy masculine influences I was raised around, and I had to do the hard work of unlearning them. This song is about granting myself grace for my past while celebrating how far I’ve come. It’s a personal commitment to always strive to love and treat others with respect, empathy, and kindness. – Nick Faye

Singer-songwriter Eric Kane unveils his most vulnerable release to date with “Over and Over” – a stark and moving portrait of grief, memory, and the daily reckoning that comes with loss. Built on stripped-back production, soul-baring vocals, and raw lyricism, the song captures the haunting ache of life after unimaginable tragedy.

Written about the death of his brother, a devastating loss that left an indelible mark, “Over and Over” explores the long shadow grief casts over time. Where many songs reach for closure, this one bravely chooses to sit with the pain. With unflinching honesty, Kane leans into the silence and stillness of mourning, allowing the weight of absence to speak for itself.

The new single follows his debut release, “Leave It All Behind,” a track rooted in transformation and survival. Where that first offering gave voice to the strength it takes to keep moving, “Over and Over” lays bare the reason Kane keeps going – the memory and love of his brother, whose presence continues to shape every lyric and note.

Together, the two singles offer an intimate preview of Kane’s debut project: a deeply human exploration of grief and healing that charts the nonlinear journey of living with loss.

Montreal-born composer, vocalist, and meditation leader Mark Fenster unveils his latest single, “Gabriola Breeze”—a soulful instrumental odyssey inspired by his transformative move from bustling city life to the calm nature of Gabriola Island, British Columbia. 

The piece blends multicultural instrumentation with lush, cinematic textures, offering a serene yet emotionally charged soundscape that explores what it means to follow one’s calling.

“This is essentially a musical rendition of my move to Gabriola—or more generally, of one’s leaping quest into their dream,” Fenster explains. 

“It begins with a ‘calling’ of sorts—somewhat softly alluring, but also accompanied by a bit of tension and fear as it represents the unknown. Then ultimately, [the music] shows us the value and loving kindness that awaits if we prove our strength and faith are stronger than the fear.”

“Gabriola Breeze” stands out for its rich fusion of spiritual and electric elements, where instruments like the tambura and distorted Telecaster weave together seemingly contrasting emotions, just as life’s challenges often hide within them the seeds of peace. It is meditative, multicultural, and emotionally complex—mirroring the internal landscape of transformation.

Chris Potter, while creating the mix, adds: “Several times I got lost in the music and forgot I was working.”

Toronto indie rock band The Lightning Struck return with Century Storm, their boldest and most focused record to date. Drawing from gnostic philosophy, science fiction, and a distinctly vintage sonic palette, the band paints a picture of modern life’s turbulence through a deeply personal lens.

On Century Storm, the band recorded 17 songs, carefully curating the final album to represent the most cohesive, uncompromising version of their vision. Grounded in raw instrumentation, sharp songwriting, and existential reflections, Century Storm is a portrait of a band with a defined identity and a wide sonic reach.

The focus track, “In Her Dreams Tonight,” captures the album’s surreal but grounded ethos while channeling homesickness, alienation, and unexpected optimism through a surf-tinged indie rock lens.

Written from the perspective of an alien longing to return home but trapped in a human body fated to die first, “In Her Dreams Tonight” draws direct inspiration from Fritz Leiber’s sci-fi short story The Ship Sails at Midnight. The result is a track that feels eerily joyful: upbeat melodies and retro rock touches like surf guitar riffs and Duane Eddy-style leads mask the melancholy at its core.

1. Tell us the story of this song, why did you choose to visualize this song specifically?
The song was inspired by a Fritz Leiber short story, The Ships Sails at Midnight, about an alien being who is trapped on Earth in a human body. The story is told from the perspective of a human friend of this alien being, as well as from the perspective of the alien talking to herself. It explores themes about how she seems to not fit into the society around her, and how she will have to abandon her body in order to be free.

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

The video was conceived to bring together visual elements that reinforced the story and the underlying feelings of longing and alienation.  We combined elements of modern dance, shadow puppets and performance video.  The idea was that the protagonist could be anyone among us, and we anonymized her by never showing her face.  You’ll either see her as a shadow puppet, a masked dancer, or shot from behind as she walks through her environment.

3.What was the process of making this video?

Damra Camat was our dancer and choreographer.  Her brief was to “dance alien”, which she captured amazingly.  All of those moves were her invention.  Although she found the paper mask unpleasant to dance in, it really reinforced the anonymity of the protagonist.  (And we had an amusing social media post where she rips off the mask and jumps up and down on it, crushing it.)  The shadow puppets were created by Linda Troxel, and were shot behind translucent paper.  They allowed us to portray the more difficult parts of the story (like spaceships landing), as well as providing a symbolic language (like the closing of the heart) to work against the live action footage.