The Lost Messiahs have been steadily establishing their reputation in the music industry, and their most recent offering, “Radiance of Moon,” serves as evidence of their ongoing evolution as a collective. This captivating and evocative composition, accompanied by an enthralling music video, possesses a haunting beauty that resonates deeply, drawing the listener into a realm of self-reflection and intense feelings. The track begins with a gentle guitar, its delicate notes beckoning you into its embrace. Its slow, contemplative melody immediately seizes your attention, drawing you deep into its world. Frontman James O’Connor’s vocals enter the mix, commanding the spotlight with their power and emotion. His delivery of the lyrics exudes raw honesty and vulnerability, forging a connection that is both captivating and relatable. The accompanying vocals of bandmate Martha Cummins swirl around like a gust of strong wind, as prominent handclaps find their way into the release.

Ollie Plunkett of The Lost Messiahs shared some insight on the release: “Radiance of Moon” was like a little drop of magic dropped  onto my guitar. From the moment I  started playing the guitar riff I got the vibe immediately and the lyrics and the sentiment just flowed like a natural spring. The song is a love song and is written from the perspective of gratitude for finding one’s soulmate in life. I could visualize myself in a beautiful garden with the most beautiful person in my life  in front of me. and the moon’s rays outlining her beauty. For the video I wanted to capture in some way that scene but didn’t want to represent it too literally. So the video is a bit more abstract but I think it still captures the feeling . The transitions between each frame  is deliberately slow to allow the lyrical content to gradually reveal itself.”

As the song unfolds, the instrumentation gradually intensifies. Drums, bass, and layered guitar work seamlessly join in, infusing the track with a growing urgency and tension. The accompanying video intrigues with stunning visually imagery with the lone, captivating character, making their way throughout the world. The intricate video seamlessly aligns with the song, as if it was tailor-made for it. Its imagery evokes a nostalgic ambiance, while incorporating visual metaphors and symbolic elements that enrich the overall experience, adding layers of depth. The chorus rises with exceptional strength, its unforgettable hook etching itself in your mind long after the song fades. The interplay of haunting vocals and intricate guitar work weaves an ethereal and otherworldly atmosphere, evoking a sense of mysticism and wonder that truly captivates the senses.

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LA based band The Americans take over McCabe’s Guitar Shop this Sunday, July 16, to play a very special release show for their EP, Strays (out July 21). At the show attendees will be able to purchase an advance copy of the vinyl that evening.

The night also features special guest, singer-songwriter Gill Landry as the opener.

The band’s distinctive, powerful works have captured the attention of a number of stars. They’ve backed Nick Cave, Lucinda Williams, Ashley Monroe, and Devendra Banhart, and joined Ryan Bingham on four national tours. They worked closely with Jack White and T Bone Burnett, joining Nas, Elton John, and Alabama Shakes in the PBS/BBC primetime series American Epic. They have appeared on The Late Show (CBS), and their music was featured in the films Texas Killing Fields, A Country Called Home, Little Glory, and the TV series No Tomorrow.

$20 / TICKETS

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As a singer-songwriter,  Michel combines the lyrical sensibilities of Leonard Cohen, the musical styling of Jason Isbell, and the vocal versatility of Billy Joel. His songs are musical journeys that dig deep into the human experience, with ear worm worthy melodies and quirky, intelligent lyrics.

As a professional motivational speaker, Michel also peppers his live shows with stories and conversation that keep the audience engaged beyond the music. 

Michel’s debut LP Kiss The Rock comes from an at first contradictory kayaking method.  When you are in white water and approaching a jutting rock your instinct is to paddle away from the impediment, in reality the safest method is to lean into contact with the rock and let the current push you to its side.  The metaphor of kissing the rock to life is all about embracing our challenges.

The collection of songs is a dynamic blend of Americana and singer-songwriter, where Michel’s unique artistic voice and inspirations meld.  Focus single “The Road” is a reflective and vulnerable track, whilst being driving in tone and cathartic in meaning.  An allegory to our personal journey as we travel through existence often in an uncertain space. 

“we are all ‘driving through the night with one headlight, but it’s better than driving blind’.”

Leanne Hoffman performs a tightrope walk between the sensual immediacy of pop music and poetry’s revelatory nuance on her new album, The Text Collector. Using the swirling melodies and glitzed-up production of Top 40, the Nova Scotia-based multidisciplinary artist builds tension between soundscapes primed for pure pleasure and lyrics that address the interconnected relationship between desire and despair.

Highlight single “King Size Bed” originally was a poem. All of the tracks on The Text Collector were originally poems spread out from the course of a  year. Hoffman shares that this album is of self-discovery and awareness which lead her from being introspective on her former album, to accepting on this latest work.  Inspired by her love of pop music as a whole and especially fond of pop music from her youth, she set the poems to songs extending their longevity and reach in an approachable manner.“King Size Bed” was first written as a poem after Hoffman was at the end of a relationship, experiencing the now missing presence of her former partner on a bed that suddenly felt too big. Although the subject matter of the song is rather sad, Hoffman has purposefully hidden their meaning in a danceable pop instrumentation. 

Writing songs from the back of an ambulance during his late-night shifts as an EMT, pop-punk-pretty-boy august brodie is fuelled by a mission to get out of his small town and onto a stage where he belongs. Hailing from Thunder Bay ON, brodie has JUST the right amount of piss & vinegar to bring you back to that college breakup ur still mad about. Being called “the new nostalgia” his sound touches on emo, pop & punk, w/ unexpected nods to hip hop. With 2.5M streams & an MTV world video premiere under his belt, august brodie is perfectly primed for his label debut, the ridiculously catchy “Hated You All Along”.

Recently signed to Wax Records, august takes inspiration from nearly all forms of music especially the screamo revival wave being a young fan of acts that would play his hometown such as Taking Back Sunday, Underoath and Alexisonfire. 

“Hated You All Along” was inspired by reflecting on a toxic ex and getting over it with a “fuck you attitude”

As a DJ, S-ONE knows how to control a party. He’s dominated the night club and party scene from the east to west end, the Greater Toronto Area and is continuing to grow his audience beyond the city and the country as he tours and shares his love of music with crowds everywhere. When other children his age were playing with toys, S-ONE was drawn to his father’s records and expensive sound equipment. As a boy he became known for sneaking and manually spinning records on the needles of his father’s turntable so that he could hear the faint melodies trapped in the grooves of each record.Just in time for the summer S-ONE teams with 23Dreamz on the seductive single “Lil Bit”.A melodic dance floor anthem inspired to help people “find a lil bit of love in our loveless world”