Megan Dawson’s newest release, “Kissed Me Like That,” brings an exciting new sound for the pop-country artist. The song brings hooky lyrics and an energetic melody embodying the feelings of happiness when falling in love. Mixed with the combination of Megan’s bright vocals, this song brings an exciting sound to the pop-country space. 

“As we head into Spring and Summer, I wanted a song that represented and embodied that feeling of something so beautiful that you can’t explain it but it makes you feel so good and optimistic,” said Megan. 

“I want my listeners to be able to find themselves within my songs,” Megan said. “To be able to be a part of the soundtrack of the current chapter in their lives no matter if it’s happy, sad or somewhere in between. I hope to inspire my listeners in the same way that my favorite artists inspire me.”

Inspirational Norwegian DJ and producer Matoma,best known for singles “All Night” with The Vamps and “I Don’t Dance” withEnrique Iglesias,has released the emotional official music video for the heartwarming single “Heart So Big,” with electronic dance-pop trio A R I Z O N A, which can be found HERE. The track was written with A R I Z O N A’s longtime collaborator PJ Bianco as a love letter to his son with autism. 

Watch the video here: 

The pair have released an emotional music video showing a compilation of what love represents all around the world. Crowdsourced from over 2,000 fan submissions, the raw footage reflects pure happiness, excitement, and a very much needed reminder of all the positivity that exists in our seemingly ordinary daily lives. While the music video shows a diverse group of people from all over the world, it highlights the notion that love is a universal language. Together with simple yet impactful lyrics like “you gotta smile so bright, so bright,” this highly contagious and powerful video is a testimony to the power of love.

Matoma shares, “I couldn’t imagine a better music video for this special song than this! It truly brought me to tears to feel all the love in these incredible videos, like little glimpses into the hearts and memories of people all over the world. Like the song, it’s a reminder to treasure the good that we have in our lives, and that we are all connected by that common joy.”

A R I Z O N A shares, “This song, along with the hopes of raising autism awareness, carries a special notion in general that we should remember to cherish and protect the ones we love in our lives. Sometimes we can be all they have, or vice versa.”

The positivity in the song comes as no surprise to Matoma fans, as he is recognized globally for his charity work behind the music. He recently headlined Gravity Festival, in partnership with EDM juggernaut Proximity, and used his performance to raise money for Red Cross’ Ukraine Crisis Appeal. His livestream raised $10,000 USD in just 45 minutes, breaking past records for the festival; and he decided to match the donations personally.

Following that heartfelt livestream, he purchased three billboards on the i-10 highway to Coachella; originally intended for promoting his new music, but with the tragic war continuing in Ukraine, he decided to put them towards raising funds and awareness for Ukraine humanitarian aid organization Music Saves UA. A video of the billboards via a drone flyover can be found HERE. Matoma’s billboards received worldwide news coverage from outlets across the globe including NME, The FADER, The Independent, MSN, Yahoo News, and Metro UK.

“Heart So Big” follows previous singles “Take Me to the Sunshine”featuring Super-Hi and Bullysongs, “Never Surrender” featuring Steve Garrigan ofKodaline, and “Summer Feeling”featuring Jonah Kagen,which scored record numbers of streams in their first week. “Never Surrender”has since taken off with Matoma and Steve performing the moving track on The Tonight Show (Indonesia) and God Morgen Norge (Norway).

Torontonian singer-songwriter, JAD, evades definition accidentally, intentionally. 

A young life spent caught between identities, JAD‘s music seems to follow suit – not lost, per se, as it is unwavering in its right to exist in multitudes and in-betweens. 

Born in Canada to Lebanese immigrants, the implications of identity, both public and private, have been the unraveling and re-synthesis of this artist.

JAD’s new single, “Don’t Let The Sun Set On Me,” is a warm folk track that crystallizes his ability to preserve emotions through songcraft.

These feelings were “born in the moments between a certain individual and I during the summer of 2019, two paths converging, if only for a night,” the artist explains.

“‘Don’t Let The Sun Set On Me’ captures the desire to want to remain forever in those moments as they’re happening, knowing they’re fleeting – that we’d have to part ways.”

Actor Ian Lake’s arrival in the Canadian music landscape has reached a new milestone, with his debut album, What It Is, sharing his journey from fragile vulnerability to courage and resolve. Written during the long isolation of 2020 and produced by Matthew Barber, the eight songs cover loss and hope, yearning and regret, and ultimately, the strength that comes from acceptance.

Upbeat and full of energy, the toe-tapping rocker “More” is unexpected after the slower, more emotional offerings Lake has made so far. With a wicked synth melody, a steady drum beat, and a vibe that will make you want to sing along in your car, the versatile performer reveals a personal struggle and recognizes that it’s time to let go.

Reeny Smith is a powerhouse on the stage and in the studio, whether she is playing with a full band, as a trio, or solo on the keys. A songwriter, musician, and producer, she was first recognized in 2011 with the Portia White Award for Excellence in Vocal Performance. Reeny has since amassed a long list of awards and accolades, including three African Nova Scotia Music Awards for Up and Coming Artist, Rising Star, and Artist of the Year.

Her extraordinary vocals, confident stage presence and energetic live show make for a truly unforgettable and entertaining experience. Now she shines on the empowering new single, “Goodbye,” of which she says “We’ve all had to walk away from something or someone. Hopefully this message will give listeners courage to say ‘Goodbye’ to the negativity in their lives.”

Mobina Galore are a vocally aggressive power chord punk act based out of Winnipeg, MB. With a decade together under their belts, Jenna and Marcia have been building their voices – musically and literally – since they first started out in their Fernie, B.C. jam room. Mobina Galore structure their sound around huge choruses, soaring guitar riffs, intense vocal and musical dynamics, and personal lyrics about life and death.

New single, “Whiskey Water,” is a party – a celebration of life, if you will. It’s about summer nights with friends you see on the road, drinking wine straight from the bottle and moments that you never want to end. Sometimes these moments are brought on by the pain of losing someone you love when you’re miles away from home, but it’s your family on the road that helps you through those times to create perfect moments.