Inspired by legends like Paul Westerberg, Wilco and Constantines, as well as relative newcomers like Phoebe Bridgers and Ruston Kelly, the Hamilton, Ontario band Mister Rabbit has formed a sonic palette that is both familiar and refreshing. Their raw and honest songs are delivered by musicians who know what it feels like to be a version of themselves and want nothing to do with it anymore.

Their debut album, End of History Illusion, features the focus track “Subtle Tribute” which is a song about wanting to be wanted, and how important that simple fact can be to people’s self-worth. Frontman Jeff van Helvoort spent a lot of time throughout his teens and twenties trying to deal with unrequited love and he wrote this song while he was in search of that.

The title comes from one of the song lyrics which references “Hold My Life” by The Replacements, hence the “Subtle Tribute” to those much-admired songwriters. 

Take a sneak peek at the 10 track LP End of History Illusion with focus track “Subtle Tribute.” 

These songs were inspired by the band’s desire to create, and try to compassionately tell others’ stories, while keeping a connection to themselves. They worked with legendary Toronto producer Jeff McMurrich (Constantines, Alvvays, Jennifer Castle), recording engineer Matt Snell (Dua Lipa, Banners), and mixer Peter Van Helvoort (bassist of The Glorious Sons and Jeff’s brother.) 

The Manic Boys And Girls Club is a Toronto indie pop/rock duo consisting of siblings Bela and Fernando Ferreira. Raised strict catholics, children of immigrant parents, sent away to live in rural Portugal with their grandmother (who had previously been a nun); The Manic Boys and Girls Club is more than a band. It is an escape from the submissive existence that was their reality and open to any misfit looking to join the club.

We all live with the mistakes we’ve made. Maybe the tattoo you regret, the relationship you should have never been in, the words you should have said, what you should have not said, or maybe the time we’ve wasted. Their new single “We’ll Be Fine” is about letting go of all of those things. “…even when nothing around us makes sense, and as much of a mess as life may seem at times, for whatever reason, we are exactly where we are meant to be. There is a plan for us all,” they affirm.

Hamiltonian country singer-songwriter, Roslyn Witter, has a sunny new single to share which captures the feel-good energy of a day at the beach. The earnest and catchy song is a country-pop cruiser, full of gentle strumming and pedal steel harmonies.

Writing “Good Vibes,” in collaboration with her father, singer-songwriter Jim Witter, was an “almost therapeutic” process, says Witter. “The winters are LONG in Ontario, so entering a ‘summer’ mindset was a fun distraction.”

Witter worked with director Connor Scheffler to film the song’s 1970s-themed music video, using an indoor beach volleyball court to replicate a carefree vacation.

THE 12th MAN’s songs are unapologetic, often brutally honest and take the listener on a journey through a shifting soundscape of musical patterns and dynamic form. 

Aptly-titled single “End of the World” is about being betrayed by the last person you would expect betrayal to come from. It’s an open account of how being wronged can feel, carrying the heaviness of the situation.  

The music video takes you into the mind of the singer-songwriter Jason Woodhams, accessing the nightmare that would play through his head night after night.

Jason moved from his native England to Toronto, Canada in the mid-1990s where he met local guitarist Paul Habert and formed a band. However, the stars at that time were not aligned, and they eventually went their separate ways. Over the next few years, Paul played in various musical projects but always seemed to come back to the work that he had done with Jason. For twenty years, he trolled the internet unsuccessfully searching for him. Then one day, unexpectedly at the time, someone who fit his description showed up on a Linkedin search. Could this be the person he was looking for? He reached out. The timing could not have been better. Jason described a complicated life full of drama and mishap, of many highs and lows, but now found himself at the beginning of a new chapter in life, launching himself back into music and thinking about putting a new album out. They got together and the reunion was complete. 

Following up the one-million-view debut music video WILD TONIGHT in February, the member of International music sensation, SB19, JOSH CULLEN, has released Pakiusap Lang also known as Please via English translation, now available on all digital music services via Sony Music Philippines. Along with ‘WILD TONIGHT’, these songs showcase JOSH CULLEN’s versatility for international mainstream prominence.

Pakiusap Lang features JOSH CULLEN’s signature smooth vocals and heartfelt lyrics that are sure to resonate with listeners with its drum, bass and pads, creating a warm and inviting soundscape that perfectly complements the soulful lyrics. With its catchy melody and emotional depth, the song is a track that will touch the hearts of anyone who listens to it. An accompanying music video featuring twin members Angela and Charice from popular girl group KAIA is underway.

Showcasing his charisma in his debut hit ‘WILD TONIGHT’, fans knew he was coming with some heat. Racking up achievements such as #1 in the Philippines and #4 worldwide twitter music search and entering at #1 on iTunes Philippines, UAE and Qatar Top Songs Chart (all genres) and #22 on iTunes Canada it’s nothing far off to say A’TIN were ready for his solo.

Finishing out their world tour in 2022, touching down in more than three countries, from New York and Los Angeles, SB19 further proves their title of international sensations. After their 2021 release “Bazinga” spent 7 weeks at Billboards #1 spot for Hot Trending Song Charts, the group was catapulted into the limelight and have not looked back. Having numerous accolades under their belt such as MTV’s Most Requested Artist of the Year for 2020, MTV Asia’s Asia Spotlight Artist of the Month for August 2020 and top 5 of the Billboard Emerging Artists SB19 are on course to dominate the music industry.

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