The Hill finds hope in “Let This Storm Pass”
“Let This Storm Pass” by The Hill, the musical project of Jon Kowit, is a gorgeously spare folk ballad, the kind of personal letter to home written in the midst of life’s turmoil. Jon Kowit’s own storytelling is intimate and expansive. With a song of soothing melody and ruminative phrasing,
“A Country Life” by Seth Hancock is an anthem of celebration and simplicity
On “A Country Life,” songwriter Seth Hancock presents his toe-tapping country anthem about the joy of slowing down and admiring the little things. A lighthearted single manages to convey a truly joyous anticipation of ditching city charges for the clean, wholesome rhythms of rural living. For Hancock, songwriting is art
Patrick Lauzon’s “Fixed” is a blend of modern pop and retro vibe
Written during one of Patrick Lauzon’s darkest periods, “Fixed” is a statement on finding clarity, self-forgiveness, and your own strength. The electronic song begins instantly with a burst of strong vocals, and the laser beam is straightforward with minimal autotune on Lauzon’s voice. The production, with its clean instrumentation, groovy
Christian Howse captures chaos and intensity with “A Frenzy of Family Affairs (2025)”
Newfoundland singer-songwriter Christian Howse cracks the door open to one of life’s most complicated and ubiquitous experiences with “A Frenzy of Family Affairs (2025).” Taken from his new album “Break Through,” the folk track immerses itself in the messiness of life, integrating love, strife, and survival into a fabric that
Soulbaita and Slick Salty deliver redemption with “CROSS BEFORE THE CROWN”
On “CROSS BEFORE THE CROWN,” Soulbaita joins forces with Slick Salty to make a hip-hop testimony whose impact is the sound of hope, purpose, and relationship. With its roots in rap’s lyrical frankness, “CROSS BEFORE THE CROWN” speaks to anyone who feels burdened by their past but still longs for
Moira Chicilo delivers an ode to the spirit of resilience with “Reviver”
Canadian singer-songwriter Moira Chicilo lends her tender grip on memories to her latest single, “Reviver,” an honest love letter painted for tiny towns buried beneath the ore of contemporary dialogue. Based in Alternative Folk, the song is a gentle punch that brings attention to the lifeblood of culture carried by
ReeToxA celebrates identity in new single “Papa Loves Ladyboys”
ReeToxA raises the bar with their straightforward, excellent single “Papa Loves Ladyboys.” A pop-rock gem bursting with warmth, groove, and unflinching honesty, the track is a universal celebration of love and acceptance that originates from a deeply personal story. The song was inspired by an elderly relative who, after decades
Sons Of Racketeers spark with folk-rock anthem “Beat The Press Gang”
Sons Of Racketeers return with “Beat The Press Gang”, a ferocious single taken straight from their new six-track album EP, “New Land.” This is a visceral, dynamic trip that blends tradition with unfiltered rock-and-roll energy and countless surprises around every corner. Beginning with a decidedly folkish vibe, the song immediately
CAR287 blends memories and energy in powerful rock anthem “Muddy Waters”
CAR287, a Canadian rock group, makes some noise with “Muddy Waters,” a track off their self-titled debut LP. Embracing the folklore of Red River flood history, this song transcends a story of survival and resilience as well as the unbreakable spirit of the prairie. “Muddy Waters” grabs you with its
Shar reimagines a classic with rock rendition of “Baby Can I Hold You”
Some songs seem timeless and continue to live on through reimagining, and Tracy Chapman’s “Baby Can I Hold You“ is one of them. Shar now takes his turn in that legacy, offering a rock-edged take on the song’s original roots while giving it new life with fresh flourishes of energy
