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Ash Molloy Turns Pain into Power on Fiery Farewell Single “nice to know you”
Ash Molloy has never been one to shy away from vulnerability, but with her new single “nice to know you,” she returns with her boldest and most anthemic statement yet. A fiery alt-rock sing-along, the track is built for catharsis — a raw, unfiltered release that feels destined to be shouted back at her by fans in packed rooms. It’s a song that doesn’t just close a chapter; it slams the door shut and sets fire to the bridge behind it.
By Chris Adams6 months ago in Beat
“Out of the Hands of the Wicked”: The Holy Gasp Transform Grief into Surreal, Award-Winning Puppet Cinema
Toronto’s The Holy Gasp return with the video premiere for “Out of the Hands of the Wicked,” an award-winning live action puppet musical drawn from their critically acclaimed 2023 orchestral album …And the Lord Hath Taken Away. Rooted in good ol’ fashioned southern gothic, porch-stompin’ devil music, the track blends old time-y folk Americana, gospel fervor, and theatrical storytelling into something at once darkly comic and deeply human.
By Chris Adams6 months ago in Beat
Breaking the Stigma: Chaos Controlled Podcast Launches Season 3
Chaos Controlled Podcast, the raw and unfiltered show that has built a reputation for opening up conversations around mental health, has officially launched its third season. Out today on all major platforms, the conversational interview series has become a trusted space for honesty and healing, offering listeners a rare chance to hear public figures, creatives, and everyday people speak candidly about their struggles and resilience.
By Chris Adams6 months ago in Beat
Forester Ignite with Young Guns, a Fierce New EP of Punk Urgency and Alternative Grit
LISTEN IN HERE Edmonton’s Forester are stepping back into the spotlight with Young Guns, a raw and restless new EP anchored by the defiant single “You Were Born.” Balancing turbulent punk energy with brooding alternative rock grit, the record captures a band reflecting on scars, mistakes, and fleeting nights with both urgency and tenderness. It’s not just a return, but a confrontation with who they once were and how far they’ve come.
By Chris Adams6 months ago in Beat
Neil Haverty Unveils “Some Days,” a Soulful Meditation on Mood and Motivation
Toronto songwriter and composer Neil Haverty is no stranger to exploring the textures of life’s contradictions. As frontman of the genre-bending alt-folk ensemble Bruce Peninsula and an award-nominated screen composer, Haverty has built a career on pushing boundaries while holding on to the raw intimacy that makes his work so deeply human. Now, with the release of “Some Days,” he continues this journey, delivering a soulful, synth-driven single that reflects on the quiet pressures of daily life, the aspirations we wake up to, and the necessity of grace when things don’t quite go to plan.
By Chris Adams6 months ago in Beat
Chore Return After Two Decades with Ferocious New Album Oswego Park
Dunnville, Ontario’s Chore are back after two decades with Oswego Park, a tightly wound, deeply personal fourth album brimming with post-hardcore intensity, progressive structures, and raw emotion. Out now via Sonic Unyon Records, the record follows previously released single “Cowards Can” and highlights the menacing, riff-heavy “King” – a song that channels the pressures of modern life through a lens of chaotic energy and self-reflection.
By Chris Adams6 months ago in Beat
Big Wreck Embrace Pop Experimentation on New Single “Around”
LISTEN IN HERE Canadian rock’n’roll legends Big Wreck are no strangers to reinvention. For nearly three decades, they’ve carved out a legacy defined by fearless musicianship, ambitious songwriting, and a refusal to stagnate. Following the relentless ripper “Holy Roller” and the thunderous “Believer,” the band now returns with their latest single, “Around.” Pulsating, melodic, and leaning closer to pop than their fans might expect, the track offers a glimpse into the creative restlessness that fuels their new studio album, The Rest of the Story, set for release on October 24, 2025 via Sonic Unyon.
By Chris Adams6 months ago in Beat
Midnight Channel Redefine Jazz on Alien Love Songs
LISTEN IN HERE Lethbridge, Alberta’s Midnight Channel aren’t just playing jazz – they’re reimagining it, tearing it apart, and letting the pieces orbit through time, memory, and love. Their new album, Alien Love Songs, is a sprawling, groove-heavy collision of blistering horn lines, meditative melodies, and the emotional messiness of being human. It’s a record that refuses boundaries, mixing the cerebral with the chaotic, the tender with the otherworldly, and establishing Midnight Channel as one of Canada’s most inventive modern ensembles.
By Chris Adams6 months ago in Beat
Summer Bruises Confront Darkness on Sophomore Album Out of Body
Some bands approach a sophomore album with the goal of refinement, sanding down the rough edges of their debut into something polished and neatly packaged. For Calgary-based indie-rock group Summer Bruises, the opposite is true. With Out of Body, recorded at Arch Audio Studio with producer Lorrie Matheson, the band have intentionally sharpened the jagged corners, embraced cold textures, and welcomed in both creative tension and darker thematic terrain. The result is a record that stares unflinchingly into the face of predators, real or imagined, while refusing to turn away from the uncomfortable truths that emerge.
By Chris Adams6 months ago in Beat
Boys Night Out Ignite Their Comeback with Explosive New Single “100% Ghosts”
When a band like Boys Night Out resurfaces after more than a decade, the weight of expectation is enormous. Fans who grew up shouting along to their anthems want both familiarity and freshness, while new listeners, stumbling across the band for the first time, demand proof that their music still holds relevance in an ever-changing landscape. With their new single “100% Ghosts,” the Burlington, Ontario-born outfit delivers on both counts: a cathartic, high-energy song that sounds like a natural extension of their past, while also striking out boldly into new territory.
By Chris Adams6 months ago in Beat
Lisa SQ Channels Playful Panic on New Single “Cold Little Fingers”
Where do your thoughts go when the lights go out? For Hamilton-based indie rock artist Lisa SQ, that restless, liminal space between dreaming and waking becomes the playground for her deliriously raw new single, “Cold Little Fingers.” Equal parts chaotic and charming, the track captures the late-night jitter of a mind caught between imagination and panic, where whispered voices, pounding hearts, and childhood monsters swirl together in the dark. The song feels like a sonic portrait of insomnia: a place where fear, humor, and exhilaration collide.
By Chris Adams6 months ago in Beat
