COUNTRY/ FOLK

From Vancouver Island, alt-rock firebrand Vogue Villians unveils their latest sonic scorcher, “Tastes Like Sin.” This is also the fifth intoxicating taste of their forthcoming debut LP, Built On Bones. Released on January 5th, this audacious anthem is anything but a fleeting amuse-bouche. “Tastes Like Sin” is a full-blown sonic…

Released on the 11th of November in 2023, “The Journey (Remastered)” by Backstrom is an uplifting single that encapsulates the spirit of resilience and hope. He draws inspiration from the likes of Johnny Cash and Rolling Stones. Released as a remastered version with Bart Topher on the vocals, the song…

Don’t Call Me Tina’s “Mama” is a raw, blues-rock heart-render of rebellion and self-discovery. The shimmering, cyclical guitars loop like barbed wire around a heart struggling to break free. They build layer upon layer, morphing from delicate whispers to gnarled riffs that mirror the internal conflict brewing within the protagonist.…

“Symbols” by Moontwin, the brainchild of singer-songwriter Maple Bee and XRaydio founder Zac Kuzmanov, invites listeners into a sonic dreamscape as immersive as it is unsettling. Released on Jan 5, the single shimmers with the soft touch of acoustic guitars, stirring like the first tendrils of consciousness in a half-sleep.…

Jakob The Liar shows us how he rebirthed himself in the new year with his latest single, “Sunchild.” Helmed by the Danish-born and London-based alt-pop singer-songwriter Jakob Kupferberg, Jakob The Liar blends transcendental atmospherics with folksy and triballic acoustics. Released on January 5, 2024, as part of his upcoming EP,…

“Animal” by Backstrom offers a captivating exploration of the animal that resides within every human being. The song unfolds with a violin, setting a contemplative and atmospheric tone. As the music gradually builds, the storytelling vocals take center stage, delivering a narrative reflecting on our primal nature. As the song…

Evol Walks, the heavy rock outfit fronted by powerhouse Australian-born singer/songwriter Leah Martin-Brown, takes a captivating and unexpected turn with their release of “Pet Sematary.” The name is known of course, it being an iconic and upbeat Ramones song. But Martin-Brown brings the emotion out of the energy with a…

Singer-songwriter Derek Lee Goodreid from Perth, Western Australia, is starting the new year on the best note with an anthemic, emotionally charged country, “Tattoos, Blues and Nothing Left to Lose.” Released on the first of January, the song resonates and motivates with catchy vocals and a spirited arrangement. The song…

Why Can’t You Stay? by the indie folk band Revue, released on December 1, is a captivating exploration of loss through nature and folk, roots, jazz, blues, ethereal indie pop, and alternative rock. “Love’s Executioner” opens Why Can’t You Stay? with shimmering guitar tunes in a soft, immersive atmosphere. The…

Katie Brown’s latest track, “Insomnia,” is here to relate hard with most of us. Dropping a release after a long while, Brown offers a captivating acoustic experience, with heavy and suspenseful strumming throughout, providing a fitting backdrop to her mystique-laden vocals. The acoustic guitars create a consistent and immersive atmosphere…