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“Double Hustle” by Ephraim is a soothing summer party for your ears. It blends the irresistible energy of Afrobeat with some seriously fresh sounds that can connect to a broad range of audiences. “Double Hustle” starts with percussion buzzing like tiny little caffeine-fueled shakers taking over your senses. With a…

Leopoldo et Lacerda gives you tranquility through the mesmerizing and complex Eremita, released on May 10. It simply dips you into a labyrinthine of hypnotic and intricate rhythms leaving you unguarded in-between genres. The opening track, “Eremita,” throws you headfirst into this world. A bluesy melody battles with jittery percussion,…

Toronto’s fxrrst returns with “Lavender,” their first single since 2021 and a powerful exploration of trauma and resilience. The song, self-produced by Holly and Matt, is as indie-rock as it gets. But 2000s emo fans will also feel at home here. “Lavender” opens with a driving force of incessant guitar…

With a knack for energetic performances, the Canadian country rock band Barstool Confession empowers by turning the most vulnerable emotions within into powerful self-expression with their latest single, “Tamed,” released this May 9. “Tamed” opens with a subtle build-up—a splash of the cymbal followed by guitar tuning, setting the stage…

Abigail Wighton introspectively wanders the lanes not taken in love in her latest single, “If You Let Me,” released on May 3. This song is going to hit a cord with those of you who have experienced unrequited love and the lingering “what ifs.” The song begins with Abigail’s soft…

The soft pop/indie love ballad “everything” explores the idea of seeking understanding and thinking back on a relationship that was meant to be…everything. Lost and confused, aware that the relationship is changing and that there is nothing you can do about it, but holding out hope that things could end…

Liz Nash’s latest single, “Boo Boo Betty,” released on May 1, is a hauntingly beautiful exploration of mental health through the lens of a fictional character. As a part-time psychiatric nurse, Nash brings a unique and authentic perspective to her songwriting, using it as a therapeutic outlet to delve into…

Big Jayyy takes us into his psyche in his latest single, “Split,” released on April 20. The song is a dynamic and introspective conversation between Big Jayyy and his alter ego, drawing inspiration from the movie and book Fight Club. Recorded in Big Jayyy’s small home studio, and mixed and…

Santa Claws is back with a bang, releasing their latest single, “Gimme a Minute,” on May 3, a tantalizing taste of their upcoming album. After an intense hiatus and setbacks, Santa Claws overcame countless hurdles and channeled their journey into another track of their upcoming album that’s as raw and…

HATS™ has dropped a mesmerizing new single, “Last Stop,” that showcases their flair for creating hauntingly beautiful music. Inspired by the ethereal and evocative sounds of ANOHNI, Radiohead, and Kate Bush, “Last Stop” is a dark pop masterpiece that pulls you into its enigmatic atmosphere from the very first note.…