Reviews

Twonees approach storytelling cinematically in “Bison.” Led by Canmore-based songwriter Kieran Lehan, the project has always wandered between indie rock experimentation and rugged folk textures, but this latest single digs its boots firmly into the dusty terrain of outlaw country and cinematic folk rock.  Taken from the upcoming album First…

Portland singer-songwriter Jason Lenyer Buchanan steps into a more reflective, intimate, and transitional space with “Gus Gus.” Known primarily for his acoustic guitar-driven work, Buchanan shifts toward piano this time around, and that subtle change reshapes the emotional atmosphere completely. The song feels warmer, more cinematic, and vulnerable, like watching…

Determination runs through Still High…, the latest album from Vancouver rapper Raw Soul, and it’s the kind that only comes from someone who has genuinely fought for stability. Balancing life as a full-time lawyer while independently crafting music from his home studio, Raw Soul approaches hip hop with the mindset…

Billie J Woolf arrives swinging the velvet curtains wide open with “Dumbo,” a debut single that feels less like a first release and more like the dramatic opening act of some grand theatrical spectacle.  Clocking in at over six minutes, the track refuses to play by the rules of quick-hit…

Daniel Trigger has spent decades chasing the kind of larger-than-life rock music built for raised fists, glowing lighters, and arenas echoing with giant choruses, and “Alone Tonight” feels like the culmination of that lifelong mission. Hailing from the Midlands, UK, Trigger wears his classic rock influences proudly on his sleeve,…

Tori Lord sharpens her claws on “Conman,” a sleek, slow-burning pop track that cuts through illusion with icy precision. The Canadian-born, New York–based artist has been steadily building a catalogue rooted in emotionally intelligent storytelling, but this latest release feels like her boldest statement yet. “Conman” thrives on recognition, that…

There is something wonderfully old-school about the way The Expo approaches “Eclipse.” Rooted in retro rock textures yet bursting with modern punch, the track thrives on emotion and sheer musical chemistry, creating a cinematic rush. Right from the jump, “Eclipse” storms in with gritty, muscular guitars and punchy drums that…

Which Side Are You On? by Portland songwriter Mitch Whitaker arrives like a lit match dropped into dry grass. Sparse, stripped-back, and emotionally unflinching, the EP revives the folk protest tradition of Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, and Leonard Cohen in the light of recent traumatizing events like ICE seizing people…

There’s something gloriously scruffy about Bad Gag, the second EP from Hartlepool outfit Lurcher, and that rough-around-the-edges quality is exactly what gives it teeth. Formed in the kitchen of a pub and seemingly fuelled by cheap lager, long shifts, and collective irritation with modern culture, Lurcher make music that sounds…

Coming out of Battle Creek, Michigan, Fine Red Mist arrives with his self-titled EP that sounds like standing inside a thunderstorm wrapped in velvet. Built from the combined histories of seasoned local musicians who had crossed paths in various bands over the years, the project carries the confidence of artists…