indie
Indie music features a sampling of maverick musicians that favor the DIY approach to music making.
Moet Ro$e Is Redefining Hip Hop and Soul on Her Own Terms
Moet Ro$e is more than an artist—she’s a movement in the making. With roots in gospel choirs and a foundation shaped by both discipline and faith, she has crafted a sound that transcends genre lines. Her music fuses the raw honesty of hip hop with the soul-stirring richness of gospel-inspired vocals, creating a style that is at once authentic, ambitious, and deeply resonant. From her early days directing choirs and DJing campus events to building a growing catalog supported by her label, Moet Ro$e has proven that she doesn’t just perform music—she embodies it. Every verse carries her story, every note echo resilience, and every stage she steps on becomes a space for connection.
By The Blacksheepkid Collective by: El Pablo 1xabout a year 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 Adamsabout a year 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 Adamsabout a year 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 Adamsabout a year 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 Adamsabout a year 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 Adamsabout a year 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 Adamsabout a year 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 Adamsabout a year ago in Beat
George Collins Paints Outside the Lines on "Black and White World"
Some artists mellow with age. George Collins has done the opposite. After decades in a high powered finance career, he’s thrown himself into songwriting with the kind of energy most musicians only dream of. And his new single, “Black and White World” proves it.
By Whitney Millerabout a year ago in Beat
Psykyos Unleashes “Cynicism”
A Rising Force in Symphonic Prog Metal Psykyos is an emerging symphonic progressive metal band from India, and they are already commanding attention on the global stage. Their latest single, “Cynicism”, released on August 8, 2025, is part of their debut EP Echoes Within.
By mysoundMusicabout a year ago in Beat
When Talent is Non-Existent
When I saw Sam Spinelli's challenge, asking us to name and shame our five least favourite songs, I got very excited. I can be a grumpy, judgemental, opinionated ass at the best of times (ask Ruth, the good lady wife!), but when it comes to music, I've learned to try and keep schtum when I think something is terrible. All because I'm just trying to be a better person (My Name is Earl opening ref, anyone?).
By Paul Stewartabout a year ago in Beat
