Author: turuchi

Toronto singer-songwriter and filmmaker David Jane shares his new EP, Ambleside, an alternative collection born from the disorienting aftermath of a transformative year spent studying film in Vancouver. Rooted in longing, memory, and the strange ways the past continues to exist within the present, the five-track project finds David pairing his raw, acoustic songwriting with producer Sam Arion’s expansive ambient soundscapes to capture the feeling of desperately wanting to return to a time and place that can never truly be recreated. The seeds of Ambleside were planted during the late stages of COVID, when David, creatively paralyzed after releasing his…

Continuing to explore the emotional complexities of relationships with striking honesty, Montreal singer-songwriter Libby Ember shares “Shoes,” a vulnerable and melancholic indie-folk single about realizing you may be the only person still trying to move a relationship forward. Stripped of drums and built around an understated arrangement, the track places Libby’s words firmly at the centre, capturing the exhaustion that comes from being ready to take the next step while someone else remains standing still. Inspired by a relationship where Libby felt increasingly responsible for creating progress, “Shoes” transforms that imbalance into a simple but resonant metaphor. Throughout the song,…

Montreal-based producer, songwriter and composer JoJo Worthington shares “Ever Ender Star Infinity,” a sweeping alt-folk anthem that turns romance into something celestial. Dark, dreamy and consumed by longing, destiny and connection, the track draws together spirituality, stardust, fantasy and the enormous persistence of desire to capture something relatively unfamiliar within her catalogue: a love song.  “‘Tu as une bonne étoile.’ You have a good star,” JoJo explains. “Meaning, you’ve been blessed and there is someone watching over you.” It’s the first single to be shared from JoJo’s upcoming EP, BAPTIZED II, set for release on November 6th, 2026. That idea…

Indie folk-pop producer/songwriter Brayden Bell shares “Biggest Fan,” a wistful and tender new single shaped by wanderlust, the passage of time, and the unexpected places a loving relationship can lead. Pairing intimate, upfront vocals with warm folk instrumentation and subtle cinematic flourishes, the track considers what it means to truly champion the people we love while there is still time to do so. Inspired by travel, wanderlust, and a relationship that hasn’t always unfolded exactly as imagined, “Biggest Fan” finds Brayden looking at love through the lens of life’s impermanence. Rather than shy away from the uncomfortable reality of mortality,…

Afternoon Sister is a young indie rock band from the Boise, Idaho area, but there is already a surprisingly clear sense of identity behind the project. Fronted by 14-year-old singer and songwriter Alice Ventura, the band recently introduced itself with Reset E.P., a five-song collection that moves between heavier guitar-driven songs and softer, atmospheric moments. For Alice, music has been part of her life from an early age. Growing up around her father’s love for jazz, 90s pop, The Beatles, Henry Mancini and Herb Alpert eventually led her to start writing her own songs. With encouragement from her father, Afternoon…

Vancouver, BC rock outfit CHASE THE BEAR share “This Is What You Wanted,” a dark, groovy, and deceptively danceable new single that turns the collapse of a relationship into something built to move to. Pairing mysterious synth tones with a heavy, rhythmic pulse, an instantly memorable chorus, and the raw energy of rock ‘n’ roll played live in a room, the track represents a fresh direction for the six-piece, balancing self-reflective lyrics with an upbeat surface that gradually reveals something much heavier underneath. Inspired by a past relationship of drummer Connor Brooks and his struggle to hold onto a deep…

Palm Beach, Florida-based singer-songwriter Brit Drozda shares “Flowers From Heaven,” a deeply personal and soulful pop-folk tribute born from the loss of her only brother and longtime musical collaborator, Virgil Price. Blending acoustic warmth with an evolving full-band arrangement, the song transforms profound grief into a hopeful meditation on connection, remembrance, and the signs that remind us the people we love may never truly leave us. In the depths of her grief, Brit found herself scrolling through old text messages, searching for anything that might make her feel close to him again. There, she discovered two video messages Virgil had…

Toronto alternative artist and producer ARK IDENTITY (Noah Mroueh) releases “SIT,” a defiant, euphoric, and anthemic new wave-inspired alternative pop single that confronts the relentless noise of modern life with an unexpectedly simple message: stop, breathe, and think for yourself. Propulsive rhythms, shimmering synths, and escalating intensity turn exhaustion with political division, social media outrage, and relentless news cycles into a rallying cry for empathy, clarity, and independent thought. Inspired by the constant barrage of outrage, opinion, and polarization that defines everyday life, “SIT” emerged from Noah’s growing frustration with a world that rarely leaves room for reflection. “Politics, racism,…

A three-way collaboration, Tú began with a clear vision. Aran knew the kind of lyrics he wanted to sing and exactly who he wanted to write them for. Once the lyrics were sent over, before a single note of music had been laid down, the song already had a spark that told everyone involved they were onto something special. The finished track is a love song aimed mainly at women who create content on social media. Its short, catchy hook makes it instantly easy to sing along to, while its soothing delivery keeps it easy on the ear. Underneath sits a laid-back R&B beat,…

What happens when a world changes so much that the things once used to define a people begin to disappear? That question sits at the heart of “Adorati Spiriti,” the album created by Massimo Donelli and Paolo Rossi, a work that uses the relationship between an elderly Cheyenne man and a young person to explore identity, memory, tradition and the difficult relationship between generations. At the centre of the story is Chayton, an elder who knows that his life is approaching its end. Rather than asking the young Tokala to reject the modern world, Chayton tries to pass on the…