Ambient acoustic country with a smooth sunset vibe and a catchy melody – Annika Catharina brings the lyrical originality, with the contemplative plot and desire of Bandit.
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Taking Names offers a plethora of deeply poetic, metaphorical and impressive lyrics – the sharpness and intelligence of which permits the song the worthy status of requiring you to listen more than a couple of times to grasp every idea. There are depths to the music, and as such, each time you do revisit, the music and story hit with all the more impact.
“This was a song that came out of passion, I penned the lyrics 25 years ago and recorded a demo with a friend, a flat mate, and fellow ex-band member Steve Mulligan. I was very upset and angry at the time in what I was hearing and seeing coming out of occupied Palestine.”
“My advice to any artists out there that are facing self-doubt and discouragement is to find your tribe of people who love you and believe in you and surround yourself with them. Know and trust that you are an artist, for real. You are enough, and you can.”
The highly-anticipated debut album from Canada’s Kyle Richardson has finally hit the streaming sites – an eleven-track playlist of evocative and uplifting pop classics, beginning with the unmistakable anthem that is Can You Hear Me.
Classic pop meets with contemporary design, as Canadian songwriter and artist Chayce Kennedy delivers a quickly catchy new single, for Mr. Super Fine.
The song quickly brings through Sherry’s leading voice, a nostalgic depth and soulful melody uniting to add a whole new layer of energy, humanity and heart to proceedings.
Already renowned across the Canadian live scene, The History Of Gunpowder continue to break down the boundaries of live performance, showcasing what’s truly possible when authenticity and skill join forces in a fearlessly unedited setting.
Releasing in solidarity with Ukraine, Steve Major’s latest single Torn brings immersive production and gritty rock vocals together amidst a heartfelt, alt-pop arrangement of passion and power.
An inspiring anthem as well as something of a potential floor-filler if remixed, you can visualize the togetherness that a song like this would impart amidst audiences at a live show.
Justine Blanchet takes a subtle step away from classic country vibes with the contemporary pop twists and turns of her new single Heart Less.
“There are SO many artists out there doing what we do. You really need to stand out above the crowd by just digging deep into your niche and unique style.”