indie
Indie music features a sampling of maverick musicians that favor the DIY approach to music making.
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 Adams7 months 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 Adams7 months 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 Miller7 months 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 mysoundMusic7 months 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 Stewart7 months ago in Beat
Lisa SQ Channels Playful Panic on New Single “Cold Little Fingers”
Where do your thoughts go when the lights go out? For Hamilton-based indie rock artist Lisa SQ, that restless, liminal space between dreaming and waking becomes the playground for her deliriously raw new single, “Cold Little Fingers.” Equal parts chaotic and charming, the track captures the late-night jitter of a mind caught between imagination and panic, where whispered voices, pounding hearts, and childhood monsters swirl together in the dark. The song feels like a sonic portrait of insomnia: a place where fear, humor, and exhilaration collide.
By Chris Adams7 months ago in Beat
Mifarma Unveils Haunting New Single “The Five Stages of Grief”
Listen in here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0VX8kmfmBOca2IcCTBp1bD?si=TObfKB4oQb2rdgCNJum3rg New York-based artist Danielle Alma Ravitzki, performing under her evocative alter ego Mifarma, premieres her latest single, “The Five Stages of Grief” — a stunning and contemplative piece that immerses listeners in the complex terrain of loss, transformation, and renewal. At once delicate and unflinching, the track highlights Ravitzki’s rare ability to merge confessional lyrics with rich, layered instrumentation, creating a soundscape that feels both deeply personal and profoundly universal.
By Chris Adams7 months ago in Beat
Raphaela Shares Glorious New Single "Bittersweet"
Lebanese Canadian artist Raphaela returns with her new single Bittersweet, a pop ballad that lingers in the delicate space between longing and serenity. Romantic yet restrained, nostalgic yet accepting, the song captures the paradox of love that does not endure yet transforms us all the same. With her signature blend of cinematic production and emotionally fearless songwriting, Raphaela turns memory into melody, crafting a track that invites listeners to revisit their own tender moments of connection, loss, and grace.
By Chris Adams7 months ago in Beat
