Award-winning Canadian children's musician Heather Feather has released a new version of the classic song The Cat Came Back, combining jazz-inspired arrangements with early childhood learning principles for young listeners.
Recently featured on Vancouver’s Move 103.5, the 2x iHeartRadio Future Star recipient, Olivia Penalva, highlights the desperation of self-rediscovery after heartbreak on latest single Olivia Penalva Continues Momentum in Canadian Pop Acclaimed Canadian pop singer-songwriter Olivia Penalva has released her second single of 2026, “Code Blue,” available as of May 1, 2026. The release marks another milestone in an already rapidly growing career that has seen Penalva accumulate more than 620 million global streams, over 17 million YouTube views, and chart appearances on Billboard’s Hot 100 and Canada’s Emerging Artist Chart. Penalva first gained attention at just 13 years old with her holiday single “Christmas for Two.” Since then, she…
Montreal Artist Continues Building Momentum Ahead of Debut Album Single Artwork – Julie Neff Featuring a raw indie rock sound with a contemporary folk-pop edge, Montreal-based artist Julie Neff continues to establish herself as a compelling voice in Canada’s alternative music scene. Her work blends smoky, emotionally charged vocals with vulnerable songwriting that explores heartbreak, resilience, and self-discovery with striking intimacy. Drawing comparisons to artists such as Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen, and Florence + The Machine, Neff moves fluidly between genres, balancing softness and grit, restraint and release, often within the same song. Over the past several years, Neff has steadily gained recognition from outlets including The Strombo Show and…
Written By Grace Horlings JeJune brings emo back to its muddied roots, in a time when this label was less ironically cool and more of a scarring categorization. Born out of the Berklee School of Music in Boston, JeJune encapsulates the melancholic, confusing, and most exciting time of a young person’s life. “JeJune” means to be “empty” or “lacking substance”, an adolescent moody title that could only be brainstormed in the throes of post-secondary pretension. Their sound conjures up images of smart girls with guitars and faded, unbuttoned shirts that have become worn with every cycle they’ve spun in your parents’ washing machine. All of this noise is echoed through…
Blu Beach Band – Credit: Zach Shalley A rising name in Canada’s indie rock scene, Blu Beach Band is preparing to release their third studio album in June 2026. As part of that rollout, the Regina-based group is set to release their second single of the year, “Rock Band,” in April. The track blends elements of rock and funk, offering a candid and often humorous look at the realities of life as working musicians. Known for combining ‘70s yacht rock influences with modern indie-pop sounds, the band continues to refine a style that merges laid-back melodies with guitar-driven energy rooted in classic Canadian rock traditions. Drawing inspiration from artists such…
JUNO-nominated singer-songwriter Desiree Dorion will release her eighth studio album, Pieces of Me, in April 2026. Ahead of the album, she has released a new single, “Daddy’s Tattoo,” in collaboration with Manitoba-based duo Burnstick, who are also JUNO nominees. Dorion’s work has received national exposure through television appearances and airplay on CBC Radio, SiriusXM, and campus and community radio stations. Her 2024 album, Remember Your Name, remained on the charts for 11 weeks and reached multiple number one positions. Her music has also appeared on the Canadian Country Top 100 (TRAX) and the Indigenous Music Countdown. As of November 2025, she has received fourteen Manitoba Country Music Award nominations and…
“This is just the debut album from Edmonton’s Secondhand Dreamcar, but you sure as hell wouldn’t know it by listening.” – Roots Music Canada Edmonton-based band Secondhand Dreamcar has received its first nomination for a JUNO Award, recognized in the Blues Album of the Year category for its debut album Answer the Call. The nine-member group is the only fully independent nominee and the only first-time nominee in this year’s category. The band has also recently received three nominations at the Canadian Blues Music Awards. Secondhand Dreamcar brings together musicians from a range of backgrounds in blues, funk, folk, jazz, and roots music. The ensemble includes Dana Wylie (vocals, keyboards),…
Canadian pop singer-songwriter Olivia Penalva releases her new single “Distance Makes A Love Story,” blending romantic storytelling with themes of growth and self-discovery.
Written by Meghan Garner As part of a small writing project in one of my music classes, I got to review a Polaris Prize-winning album by a Canadian artist, Yves Jarvis, from Montreal. I listened extensively to his sixth album, All Cylinders, which includes eleven original songs (the deluxe version adds five extra tracks). I wasn’t sure what to make of it at first, to be honest. But as I learned more about how Yves Jarvis composed and produced this album, I couldn’t help but admire Jarvis’s creativity and determination. He composed most of this album on a broken laptop in a small basement in Montreal. Up until this class…
“Leads Me To You” signals a guitar-driven direction for the Canadian country artist Canadian country performer Amanda Keeles has released a new single, “Leads Me To You,” the first preview of her second studio album, which is expected later in 2026. The London, Ontario musician first gained national attention with her 2024 debut Can’t Stop Me Now, a project that followed her decision to leave a long career in finance and pursue music full time. The album accumulated more than half a million streams and supported a cross-country tour, with stops at major Toronto venues and festival appearances. Sound and Production On “Leads Me To You,” Keeles moves toward a…
