There is something undeniably compelling about an artist who does it all. Writing. Producing. Recording. Mixing. That artist is Sean Thomas, and his new single "BETTER" with the kind of scale and ambition that signals a defining moment.

Thomas is 24, Vancouver-born, and a summa cum laude graduate of Berklee College of Music at just 20. He has collaborated with New Kids on the Block, Debbie Gibson, Joey McIntyre, and New Edition, and built a reputation as a creative force who understands every inch of the studio. On "BETTER," he channels that experience into something personal and panoramic at the same time.

"I wanted this song to hit like an arena anthem," Thomas says. His choir background guided the process, leading him to stack more than 100 background vocal layers to achieve the sweeping chorus he heard in his head. The result is a wall of harmony that feels engineered for collective singalongs, hands in the air, lights blazing.

A Mariposa Hall of Fame Inductee and Genie Award Winner Delivers a Blues and Gospel-Rooted Meditation on Perseverance, Presence, and the Power of Carrying On - Plus a 75th Birthday Bash at Hugh's Room Live on May 2

Canadian folk legend Ken Whiteley releases his 37th album, 'Keep Going,' today via Pyramid Records, distributed worldwide by Distrokid. A multi-instrumentalist, producer, and composer who has been at the heart of Canadian roots music for more than six decades, Whiteley is a Mariposa Festival Hall of Fame inductee, a Genie Award winner for Best Original Song in a Canadian feature film, and the recipient of Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Maple Blues Awards and Folk Music Ontario. With 'Keep Going,' he delivers his most thematically unified and deeply felt work in years - a record that draws from the oldest wells of blues and gospel to speak directly to the moment we are all living through.

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Haitian-Born Montreal-Based Sensation Tamara Weber Redefines the Indie Landscape With Genre-Blurring New Album ‘Destinations’

Montreal-Based Artist Weaves Electronic Edges With Folk-Pop Storytelling; Multiple Singles Gaining Critical Acclaim

Ata Dune Releases Debut Album Tekosa: Seattle Producer Brings Intensity And Rebellion Back To Ambient Music

Self-Taught Electronic Artist Challenges Genre Conventions with Hardware-Driven Sound Album Available Now via Ata Dune Dot Com 

Seattle-based electronic producer Ata Dune releases Tekosa, a debut full-length album that reimagines ambient music through the lens of intensity and creative rebellion. Available now via Ata Dune Dot Com, the album marks the culmination of Ata Dune's journey from passionate listener to bold sonic architect, crafting immersive soundscapes using grooveboxes, synthesizers, and a deliberate rejection of AI-generated music.

Calgary Art-Pop Auteur Dominic Demierre Transforms Personal Crisis Into Vivacious Sonic Statement; Three Singles Explore Chemical Warfare, Cyclical Cruelty, and Eventual Escape

Celogen, the solo project of Calgary art-pop tinkerer Dominic Demierre, releases 'Fire Alarm Himitsu!' today, an album born from choosing life over ruin. Following a breakdown shortly after his 27th birthday, a year filled with grief, and a failed move, Demierre found himself at a creative and existential crossroads. Yet rather than succumb, he assembled a musical live wire, putting a spotlight on the darkness to see if it can't ultimately make us laugh. The album represents a warped take on Sondheim-style showtunes filtered through the abstract electronic lens of acts like Justice and Mr. Oizo, featuring a host of friends who bring gutsy interpretations to resoundingly intimate material.

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Produced By Grady Saxman, The High-Octane Track Ushers In New Era; 1.5 Million Streams For Album So Far On Spotify

Canadian country-rock powerhouse Bree Taylor announces the arrival of her most ambitious and defiant work to date, the electrifying new single and title track from her upcoming album, "Worship." Set for a global release on February 20, 2026, the project marks a triumphant milestone in Taylor’s career, blending country grit with a rock-driven edge and unapologetic storytelling. Recorded at the prestigious Saxman Studios in Nashville, the track features the world-class production of Grady Saxman—famed for his work with Luke Combs and Jelly Roll—resulting in a sassy but strong and confident punch that perfectly encapsulates Taylor’s signature Country sound.

Produced By Craig Smith, The Atmospheric Indie-Folk Track Marks The First Release Since 2018; Upcoming Ep ‘Conjure This’ On The Horizon

After a hiatus from the spotlight dating back to 2018, Southern Ontario singer-songwriter Shjaane Glover makes a captivating return to the music scene with his new single, “Effervescence.” Out now, the track serves as the lead invitation into his upcoming six-song EP, 'Conjure This'.

Now based by the bay in Collingwood, Glover’s latest work is an intricate exploration of personal authenticity, blending his robust vocals with soft, reverb-drenched guitar melodies to create what he describes as a "modern narrative of individuality".

8BANGER Is a “festival style” rock act with half a century of combined rock and roll experience between members; having played the smallest of venues to the largest of stages. Based in Dundas, Ontario, Canada. 
The band has been active since 2023. The last single “I Don’t Want To Go” was released in January of 2026. Recorded at Grant Avenue Studios, distributed by Current Records and Management, is capturing media and radio attention world-wide.

A music video has also been released to support the single. 8BANGER brings together extensive performing experience with catchy, prodigious songwriting, performed live with an electrifying stage show.

The new single “Rock and Roll Beach” continues to create the rock sound of 8Banger.

Influenced by bands like The Ramones and Teenage Head, building up from 1950’s through 1980’s style rock and roll, 8BANGER curates an indelible, melodic, punchy, “riff rock” sound. There’s an 8BANGER fan in everyone.

Listen on Spotify here: open.spotify.com/artist/77RMonQ3U7XEhzuUWsqd4y

After more than two decades of rockin' it right across Ontario, The Swingin' Blackjacks roar back with "Misery Train," a runaway rockabilly bopper that captures everything the veteran trio does best. The single serves as the electrifying lead track from their forthcoming full-length album 'Never Tire, Never Stop', out now.

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Hailing from the cold streets of Ottawa, female-fronted hard rock outfit The Space Between is set to ignite the 2026 rock landscape with their visceral new single, “Weapon of Choice.” Serving as the lead catalyst for their forthcoming album, ‘Dying Sun,’ the track is a masterclass in controlled chaos, blending the band’s signature articulate riffs with a raw, in the room energy that signals a definitive turning point in their evolution.

Recorded at the legendary Noble Street Studios, "Weapon of Choice" marks a high-octane collaboration with acclaimed producer Brian Moncarz, known for his work with heavyweights like Alice Cooper and The Tea Party. The production eschews digital polish for the authentic roar of vintage tube amps and real drums, capturing a band in peak form. As James Shaheen explains, the track was born from a desire to capture their live ferocity: “We’ve struggled to find a recorded sound that properly captures our energy and I think we have finally been able to do it with ‘Weapon of Choice.’”

Celebrated Canadian singer, songwriter, and producer Paula Letang announces the release of her latest single, “Giving You More,” a vibrant exploration of emotional generosity that further cements her status as a premiere voice in modern soul. Produced by Letang herself and co-written with Kwanele Sifunda (Khwezi), the track arrives as a masterclass in genre-fluidity, seamlessly blending vintage grooves with a contemporary, self-assured lyricism.

Peterborough, Ontario Singer-Songwriter Teams with East Coast Legend J.P. Cormier for Intimate, Story-Driven Debut

Canadian country-folk artist Joanna Bronson steps into the spotlight with two stirring singles that capture the emotional landscape of small-town life and love. "Highway 28," and "Norwood," both out now, mark the arrival of a songwriter whose voice feels both timeless and deeply personal. These tracks offer the first glimpse into Bronson's forthcoming debut album ‘Highway 28,’ slated for release in March 2026, a collection that serves as an intimate love letter to her hometown and the roads that shaped her.

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Macedonia-Born, Toronto-Based Artist Channels Journey from Trauma to Healing in Achingly Honest Track
Macedonia-born, Toronto-based artist Betty Strings (Elizabeth Anne Cook) unveils "Trust Myself," a powerfully vulnerable new single that transforms years of trauma and healing into an anthem of self-reclamation.
Co-written with 2007 Canadian Idol winner Brian Melo and songwriter Paul William Stephens, and brought to life by the instrumental artistry of Matt Fasullo on banjo, the track emerged from an extraordinary creative process where Cook channeled her story in real time during Zoom writing sessions.

Genre-Agnostic Duo Launches A First-Person Attack On Global Elites; Track Mastered At Abbey Road Studios
Emerging from rural Ontario’s underground, Asthma Kids are officially declaring war on late-stage capitalism with their latest single, “Davos”. Featuring the politically hardcore Irish/Welsh punk outfit Craic Killers, the track is a high-velocity strike against wealth inequality and the psychopathic imbalance of power. Set to drop on February 1, 2026, “Davos” is a raw, unfiltered manifesto that refuses to stay within the lines of traditional punk or rock.

Taylor Jo, the genre-bending country artist from Neffs, Ohio, officially announces the release of her debut EP, "4394JO," out now. A raw fusion of Americana, outlaw, folk, and bluegrass, the project is anchored by the lead single "What Do You Want From Me," a defiant confrontation of deceit and romantic games. Blending her identity as a frontline nurse by day and a neurodivergent voice in country by night, Taylor Jo crafts a sound that is as relatable as it is gritty, capturing the true spirit of small-town Ohio.

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Brantford-based singer, songwriter, and producer KC Armstrong is celebrating a monumental global surge as his latest single, "Mountain Man," captures the top spot on international airwaves.

Originally a hidden gem from his acclaimed 2024 album 'Finally Crafted', the track has exploded in popularity, entering the UK’s ITISNOW Radio charts and skyrocketing to #1 in just three weeks with over 125,000 votes cast.
 This unexpected international momentum has propelled "Mountain Man" onto the Canadian Independent Country Countdown, marking a high-velocity new chapter for an artist whose roots run deep in the fabric of Canadian music history.

DreamWorks Animation, Universal Destinations & Experiences, TEG Life Like Touring, Terrapin Station Entertainment and MODO Live are delighted to announce a second leg of the North American tour of GABBY’S DOLLHOUSE LIVE! PRESENTED BY WALMART due to popular demand, launching in Saint John, NB on February 25, 2026. crossing Canada ending in Vancouver, March 15 2026.

The second leg of the live musical production of DreamWorks Animation’s Gabby’s Dollhouse will visit more than 14 Canadian cities, and Gabby’s Dollhouse Live social presale and VIP packages are available now, with the general public on-sale currently underway at gabbysdollhouselive.com. All tickets and VIP options are on sale while supplies last.

Calgary’s veteran indie-alternative trio Flowshine is set to ignite the airwaves with the release of their high-stakes new single, 'After School at Bobby’s House'. Merging the clever storytelling of Doctor Hook & The Medicine Show with the raw energy of modern rock, the track serves as a "soft offering" in response to the political pressures currently facing the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in Alberta. Recorded in makeshift spaces and refined through marathon 18-hour sessions, the single captures the "excitement and nervous resolve" of young love and the transformative power of coming out.

Errol Starr and Tribz unveil their new single "True Love," a deeply felt blues-rock track shaped by decades of musicianship and shared creative instinct. The song highlights the collective strength of artists whose careers helped define Canadian rock, R&B, and blues radio from the 1970s through the 1990s.

Frontman Errol Starr, a JUNO Award winner widely recognized for his enduring vocal presence and crossover appeal, leads the project alongside guitarist Earl Johnson, founder of the influential rock band Moxy. Johnson’s blues-rooted guitar work and Starr’s expressive vocal delivery anchor the band’s sound, bringing together two Canadian music mainstays whose work has long resonated with rock, blues, and soul audiences.

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Renowned singer-songwriter Donita Large is set to redefine the contemporary musical landscape with the release of her highly anticipated full-length album, The Ancestors, out now. A lifelong performer who has graced prestigious stages like Carnegie Hall, Donita’s solo journey has been nothing short of meteoric.  As a Cree artist, her artistry is rooted in tradition and the stories of the land, and is ignited by a modern signature style, which she describes as “folk with Indigenous sizzle”.