Acclaimed pianist, composer and multi-instrumentalist with Barenaked Ladies, Kevin Hearn, and JUNO award nominated violinist, Hugh Marsh look back fondly on the decade of decadence with their latest work, Dreaming of the 80s, out February 17. The new collection unites a diverse group of the decade’s classics hits and deep cuts in the duo’s uniquely atmospheric and ethereal sonic environment. Directed by Edward Pond, the video was originally filmed in December 2020 for the year’s Dream Serenade, an annual benefit concert supporting Toronto’s community of children with developmental and/or physical disabilities. This year, the duo returns to perform at Massey Hall for Dream Serenade 2022 on November 12. Tickets available HERE.
Today, genre defying Toronto duo ROMES release the infectious, lyrically poignant and introspective new single and video, “WE NEED SOME HELP”. Following World Mental Health Day, the latest offering from “one of Canada’s hottest emerging acts”, is a call to anyone who struggles with mental health. Combining early 90’s alt inspiration with razor-sharp modern production, the track is mixed by Matty Green (Weezer) with co-writing from Rachel Kanner (Royal & The Serpent). “WE NEED SOME HELP” is available now via your preferred streaming service HERE.
Toronto’s post-punk, world-beat duo Bedouin Soundclash return today with their latest album, We Will Meet In A Hurricane, via Dine Alone Records. Longtime musical partners Jay Malinowski and Eon Sinclair have been building up the anticipation since the spring, releasing a string of infectious singles, from “Shine On” feat. The Skints to last month’s “Walk Through Fire” feat. Aimee of The Interrupters. To celebrate the new record, they have shared a lyric video today for the title-track single “We Will Meet In A Hurricane” – watch & share it HERE.
Today, ground-breaking, JUNO-nominated, Canadian heavy alt-rock duo cleopatrick have released their latest EP, DOOM, via the band’s own Nowhere Special Recordings, distributed by Thirty Tigers. Featuring 5 raw, fuzz-filled, captivating new tracks including the distortion rich, riff-heavy and quick-witted single “OK” (WATCH | LISTEN) and focus track “SCARING ME” (WATCH | LISTEN), DOOM is available to check out HERE.
Canadian indie alt-pop/rock artist JEEN releases Tracer today, a record which upon first listen one quickly realizes is an immersive experience. A challenge or even a dare, to sit with and allow oneself to be taken in and even more so taken over. Without sounding dated or cliche, JEEN takes us down the rabbit hole of decades past yet this feels very present. Tomorrow night, she performs in Toronto at The Monarch Tavern with By Divine Right. Purchase tickets HERE. Her set will run from 8:45pm to 9:15pm ET.