Author: Sophie Mitchell

Vancouver Metal Veterans Launch New Record Alongside Nationwide Summer Tour Canadian heavy metal band Iron Kingdom has officially released its sixth studio album, Shadows and Dust, marking another milestone for the Vancouver-based group as it expands its international reach through a new European distribution partnership and an extensive cross-country tour. The album became available worldwide on June 6 through the band’s independent channels and partner labels. At the same time, Iron Kingdom announced a new partnership with French label Steel Shark Records, which will oversee the album’s European release. Under the agreement, Steel Shark Records will issue a limited European…

Underground Montreal Act Builds Momentum With New Music and International Attention Montreal garage punk band Taxi Girls is preparing to release its latest single, “Secret Handshake,” on June 5 as the group continues building momentum ahead of the launch of its upcoming album Static later this month. The track, released through Stomp Records, marks the second single from the band’s forthcoming full-length album, scheduled for release June 26. Accompanied by a new music video, the song arrives as the Montreal-based group gains wider recognition beyond the city’s independent music circuit. Formed in 2022, Taxi Girls has become part of a…

Premier Doug Ford says changes will support government’s economic and public service agenda The Ontario government has announced changes to cabinet responsibilities following the resignation of senior minister Caroline Mulroney, with Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy and Long-Term Care Minister Natalia Kusendova-Bashta taking on expanded roles within Premier Doug Ford’s administration. The changes, announced by the Premier’s Office on Thursday, are intended to support the government’s ongoing economic and public policy agenda as Ontario continues to focus on fiscal management, infrastructure investment and public services. Peter Bethlenfalvy, who currently serves as Ontario’s Minister of Finance, has been appointed interim President of…

Canadian alternative rock icon set to perform at Del Crary Park on July 22 PETERBOROUGH, Ont. — Canadian singer-songwriter Matthew Good and his band will headline Peterborough Musicfest on Wednesday, July 22, marking the artist’s first appearance at the long-running outdoor concert series. The performance will take place on the Fred Anderson Stage at Del Crary Park and is expected to draw a significant crowd as one of the marquee events of the summer festival season. For more than 30 years, Good has remained one of the most recognizable and influential figures in Canadian rock music, building a career that…

Award-winning Canadian folk ensemble returns with “Dance Around The Spinning Wheel” EDMONTON — Canadian folk ensemble The McDades have released “Dance Around The Spinning Wheel,” the first single from their forthcoming album Thread The Light, marking the return of one of Canada’s most acclaimed roots music groups. Released through Free Radio Records, the track introduces the long-awaited album with a sound that blends Celtic traditions, jazz improvisation and global rhythms — elements that have defined the band’s music for more than two decades. The McDades, made up of siblings Shannon Johnson, Solon McDade and Jeremiah McDade, are among Canada’s most…

Montréal dark synthwave producer continues global rise with new release through Lisbon Lux Records Montréal-based dark synthwave producer Das Mörtal has announced the release of his latest double single, PARASITE & GHOST, arriving June 4, 2026 through Lisbon Lux Records, alongside news of an upcoming mini-album titled DECVY I, scheduled for release on Oct. 29, 2026. The producer, who has amassed more than 31.4 million Spotify streams and built a growing international audience across North America and Europe, continues to expand his reputation within the electronic and darkwave music scenes. The new project follows a string of critically recognized releases…

Acclaimed Canadian vocalist to release 10-track project through Universal Music Canada on June 26 New album blends jazz, soul, R&B and rock while highlighting cross-generational collaborations Canadian jazz vocalist and songwriter Molly Johnson has announced the release of her new album Talk To Me, set to arrive June 26 through Universal Music Canada. The 10-track project combines selections from Johnson’s recent All I See and Long Time Running EPs with four newly recorded songs, including the lead single “Holiday,” which was released this week. The album continues Johnson’s long-running exploration of jazz, soul, R&B and rock while introducing a broader…

Niagara Indie Folk Duo Releases Ambitious Concept Record Built as a Continuous Musical Journey Ontario indie folk duo For Ernest have released their debut full-length album Cinema, a ten-track orchestral folk project that blends intimate songwriting with cinematic structure, positioning the Niagara-based act among a growing wave of independent Canadian artists building ambitious records outside traditional studio systems. The duo, comprised of Michael Saracino and Tara Stanclik, wrote, produced and performed the album from their own barn studio in Niagara Region, collaborating with nine guest musicians over a concentrated two-month recording period in early 2026. Conceived as a single uninterrupted…

Canadian artist collaborates with Icelandic producer Frosti Jónsson on cinematic new release inspired by exploration and first love International Songwriting Competition honour marks latest milestone for Toronto-based musician Toronto singer-songwriter Henry Lees is charting new creative territory with the release of his latest single, “Into Your Orbit,” a cinematic indie pop track that blends emotional storytelling with expansive electronic production. The release comes as Lees continues to build momentum internationally, with the song already earning recognition as a semi-finalist in the AAA category of the 2025 International Songwriting Competition (ISC). The honour marks Lees’ fifth ISC recognition since 2021 and…

Juno Award-winning trio returns to Toronto’s iconic venue for annual Christmas performance Tickets for December 2026 concert go on sale June 5 Toronto’s historic Massey Hall will once again host Canadian folk trio Good Lovelies this holiday season as the Juno Award-winning group prepares to mark its 20th anniversary with a special Christmas concert in December. The performance is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 17, 2026, on the venue’s renowned Allan Slaight Stage, continuing a long-standing holiday tradition that has become a fixture for many Canadian music fans. Tickets for the concert will go on sale Friday, June 5 at 10…