Toronto-based, PEI-raised singer-songwriter Kari Lyn unveils her soul-baring new single, “Heavy Weight,” a thought-provoking indie folk anthem that captures the emotional toll of self-imposed pressure, burnout, and the isolating struggle of never feeling like you’re doing enough. Rooted in the rich textures of modern folk, alternative country, and Americana, the track blends rhythmic acoustic grooves with raw, vulnerable storytelling.

Written during a creatively explosive summer on Prince Edward Island, “Heavy Weight” emerged as a reflection of Kari Lyn’s transition into full-time music. “Everyone knows me as someone who is constantly busy… but the truth is, I’m barely keeping up,” she shares. “That’s what led to the writing of this song.”

Originally titled “I Can’t Stay”, the song began as a story about leaving her hometown, until a pivotal moment in the studio with producer Dan Hosh (Wild Rivers, Serena Ryder, Arkells) transformed its course. On a whim, Kari Lyn added the track to their session playlist. When Hosh asked why she didn’t love it, his push to rewrite the chorus and bridge reshaped the song and reignited her connection to it. The result? A haunting, honest anthem now fittingly called “Heavy Weight.”

The Toronto indie rock band has just returned with Century Storm, their boldest and most focused record to date. Drawing from gnostic philosophy, science fiction, and a distinctly vintage sonic palette, the band paints a picture of modern life’s turbulence through a deeply personal lens. 

On Century Storm, the band recorded 17 songs, carefully curating the final album to represent the most cohesive, uncompromising version of their vision. Grounded in raw instrumentation, sharp songwriting, and existential reflections, Century Storm is a portrait of a band with a defined identity and a wide sonic reach.

The focus track, “In Her Dreams Tonight,” captures the album’s surreal but grounded ethos while channeling homesickness, alienation, and unexpected optimism through a surf-tinged indie rock lens. 

Written from the perspective of an alien longing to return home but trapped in a human body fated to die first, “In Her Dreams Tonight” draws direct inspiration from Fritz Leiber’s sci-fi short story The Ship Sails at Midnight. The result is a track that feels eerily joyful: upbeat melodies and retro rock touches like surf guitar riffs and Duane Eddy-style leads mask the melancholy at its core.

Vancouver Island-based electronic duo Norasea unveil their latest sonic offering with Forager – a lush, immersive EP inspired by the natural world and the emotional power of sound. Melding chilled-out atmospheres with intricate sound design, Forager showcases Norasea‘s evolution as artists and storytellers, blending deep bass, organic textures, and evocative vocals into something beautifully transportive.

“This EP reflects our relationship with the natural world and its influence on our creative process,” Norasea elaborates. “We’ve been falling more and more in love with sound design and telling a story with each track.”

The EP’s focus track, “Control,” captures that storytelling instinct in full. Born from late nights at Shambhala’s legendary Grove stage, the track pulses with moody serenity, evoking sunsets, river dancing, and the feeling of being lost – and found – in the music. “It’s about allowing the experience to take control,” explains the duo. “Letting go and feeling truly present in that moment.”

Created entirely remotely between Vancouver and Calgary, “Control” marks a creative milestone for the duo, completed without ever sharing a studio.

California-based singer-songwriter Ynana Rose unveils a tender new take on “Landslide,” reinterpreting the classic 1975 Fleetwood Mac ballad through the lens of midlife transition and acoustic folk-pop beauty. With silky vocals, understated piano, and warm, expressive cello, the track is a loving ode to change, reflection, and the enduring strength that comes with age.

Originally added to her live set just a few years ago, Rose’s connection to the song deepened when her teenage son Luca encouraged her to record it. “Mama, you need to record that song,” he told her after a performance – so she did, with Luca contributing a heartfelt piano arrangement and Logan Castro lending lush cello to complete the intimate production.

With her devastatingly honest new single, “Learning to Miss You,” Toronto-based artist City Builders unveils a raw, cinematic pop track rooted in heartbreak, longing, and emotional release. Shaped by Grace Turner‘s deeply personal experiences, the track explores the kind of grief that comes not just from romantic loss, but from the complex mourning of deep friendships.
Written alongside acclaimed writing duo Thank You Thank You and her former partner, the song’s emotional weight is amplified by the fact that the final vocals were recorded the very day Grace‘s relationship ended. The breakup became not just the backdrop but the heartbeat of “Learning to Miss You,” making this track one of her most vulnerable and affecting yet.

Melbourne based Heavy outfit This Space Is Ours have unleashed their hooky new single ‘Accountability’, which premiered exclusively via The AU Review. The fast paced Heavy banger features guest vocals from Amariah of Future Static.

The band have also announced that they will be supporting Nightlight for their upcoming EP launch at the Bergy Bandroom on May 17. 

This Space Is Ours is a vibrant five-piece that has been building momentum with a string of high-energy singles and unforgettable live shows across Victoria since their debut in 2021.

They’ve performed alongside acts like Bad/Love and Future Static, and earlier this year, they celebrated a sold-out first headline show. Collaborating with renowned producer Beau McKee (Dream On Dreamer, Void Of Vision), the band has released six singles, earning acclaim and playlist features on Apple Music. Tracks like ‘Apology’ and ‘House of Flames’ have also received airtime on ‘Short. Fast. Loud’ and ‘Home & Hosed’ via Triple J.

Entering their heavy era, This Space Is Ours recently released their blistering single and music video ‘Help Me’, which premiered via AAA Backstage and was aired on over 100 radio stations worldwide. The music video was quickly aired on ABC Rage.

New single ‘Accountability’ is available on all major online stores and streaming services.

The New England folk songwriter Dan Pallotta has released “Working Man’s Son,” a powerful, upbeat and introspective folk track that captures the emotional tension of gratitude and guilt in a son’s relationship with his father.

The inspiration for the song came from Pallotta’s relationship with his father, who passed away three years ago. Pallotta reflects on the complex feelings that come with being the son of a working-class father.

“You hope that you’ve made your dad proud and honored his sacrifices, but you also feel heartbreak at the thought of the dreams your father gave up for you to be able to pursue your own. There’s beauty and tragedy in that dynamic,” Pallotta explains.