New Music

Victoria, British Columbia-based singer-songwriter Mikayla Menzies’ new single, “Misery,” is a powerful and poignant anthem about the complexities of physical and emotional pain, resilience, and the journey of reclaiming personal freedom. 

The song stems from a harrowing road trip across Canada, where Mikayla found herself grappling with a mysterious illness while navigating the winding, often painful path toward healing. “Misery” captures the feeling of being trapped in one’s own body, while still searching for moments of solace amidst hardship.

The song’s title speaks to the challenging journey Mikayla faced as she endured long stretches of highway, dizziness, muscle aches, and confusion while clinging to the hope of reaching her destination—Tofino, a small surf town on Vancouver Island. Through the pain, she discovered a deep, unexpected strength within herself, and “Misery” is her cathartic expression of that personal evolution. The track’s lush production and flowing singer-songwriter and alternative pop-inspired sound embody the bittersweet mood Mikayla experienced during her painful summer, which later evolved into autumn.

Kingston, Ontario’s Kasador are thrilled to share their brand new EP, Kasador I. Featuring a powerful grunge anthem, “Butterflies,” the EP ushers in a bold new era for the band, blending raw energy with introspective lyricism.

This collection of songs marks the band’s strongest and most confident work to date, following their successful 2023 album Youth and years of touring across Canada and the US. With Kasador I, the band embraces creative freedom, allowing their personalities to shine through their music in its purest form.

The album’s focus track, “Butterflies,” is a thundering grunge anthem that showcases Kasador at their most powerful. Inspired by frontman Cameron Wyatt‘s experience with tachysensia, a condition that distorts reality and causes time to feel like it’s moving quickly, “Butterflies” embodies the struggle of hiding inner turmoil while trying to carry on.

Montreal-based artist borza unveils his latest single, “Toujours”—a hypnotic, introspective track that calls for self-awareness and reconnecting with one’s true essence. Blending electro-indie-rock and French pop influences, the song weaves deep bass, simple keyboard lines, and electrifying guitars into a vibrant, thought-provoking atmosphere.

Inspired by a radical change of events in his life, borza channels his personal evolution into “Toujours,” using music as a mirror for emotional transformation. The track serves as a reminder to resist the pull of routine, embrace authenticity, and listen to the signs the universe provides.