What happens when the house that held your laughter, tears, and milestones no longer belongs to you? In his tender and deeply human new single, “Moving Day,” American folk artist Dan Pallotta reflects on the bittersweet shift of becoming an empty nester, selling the home where love and family memories once bloomed.
“Moving Day” is literal – it’s the for sale sign on your history, the lilacs blooming when your children were small. “Moving Day” is the swing set creaking in the yard. It’s saying goodbye while holding fast to love.
Boys Night Out have officially returned with their brand new single, “100% Ghosts” – a cathartic, high-energy blend of alternative and post-hardcore that captures the band’s trademark mix of raw emotion, technical musicianship, and unforgettable hooks.
“100% Ghosts” is inspired by the importance of moving forward, even when it feels impossible. The song presents a two-chapter story: the first half acknowledges the fear and vulnerability of confronting personal demons, while the second half builds toward a resolution, propelled by gang vocals, screaming, and surging instrumentation that remind us to keep going.
The title itself was born from a playful moment – vocalist Connor Lovat-Fraser joking about his wife’s ghost sightings on tour buses and in venue green rooms. Paired with the song’s themes of perseverance, however, it became the perfect way to encapsulate the
Lethbridge, Alberta’s Midnight Channel aren’t just playing jazz – they’re reimagining it, tearing it apart, and letting the pieces orbit through time, memory, and love. Their new album, Alien Love Songs, is a sprawling, groove-heavy collision of blistering horn lines, meditative melodies, and the emotional messiness of being human.
Featuring the monstrous, mystifying focus track “Shelly,” the record explores romantic, platonic, spiritual, and self-love as well as the aching absence of it. It’s as inspired by anime and inside jokes as it is by Don Cherry, Makaya McCraven, or Miles Davis’s electric era. The result? A chaotic, transcendent, deeply personal take on the jazz album.
St. Catharines, Ontario-based artist Dre Dupuis unveils his intimate new single “Drift,” recorded entirely in his laundry room on a Tascam 488 tape machine. Homemade, melancholic, and soothing, the track is a testament to Dupuis’ DIY spirit, blending lo-fi indie rock with introspective melodies and warm, intricate harmonies.
“‘Drift’ was tracked entirely at home,” Dupuis explains. “I sampled and chopped some drums, recorded guitars and bass directly into the board, and ran vocals through a dynamic mic. Working within the tape machine’s limitations forced me to simplify, which actually freed me up creatively. After two weeks of overcomplicating things digitally, I went back to live mixdowns on tape and finished the mix in two evenings. Hell ya.”
Hamilton-based punk rock trio The Penske File charge forward into a new era with “Dead Maps,” the electrifying opening track from their forthcoming album Reprieve, out October 3rd via Stomp Records. Urgent, anthemic, and loaded with the raw double-time energy that inspired the band to pick up instruments in the first place, the song sets the stage for their most sonically expansive record to date.
The song’s title and central metaphor emerged unexpectedly for guitarist and vocalist Travis Miles while deep in the writing process: I riddled with the lyrics of this song for a few weeks and had everything set in a place I was happy with, but I knew I wanted one big line to tag the chorus. I was reading a book and saw the two words “Dead Maps” next to each other in a sentence and lightbulbs flickered. The song is an exploration of my own mind, where creative and personal pursuits run along jagged paths in tandem. There is no destination, but the meandering pathways are charted. I feel like the metaphor of the dead map fits that reality. Plus, it sounds fuckin’ cool, which is part of the fun!
Toronto emo/alt-rock trio da nang return with Kids, a nostalgic, sun-soaked EP about the messy intersections of love, loss, heartbreak, and joy. Anchoring the record is title track “Kids,” a bittersweet anthem that celebrates the rush of young love while staring down the heartbreak it’s destined to bring.
da nang’s Kids EP plays like a scrapbook of adolescence, with songs that hang together like faded Polaroids – warm, raw, and brimming with emotion. From cottage recording sessions surrounded by worn furniture and summer air, to riffs that grew into full-fledged songs almost by accident, the band leaned fully into nostalgia in both sound and spirit.
Sydney based Heavy artist Part Paladin has just unleashed his highly anticipated album Temet Nosce, which premiered exclusively viaAAA Backstage.
After shaping his sound through a string of self-released singles and an EP, and recently signing with Community Music, 2025 marks the arrival of his upcoming debut full-length album, Temet Nosce. It’s a bold, finely crafted body of work—a culmination of past explorations and a sharp leap forward in songwriting and sonic identity.
At its core, Temet Nosce is a reflection on identity and inner reckoning—digging into self-belief, existential weight, and the moments that shape us. It marks the beginning of a new chapter for Part Paladin—defined, self-aware, and ready to evolve.
Part Paladin recently released his new single called Brave This World featuring Mikaila Delgado of Yours Truly. The single was premiered via The AU Review and was the first offering from his new album. He then quickly followed-up with the release of singleAnunnaki.
New album Temet Nosce is available now on all online streaming services.
“Dark, urgent, and confrontational, Anunnaki blends heavy riffs with brooding atmospherics to deliver a powerful statement on humanity’s decline. Inspired by ancient Mesopotamian myth, the track imagines the Anunnaki—cosmic creators from another realm—returning to find modern society plagued by chaos, greed, and self-destruction. Lyrically and sonically, the song challenges listeners to confront uncomfortable questions about discipline, consciousness, and what it truly means to be evolved.”
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“Part Paladin is without a doubt one of the most exciting new artists in the world of heavy music. He is melding genres – he seamlessly blends alt rock with modern metal and more. There are some sweet melodies flowing which are spiced with grit and industrial textures. In “Brave This World”, the vocals of Mikaila add a brilliance and deep emotional energy to the track. The two of them sparring off each other works brilliantly together. Amongst the intensity and booming bass line, there’s an intimacy and warmth that is captivating.”
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Toronto-area artist Ollie sets the stage for a new era with “This That,” the powerful new single from his upcoming album More Than Music Forever. Blending alternative vibes with melodic hip-hop, the track is an unapologetic anthem of resilience and self-belief – a statement from an artist who built his career outside the system and continues to thrive on his own terms.
Speaking about the song’s inspiration, Ollie shares:
“This That” is an anthem of self-belief. I came into the music industry with no connections and little help, and for years most people I met didn’t understand my vision or accept me. I learned through mistakes, built outside the system, and found strength in doing things differently. Today, I see those challenges as the foundation that gave me the skills to create on my own – with the support of the real people who believe in me.
Montreal singer-songwriter James Correa returns with his most personal work to date, Bonny Park – a contemplative, emotional, and heartfelt collection that dives into themes of family, memory, and the temporary nature of all things. The making of the album was a solitary pursuit where Correa wrote, performed, and produced the album entirely himself. That singular vision makes the record feel intimate and direct, yet expansive in its emotional weight.
“I wanted to see if I was capable of doing an album entirely by myself,” says Correa. “The most challenging aspect was producing my own performances – being honest in my editing, really listening to what I was doing. It was frustrating at times, but worth it.”
The album’s production approach is raw and human – Correa insisted on using real drums, recording upward of 20-30 takes per song to capture the right feel. Musically, his guiding principle was simple: What would Paul McCartney do? The result is a timeless sound that nods to classic songwriting while feeling fresh and deeply personal.
Melbourne based Heavy outfit This Space Is Ours have released their highly anticipated debut EP ‘Scarlet Springs’.
The band have also announced that they will be tearing up the stage at Cactus Room on October 3 alongside a killer line-up to celebrate the EP release.
‘Scarlet Springs’ dives into heavier, darker territory—blending elements of pop punk, emo, and metalcore into a powerful, emotionally raw experience. Thematically, the EP explores the complexities of the human mind, reflecting on how experiences shape emotion, thought, and personal growth. Produced by Beau McKee, ‘Scarlet Springs’ marks a significant evolution for the band, both musically and lyrically. It’s a must-listen for fans of My Chemical Romance, The Plot in You, and RedHook.
Entering their heavy era, This Space Is Ours kicked off 2025 with the release of 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. They followed-up with the release of their hard-hitting single ‘Accountability’ featuring Amariah from Future Static, which premiered via The AU Review. Most recently, the band dropped their single and video ‘Picture Perfect Paper People’, the final single offering from their new EP.
New EP ‘Scarlet Springs’is available on all major online stores and streaming services.
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SCARLET SPRINGS LAUNCH SHOW
Oct 3rd – Cactus Room, Melbourne, VIC
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