Alex Coley is a Nova Scotia-based songwriter and indie-folk musician with an affinity for novelty, big feelings and good questions. Built around his soulful, worn-in voice and wrapped in tender harmonies, Alex Coley & Afterlove explore the elemental tension between joy and pain; heartache and healing; what was and what will be.

I don’t want to talk, I just want to be with you. The ending of the relationship that inspired “Silent in my Car” felt definite, but Alex longed for the friendship they had before things were romantic. He simply missed sitting silently in her company. 

His vulnerable and intimate lyrics will be sure to dredge up feelings you forgot were there – inviting you to gracefully move through melancholy. The deeply emotional, stirring song offers a clarity you can often only find when you get really quiet; at the end of a long winding road travelled alone. 

Melbourne based Thrash Metal outfit Vault Hill have just released their powerful new single and music video called ‘27.2’, which premiered exclusively via Metal Roos. 

The new single is part-two of the ‘30’ split-single release, dedicated to the brothers fallen sister Tash who tragically lost her battle with mental health during the Coronavirus lockdowns. 

“This track was originally written and performed acoustically and debuted at Tash’s wake. Natasha O’Brien (Miss Tash) tragically lost her life in the grips of the 2020 harsh lockdowns. Nothing, no words, no notes, no beat can possibly illustrate the pain the brothers endured through this untimely loss. Tash was also Morgan’s twin. This is our tribute to her. Tash was a marvelously talented woman with a bright future ahead of her. Her spirit lives on and will never burn.”

Vault Hill released their blistering single music video ’27.1’ in October, gaining airplay across Triple J alongside hundreds of other radio stations worldwide. The single was the first instalment of the ‘30’ split-single release. 

‘27.2’ is now available for streaming and download on all major online stores.

Once hailed by Paste Magazine as “a band to watch,” Jiants is a three piece indie-pop band from Toronto lead by the songwriting of ex-professional skateboarder Jesse Landen. Their fourth LP, Tall Tales, was engineered and produced by Gavin Gardiner (The Wooden Sky).

“The Hard Way” is basically a classic “get your girl back” song. It’s about realizing you have a special bond with someone and deciding whether to step forward with them or leave each other behind forever, with the knowledge that if you attempt this relationship again it’s either going to be the best decision you ever made or destroy you both completely. 

Drawing influence from a diverse spectrum of artists, Toronto-based SWiiMS blends elements of ’80s new wave, ’90s shoegaze, indie rock, brit pop and dream pop together to arrive at a sound that is all their own. Singer Mai Diaz Langou and guitarist Colin Thompson started writing songs together in late 2018, uniting her elegant poetry, textured melodies and languid voice with his fuzzy, jangly, swirling guitar tones. Bassist Cian O’Ruanaidh joined shortly after, bringing a fresh voice, unique influences and hooky bass lines to the group.

Love, loss, loneliness, self-isolation, beauty, joy, nostalgia and remembrance: Into The Blue Night, was inspired by bits of all of these emotions and how they intersected during the pandemic. Produced by Josh Korody, this is their first full-length album.

Opening track, “In Puzzles,” serves as an uplifting introduction and encapsulates the sense of freedom, lightness and excitement in a blossoming romance. It’s optimistic, with the euphoric guitar riff hitting you right in the heart, the verses wrapping you in a cozy blanket and the chorus feeling like levitation. Stefan Loebus was enlisted as the drummer, offering a blast of energy.

Saying all the things we’re afraid to say out loud, Ash Molloy bleeds authenticity and induces goosebumps for anyone lucky enough to see her live in these early days. Not fitting the mold of her small town in St John’s, Newfoundland, Ash is making a name for herself with her mesmerizing live show, powerhouse vocals, poignant lyrics, and sheer tenacity to get her message out into the world. Vulnerable, raw, and unfiltered in her approach to music, she bares it all with her deep-cut takes on sexuality, body-shame, and life as a woman.

Following up on the recently released single “Viv,” Ash is sharing “I Knew” to coincide with Domestic Abuse Awareness Month. A vulnerable song that speaks to negative self-talk and trusting your gut, the artist found herself faced with intimate stories of partner violence as she slowly unveiled parts of the track to friends and family.