Music for music’s sake. It’s by no stroke of luck that The Culls’ self-titled debut album is imbued with the mantra that Ryan Davenport has carried with him since boyhood. A rejection of narrowness and formula within his adolescent rock projects became the catalyst for The Culls’ inception. Along with a newfound wonder derived from the already timeless songs of Big Thief and Pinegrove, Ryan was armed with the ultimate influence: simplicity. Long before The Culls were the four-piece heard on record, the project existed as an idea of lyric-forward folk-rock. It was on a plane back home to Nova...
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Kathleen Edwards
Acclaimed singer, songwriter and performer Kathleen Edwards returns with her highly anticipated new album, Billionaire, August 22 on Dualtone Records. Evoking her debut, Failer, the new 10-song album is full of Edwards' trademark lyrical sharpness and unflinching observations and was produced by Jason Isbell and Gena Johnson. Celebrated as one of the forebears of modern alt-country and Americana music, Edwards is beloved by fans and fellow musicians, and praised by The New York Times for her, "droll, observant and unsparing tone that is all her own. In her best lines, Edwards has the...
Julian Taylor
With a soulful voice and captivating stage presence, Julian's unique blend of blues, roots, and folk music has earned him a growing fanbase and critical acclaim not only in Canada but also in Europe and the US. He's earned five Juno Award nominations (including one this year for Contemporary Roots Album of the Year for “Pathways”) , along with eight Canadian Folk Music Awards for Solo Artist and English Songwriter of the Year – won Solo Artist in 2022, five Native American Music Award nominations, plus a nomination for Canada's most prestigious music accolade, the Polaris Music Prize....
Jon Bryant
Vancouver-based alternative singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Jon Bryant mines through his mind, alchemizing feelings into open-hearted lyrics and organic instrumentation. As he experiments with tones, textures, and words, you can hear him figuring out life in real-time. His fifth album, Therapy Notes [Nettwerk], channels the catharsis and clarity of a therapy session. That’s why he’s consistently struck a chord with listeners worldwide. His story has unfolded on a series of releases —Two Coasts For Comfort [2009], What Takes You [2012], Twenty Something [2017], Cult Classic...
Contrived
A fixture in the Canadian musical landscape for over twenty years, Contrived has garnered a reputation for their live performances, at once unrelenting in their sonic peaks and rigorous in their dynamic detail. While the band initially exhibited early to late 2000's influences, Contrived returns with 'Addicted to Sadness', an eleven song album that strikes a balance between past and future versions of itself. 'Addicted to Sadness' will present Contrived fans new and old with a natural progression: a deep attention to musical and melodic interplay woven under sharp and topical lyricism, while...
Sam Roberts Band
With over 125 million + career streams to date, award-winning rock act Sam Roberts Band maintains their tradition of delivering chart-topping singles, consistently surpassing expectations with their music. Born in Montréal, the double-platinum-selling band is known for their radio hits since their debut album We Were Born In A Flame, which included hit singles "Brother Down”, "Don’t Walk Away Eileen", "Hard Road" and "Where Have All The Good People Gone?”. Sam Roberts Band continues to release critically acclaimed and fan loved albums, touring constantly across Canada and the world. The band...