Calgary’s Ghostkeeper return with “Balloon Moon,” a moody and spiritual experimental indie rock track about love, healing, hope and finding light in difficult times.
The first night of Under The Stars at SAW Courtyard brought together four Ottawa acts with Linhri, Elle Sherlock, Scary Bear Soundtrack and The New Hires for a wonderful evening of experimental electronic, dark-pop, indie dream pop and energetic alt-rock.
Brooklyn’s DIIV return with “The Fountain,” an electrifying dreamy alt-rock and shoegaze track that previews the band’s upcoming fifth studio album, ZIRP!.
Vancouver-based band Empanadas Ilegales brought their infectious blend of psych-cumbia, Latin jazz, tropical and instrumental music to the National Arts Centre in Ottawa on August 6, 2026, previewing songs from their upcoming album LABORATORIO TROPICAL.
Montreal duo Isla Den return with “Secrets,” a dreamy electro-pop dance single from their upcoming debut album Heaven Can Wait. Read our review of the shimmering, late-night anthem.
Edmonton indie alt-rock band Wayfinding returns after three years with “Kathleen,” a dark and emotionally charged lead single from their upcoming album A Nest of Wren, arriving October 9, 2026 via Are You Giving Me The Hi-Hat.
Scotland’s The Catburgers finally see their long-lost song “I’ve Got a Friend” officially released ahead of the Galashiels reissue on September 25, 2026 via Slumberland Records. Read our review of this infectious slice of classic indie twee-pop.
Ottawa indie dream-pop outfit Scary Bear Soundtrack unveils the music video for “Corners of Your Mind,” the lead single from the upcoming album past tense future memory.
Read the review of the band’s quirky blend of shoegaze, alt-pop, and dreamy indie sounds.
CG Tears return with “I’m Falling Up,” a glitchy, experimental alt-pop single accompanied by a striking new music video. The track is the latest preview of the trio’s self-titled debut album, arriving September 11, 2026 via Victory Pool Records.
London’s seven-piece Fat Dog return with “Shit Love,” the third single from their upcoming album Cancel Me (I’m Tired). Read our review of the band’s frantic, genre-blurring new track.