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.
Toronto singer-songwriter Teagan Johnston unveils the nostalgic VHS-inspired music video for “Broken Bones, Country Roads,” a heartfelt indie pop-rock single from the upcoming album Big Times, arriving October 2, 2026.
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.
Michael (Miki) Watson’s project Preloved delivers a warm and introspective debut with Willow.
Released via Lauren Records, the nine-track album blends indie, lo-fi, and alt-pop into a calming, deeply personal listening experience.
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.
Toronto artist Loony returns with her first single of 2026, “RaGDOLL,” a deeply emotional alt-R&B track confronting the trauma of a past abusive relationship.
Newfoundland singer-songwriter Becca Bartlett delivers an intimate and heartfelt collection on Me, Myself and a Mirror, a six-track EP blending indie folk, piano ballads, and emotional songwriting about self-acceptance and mental health.
Thunder Queens Dive Into a More Melodic Sound on New Single and Video “Deep Below”