Filipino-Canadian, Vancouver-based singer-songwriter Janky Bungag embraces bad luck, financial chaos, and perseverance on her latest single, “Losing Streak,” a uniquely playful alt-country track released via Royal Mountain Records.
After an eight-year break from new music, Ryan Hemsworth returns with “One Step” and “A Display of Emotion,” two contrasting electronic singles from his upcoming album Numbskull.
Vancouver and Igloolik-based musician, songwriter, and circus artist Maya Cook returns with “Blueberry Stains,” a nostalgic indie jazz-pop track that captures the warmth, sweetness, and bittersweet feeling of summer.
Montreal-based musician Ada Lea unveils the intimate acoustic folk-pop single and music video “the evergreen, the birch,” featuring MEGGO. The track is the second and final single from her upcoming EP, the end is a wave, arriving August 12 via Saddle Creek and Next Door Records.
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.
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.