The Eisenhauers Release Heartfelt New Single SOMETHING'S GOTTA GIVE

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Kimberley, BC-based folk-roots duo The Eisenhauers return with “Something’s Gotta Give”, the soul-stirring second single from their forthcoming sophomore album Back Burner, out September 12 via Black Hen Music.  

Written by Sheree Plett Eisenhauer, "Something's Gotta Give" is a laid-back, introspective blend of folk and country, carried by the duo’s signature warm harmonies and an unflinching honesty about the precariousness of love.

“The song came from a place of real uncertainty about our relationship but the both of us hoping for some kind of shift to make things better,” says Sheree. “The unknown can be a scary place, especially when you’re not sure where things are headed. Writing this song helped make sense of that feeling and became a way for us to process what once was familiar and what we needed to change to move forward.”

The second chapter in the Back Burner story, “Something’s Gotta Give” captures the emotional crossroads that defined Sheree and Jeremy Eisenhauer’s recent years – a period where music itself became the bridge back to one another. The album chronicles the couple’s near-separation and their ultimate choice to recommit to both their marriage and their craft.

Recorded at Vancouver’s iconic The Warehouse Studio with producer Steve Dawson (who also contributes mandolin, electric, and slide guitar), Back Burner features an all-star lineup including drummer Leon Power (City and Colour, Frazey Ford), bassist Jeremy Holmes, and keyboardist Jen Gunderman (Sheryl Crow). The sessions captured a live-off-the-floor energy, with musicians often playing each song only once before recording, resulting in a raw, immediate sound that complements the album’s emotional weight.

"Something's Gotta Give" is available now on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and other digital retailers and streaming services worldwide. For more information, please visit theeisenhauers.com.

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The Eisenhauers | Upcoming Tour Dates
09-11 - Vancouver, BC - St. James Hall 
09-12 - Kelowna, BC - Kelowna Folk Club
09-13 - Tappen, BC - Sunnybrae Community Hall

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Tracklisting
The Eisenhauers - Back Burner
(Black Hen Music)
01. At This Rate
02. Back Burner
03. First Robin
04. Gambler
05. Pretty Song
06. Heartache Alley
07. Not Working
08. Someday
09. Something's Gotta Give
10. Need A Little Help
11. Well My Dear
12. What If

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Connie Kaldor Returns To Her Roots With New Album Wide Open Spaces

New Single "Hitched Together" Available Now
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Regina-born folk legend Connie Kaldor is embracing her western roots with Wide Open Spaces, a powerful and heartfelt new album that pays tribute to the vast landscapes and enduring spirit of the Canadian Prairies. The album will be released on September 5th, 2025, with the lead single "Hitched Together" out now. Listen here.

Marking her first full-length project entirely devoted to the stories, people, and places of Western Canada, Wide Open Spaces is a return to the heart of what has long defined Connie Kaldor’s songwriting – big-sky imagery, character-rich storytelling, and an unmatched ability to find humour and heart in equal measure.

“It’s basically my western prairie album,” says Kaldor. "It shines a light on the part of the world that inspired many of the songs that helped shape my career. Wide Open Spaces is unabashedly Western Canadian.”

Written and released during a time of heightened national reflection, the album explores contemporary issues with grit and grace – from gender disparity and the cost of land to the resilience of small farmers and the impacts of climate change – woven together with traditional western echoes and Connie’s signature warmth.

The album’s first single, “Hitched Together,” is a simple, cinematic country tune that showcases Kaldor’s storytelling brilliance. Rooted in the imagery of Alberta’s changing rural landscape – pawned saddles, sprawling subdivisions, and love that holds firm through it all – the track highlights the quiet resilience of a couple facing loss with grace.

“I admire a straightforward kind of song, and straightforward people who quietly go about working their way through good and bad times,” Connie explains. “At first, I thought this song would be about a cowboy who lost everything, but it’s really about the strength of the woman by his side. There’s not nearly enough songs about the amazing women who are out there ranching, riding, and keeping everything together."

A musical force for over four decades, Connie Kaldor continues to captivate audiences with her stage presence, humour, and deep emotional insight. A pioneer in women’s music and one of Canada’s most celebrated songwriters, Kaldor is a three-time JUNO Award winner, a member of the Order of Canada, and a recipient of countless accolades including a recent Lifetime Achievement Award from the Woodstock Folk Festival.

"Hitched Together" is available now on all streaming platforms. Connie will play Canadian tour dates to support the new album, starting on September 6th in Battersea, ON. See below for the full tour schedule. For more information, please visit conniekaldor.com.

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CONNIE KALDOR 2025 TOUR DATES
September 6 - Battersea, ON - Leap Frog Farm
September 17 - Duncan, BC - Duncan Showroom
September 18 - Vancouver, BC - St. James Hall
September 19 - Nanaimo, BC - Nanaimo Yacht Club Marina
September 20 - Victoria, BC - St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
September 23 - Penticton, BC - Dream Cafe
September 26 - Calgary, AB - River Park Church
October 1 - Estevan, SK - Estevan Comprehensive School
October 3 - Saskatoon, SK - Grosvenor Park United Church
October 4 - Regina, SK - Darke Hall
October 7 - Winnipeg, MB - West End Cultural Centre
October 14 - Cape Breton, NS - Celtic Colours Festival
November 13 - Toronto, ON - Hugh's Room
November 14 - Chelsea, QC - Motel Chelsea
November 15 - Chelsea, QC - Motel Chelsea

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Tracklisting
Connie Kaldor - Wide Open Spaces
Release Date: September 5, 2025
(Independent)
01.  Outlaw (Revisited)
02.  This Car 
03.  Wide Open Spaces
04.  Down The Road To Lonesome
05.  Hitched Together
06.  If I Could Figure Out Love
07.  If You Were There
08.  Cowboys Still Live In Saskatchewan
09.  Forever Only You / Teacup Waltz
10. Simplest Of Things
11. Crane Valley Road
12. Old Lady Whiskey
13. Raining On The Farm
14. To Those Who Say That There's Nothing Here

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Toronto’s Siggimusic Blends Music, Fashion, and Self-Expression in Vibrant New Single + Video "FunkyLines"

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Genre-blurring pop-funk artist Siggimusic returns with his bold new single and video, "FunkyLines", out now on all platforms. The second release from his upcoming EP NOW (expected early 2026), the track arrives as both a sonic and visual celebration of individuality, style, and creative collaboration.

More than just a song, "FunkyLines" is a manifesto – and a preview of what’s to come. Sharing its name with Siggimusic’s forthcoming clothing brand launching this summer, the track connects two of his most dynamic artistic outlets: music and fashion. Every item featured in the music video is part of the first drop from the FunkyLines collection, designed in collaboration with his partner and visual muse, who also stars in the video as the glittering “fairy” figure.

“The track taps into style, rhythm, and self-expression,” says Siggimusic. “It’s about owning your lane – your ideas, your voice, your vision – and showing up for it with intention. I didn’t want to separate the creative parts of who we are. The music and the clothes aren’t just matching, they’re coming from the same place. FunkyLines is the sound, the look, and the energy speaking the same language.”

Shot inside the iconic Model Railroad Club of Toronto, the "FunkyLines" video is a surreal dreamscape where miniature worlds meet fashion-forward fantasy. Every element of the set was handcrafted by local artists, creating a richly textured backdrop that mirrors the song’s layered production and visual ambition.

Pay close attention and you’ll find a few clever easter eggs: lyrics in the second verse (“leather up, blue wave denim to set you up, box V-cut shirt”) aren’t just poetic – they’re literal references to pieces from the first Funkylines clothing drop.

Following May’s electrifying single "DOIT!", “FunkyLines” continues to shape the narrative of NOW – an EP that explores movement, reinvention, and the joyful collision of art forms. At its heart, this project is about connection: between people, between ideas, and between the threads that make up a fully expressed creative life.

"FunkyLines" is available now on Spotify, Apple Music, and other streaming services worldwide. Watch the official video on YouTube. For more information, please visit siggimusic.com.

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Dust Cwaine Shares Powerful New Single + Video TWIN LAKES

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Vancouver drag performer and indie pop-rock musician Dust Cwaine unveils their deeply personal new single and video, "Twin Lakes," the second release from their forthcoming album of the same name, due later this year. 

Written by Dust and produced by Josh Eastman (Kylie V, Turunesh), “Twin Lakes” pulses with lo-fi urgency and raw emotion. The song channels the isolation of Dust’s rural upbringing in the Kootenays – a place known locally as Twin Lakes – and the complicated grief following the sudden passing of their father in 2020.

“I wrote this song about growing up in an isolated community, and the pain of being further isolated from the people within it,” said Dust. “I realized that in death, my father had bypassed any chance to be held accountable for the things he put me through. This song imagines what it might have been like to finally say what needed to be said.”

The result is a cathartic and hauntingly honest anthem, rooted in trauma but lit with the defiant spark of healing. "'I don’t want to go back' was the core feeling,” Dust explains. "Josh built a beat that echoed through the chest – like you're sitting alone by the lakes, reckoning with everything that made you."

The striking video, directed by Luke Beach Brown, was filmed at the Britannia Mine Museum, pairing the song’s emotional depth with a moody, industrial backdrop that underscores the weight of the story.

Following the June release of their electric first single "Little Plans" – a joyful T4T synth-pop love song – "Twin Lakes" shows the other side of Dust’s forthcoming record: intimate, complex, and fearless in its vulnerability. The track marks the beginning of an album-long journey back to the place that shaped them – one that’s as much about self-love as it is survival.

With nearly a decade of experience, Dust Cwaine has become a fixture in Vancouver’s drag and music scenes, blending moody pop-rock textures with raw, confessional songwriting they call "nostalgia pop-rock navel gaze." Their work has earned praise from Exclaim!, The Jann Arden Podcast, and The Georgia Straight, which named them a Vancouver Local Hero in 2024. They’ve shared stages with Hotel Mira and Young Friend, and have sold out headline shows across Canada.

"Twin Lakes" is available now on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and other digital retailers and streaming services worldwide. For more info, please visit dustcwaine.ca.

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PRAISE FOR "LITTLE PLANS":

"Their newest single, 'Little Plans', has a synthesized bop perking up the chorus, pairing with the squealing electric guitar and Cwaine’s enthusiastic vocals to tell a story about the giddy euphoria of love. It’s catchy and cute—the perfect song to hum while picking daisies or painting a Pride placard." - The Georgia Straight
 

"'Little Plans' captures how new love transforms daily life, emphasizing the ritual in intimacy and validating identities through a T4T lens, supported by vibrant production and emotional depth." - B-Side Guys

"With 'Little Plans', Dust Cwaine gives us more than a song, they give us permission to feel ecstatic about the small things. And that’s a beautiful gift.” - Hella Fuzz

"It’s the kind of song that can make someone feel seen, not just heard.” - PopFad

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Yellowknife Indie Folk Project HUGHES Release Self-Titled Debut Album

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Yellowknife musician Benji Straker has released the debut self-titled album from his indie folk project Hughes, now available on all streaming platforms. Alongside the album, Hughes shares a new single, “The Cabin”, a moving collaboration with fellow Yellowknife artist Shea Alain (Rueben and the Dark, Sub Islands, Maazes).

Tracked entirely at Straker’s home studio in Yellowknife – affectionately named The Penalty Box – Hughes is a heartfelt collection of songs that spans more than a decade of songwriting. Originally a solo project, Hughes evolved into a full band in late 2024, bringing new life to Straker’s compositions with rich textures of pedal steel, keys, percussion, and synth. Two reimagined singles, “Despite the Distance” and “Idaho,” also appear on the album in newly recorded versions.

“Hughes is a collection of songs that span over a decade – some written in the last couple of years, others reaching back more than ten. Each track is rooted in personal experiences – love, nostalgia, loss, and the deep connections we form with people and the land,” says Straker. “Over the past year, Hughes has grown from a solo singer-songwriter project into a full band, and that evolution shaped the sound of this album. At its core, this album is about family, friendship, and the places that shape us – I think there's something in it that any listener can connect with.”

The new single “The Cabin” captures the emotional centerpiece of the album. Inspired by a remote family cabin built by Straker’s father – accessible only by boat or snowmobile – it’s a song steeped in memory, reverence, and connection to land.

"This song is about a place that holds my deepest memories – it’s more than just a structure; it’s a place of reflection, connection, and the lessons passed down through generations,” says Straker. “While the song is personal, I think anyone with a special place in nature – a retreat that feels like home – can relate. My good friend and incredible musician Shea Alain added ambient guitar work and harmonized vocals, bringing the perfect atmosphere to the track.”

With themes of place, lineage, and belonging running throughout the record, Hughes offers listeners a glimpse into the northern landscapes and emotional terrain that have shaped Straker’s life and music.

Hughes - S/T is available now on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and other digital retailers and streaming services worldwide. For more information, please visit linktr.ee/hughesmusic.

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Tracklisting
Hughes - S/T
(Independent)
01. Despite the Distance (Album Version) 
02. Passerby (feat. Ben Cornel) 
03. Day Trippin
04. Like Rain 
05. Only Forgotten
06. Halfway There 
07. Idaho (Album Version) 
08. Anything
09. Sideways 
10. The Cabin (feat. Shea Alain)

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