Edmonton Indie Pop Artist Kaeley Jade Releases New Single EGO

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Kaeley Jade · Ego

Edmonton-based Métis artist Kaeley Jade is back with another indie pop gem! Her powerful new single 'Ego' is out today on all digital platforms. Listen here. 

Produced by the JUNO-nominated team at Velveteen Music, Kaeley's latest single, ‘Ego’, is a compelling examination of the ways in which unhealthy relationships can affect our emotional well-being. Reminiscent of artists like Maggie Rogers and Olivia Rodrigo, ‘Ego’ is a raw and affecting anthem for those struggling to heal.

“I wrote ‘Ego’ after a particularly rough night at a party, and I wanted to explore how toxic relationships can impact our mental health,” says Kaeley. “This one goes out to all those struggling to find closure.”

A vibrant presence with a voice like velvet, singer-songwriter Kaeley Jade weaves lush imagery and hooky melodic lines to craft music that is both poignant and playful. Kaeley’s music has received radio play across North America with her previous single 'Painless' (released April 2021) climbing to the #1 spot on the Indigenous Music Countdown. She's been featured on editorial playlists across streaming platforms, including New Music Friday and Fresh Finds on Spotify and Indigenous Now on Apple Music, and in numerous publications such as Tinnitist, SAY Magazine and The GATE. 

Kaeley Jade's new single ‘Ego’ is available now on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and other digital retailers and streaming services worldwide. For more info, please visit kaeleyjade.com.

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The Blue And Gold Release New Single WHEN THE LEVEE BREAKS

2ND SINGLE FROM DEBUT ALBUM
OUT ON APRIL 29th

"...a magnificently reverent reinterpretation of the country blues classic cut by Memphis Minnie nearly a century ago in 1929." - Tinnitist

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TheBlueAndGold · When The Levee Breaks - by Memphis Minnie

Vancouver duo The Blue And Gold are following up their acclaimed track 'Honey In The Rock' (released on March 4th) with new single ‘When The Levee Breaks’ out today on all digital streaming services. Listen here.

'When The Levee Breaks' is the 2nd single from The Blue And Gold’s self-titled debut album, which is set for release on April 29th. The song is a reinterpretation of the country blues classic first recorded by Memphis Minnie in 1929.

"Born in 1897 in Algiers, Louisiana, Memphis Minnie was one of the earliest blues guitarists on recording and one of the most prolific musicians of her era," says guitarist Trish Klein. "She wrote and recorded over 200 songs, and was an intricate guitarist and innovator—her up-the-neck guitar solos are considered visionary and ahead of their time. Her songs have been covered by the likes of Led Zeppelin, Jefferson Airplane, Fleetwood Mac, Taj Mahal, Muddy Waters, Alabama Shakes and many others. Her impact on the evolution of Blues music cannot be overstated. We are honoured to be releasing a version of her classic song 'When The Levee Breaks’."

The Blue And Gold is a musical collaboration between Juno nominated and WCMA 'Blues Artist Of The Year’ Ndidi O and folk-roots guitarist/banjo player Trish Klein (The Be Good Tanyas, Frazey Ford, Po’ Girl) which celebrates the musical artistry and legacy of pioneering female blues musicians.

The duo's self-titled debut album is a musical homage to the profound influence of Black female artists on 20th century country / blues traditions and on the evolution of all modern music. The album contains 11 songs recorded with authenticity, soulfulness and grit, including reinterpretations of the works of pioneering female artists Memphis Minnie, Lottie Kimbrough, Mamie Forehand, Jessie Mae Hemphill, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, and others, as well as one song by the legendary Indigenous songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie.

’When The Levee Breaks’ will be available on April 1st on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and other digital retailers and streaming services worldwide.

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BC Singer-Songwriter WiL Announces Release Of New Album

FIRST SINGLE ‘I’M SORRY’ OUT NOW
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Ibreakstrings · I'm Sorry

A 51-year-old songwriter cannot go that long without having something to say and someone to say it to. And BC musician WiL definitely has something to say on his sixth studio album titled The Gold Mine, which is set for release on May 13th. And anyone who has been in a relationship for any length of time may want to have a listen. 

‘I’m Sorry’, the first single from The Gold Mine, is out today on all digital streaming platforms. Though WiL is known for his mad acoustic guitar skills, 'I’m Sorry’ is driven instead by the piano, bringing an authentic and beautiful sparseness to the sweet apologetic love song. 
 
"I think in any relationship, being lovers, best friends or both, you say things you just don't mean," says WiL. "We all get complacent or cranky at times. It's human nature to have bad moments, or days… the important thing is to know how and when to say I'm Sorry."

While WiL’s catalogue grows, his music has become the soundtrack for many. Countless fans have chosen ‘Oak Tree’ as their wedding dance, partied to ‘Both Hands’ holding a wine bottle and sung ‘Roam' while hiking far away snow-capped peaks. With this new album, perhaps they’ll find a new nugget of gold to add to their music playlists.

'I'm Sorry' is available now on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and other digital retailers and streaming services worldwide. For more info, please visit ibreakstrings.com.

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WiL | UPCOMING 2022 TOUR DATES
April 8 - Port Alberni, BC - Char's Landing
April 22 - Duncan, BC - Duncan Showroom
April 23 - Victoria, BC - The Duke Saloon
April 25 - Vancouver, BC - Guilt & Company
April 28 - Saskatoon, SK - Capitol Music Club
April 29 - Edmonton, AB - Station On Jasper
April 30 - Calgary AB - Ironwood Stage & Grill
May 1 - Calgary, AB - Ironwood Stage & Grill
May 4 - Calgary, AB - Gallery House Concert
May 5 - Swift Current, SK - Lyric Theatre
May 6 - Canmore, AB - Communitea
May 8 - Penticton, BC - Dream Cafe
May 9 - Penticton BC - Dream Cafe
May 10 - Chilliwack, BC - Bozzini's
May 11 - Chilliwack, BC - Bozzini's
May 13 - Cumberland, BC - The Waverley
May 14 - Parksville/Qualicum, BC - Errington Hall

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Vancouver Indie Rockers Bealby Point Announce New EP + Release 1st Single

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Bealby Point · Say It Anyway

Vancouver indie rockers Bealby Point are back with a brand new single, 'Say It Anyway', out now on all digital streaming platforms. Listen here.

‘Say It Anyway’ is the first single from Bealby Point’s sophomore EP Fridays, which is set for release this summer. Leaning hard into influences like The Strokes, Bealby Point give us a fresh take on those songs you miss from the early aughts with their new track.

"'Say It Anyway' is a song where the theme is revealed through the chorus,” says lead vocalist Jack Armstrong. "The verses and pre choruses are melancholic and reference over contemplated thoughts. When the chorus comes around, these thoughts are dismissed and overpowered by an attitude shift culminating in the prose 'I don’t really care about this. Like anyone, I’m trying my best.’"

Drawing influence from various genres across the board, Bealby Point describe themselves as "a cross between The Strokes and Eagles with a splash of Bahamas… on the rocks, no ice." After releasing their debut EP in 2021, the boys are now ramping up for the release of their sophomore EP, recorded with veteran producer Matt Di Pomponio at the world-renowned recording studio, Hipposonic Studio.

'Say It Anyway' is available now on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and other digital retailers and streaming services worldwide.

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BEALBY POINT IS: 
Jack Armstrong (Lead Vocals)
Jordan Studer (Bass)
Clayton Dewar (Guitar)
Zack Yeager (Drums)

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Mahogany Frog Release New Album FAUST

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'FLYING CARPET II: SWORD FIGHT' OUT NOW

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Winnipeg instrumental electric rock band Mahogany Frog is pleased to announce the release of their ambitious new album Faust, an original score set to the eponymous 1926 German silent film. The album is out today on all digital streaming platforms. Listen here.

Directed by F. W. Murnau, Faust is widely regarded as being among the greatest films of the silent era. It tells the classic legend of fate and temptation that dates back centuries. In this, their latest offering, Mahogany Frog brings together their collective experience in composition, experimentation, electronics, intense rock & roll, and searing fuzz guitar. Together they weave a dark and diverse score around Faust’s brooding tale of corruption, devastation and redemption.

The 2nd single and video from the album, ‘Flying Carpet II: Sword Fight’, is also out today. Driven by an ominous and persistent beat, the track takes the listener on a wild journey.

"Layers of cinematic war drums lay the foundation for fornication and murder," says guitarist / keyboardist Jesse Warkentin. "Soaring backwards fuzz guitar imposes sporadic blankets of tension. The innocence and passion of youth turns horrifically awry, and the fate of the fair and virtuous now points towards inevitable shame and doom."

The music for Faust was initially written and rehearsed over the span of three months, culminating in a premiere performance at the Roxy Theatre, a historic atmospheric cinema in Saskatoon. Three more performances in Edmonton, Calgary, and Winnipeg followed. Accompanying the band on this tour was audio engineer Grant Trippel, who later recorded the studio sessions in February 2020. 

The mood of Faust is varied and complex. There are many faces of Mahogany Frog. Harsh noise, electronic drones, and pulsing textures flow in and out of dark and heavy guitar-driven riffage. Soothing washes of melodic synth-pop flow through syrupy, languid organs only to be obliterated by the shrieks of the damned and the devil himself. LOVE.

Faust is available now on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and other digital retailers and streaming services worldwide.

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MAHOGANY FROG IS: 
Graham Epp (guitar/keyboards/electronics/trumpet)
Jesse Warkentin (guitar/keyboards/electronics)
Scott Ellenberger (bass/keyboards/electronics/trumpet)
Andy Rudolph (drums/keyboards/electronics)


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