Yellowknife Musician Carmen Braden Shares New Single + Video VOICE IN THE DARK

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 A HARD LIGHT OUT ON DEC 5th

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Award-winning singer-songwriter and contemporary composer Carmen Braden shares her new single and video ‘Voice in the Dark’ out now on all digital streaming platforms. Listen here.

‘Voice in the Dark’ is the lead single from the Yellowknife artist’s new album A Hard Light, set for release on December 5th and produced by Carmen’s long-time producer Mark Adam (Music In the Woods, Nova Scotia). Carmen wrote the track about the importance of community and connection in the Northwest Territories of Canada. 

"One day there was a major system failure where my friend worked as a radio host," says Carmen. "They knew no one could hear them, but they had to keep talking in case the signal managed to get back on air. The song is about holding onto thin threads of hope, about connection between people over big spaces and through dark times. It’s also an homage to radio and the power it still has to connect - something that’s still a strong part of culture and community in Canada’s north."

A multi-talented artist recognized as an “acoustic ambassador of the Canadian Subarctic” (Musicworks Magazine), Carmen has played intimate theatres and main stage folk festivals, smoothly jumping between genres of songwriting and composing. Her contemporary classical compositions are nationally recognized, with commissions and performances by world class ensembles and performers, including the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, James Ehnes, and the Canadian Chamber Choir. 

She’s released three studio albums: Seed Songs (2021), Songs of the Invisible Summer Stars (2019), and Ravens (2017), and earned national recognition by winning the Western Canadian Music Award for Classical Composer of the Year in both 2020 and 2019. Additional nominations include Classical Album of the Year 2020 at the East Coast Music Awards, Classical Artist of the Year (2019 WCMAs), and Classical Composition of the Year (2017 WCMAs).

'Voice in the Dark' is available now on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and other digital retailers and streaming services worldwide. For more information, please visit carmenbraden.com.

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BC Musician Kate Trajan Shares New Single NO ONE TO DREAM ABOUT

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Kate Trajan · No One To Dream About

BC singer-songwriter Kate Trajan shares her new single 'No One To Dream About' out now on all digital streaming platforms. Listen here. 

'No One To Dream About' is the lead single from her new album Ancient Fires, set for release on September 20th via Pastiche Records. Kate wrote the breezy jazz-pop track while experiencing the grief that comes with a break-up.

"This song is an ode to desire, and a lament of its absence," says Kate. "I wrote this while heartsick over the ending of a relationship and longing for the next object of affection to appear. No one I met could pique my interest in those sad months, hence 'no one to dream about.' I wanted the song to have a playful feel though, and the band really helped me capture that with a Bossa-esque rhythm that makes me want to dance around my kitchen with this on repeat."

Currently living on Salt Spring Island, BC, Kate is classically trained in piano and voice, and her songwriting draws on two decades of experience performing with jazz, folk, and indie groups across Canada and in the UK and the Netherlands. Kate released her debut EP Yesterday Left Without Her Suitcase, featuring four original songs, in June 2022. Her first full-length album of original music, Ancient Fires, will be released this September.

'No One To Dream About' is available now on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and other digital retailers and streaming services worldwide. For more information, please visit katetrajan.com.

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Winnipeg Musician Romi Mayes Shares New Album SMALL VICTORIES

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nipeg blues-roots musician Romi Mayes shares her new album Small Victories out now on all digital streaming platforms. Listen here. 

To celebrate the launch of her first album in 9 years, Romi is also releasing the video for her 2nd single 'Can't Stop Me Now.' The straight ahead roots blues rocker is a redemption anthem for Romi, and that narrative is mirrored in the video.

"'Can't Stop Me Now' depicts a dead beat dad letting down his kid," says Romi. “Though the song tells my personal story, the story told in the video is more of a cinematic and artistic way of expressing that no one can bring you down. And how it’s in their face when you can overcome adversity in life and come out on top with your chin held high. That our big self can be proud of the small self we carry through and rise above it.”

Romi's long awaited 7th album Small Victories, is a collection of songs written over 9 years during her hiatus from releasing music. Produced by Romi herself, Small Victories was inspired by her family and relates to how everything positive, even small, should be considered a win. 

Says Romi "My daughter and her partner have a 5-year-old son that had biliary atresia and had to have a liver transplant when he was 2. When we were in the hospital in Toronto and he was recovering from the surgery my daughter said that every time a tube is removed or a bit of positive news comes in we have to hang on to those small victories. I wrote the title track that evening."

Romi Mayes is one of the hardest working independent musicians touring the globe today. She's become a household name in the international music scene and relentlessly continues to support artists in the Canadian music industry through the path she has paved with her company, Curbside Concerts. Over the years, Mayes has garnered three Western Canadian Music Awards (WCMAs) for Songwriter of the Year, two WCMAs for Album of The Year and Blues Artist of The Year, and a Juno Award nomination for Album of the Year. 

Small Victories is available now on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and other digital retailers and streaming services worldwide. Look for Romi Mayes on tour across Canada, starting on July 17th in Regina, SK. For more information, please visit romimayes.ca.

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ROMI MAYES UPCOMING TOUR DATES
July 17 - Regina, SK - The Cure
July 18 - Calgary, AB - The Ironwood
July 19 - Edmonton, AB - Soho
July 20 - Hinton, AB - Wild Mountain Music Fest
July 21 - Saskatoon, SK - Somewhere Else Pub "Ness Creek Night Cap"
July 26 - Winnipeg, MB - West End Cultural Centre “Small Victories Album Release Show"
Aug 20 - Thunder Bay, ON - Norento's
Aug 21 - Richards Landing, ON - Old Town Hall 
Aug 22 - Sudbury, ON - Studio At The Park
Aug 23 - Toronto, ON - Cameron House (back room)
Aug 24 - Montreal, QC - Brasserie Beaubien
Aug 25 - Wakefield, QC - Kaffé 1870

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Romi Mayes - Small Victories
Release Date: June 28th, 2024
01. Please Tell My Heart
02. When I'm With You
03. Right Now
04. When You Ask
05. Broken Pieces
06. Small Victories
07. C'mon Baby
08. Rocket
09. Love Ain't Free
10. Can't Stop Me Now
11. Tired Of Loving You
12. Don't Say A Word
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Native American/Canadian Musician Keanu Ienco Shares New Single PLAYFUL LOVE

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Keanu Ienco · Playful Love

Native American/Canadian musician Keanu Ienco shares his new single 'Playful Love' out now on all digital streaming platforms. Listen here. 

‘Playful Love' follows the release of Keanu's acclaimed 2022 debut album, Celestial Desire. The instrumental guitar piece is a moving tribute he wrote in remembrance of the family members he's lost over the past couple of years.

"The title refers to the platonic love one feels with family or friends," says Keanu. "The tune explores how it feels when that love is gone. While the melodies and feel of the tune take on a somber and melancholy nature at first, the piece climaxes with loud and hopeful sounds to remind the listener that those we love are never truly gone. I have recently had to say goodbye to my grandmother, brother and dog, so 'Playful Love' is a piece for them."

With the unique ability to translate stories and Native American culture into dynamic guitar driven soundscapes, Keanu is an Indigenous jazz/rock artist unlike any other on the scene. During his childhood, Keanu discovered his passion for music when his mother gifted him his first guitar for his eighth birthday. At thirteen he started playing professionally and by the age of sixteen had already performed live with numerous groups and received radio airplay of his own originals.

Following the completion of a Bachelor's degree in Jazz Studies at Vancouver Island University, Keanu has naturally grown his career and has shared the stage with industry professionals such as Steve Vai, Delfeayo Marsalis and Rufus Reid. 2020 saw the birth of Keanu's original instrumental project under his own name. Drawing from his authentic lived experiences as a Native American, Keanu’s music transports listeners on an emotional journey that honours his heritage while still being able to pull inspiration from his instrumental heroes such as Steve Vai, Pat Metheny and Plini.

The release of his debut album Celestial Desire in 2022 garnered critical acclaim and resulted in a nomination for “Instrumental Artist of the Year” at the 2022 Western Canadian Music Awards. Keanu is currently based in both British Columbia, Canada and the Southern United Kingdom.

'Playful Love' is available now on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and other digital retailers and streaming services worldwide. For more info, please visit keanuienco.com.

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Vancouver Musician Etienne Siew Shares New Album CHASING DREAMS

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Etienne Siew · Starlight Girl

Vancouver folk-rock musician Etienne Siew is pleased to share his debut album Chasing Dreams out now on all digital streaming platforms. Listen to the full album here.  

Etienne is also showcasing 'Starlight Girl' as the 3rd feature single from the album, a track that leans heavily into 70s AM radio influences, resulting in a laid-back love song that feels straight off the Almost Famous soundtrack.

"This is a rocking tune for all the love birds and hopeful romantics out there," says Etienne. "I believe the right person comes into your life when they are meant to, they are just walking through the clouds somewhere in the world, slowly making their way to you. This was my call to the universe, to keep that person safe until your paths crossed."

Etienne's winding path from kinesiologist/coach to singer-songwriter is reflected in his debut album Chasing Dreams. In this project, Etienne aims to share his reflections as an independent artist and explores the themes of healing, empathy, resilience and social and environmental justice, which were amplified during the wake of the pandemic. 

Says Etienne: "Chasing Dreams draws attention to and celebrates our connection with our environment and with each other, despite our differences, inspiring audiences to consider their own experiences in these themes. The Album represents the many universal lessons I have transformed into songs from spending time in nature, working with people from all walks of life and pursuing the exciting and challenging path of an independent artist. This project also represents the continued mindfulness and growth I continue to keep at the forefront of my mind, as I develop into the artist I want to be."

Chasing Dreams is available now on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and other digital retailers and streaming services worldwide. For more information, please visit etiennesiew.com.

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Etienne Siew - Chasing Dreams 
Release Date: June 20th, 2024
01. Chasing Dreams
02. The Hurricane Rider
03. Boy In The Sand
04. Heaven And The Ground
05. Leviathan
06. Music In The Park
07. Sleeping Angel
08. Elizabeth's Song
09. Crimson And Silver
10. Tangerine Sky
11. Starlight Girl
12. Cottonwood Seed
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