Montreal Indie Rock Project Hey Gorgeous Shares New Single + Video ROCKER ON A CLUB RUN

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Montreal-based indie rock project Hey Gorgeous shares the new single and video “Rocker on a Club Run,” a restless, late-night anthem exploring the space between alternative rock and house music culture. Out now on all streaming platforms, the track is the latest single from their forthcoming debut album International Breakthroughs, due out June 22.

Led by multidisciplinary artist Peet Massé, Hey Gorgeous has spent the last three years steadily releasing singles while Massé simultaneously completed a master’s degree in the arts. With International Breakthroughs, the project arrives fully formed – blending raw indie rock energy with electronic textures and deeply introspective songwriting inspired by movement, self-discovery, and the search for meaning beyond both physical and psychological borders.

Written as the “party song” of the album, “Rocker on a Club Run” intentionally blurs the lines between rock and house music, digital and analog production, and the contrasting subcultures that inspired the track’s narrative.

“The video follows a fictional version of me over the course of a restless 24-hour binge – a reflective odyssey through Montreal’s bars, nightclubs, and art galleries,” explains Massé. “Caught between two loves I perceive as culturally opposed – alt rock and house – I drift through their respective crowds in search of a fragile point of convergence. Can I win this inner battle, reconcile these two spaces within myself, and finally find peace? This is serious business.”

Shot in Montreal during the summer of 2025, the “Rocker on a Club Run” video follows Massé through a surreal and emotionally charged night out, moving between bars, dance floors, and gallery spaces while exploring themes of identity, belonging, and artistic connection. Directed and photographed by Stephanie-Anne Weber-Biron, the video was written and produced by Massé and features appearances from artist collaborators, friends, and a large cast of extras from Montreal’s creative community.

The production also highlights several iconic Montreal spaces, including La Casa Del Popolo, Le Système, and l'UQÀM University's CDEx art gallery, each serving as visual anchors within the video’s restless search for convergence between music scenes, artistic disciplines, and personal identity.

Inspired by the spirit of travel, International Breakthroughs moves lyrically between external landscapes and the inner worlds we carry with us. Across the album, Hey Gorgeous embraces grit, rawness, and experimentation, documenting a journey toward creative freedom through leaving home, embracing uncertainty, and searching for connection beyond familiar boundaries.

“Rocker on a Club Run” is available now on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and other digital retailers and streaming services worldwide. International Breakthroughs arrives June 22. For more information, please visit heygorgeousmusic.com.

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The Living Orchestra Share New Single NOT GONNA DIE TONIGHT

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Vancouver symphonic funk rock collective The Living Orchestra share their powerful new single “Not Gonna Die Tonight,” out now on all streaming platforms. The track is the third release from the band’s forthcoming debut album, Last Generation – an ambitious climate crisis rock opera produced by JUNO Award-winning and GRAMMY-nominated producer Garth Richardson.

Blending orchestral grandeur, funk-infused rhythms, and explosive rock energy, “Not Gonna Die Tonight” confronts the emotional paralysis and exhaustion surrounding the climate crisis, capturing the tension between awareness and inaction in an increasingly distracted world.

“This song is about climate fatigue and inaction – feeling powerless from the flood of climate headlines (or lack thereof), leading to hopelessness or apathy, especially in an increasingly distracted world,” says singer, songwriter, and bandleader Mike Bell. “In our rock opera, it is sung in the present from the point of view of an anxious and apathetic person, who believes nothing they do will be effective against climate change, and it’s not their problem anyway.”

The release arrives just days ahead of Last Generation’s official debut on May 17, when the album will premiere as a complete immersive experience at Vancouver’s Hollywood Theatre. The performance will feature the full 13-piece band, the 18-person Mighty Chorus choir, projector visuals, and a programmed light show, transforming the album into a fully immersive multimedia experience.

In a bold departure from conventional release models, Last Generation will initially only be available as a physical and digital album purchase, rather than on streaming services, encouraging listeners to experience the project in its entirety before its wider streaming release later this year.

Structured across three chapters – Inaction, Reaction, and Aftermath – Last Generation unfolds through the voices of characters in the past, present, and future, examining the causes, consequences, and outcomes of the climate crisis through a sweeping cinematic lens.

“My hope is for this album to inspire action so we can skip the second chapter,” says Bell. “I’ve always been an environmentalist and a vegan, but the main event that inspired this album was witnessing the destruction of 10,000 square feet of old-growth forest from my own backyard, cleared for ocean views for vacation homes that were never built, breaking government laws that were never enforced. As I saw, heard, and felt every 100-foot tree fall, it felt like a microcosm for almost everything wrong in the world, with the greediest taking way more than they need at the expense of the earth and everyone else, while governments do almost nothing to stop them.”

Produced by Richardson (Rage Against The Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers), Last Generation was recorded between 2024 and 2025 at The Farm Studios and Vancouver’s Hipposonic Studios, with support from the Canada Council for the Arts. The album marks the first release under The Living Orchestra moniker, building on the foundation of Vancouver symphonic rock group The Living with a larger ensemble featuring all six original members alongside eight additional instrumentalists and vocalists, including full string, brass, and choir sections.

“Producing The Living Orchestra’s record was an unforgettable experience,” says Richardson. “This band isn’t afraid to tackle the big issues – from government corruption to global warming – and they do it with power, purpose, and precision. We left no stone unturned in the studio, pushing every boundary to make sure the message hit as hard as the music.”

“Not Gonna Die Tonight” is available now on all digital streaming services worldwide. Last Generation will be available on Bandcamp, iTunes, and other digital music retailers on May 17. For more information, please visit thelivingorchestra.com.

THE LIVING ORCHESTRA | UPCOMING SHOW DATES
May 17 - Vancouver, BC - Hollywood Theatre (Album Release Show)
July 11 - Point Roberts, WA - Strings & Things International Music Festival

Tracklisting
The Living Orchestra
*Last Generation*
(Independent)
01. Paris Disagreement
02. Liar Denier
03. Not Gonna Die Tonight
04. As The Planet Burns
05. Last Generation
06. Yeah No, We're Fucked
07. Animal Party
08. Practical Utopia

THE LIVING ORCHESTRA IS:
Mike Bell – lead vocals, electric guitars, piano
Elyse Jacobson – violin 1, character voices
John Kastelic – viola
Doug Gorkoff – cello
David Soutar-Spidel – bass, electric guitar
Samuel Cartwright – drums
Molly MacKinnon – violin 2
Kyle Axford – trumpet, flugelhorn, vocals, character voices
Mike WT Allen – tenor and baritone sax, flute
Ellen Marple – trombone
Will Broverman – bass trombone
Rebecca Lam – vocals
Jodie Aguinaldo – vocals
Jared Suitor – vocals

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MAJORS Drive Their Golf-Punk Vision Further On Self-Titled Debut Album

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Pop-punk outfit MAJORS officially arrive on the green with the release of their self-titled debut full-length, out now on all streaming platforms. With members based in Ottawa, ON, and Charleston, SC, the band blends the energy of early-2000s punk with tongue-in-cheek golf-themed storytelling, carving out a lane entirely their own while proving that punk rock can be loud, catchy, and completely unafraid to embrace the absurd.

Built around soaring hooks, driving guitars, and a deep love of the game, MAJORS pushes the band’s concept further than ever before. Across the album’s 13 tracks, the group explores everything from glorious rounds and disastrous swings to frustration, obsession, ego, and redemption, all through the lens of modern rock and pop-punk. Leading the release is focus track “She’s Gone,” a drum-heavy, straight-ahead pop-punk banger that captures the band at their most immediate and energetic.

“We really pushed our songwriting this year, exploring every corner of the genre to create a well-rounded modern rock record that spans the entire ‘MAJORS’ lyrical landscape — from the frustration of a ‘Hell Day’ on the course to seeking divine intervention for your swing,” says vocalist Justin Camarena. “Since our songs are so literal, we’re treating social media as an extension of the art, using visuals to bring the specific stories in our heads directly to our fans. Golfers will absolutely get it, and even for folks who don’t golf, the music alone should be enough to get heads bouncing… maybe even inspire a trip to the driving range.”

The album arrives following a busy year for the band, which saw the release of 2025 singles “Etiquette,” “Thinkin’bout,” “G.H.T.O.,” and “Propagolfi,” along with a run of live dates across Ontario and Quebec. Last month, MAJORS returned with “Bullet on a String” as the final preview of the full-length. Together, the tracks showcase the band’s ability to balance humour and sincerity while delivering explosive riffs, massive choruses, and an unmistakable sense of personality.

Mixed and mastered by Dean Hadjichristou (Parkway Drive, Four Year Strong, Protest the Hero), the album also features contributions from notable names in Canadian rock, including Protest the Heroguitarist Ben Davis, who appears on “Hell Day,” and We Were Sharks vocalist Randy Frobel, featured on “Propagolfi.”

Originally formed as a passion project between veteran punk musicians and lifelong golf obsessives, MAJORS quickly evolved from a novelty concept into a fully realized band with a rapidly growing international audience. Their 2024 debut EP, Songs in the Key of Golf, introduced listeners to the group’s unique identity and gained traction across Canada, the United States, and Latin America.

The lineup features Justin Camarena (vocals) and Rich “Bricks” Latour (drums), both formerly of The Fully Down, whose years of touring included appearances on the Vans Warped Tour and extensive runs across Canada, the United States, and Japan. They are joined by Jason Mooney of We Were Sharks and Nathan Pearce of TRVLR, bringing together decades of combined experience from some of Canada’s hardest working punk and alternative acts.

MAJORS recently celebrated the album release with a packed-house hometown show alongside Strung Out and Belvedere at Ottawa’s Overflow Brewing Co., and will announce more live dates soon.

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

Tracklisting
MAJORS - *S/T*
(Independent)
01. Open Season
02. Etiquette
03. Gallery Drop
04. Thinkin'bout
05. Up and Down
06. Pray the Sway Awau
07. Bullet on a String
08. Hell Day
09. She's Gone
10. Piss Driblets
11. G.H.T.O.
12. Propagolfi
13. Fade Into Oblivion

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Victoria Alt-Indie Rock Band Blush. Release New EP In the Grey

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Victoria, BC-based alternative indie rock band Blush. share In the Grey, a new EP arriving today alongside the release of its feature single, “Nice.” As the band’s first studio-recorded EP, following earlier live-off-the-floor releases, the project captures a pivotal stretch shaped by transition, reflection, and creative momentum.

Recorded over five days at The Hive on Vancouver Island with JUNO Award-winning producer Colin Stewart (Black Mountain, Destroyer), In the Grey finds Blush. leaning into contrast. Across the EP, the band moves between hazy, atmospheric restraint and heavier, guitar-driven moments, building a sound that feels both expansive and tightly wound. Inspired by a blend of shoegaze, ’90s rock, and folk, Blush. have carved out a distinct voice rooted in crunchy textures, haunting electronics, and immersive, melody-driven songwriting – an approach that continues to evolve on this latest release.

“The In the Grey EP is like a timestamp from a moment in our lives, built in between periods of growth, change, and stagnation,” says lead vocalist and guitarist Anton Wilson. “It’s where we once were, forever trapped in a record, and represents a greater conversation, which is our friendship. I wonder if the meaning of these songs will change and grow with us.”

Anchoring the release is “Nice,” the EP’s third single following “Seasons” and “Wrong Answers Only.”Where earlier tracks explored dreamy textures and fuzzed-out momentum, “Nice” pushes further into shadowy territory. The song unfolds with a darker, more brooding energy, giving space for each element to hit with weight and intention.

“This track is important because it really rounds out the tone of our EP,” says drummer Eric Josephs. “‘Nice’ is an exploration of contradictions. It leans into a moodiness that allows each instrument to open its jaw and clamp down on a heavy song.”

With In the Grey, Blush. sharpen their identity while leaving room for ambiguity, sitting comfortably between opposing states, both sonically and emotionally, capturing the band at both their loudest and most restrained.

In the Grey is available now on Spotify, Apple Music, and other digital retailers and streaming services worldwide. For more information, please visit whereisblush.com.

BLUSH. | UPCOMING SHOW DATES
June 12 - Victoria, BC - Little Fernwood Gallery (EP Release Show)

Tracklisting
Blush.
*In the Grey*
(Independent)
01. Belong
02. In the Grey
03. Wrong Answers Only
04. Nice
05. Super
06. Seasons

BLUSH. IS:
Anton Wilson - vocals/guitar
Eric Josephs - drums
Renata Baldwin - synth
Rosie Said - bass

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Door d’Or Release Debut Album The Exquisite Dream

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Victoria, BC-based alternative rock band Door d’Or unveil their long-awaited debut album, The Exquisite Dream, available now on all streaming platforms. Arriving alongside the record is the band’s feature single “In The Radiance,” accompanied by a new lyric video.

A record shaped by reconnection and creative renewal, The Exquisite Dream finds its core members, Mat Geddes, Darin Steinkey, and Mike Ison, coming full circle after decades apart. Written and developed through improvisation-heavy jam sessions, the album captures the spirit of a band rediscovering its voice – one grounded in friendship, chemistry, and a shared desire to create something meaningful close to home. Embracing the idea of a “100-mile album,” the project was conceived, recorded, and produced entirely on Vancouver Island, drawing deeply from the surrounding community and landscape.

Blending atmospheric guitars, post-punk textures, and melodic tension, The Exquisite Dream channels Door d’Or’s live energy into a focused studio statement that balances introspection with an optimistic outlook. The album explores themes of illusion, transformation, and the possibility of a more conscious future, offering songs that acknowledge the weight of the present while reaching toward something brighter.

“Given this was our first recording experience in twenty-some years, we visited a number of studios around Victoria to take in the vibe of the place, talk to the engineers/producers, and decide what felt most like us,” says drummer Darin Steinkey. “We instantly knew The Hive would be perfect for this record. Colin encouraged us to trust our instincts, but he would also drop a question every once in a while that allowed us to look at a song in a different way. This made us sound even more like ourselves, if that makes sense. One of our goals for The Exquisite Dream was to transmit the energy we feel when jamming and playing live, and he helped us realize it.”

Produced by JUNO Award-winning producer Colin Stewart (Black Mountain, Destroyer), the album was recorded in fall 2025 and later mastered by renowned engineer Steve Turnidge (author of Beyond Mastering: A Conceptual Guide). Completing the full-circle Island approach, the band’s debut vinyl pressing is being produced locally at Wrecking Crew Studios in Sidney, BC.

Serving as the album's third single, “In The Radiance” is a warm, expansive track that stands as one of the album’s most distinctly Canadian moments. Sonically laid-back yet uplifting, the song carries a sense of openness and light while weaving together philosophical themes of reincarnation and transcendence.

“There is an homage to The Tragically Hip in this song because we are absolutely influenced by the energy of their live shows that inspired millions over their incredible run,” says vocalist and guitarist Mat Geddes. “The Hip are holy in our hearts and minds.”

That reverence is felt throughout “In The Radiance,” where easygoing grooves and glowing textures meet a deeper lyrical exploration of life, death, and continuity. The track’s balance of introspection and warmth reflects the broader spirit of The Exquisite Dream – a record rooted as much in reflection as it is in forward motion.

The Exquisite Dream is available now on Spotify, Apple Music, and other digital retailers and streaming services worldwide. For more information, please visit doordor.ca.

DOOR D'OR | UPCOMING SHOW DATES
May 2 - Victoria, BC - St. Michaels University School (Alumni Weekend)
May 9 - Victoria, BC - Wrecking Crew Studios (Grand Opening)
June 12 - Victoria, BC - Herald Street Brew Works (Album Release Show)

Tracklisting
DOOR D'OR
*THE EXQUISITE DREAM*
(Independent)
01. Fibre Optics
02. The Naturalist
03. What You Want
04. Walk On Water
05. Shelter
06. In The Radiance
07. Get On With Life
08. Mouseland
09. Phenomenology
10. Cortez The Killer

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