Alberta Funk Power Trio ADEQUATE! Release New Single GROOVE

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ADEQUATE! · Groove (ft. Mariya Stokes)

With summer nearly here and the COVID-19 pandemic (hopefully) ending soon, Alberta power funk trio ADEQUATE! are asking the all important question: “Are you ready to Groove?!” on their new single featuring Calgary musician Mariya Stokes. 

‘Groove’ is the 2nd single from ADEQUATE!’s upcoming debut, following the release of ‘Bike Shorts’ which came out on April 30th. The groovy, funked up soul track is all about shaking your butt, moving your body and losing yourself to the music, a perfect song for the current moment. 

“‘Groove’ represents how we as musicians feel about performing,” says lead vocalist Keenan Pezderic. “There’s the day-to-day struggles and stress but when we perform, all that fades away and we get lost in the groove. We wrote this song with Mariya Stokes and she did such an amazing job of conveying the message in such a soulful way.”

Hailing from Lethbridge, Alberta, ADEQUATE! is sure to put a smile on your face and some dance in your pants! The trio has been slowly building their fanbase over the past few years with their fun and dynamic live shows, focused on providing an excellent musical experience through high-quality showmanship and musical skill. ADEQUATE! brings in the fundamentals that made their funk idols live shows so great, aiming to be a source of entertainment for anyone listening.

ADEQUATE!’s new single ‘Groove’ is available now on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and other digital retailers and streaming services worldwide. Their self-titled debut album will be released on June 11th. For more information, please visit adequatefunk.com.

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ADEQUATE! IS: 
Keenan Pezderic - Drums, Lead Vox, Bass 

Scott Mezei - Bass, Backup Vox, Guitar, Drums
Josh Thorlakson
 - Guitar, Backup Vox, Bass

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Vancouver Musician Babylung Announces Release of New Album

FIRST SINGLE 'BETRAYAL' OUT TODAY
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The COVID-19 pandemic created roadblocks that Vancouver R&B/hip-hop musician Babylung turned into creative challenges and inspiration on his 3rd album To Live And Die In Surrey set for release on July 30th. The first single 'Betrayal', released on his new label Bayanihan Records, is out today on all digital streaming platforms along with the cinematic music video which premiered yesterday through a video premiere virtual event on YouTube and IG Live. 

Maximal. Polarizing. And gut-wrenchingly beautiful. Babylung's new single 'Betrayal' is a tragic story of infidelity, told through the vivid imagery of being stabbed in the back.

"I started to notice a pattern with Gen-Z and our struggle with commitment," says Babylung. "Infidelity sadly isn’t uncommon and I noticed people in my life were dealing with deep emotional scars as a result. Relationships are almost dispensable to young people and I wanted 'Betrayal' to capture the grief it causes in its rawest form."

Babylung connected with close friend and award-winning director, Carter Kirilenko, to help tell the story of 'Betrayal' with the music video. 

Babylung explains: "As forward thinkers, we wanted to portray betrayal in a new way that hasn’t been over told. Betrayal comes in many forms, so we wanted to tell the story of an artist betraying his lover for his artistic passion. Young adulthood inevitably comes with growing apart from people you love and growing closer to your true identity. As you grow into your true identity, circumstances will reveal whether your relationship still aligns, and you need to decide who to be loyal to, your relationship or your destiny."

With R&B instincts, gospel roots, and hip-hop tendencies, Babylung digs deep into the soul to create music both unequivocal and honest. His tender voice and soothing lyrics have reached over 285,000 listeners globally with over 1 million streams and has been featured on Spotify's New Music Friday (Canada/Philippines), Just Vibing, and R&B Favourites playlists. As a dynamic performer, Babylung demands the crowd's attention with his often improvised arrangements and call & response songwriting, reminiscent of the gospel music he was raised on. 

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

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Vancouver Musician Bukola Releases Powerful New Single I AM ENOUGH

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Vancouver musician Bukola shares her story of growing up Black in Canada and shows gratitude to her favourite Black female artists for paving the way, on her new single 'I Am Enough’ out today on all digital streaming platforms. 

Following the release of 'A Good Thing' in March, 'I Am Enough' is the 2nd single from her debut EP The Chronicles of a Teenage Mind, which is set for release on June 25th. Bukola wrote the powerful, early 2000s R&B-influenced track with Vancouver musicians Tonye Aganaba, Desirée Dawson, and Anthony Anderson. 

“‘I Am Enough’ was the last song written for my new EP and it was initially supposed to be a playful song about a day in my life,” says Bukola. “However, after the continuous rise of anti-Black racism, I knew I wanted to write something more poignant. The song talks about my journey growing up as a young black woman and some of my struggles. It also shows gratitude to my favourite Black female artists, who have helped me gain confidence with my skin and who ultimately taught me that I Am Enough. My hope for this song is that other young Black people can listen to it and know that they are not the only ones going through certain things and that they should be proud of their beautiful dark skin and heritage. All proceeds from this song are going to the Black Youth Helpline who work tirelessly to help Black Canadian youth with their struggles and provide them with culturally relevant advice and support. An organization like this is super important to ensure that my Black peers get to the point where they believe they are enough because they are, and so much more.” 

Recently hailed by the CBC as one of the Top 10 Soulful Female Artists in the 2020 CBC Searchlight competition, Bukola blends the sounds of contemporary R&B and Jazz music to create her own soulful sound. She’s deeply influenced by artists such as India.Arie, Daniel Caesar and H.E.R., and worked with Grammy Award-winning producer, Chin Injeti, and Juno Award-winning producer Ben Kaplan on her soon to be released debut EP The Chronicles of A Teenage Mind.

Bukola's new single ‘I Am Enough’ is available now on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and other digital retailers and streaming services worldwide. For more info, please visit bukolamusic.com.

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PRAISE FOR 'A GOOD THING'

 "Bukola is in her element here and delivers a gripping performance well beyond her age.” - Earmilk 

"Fans of TLC and Lauryn Hill will appreciate the sonics Bukola plays with here, as the song itself transforms from an acoustic ballad to a 90’s era R&B throwback and back with
seamless ease.” - Rock The Pigeon



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Montreal Afro-Jazz Musician Erockfor Releases New Single + Video

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Montreal afro-jazz musician Erockfor [eh-ROCK-for] turns the heartbreak of betrayal into art with her hypnotic new single 'I Thought You Loved Me' out now on all digital streaming platforms. 

‘I Thought You Loved Me’ is the 1st single from Erockfor’s debut album Phoenix, which is set for release on October 1st. Erockfor wrote the song about the break-up of her marriage in 2014 which led to her moving to Korea where she gained confidence, started doing burlesque and became a jazz performer. 

"What happens when you come home, and there’s a woman on your marital bed?" asks Erockfor. "You write a song about it! While the song explores heartbreak and betrayal, I also wanted it to be hopeful. We can leave toxic situations and be okay."

Erockfor is a Montreal-born jazz singer of Cameroonian descent. She left the city in 2014 and based herself in Seoul, performing at jazz clubs while cementing herself as a burlesque performer. Erockfor, also known as Rocky, has been featured in Popdust, MTV West Africa and XONecole. 

Now, back in Montreal, Erockfor is working on her debut album Phoenix which fuses afrobeats, pop, house and jazz, and explores her journey between the time she left and now. Her highly distinctive voice has been compared to artists like Cyndi Lauper, Macy Gray, Erykah Badu and Amy Winehouse. 

Erockfor's new single ‘I Thought You Loved Me’ is available now on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and other digital retailers and streaming services worldwide. For more info, please visit erockfor.com.

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Edmonton Indie Pop Artist Robin Cisek Announces Release of New Album

FIRST SINGLE 'SPEAK TO ME' OUT TODAY
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Edmonton alt-pop artist Robin Cisek is excited to announce the release of her debut album Delicate Mindson June 18th. The lead single from the album is the dark electro-pop track 'Speak To Me', out today on all digital platforms. Watch the lyric video here. 

Full of powerful vocals and catchy, dynamic melodies, ’Speak To Me’ is a song with an important message. 

“I wrote 'Speak To Me' online with my producers during the COVID lockdown," says Robin. “The song was written to encourage people to talk about their mental health and it aims to break the stigma behind mental illness while allowing me to have lots of fun with my vocal range."

Robin’s inspiration comes from her own experiences and her Indigenous heritage (Métis), which takes form in music through her alternative beats and lyrics. Her previous singles received critical praise, in addition to being played on radio in Canada and internationally. Her 2019 single, 'Waiting on You' claimed the #1 spot on XRP radio countdown and the Indigenous Music countdown and remained for 24 weeks. 

On her debut album Delicate Minds, Robin is pushing the boundaries by challenging the idea that pop songs can’t be evocative. Robin shows her dedication to creating music that has a profound meaning while being melodic, catchy and listenable. Through her new music she discusses the deep meanings and emotional aspects of mental health while infusing her lyrics and sound with hopefulness, and a positive outlook on the future. Her album is an ode to those dealing with mental illness and a celebration of their strength and resiliency. The 6-song album deals with issues around speaking about mental health, anxiety, addiction, perception of mental illness in society, gaslighting, and trauma.

Robin Cisek's new single ‘Speak To Me' is available now on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and other digital retailers and streaming services worldwide. Her debut album Delicate Minds will be released on June 18th. For more information, please visit robincisekmusic.com.

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