Celtic Folk Duo Jocelyn Pettit + Ellen Gira Share New Single MIDNIGHT

1ST RELEASE FROM NEW ALBUM OUT JUNE 3rd
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Canadian Folk Music Award winners Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira share 'Midnight', the first release from their new album Here To Stay set for release on June 3rd. Listen here.

A dynamic Celtic folk fiddle and cello duo, Jocelyn & Ellen fuse traditional and contemporary music styles, creating a powerfully uplifting and soulful performance, weaving a rhythmically driving and textured sound. Complemented by lively stepdancing, they bring life and fire into original tunes, songs, and high-energy repertoire from Scotland, Ireland, North America, and Scandinavia.

With their new single 'Midnight', the duo offer a captivating instrumental journey that captures the quiet intensity and camaraderie of life on the road. As the first glimpse into their upcoming album Here To Stay, the track sets a warm, immersive tone that blends tradition with personal storytelling, without needing a single lyric.

"This track is made up of two tunes - 'The Final Stretch', written by Ellen as she wrapped up the final stretch of her PhD, and 'Midnight Ceilidh', a reel I wrote to celebrate the vibrant energy of life on the road," said Jocelyn Pettit (Fiddle). "We are so grateful for the amazing community and welcoming hosts we meet along our music journey, who help make new places feel like home, and the wonderful conversations and kitchen parties shared!"

The duo’s new upcoming full-length release Here To Stay celebrates home and travel, with 11 carefully crafted instrumental and vocal tracks inspired by Jocelyn & Ellen’s roots and where their passions have taken them. Since first meeting in Scotland, they have both returned to their North American homes, much like the journey of the Common Loon or Great Northern Diver, as depicted in the album art. The album weaves a rhythmic, textured sound with nuanced fiddle-cello interplay, captivating harmonies, French Canadian foot percussion, and lively dance tunes.

‘Midnight’ is available now on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and other digital retailers and streaming services worldwide. Jocelyn & Ellen will be on the road to support their new album, starting with a 16-show UK Tour in May. For more information and full tour listings, please visit jocelynandellen.com.

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JOCELYN PETTIT & ELLEN GIRA | UPCOMING TOUR DATES
05-07 - Glasgow, UK - House Concert w/ ANEMARA
05-08 - Crieff, UK - Crieff Folk Club w/ ANEMARA
05-09 - Kilmelford, UK - Kilmelford Village Hall w/ ANEMARA
05-10 - Inverness, UK - Croy Village Hall w/ ANEMARA
05-11 - Strathpeffer, UK - Contin Church w/ ANEMARA
05-15 - Sheffield, UK - Bishops' House
05-16 - Saltaire, UK - The Live Room
05-17 - Hartlepool, UK - St. George's Venue
05-19 - Derby, UK - The Flowerpot
05-22 - Southport, UK - Bijou Cinema Sessions
05-24 - London, UK - Green Note
05-25 - Hemel Hempstead, UK - Fishery Wharf Cafe (Boxmoor Canal Weekend)
05-26 - Cambridge, UK - Cambridge Junction
05-28 - Pontyclun, UK - Llantrisant Folk Club
05-29 - Roch, UK - Cuffern Manor
05-31 - Weymouth, UK - Wessex Folk Festival
06-20 - Vancouver, BC - St. James Hall 
06-21 - Gibsons, BC - Summer Solstice Garden Concert 
06-25 - Olympia, WA - Traditions Fair Trade 
06-26 - Mount Vernon, WA - Littlefield Celtic Center 
06-27 - Brentwood Bay, BC - The Butchart Gardens 
06-28 - Tofino, BC - Tofino Jazz Festival 
07-05 - Squamish, BC - Squamish Academy of Music

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Tapping Into Canadian Pride! Eric Sage Returns With New CANADIAN BEER Remix

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Eric Sage · Canadian Beer (Party Remix)

Country rock artist Eric Sage rides the wave of renewed Canadian pride with the release of a high-octane remix of his 2024 hit single, 'Canadian Beer' out now on all digital streaming platforms. Listen here. 

Fuelled by a wave of patriotic energy and a growing movement to support homegrown talent and products, the new remix cranks up the volume on a track that already captured hearts—and hockey arenas—across the country. 'Canadian Beer' quickly became a sing-along staple when it first dropped in 2024, and now, with fans calling for a fresh spin, Eric Sage is delivering a remix made for summer playlists, backyard parties, and stadium sound systems.

“I have always loved big, anthemic songs," says Eric Sage. "There’s nothing like when they’re played at a concert or sporting event and the crowd goes wild. 'Canadian Beer' had that feeling right away. With this important movement to 'Buy Canadian', I feel like the song is more powerful than ever! After I released the song last year, I received many requests for a 'Party Remix' and now seemed like the right time to do it. In these trying times, what’s better than cracking open a cold one? And not just any old beer, make it a down-home, mother trucker, patriotic Canadian Beer!"

Canadian-born Eric Sage has toured the world as a country-rock artist, sharing stages with legends like Slash, The Beach Boys, and Vince Neil. Before music, he was a world-ranked tennis pro, until a devastating car accident ended his athletic career. Against the odds, Sage reinvented himself as a dynamic performer with a three-octave range. Now, after international success, he's coming home to Canada, bringing his high-energy sound, inspiring story, and unstoppable spirit to the stage.

The 'Canadian Beer' (Party Remix) is available now on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and other digital retailers and streaming services worldwide. For more information, please visit ericsage.com.

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Vancouver Indie Folk-Pop Artist Micae Shares New Single BLACKBERRIES

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Vancouver indie folk-pop artist Micae shares her new single 'Blackberries' out now on all digital streaming platforms. Listen here.

A wistful and tender track, ‘Blackberries’ captures the haunting beauty of memory and love that lingers long after it’s gone. The song began as a writing exercise suggested by Claire Miller-Harder (co-lyricist), who encouraged Micae to create a song using images primarily to see where it led. Taking this prompt to heart, Micae went out walking, jotting down anything that reminded her of the relationship she was grieving. Those scattered observations became the foundation of ‘Blackberries’.

“I wanted 'Blackberries' to explore how love lingers even as time moves on," says Micae. "It’s a song about remembering someone who’s left an imprint on your heart and reconciling with the part of you that’s still connected to them. The person who inspired this song took me berry picking, and we froze the berries, one bag for each of us. But we broke up before I ever had the chance to share them with him. The berries stayed in his freezer.” 

Micae’s introspective songwriting and expressive vocals have earned her recognition both live and in the studio. Classically trained in voice from age four to twenty-three, she earned a Bachelor of Music Therapy in 2021 and now runs her private practice, InTandem Music Therapy, supporting neurodivergent youth through songwriting and musical expression. Currently pursuing an MA in Education, her research focuses on how autistic students use technology to access education equitably. She’s also working on her debut full-length album, It All Looks A Little Different Now, which weaves themes of feminism, justice, forgiveness, and love into a sound rooted in indie folk-rock with a touch of country longing.

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

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Vancouver Musician Ché Aimee Dorval Shares New Single + Video JOYRIDE

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Vancouver musician Chè Aimee Dorval shares her empowering new single and video 'Joyride' out now on all digital streaming platforms. Listen here. 

'Joyride' is the first new music we've heard from Chè since the release of her acclaimed album, The Crowned, in 2023. On this new single, Chè crafts an atmospheric blend of late-night trip-hop, dreamy art-pop, and laid-back electronica—reminiscent of Goldfrapp’s sleek production, Bonobo’s organic pulse, and Lana Del Rey’s moody allure. It's a new sound experiment for Chè, but her voice and experience remain at the forefront, coming through loud and clear.

'Joyride' was one of those songs I’d been writing on and off for years, and it took on all sorts of shapes and meanings over time," says Chè. "It wasn’t until recently when everything in the world felt like it was ramping up and the Canada/U.S. relationship started to look very toxic that I finally felt inspired to finish it. I’m someone who apologizes for pretty much everything. It's almost a knee-jerk reaction just for existing on this planet. Maybe it’s because I’m Canadian or maybe it’s because I’m a woman, but it’s something I’ve tried to curb over the years. For me, this song is about saying 'no' to a broken situation and not apologizing for setting boundaries or speaking up when it needs to be said."

For the 'Joyride' video, Chè enlisted dancer Joi Of Dance and videographer Kevin B. Smith to help deliver the empowering message of the song.

Says Che: "Joi’s dancing is pure power and soul—it embodies everything I’ve always tried to convey through my music. 'Joyride' is about reclaiming your power, embracing who you are, and honouring your needs without compromise. Collaborating with her on this felt like a perfect fit. Joi created this routine for a track from my last album, The Crowned, but because of constraints, we never got around to making the video. I’ve always felt a bit disappointed that such a powerful piece of art went unused. When it came time to plan the 'Joyride' video, it was clear that her performance was meant to bring the song’s story to life."

‘Joyride' is available now on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, and other digital retailers and streaming services worldwide. For more information, please visit cheaimeedorval.com.

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CHÈ AIMEE DORVAL | UPCOMING TOUR DATES
April 4th - Vancouver, BC - The Fox Cabaret
April 29th - Guelph, ON - Sonic Hall
April 30th - Hamilton, ON - Mills Hardware
May 1st - Montreal, QB - L’Escogriffe
May 2nd - Toronto, ON - The Baby G
July 19th - Muskoka, ON - Tall Pines Festival

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The Southern Residents Share Debut Album FOLK SIGNALS

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BC folk group The Southern Residents share their debut album Folk Signals out now on all digital streaming platforms. Listen here. The band is also featuring 'A Mother's Lament' as the 2nd single from the album, following the previous single 'Devyn Gale'.

Folk Signals was born from the collaboration of Tom Taylor and Adrian Dolan, two seasoned figures in the Canadian music scene. When Tom set out to record his original folk-inspired songs, he needed musicians who could bring his vision to life. Adrian, a multi-instrumentalist and experienced producer, was the ideal partner. Together, they assembled a group of Canada’s finest musicians, each contributing their unique sound to the project.

With Tom Taylor on acoustic guitar and vocals and Adrian Dolan playing the fiddle and mandolin, the lineup also includes Scott White on bass from Vancouver Island’s renowned The Bills; Jeanne Tolmie of The Luckies, adding rich vocal harmonies; and Shanti Bremer from The Sweet Lowdown, whose banjo adds a traditional bluegrass touch. Victoria’s Daniel Lapp, an acclaimed fiddler and multi-instrumentalist, brings his talents to the twin fiddle tunes, while David Hughes of She Stole My Beer and The Radio Grande plays the dobro. 

With so many BC musicians involved in The Southern Residents project, it comes as no surprise that Folk Signals is an album with a focus on British Columbia based songs that cover topics from across the province.

"Folk Signals is an album that covers topics from a fallen Wildland Firefighter in Revelstoke to a mother mourning her daughter’s disappearance on the Highway Of Tears," says Tom Taylor. "While the album deals with the subject of loss on a number of the tracks there is also a more light-hearted line of storytelling that runs through the record pulling it away from a darker path, providing the listener with a range of emotional experiences."

For their latest single 'A Mother's Lament,' the band enlisted another BC musician to help with the project. Says Tom: "'A Mother’s Lament' is a song I wrote with Barney Bentall. It’s the story of a mother mourning the loss of her daughter on the Highway Of Tears. There is a line in the song, ‘are you cold my sweet darling’ which suggests there is a mystery as to where someone is. We thought this could apply to the many missing Indigenous women in BC and the importance of keeping their stories alive." 

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

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The Southern Residents - Folk Signals (Independent)
01. Devyn Gale
02. Between Love and Blood
03. A Mother's Lament
04. Green On Green
05. This Veil Of Tears
06. Death Ain't The End Of Me
07. The Path To Righteousness
08. Echo Through My Empty Heart
09. My Dying Bed
10. Get Wood
11. By The Time Our Tears Have Dried

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