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In celebration of the 50th anniversary of American Pie, the album and single, Don McLean was recently presented with a plaque for multi-platinum certifications for “American Pie” and a platinum certification for “Vincent”. The legendary Songwriter Hall of Fame member was honored by Universal Music Canada’s Ivar Hamilton, VP Catalog Marketing; Warren Stewart, Director of Catalog […]
Country/Americana band Lake and Lyndale tell a heart-wrenching story with their stunning new single, “Could’ve Loved You,” and the new music video that premiered on The Country Note. This epic follow-up to their acoustic 2021 EP, In the Nude Vol.1, is the first taste of what the band has in store for listeners in 2022. […]
Following the release of his single “Don’t Call,” Jakk Fynn is continuing the confidence found from deep introspection with his latest song, “Meow.” An empowering track rooted in Fynn’s experience of feeling outcasted while internalizing his transgender identity, his declaration of authenticity and faith seeks to help others by maintaining a positive mentality. “Meow” is now […]
Indie-rock band Kalinders, fronted by songwriter and lead vocalist Holly Tzeigon-Whitaker, is hitting the ground running with the debut single “Convenient Hell” out April 22. After bearing witness to the struggles of addiction, Whitaker took her pain to the pen and transposed it to reflect addiction in a greater societal context. With the help of […]
Blues rock artist and songwriter Freedom Heartsong has just dropped his latest single, “Warrior of the Light.” This is the first song to be released from his upcoming album The Humane Experience, and brings the emotions of blues to the upbeat tempo of rock and roll. “Warrior of the Light” can now be streamed on all digital platforms, […]
Quirky Cowgirl Records is pleased to introduce a new studio recording from its flagship artist, Karly C. Karly celebrates the release of “I Was Gonna Love You”* AVAILABLE NOW via all digital retail outlets and streaming platforms. (Distributed by DistroKid.) Her sixteenth studio recording, the track makes evident Karly’s versatility and talents to cater to multiple genres and attract music […]
Southern rock artist and songwriter Syd Carter West has released her latest single, “Better Off.” The track uses a blend of a smooth guitar with a distinct twang, light and steady drums, and an emphasis on West’s robust voice. “Better Off” is now available to stream on all digital music platforms worldwide. Preserving through hurt and […]
Taking a terrifying experience and turning it into art, Alysia Kraft explores the ever-changing tides of life on “Little River” out April 15. This powerful indie-rock track gives voice to the struggle everyone can relate to: the art of letting go. She explains how the song was inspired by a near-death experience in which she […]
Latina pop artist Maria Deirisarri is releasing a dynamic new single, “Knock Knock Knock,” on April 15. A natural songwriter, Deirisarri took to paper when procrastinating homework that seemed insignificant compared to the outside world of sickness, fear, and our drastically changing society. But listeners should expect more than a typical pop song. “The song […]
Las Vegas-based dance pop artist Harrison Barnes announces the upcoming release of his new sophomore EP, entitled Paradise, on all music streaming platforms on May 13, 2022. Barnes wrote the five songs on Paradise during the pandemic and worked with Las Vegas producer Mikey Dropz to record the EP. All five tracks have a strong […]
