US-based Pistols At Dawn lock and load hard-hitting hooks, magnetic melodies, and intricate instrumentation in a searing signature style. After independently amassing over 6 million streams and collaborating with icons such as GRAMMY® Award-winning producer and engineer Sylvia Massy [Tool, System of a Down, Johnny Cash], the group continue to pump out their signature anthems via distributor Megaforce Records/MRI Entertainment..

Lauded by the international press and radio around the world, US-based Pistols At Dawn can now be heard on airwaves from all corners of the world including France, Canada, Belgium, Brazil, USA, the UK, Germany, Switzerland, Denmark and so much more. PAD have been featured by notable bloggers and curators worldwide such as NuFuture, Indie Source, Boteco Indie, Underground Musical, Tinnitist, Heavy Vibe, Soundsgood Webzine, RocknBold, York Calling, From The Strait, Rock Era Magazine, Rock Culture, Heavy Vibe, Extreminal, Headbangerz, Metal Junkbox, Alto Volume, United Rock Nations, Roadie Metal, and so many more. Reviews have been no less than astounding and have included:

“...an Alternative Rock song that stands out mainly for its good melodies and competent vocals…"
ROADIE METAL

“...a dynamic sound..."
FRIDAY NIGHT BORDER CROSSING

“...powerful song...great musical quality, very energetic guitars and a voice that transports you to different places in space.”
MUNDO MUSICOS

“...a song for you to relate to and ground yourself in ...a great reminder to get a grasp on emotional intelligence and ride the waves, rather than let the emotions and thoughts engulf you."
THATCHICKKRYS

“...certain to leave fans satisfied, yet salivating for more."
BANDBLURB

“...a cracking song, featuring heavy riffs and something of an alt rock/post-grunge sound...Pistols At Dawn manage to successfully combine heavy riffs with catchy melodies, and the chorus has that sing-along anthemic quality that we love so much…”
YORK CALLING

“...full-bodied...a pounding and linear rhythm section...very fluid and dynamic...remarkable workmanship, a track rich in pure energy."
SOUNDSGOODWEBZINE

“...full-bodied...a pounding and linear rhythm section...very fluid and dynamic...remarkable workmanship, a track rich in pure energy."
SOUNDSGOODWEBZINE

“...a new burst of creative energy...Pistols At Dawn has never sounded better than they do on this latest single release...an impressive first taste of the new Pistols At Dawn album..."
INDIESHARK

“...this is rock first and foremost...raw emotion and passion...one of my favorite rock experiences of the last few years...these guys are exciting new voices...a track most highly recommended."
INDIE MUSIC REVIEW

“…relevant and meaningful…formidable and credible…”
GASHOUSE RADIO

”...duelling trashing guitars and a guttural roar of voice...a song made of pure raw energy and emotion...there’s a stable hand at the helm and the way the group builds to an exciting climax is just unforgettable."
SKOPE MAG

“...a prototypical Modern Hard Rock song…a catchy and powerful chorus, with melodic verses, interspersed with metallic screams...The track hits all the right notes, figuratively and literally…"
INDIEPULSE MAGAZINE

Montreal-born bilingual singer-songwriter Sebastien Lacombe has wowed the world again with his most recent releases (Gold In Your Soul and Fly) from his 2021 album FLY, receiving radio airplay, rave reviews, and streaming adds from all corners of the globe. Many clearly agreed with SKOPE MAGAZINE who called FLY "Utterly engaging from beginning to end...a stand-out for its genre…"

Featured on radio stations worldwide as well as in Canada (including Sirius radio’s The Verge and iHeart Radio) Sebastien Lacombe can now be heard on airwaves throughout France, Belgium, Norway, the U.S., U.K., Germany, Russia, Ireland, Switzerland, and beyond. His music has recently been featured on notable streaming playlists such as InSpot Music, Tinnitus, Quebec Quarantine, NeverEnoughMusic, ThatEricAlper, Indeflagration, KAO, Neptis, ForTheLoveOfBands, Vinyl Chapters, Mahogany, Mark My Blurbs, TalkAboutPopMusic, Unxigned, Boulimique, The Ark of Music, Le Labo and so many more.

What the critics have said…

"The engaging style of this track feels like a fusion of pop singer songwriter and classic folk music. There are some commercial elements, but the overall spirit of the track seems to be rooted in a poetic sensibility. It’s about a romance, of course, but it is open enough that listeners can connect their own story. It’s a lovely little track, I must say."
EAR TO THE GROUND

“...a slow ballad of melodic folk music…"
THE GIRLS AT THE ROCK SHOW

"Canadian frontman previews his new album with this warm and laid-back indie-rock croon…”
MYSTIC SONS

“…serene and engaging...the perfect song for sunny autumn mornings...it is very worth listening to."
PHONOGRAPH ME

“...an anthemic track, centered around jangling electric guitar, strummed acoustic guitar, shimmering lap steel, a propulsive rhythm and an alternating quiet-loud-quiet song structure. ... imbued with the aching nostalgia of a seemingly simple past that you can never get back."
JOY OF VIOLENT MOVEMENT

“..a mild tour de force you simply have to hear for yourself...painfully bittersweet..”
TOO MUCH LOVE

featured in - “...the best, fresh folk, acoustic, singer-songwriter indie folk & alt-country jams…column"
LAST DAY DEAF

"Mixing pop, country and even jazz, Sebastian Lacombe combines great music with a well-produced video…"
OS GARATOS DE LIVERPOOL

“...in some places recalls the grace and elegance of Bowie, and then merges with a more current and groovy sound….will not leave anyone's palates disappointed."
RADIO 675

“...he lets the tone of his harmonies make the message clear to us, abandoning the concerns of a “mainstream player” in favor of simply being himself...a big milestone for Sébastien Lacombe”
DAILY POP NEWS

“...one of the best to come from an indie voice this season...definitely one of my new favorites. "
CELEBRITY ZONES

“...modern alternative folk cushioned with some of the dreamiest lead vocals I’ve heard in a while…"
MUSICEXISTENCE

"Sébastien Lacombe comes to conquer the hearts of the French with a new fresh and airy single. More than a favorite for the editorial staff, a song to put directly in your playlist and listen to endlessly!”
SILENCE EPHEMERE

“...a bit of serenity amidst the noise…an instant classic..."
INDIEPULSE

“…irresistible...organic and anti-synthetic in every possible way…."
INDIEPULSE MUSIC

“...alternative folk/rock at its cleanest and most unfiltered...his is a sound that deserves to be appreciated for the gem it truly is."
VENTS MAGAZINE

"Utterly engaging from beginning to end...a stand-out for its genre…"
SKOPEMAG

“…provocative….spellbinding... definitely one of my favorites…"
GASHOUSE RADIO

“...a wealth of melodic substance... strikingly harmonious...better than most of the indie folk-rock songs I’ve listened to out of the Canadian underground this year…"
ENTERTAINMENT EYES

“...moderate folk-rock with a blissfully balladic center…I absolutely love the texture in the harmonies….one of the more naturally talented Canadian exports to make headlines south of the border in 2020 thus far."
THE INDIE SOURCE

“...a very easygoing, classic pop feel with a uniquely Canadian folk finish...a very expressive singer/songwriter…”
NEUFUTUR

“...decadent yearning of a warm-voiced troubadour…meticulously-arranged ...you’re in for quite the surprise..."
THE HOLLYWOOD DIGEST

"Lacombe proves he has the right idea about how to make a durable, lasting sound in this most recent effort."
INDIEMUSICREVIEWS

“...he gives us some soul in all of its raw, uncorrupted glory….a particularly moving cocktail of pop songwriting techniques and an American-influenced brand of folk-rock tones and textures…intellectually-savvy poeticisms. ”
SKOPE MAGAZINE

“...a very unsheltered honesty...unfiltered emotionality...one of the more interesting and provocative albums I’ve reviewed in a while."
NEUFUTUR

Multi-award winning, chart-topping Indigenous artists Twin Flames been nominated for 25 awards (including two Canadian Folk Music Award wins, and three Native American Music Award wins), two # 1 hits on the Indigenous Music Countdown’s Top 40, they've played more than 1000+ shows throughout Canada, Greenland, the United States, Australia and France, were selected as artist-in-residence for the 2019 Folk Alliance International conference, and partnered with UNESCO to write the official song celebrating the International Year of Indigenous Languages. Their prior release ‘Human’ was chosen as part of CBC’s music class challenge 2019. Their music video for Broke Down ’Ski’Tuuq was the first Inuttitut music video to be featured on MuchMusic.

Most recently, Twin Flames set the world on fire with two back-to-back singles released internationally, with music reviewers, streaming curators and radio programmers scrambling non-stop to feature both ‘Battlefields’ and their nothing less than magical rendition of 'Grace Too', a tribute to Canadian legend Gord Downie, of Tragically Hip, sung in both English and Inuttitut.

Hollywood Digest rightly predicted that Twin Flames would “… win over a lot of hearts within the indie rock radio crowd…" which they most certainly have. As of 2021, Twin Flames can now be heard on radio stations in France, Belgium, Brazil, the U.S. and the U.K., Italy, Australia, Uganda, Namibia, the Virgin Islands, Switzerland, Germany, Israel and, of course, throughout Canada at Stingray Radio (both 'Canadian Indie' and 'Adult Alternative' playlists), CBC radio and WorldBeat Canada, just to name a few.

Some playlist adds of note have included InSpot Music, Lost Song, Mahogany, Skriber, Tastune, Le Labo, TheDrunkenCoconut, Boulimique De Musique and many more, while the media simply gushed:

"Canadian outfit channel the vibrant sound of Oh Wonder on this sweeping indie-pop gem."
MYSTIC SONS

“…an aural richness...sweeping harmonies...tremendously engaging…”
DAILY POP NEWS

“Indie heaven.”
LAST DAY DEAF

"…slickly produced and empathetic…shimmering and glistening synth arpeggios, big thumping beats, a rousingly anthemic hook, some indie rock-styled guitar lines and the duo’s plaintive boy-girl harmonies singing lyrics in English and Inuttitut."
THE JOY OF VIOLENT MOVEMENT

“...their most elaborate and creatively ambitious offering to date...breathtakingly original."
THE INDIESOURCE

“…primed to win over a lot of hearts within the indie rock radio crowd…"
HOLLYWOOD DIGEST

“...one of the best and brightest acts in all of their scene this year.”
INDIEPULSE

“…an amazing departure from the music the band has released in the past....full of pop and the heavy sound exploration of synthesizers, the theme of this track is based on a self-reflective awareness covering the subject of mental health, a topic that hits the band's home."
OS GARATOS DE LIVERPOOL

“…transformative...a poetic credibility that has become increasingly difficult to find in mainstream pop and rock music….an album that begs for us to listen closer around every twist...”
INDIE MUSIC REVIEW

“...groove-focused riffs, heavily surreal synth melodies...soul-crushing poetry...grabs hold of your heart and doesn’t let it go."
NEUFUTUR

“...one must-listen record everyone should hear this season. ...a sharp but wholly eclectic listening experience…artistically admirable.”
INDIEBANDGURU

“...a conceptual folk-rock opera…accessible in some moments while profoundly affective and devastatingly personal in others…"
SKOPE MAGAZINE

“...deeply emotional...poetic fluidity...off the charts-impeccable...amazingly creative effort…”
TOO MUCH LOVE

“…for those of us who can’t get enough of a quality indie sound when we find it, it’s one of the best records.”
INDIESHARK

Edmonton, AB. rockabilly trio Confusionaires rocked the world this year with “...enough swing to knock over a concrete block... " according to VENTS MAGAZINE and countless others agreed. Their most recent single ‘I Got A Heart’ was released internationally to music reviewers and playlist curators who, without hesitation, hopped on enthusiastically for the ride. Noteworthy streaming and blog playlist adds have included Last Day Deaf, From The Strait, Unxigned, Tinnitus, ThatEricAlper , Jukebox 800, Le Sens Du Son, Música em Rede, Unis Son and so many more.

And the reviewers haven’t stopped raving….

“...molten-hot melodicism…a punky take on old school blues-rock.”
SKOPE MAGAZINE

“…sensational…”
MUSICALIZAR

“...a rockabilly band for the modern era…"
OS GAROTOS DE LIVERPOOL

“...a rockabilly-crossover fan’s dream...for anyone who lives and dies by the soulfulness of good rockabilly."
GASHOUSE RADIO

“Confusionaires show their rock’n’roll heart…”
TINNITIST

"I Got A Heart" is sure to lift your spirits”
ROCK’N BOLD

Artist of the Week feature! - “...with six tracks, you are six times more likely to fall in love …”
SILENCE EPHEMERE

“...enough swing to knock over a concrete block...one of the more in-your-face rockabilly/blues hybrids I’ve heard in a while. "
VENTS MAGAZINE

“...a supernatural conjuring of American blues, Canadian rockabilly and a touch of jazzy, post- alternative moxie...as unique as I could ask for …"
NEUFUTUR

“...a lot of sizzle...one of the tougher rockabilly/blues crossovers to put down once it’s been picked up...raw and unapologetically brash…”
THE INDIESOURCE

“...Cerebral in their songwriting style... but unafraid of some straightforward rock n’ roll...this is a group that will surprise you around every twist and turn…”
THE HOLLYWOOD DIGEST

“...a formidable, under-three-minute juggernaut...”
TOO MUCH LOVE

"... a seriously good time just when we needed one the most.”
INDIEPULSE MAGAZINE

"A sonic burst of static electricity shaped into furious rockabilly...will leave you drunk off its grooves no matter how big a rockabilly fan you are.”
INDIEMUSICREVIEWS

Nominated Album of The Year! “...few records have left me as impressed...a swing-happy, distortion-filled chest-beater of a rockabilly affair…"
INDIESHARK

Caracol‘s new album “Symbolism” is the sum of all her past musical experiences: her beginnings as a percussionist and back-up singer in reggae bands, her work as a sound engineer in film music, and more recently, her presence in the songwriting community and pop music writing camps, where she collaborates with some of the best beatmakers from around the world.

The 1st single from her new record, ”Flooded Field” feat. Illa J was released on Spotify with immediate impact, claiming spots on Canada’s biggest Spotify playlists (New Music Friday, Indie All Stars, Indie Pop Chillout, Evening Commute, etc) and quickly climbed to over 250 000 streams and then released to media world-wide.

”Flooded Field” feat. Illa J was subsequently added to countless more playlists by curators and playlisters such as Chillfiltr, Mystic Sons, The Feels, Artfaktor, Indeflagration, Queen City Sounds, KAO Magazine, Last Day Deaf, Jamspace, MusicLover, Skriber, SirChillicious, The Sound Sniffer, That Eric Alper and countless more.

Reviews have been no less than stellar and include:

“...utterly impressive...We have been playing it all day.”
THE SOUNDSNIFFER

“...an interesting and rewarding listen beginning to end."
QUEEN CITY SOUNDS AND ART

“...one of the more engrossing singles I have heard so far in 2019...Caracol never imitates anyone…"Flooded Field” has a hint of poetry and far outstrips the weaker, colorless paint by number efforts defining so much of modern pop."
SKOPE

“...a relatable storyline, ear-welcoming vocals, and groovy instrumentation flavored with an electro-reggae aroma."
BONG MINES

“...a worthwhile listening experience...musically on point ...it impressed me a great deal."
NEUFUTUR

“...a simple chord change on the acoustic piano, a 16th-note shuffle, and heavy backbeat with the dreamy vocal delivery from Caracol creates a majestic pop landscape where the contribution from Illa J is allowed to shine.”
CHILLFILTR

“...a Reggae groove that drips with the emotion of trying to break down the walls of the one you love. Smooth vocals and a steady beat persist to give this one a chill summer vibe…"
LA ON LOCK

"Canadian frontwoman blends indie-pop sonics with a hip-hop beat on this fresh and uplifting new jam."
MYSTIC SONS

“...spot on vocals, evocative yet minimalist lyrics...a rich and varied musical experience.. "
VENTS

“Flooded Field” is another five star single from one of the best indie musical artists on the scene and well worth your time.
MUSIC EXISTENCE

“...one of the most compelling musical stylists working today...”
GASHOUSE RADIO

“...dreamlike, near ethereal...Caracol remains a searching and thoughtful music artist whose gaze is always looking forward."
INDIEPULSE MUSIC

“...a mix of electropop and reggae that never feels forced...a full emotional experience for listeners."
THE INDIE SOURCE

Jonathan Emile is a Jamaican-Canadian singer-songwriter and composer. He recently signed a deal with Bob Marley's TuffGong International for distribution of his recently released reggae album Spaces-in-Between. The album retraces eras of Jamaican music from Ska and Rocksteady to Roots Reggae and Dancehall. In 2011, he garnered attention with the release of his debut EP “The Lover/Fighter Document”, which was placed on the first ballot of the 2011 Grammy Nominations for “Rap Album of The Year”. Emile has been featured in major online publications such as Pitchfork, Hip Hop Dx, Billboard, Fader, and Complex. He has collaborated with international Hip-Hop artists KRS-1, Kendrick Lamar, Buckshot and Murs for his debut LP. Additionally, he has shared the stage with rappers Coolio in San Francisco, Nelly in Las Vegas, and Naughty By Nature and Slick Rick in New York.

Accolades for one of Jonathan’s most recent releases, ‘Moses’, included numerous streaming playlist adds (Earmilk, Filzik, Bubzine, Girl Underground, The Eric Alper, Discover Weekly, Exodus, Neptis, The Vinyl Chapters, and so many more), radio play from around the world including France, Russia, USA, Ireland, Germany and more, plus accolades from international media including:

"Emile’s music is defined by truth as he shares his experiences of battling cancer, addresses current affairs and explores humanity."
LAST DAY DEAF

“...a spiritual narrative, pleasing soul vocals, and tuneful melodies…Jonathan Emile is a name you should remember...."
BONG MINES

“…a philosophical joy..a transcendental hymn...a triumphant and compassionate message around a painfully simple chord structure...Emile’s “Moses” becomes an inspirited dusty sound, carried by a universal simplicity which transcends beliefs."
GIRL UNDERGROUND

“…thought provoking…"
INDEPENDENT MUSIC REVIEWS

"Empathy and hardship, equaling into a personal beauty.”
COME HERE FLOYD

"Charged with emotion and a raw vulnerability…it definitely entices anyone listening into the spellbinding web Emile can clearly create in the recording studio.”
GASHOUSE RADIO

"His vocal is stained with a bittersweet melancholy, his verse as humble and assertive as we could ask for….full of heavenly harmonies…with a voice as memorable as his to lead the way, it’s next to impossible for listeners to step back from this song without feeling something..."
MUSIC EXISTENCE

“...undeniably an exquisite offering by any artistic measurement...a sensational poeticism and unguarded emotion in his music that is one of a kind…"
VENTS MAGAZINE

It’s hard for anyone, both expert critic or novice pop fan alike, to ignore the emotion that is being laid out on the table in front of us...His voice is simply honeysweet…"
ENTERTAINMENT EYES

“...artful and comforting...There is a transcendent message in “Moses,” and it doesn’t take a super fan to appreciate it."
CELEBRITY ZONES

"His finger is on the very pulse of the audience...I like his style, and I can’t wait for more."
INDIEPULSE

“...a gorgeous harmony against the backdrop of the instrumentation that is immediately recognizable as being his and his alone...an exotic release for the winter season and, simply put, a wonderful moment for the independent pop artist who wrote it.''
SKOPE MAGAZINE

“...focused and unrestrained …highlighting how magnetic his brand of melodicism can be..."
NEUFUTR

"Mixing elements of pop, folk and mild R&B into its melodies, “Moses” is a melting pot of tonality that demands a lot out of its singer but rewards audiences with a tearfully passionate performance…When he hits the fever pitch in the hook, he lets go of everything, allowing for the catharsis to wash over us like a bucket of cool water in the midst of a hot summer’s day."
TOO MUCH LOVE

Jeremy Rice is a musician, composer, producer and obsessive creator. Possessing a vast and diverse repertoire of material, Jeremy delivers his songs with catchy and melodic classic-rock stylings that are unique, yet universally accessible. Over his career Jeremy has written a large collection of albums under several project names: Timescore, The Sellouts, The Thymes and a number of solo efforts. He recently formed a new band and began writing what was to be his most personal and ambitious project to date: Jeremy Rice and the Legendary Fist of Takinawa, an album about love, betrayal, solitude and death; all presented in one hooky little package.

Feature tracks ‘Arriianne’ and ‘Somebody Like You’ have already been playlisted this year on notable Spotify playlists by curators such as Vinyl Chapters, NobleVybe, Rattler, IndieSelects, Hidden Gems, Master Playlister, Kill The DJ, and so many more as well as numerous Youtube and Soundcloud and online radio channels and playlists…both releases can now be heard worldwide in Ireland, France, Russia, Germany, the U.K., Canada and beyond. So infectious, they were both included on a playlist for the popular eatery Z-Teca Gourmet Burritos located all over the GTA.

Read just a sampling of what media have said about Jeremy Rice's latest:

“...this fluid and creative album proves that he’s still got the chops to stand out in the world of independent rock, too. “
TAKE EFFECT

“...some signature stylishness in a bold vocal that cuts to the core of what superior indie pop was always meant to sound like..."
SKOPE

“...a poppy, piano-laden pop tune ...with a gorgeous string arrangement…"
SURVIVING THE GOLDEN AGE

“...sonically intricate…Jeremy Rice is doing his part to make indie rock great again."
VENTS MAGAZINE

“...there’s something particularly special about the piano and guitar parts that magnify the emotion in Rice’s vocal throughout the tracklist… a surreal intimacy to his lyrics from start to finish.."
THE HOLLYWOOD DIGEST

“Jeremy Rice’s voice scales the mountains that the melodically-pleasing riffing piles in front of him.."
NEUFUTUR

“...a sobering emotionality that is quite rare in mainstream pop anymore…a truly talented songwriter..."
DAILY POP NEWS

“...a gem of a song...a perfect blend of sugary pop and spicy indie rock…"
TOO MUCH LOVE

"Fiery fretwork meets its match in a vicious vocal harmony that is certain to induce chills...a must-listen this month."
THE INDIE SOURCE

“...blending tradition with a tenacious Millennial rebellion here, and subsequently sounding wise beyond his years…"
INDIESHARK ‘PICK OF THE WEEK

“...one of the best sounds in the indie genre right now…"
MUSIC INJECTION

“...melting pot of melody and marvelous grooves...I absolutely adore the harmonies in this track."
GASHOUSE RADIO

"...contagiously confident grooves…"
INDIEPULSE MAGAZINE

“...a near perfect riff, both in terms of words and music, on the time-tested subject of unreciprocated desire..”
MUSIC EXISTENCE

For over 25 years Toronto Tabla Ensemble has produced ground-breaking music that crosses cultures and borders. A Canadian pioneer, TTE started collaborating in the 1990’s with Japanese Taiko, Flamenco, Kathak dance, and Rock ‘n Roll with the Tea Party. Founded by Artistic Director Ritesh Das, TTE has a JUNO nomination and recently received a Global Music and Independent Music Award in 2019 for their album Bhumika. Their latest music video Faceoff has been screened at international film festivals receiving accolades from around the world. Their music has been licensed for commercials, films and used as the theme music for CBC Radio’s Metro Morning. What sets TTE apart is their ability to draw from the rich depths of North Indian Classical percussion to create rhythms and grooves anyone can dance to.

TTE’s most recent release 'Dream Symposium' is based on a traditional Tabla and has now been released worldwide to rave reviews and significant airplay to date.

Charting on Earshot’s TOP 50 and the TOP 10 International Chart further proves the media hype around Toronto Tabla Ensemble is on the mark with accolades pouring in from far and wide as well as some pretty impressive Spotify playlist adds such as Bubzine, World Music Fusion, Raighes Factory, Gru Records’ Hot Electronic, Kane FM, Baron.mag and many more.

Here’s what some reviewers had to say:

”…fresh rhythmic paths... “Dream Symposium” invites repeated listening."
DAILY DOSE REPORT

“...an instrumental beat ballad with a penchant for the provocative….ambitious musicality and compositional wit…'
INDIE SHARK

“...an ever timely reminder of what world music can accomplish…otherworldly focus and passion."
IMAAI

“…tantalizing...a simple and straight-forward narrative ending with a pleasant twist….soulful and thoughtful music..."
THE HOLLYWOOD DIGEST

“...an evocative work of percussive musical art…"
MOBANGELES

“...this is as robust a work of art as an excerpt of divine poetry…"
NEUFUTURE

"Chill-inducing percussion….Haunting harmonies...one of the lushest instrumental recordings of the young fall season….a groove-laden symphony of percussive textures…"
INDIE MUSIC REVIEWS

"…fearlessly progressive...“Dream Symposium” dares to be different…"
GASHOUSE RADIO

“...exotic to no end...a unique piece of material that reaches out to us in the most human of manner…"
MUSIC EXISTENCE

"Your appreciation of the song’s quality will only deepen with each pass-through…"
DAILY POP NEWS

“...the multifaceted musical collective explores an ancient beat with a cultural dignity that isn’t often found on the airwaves nowadays...one of the most seamless performances of the year...a chemistry between artists that comes in second to none…"
TOO MUCH LOVE

“...percussive prowess and anthemic, groove-based charisma..unique and cinematically engaging…”
VENTS

“...a staggered symphonic opus... jubilantly colorful and crisp…”
SKOPEMAG

“...this single is required listening…..a single that belongs in the spotlight around the world right now…"
THE INDIESOURCE

"The melodic elements in this track are stunning…"
INDIEPULSE MUSIC

The Promised started out as a roots/country duo consisting of Jesse and Noelle Burch who met in 2018 while performing with their respective bands at the Cloverdale Rodeo. A mutual respect for music sparked a writing session, where it became clear their musical chemistry was undeniable. Blending genres and experimenting with their different influences created a synergy for writing catchy and original songs. The two teamed up with an incredible group of musicians from across western Canada and The Promised was born. They were accepted into the 2019 Breakthrough Country music project Top 12 with only one live show under their belt and after two rounds of competitions they were named 1st Place Grand Prize winners.

Their debut single “We Could Be in Love” was released in the summer of 2019 to critical acclaim and within weeks added to radio and streaming playlists around the world such as CBC Radio, Leo Swiss Radio, ‘Hot Indie Country’, Movimento Country, Acoustic Spring’, ‘A Star Is Born’, Bandrec’s ‘Indie Folk & Roots’, Aficia’s ‘The Radar’, Chillfiltr’s ‘Songlistr Country’, Caltify’s ‘Discover Weekly’, Adobe & Teardrops, Rattler Magazine’s Favourites, and so many more!

Read just a sampling of what the media have said about ‘We Could Be In Love’:

“...a real toe tapper with a dancing and loving energy. It feels like country for a new, younger generation."
EAR TO THE GROUND

“We Could Be in Love” is already destined to be a hit.”
STACCATOFY

“...a breathe of fresh air...a song that simply speaks of optimism…"
B # AWARE

“...pure country magic...simply brilliant…"
INDIEPULSE

“...a powerhouse country melody...their endearing lyricism is the undisputed crown jewel…"
MUSICEXISTENCE

“...enormous grooves...colorful country poetry...The words that The Promised serenade us with are brilliant...a little bit of positivity to counter all of the social divisiveness in our contemporary culture."
TOO MUCH LOVE

“A totally original sound...The Promised could join the ranks of the Nashville elite"
GASHOUSE RADIO

“...roots music that is as evocative as it is endearing...a hint of bluegrass...a little bit of Americana...about as unpredictable a country single as I’ve heard in the year 2019."
THE INDIE SOURCE

“...one heck of a debut music video and single...”
INDIESHARK

“...some of the most angelic harmonies I’ve heard in a country composition this year...a great addition to any summer country playlist."
NEUFUTUR

“...a uniquely agile string arrangement and vocal melodies that transcend the limitations of studio recording...pure artistic substance...a sort of love letter to the country music of yesterday…"
VENTS

It didn’t take long for Americana-country songstress Francine Honey to become a star with reviewers, bloggers, radio programmers and streaming playlisters around the world. Several campaigns deep now, Francine’s music can be heard worldwide on radio stations across Canada and beyond including France, Ireland, the U.S.A., U.K.,  Spain and more. Her music has been playlisted too many times to count and includes influencers such as Bandrec, Songlistr, Smooth Indie, Roots, Rednecks & Radicals, and so many more.

And this is only a taste of all the rave reviews that have come pouring in for Francine’s latest release ‘To Be Continued…’, which was also nominated ‘Album Of The Year’ and ‘Album Of The Week’ by Indieshark.

"…Honey exudes an honesty in her singing and writing and its easy to see why she has won so many awards in her songwriting journey.
STACCATOFY

“...remarkable new single...as glittery as anything currently topping the Billboard charts…
INDIE MUSIC REVIEW

 “…a wealth of melodic magic that you don’t find every day…"
THE MUSIC REVIEWS

 "Honey gets as real as she’s ever been … and subsequently dispenses her most relatable and endearing song so far."
NEUFUTURE

“...a rootsy ballad worth your time...music enthusiasts who live for contemplative Americana really can’t go wrong with what Francine Honey has compiled for us in “Stay,” which collectively sets the bar just a little higher…"
MUSIC EXISTENCE

“...a life lesson in the form of a melodic poem...a stellar record, and this single and music video are its crown jewel."
VENTS

“…a classy singer doing what she does better than most anyone else in her scene can...If there’s one artist that serious Americana aficionados should be following this year, it is unquestionably Francine Honey, who is pulling out the big guns in her new music video and rebelling against the meager standards of a mainstream country sound that is anything but exciting these days."
GASHOUSE RADIO

PICK OF THE WEEK!  "Sensuous string arrangements and vivacious vocal spectacles are what I’ve come to expect from Honey, and she delivers nothing short of her very best in this latest release...She’s got a fire that I don’t see going out any time soon."
INDIESHARK

 "Honey brings everything that she’s got as a singer to the table in this song...a major turning point for her journey towards stardom."
THE INDIESOURCE

 “...finding her place atop a crowded country hierarchy...intimate and charismatic…a noteworthy highpoint in her young career."
INDIEPULSE

 “...brimming with warm harmonies that are as sprawling in style as they are simple in design...a picture window into the heart of one of country’s burgeoning powerhouses."
SKOPE MAGAZINE

 "Francine Honey...taps into the shimmering magic of the Nashville Sound, a golden waltz number that’ll leave you in a daze."
B-SIDES & BADLANDS

 "This song was a semi-finalist in the Blues and Americana categories of the International Songwriting Competition, and rightly so. It’s powerful.”
EASTPORTLAND MUSIC BLOG

"Francine Honey has labored mightily to perfect her art and we reap the rewards with every track on her third release."
THE MUSIC REVIEWS

 “…superbly written...it’s a real pleasure to hear how Honey leans into the chorus vocal and achieves everything she wants without ever coming off ham-fisted.”
CARLITO’S MUSIC BLOG

 “..a strong singer/songwriter sensibility far outside the purview of many of her peers and contemporaries...brimming over with wisdom and.freewheeling musical spirit."
INDIE SHARK MUSIC

“...particularly thoughtful and well constructed arrangements…”
INDIE MUSIC REVIEW

“...a rich, welcoming adventure for those who who embrace pensive, cautious and gorgeous songwriting.”
TAKE EFFECT REVIEWS

 “...a modern sound with rough and ready traditionalist country ...Honey’s voice holds everything to together with a zesty performance."
INDIEBAND GURU

 “...heartfelt, inspired original lyrics...freewheeling and full of life…"
NEUFUTUR

 “...infectious from the moment that it touches down...you could definitely make the case for this being the most accessible Canadian country album of the year."
GASHOUSERADIO

“...a signature all its own...Americana is a popular subgenre in modern music, to be sure, but practitioners the caliber of Francine Honey are a breed apart." 
RAZORFISH

"There’s something for almost every taste among these 11 tracks... wistful harmonies that ache with a yearning that is anything but disingenuous."
INDIEPULSE MUSIC

 "Another exceptional musical export from the Great White North...an authentic and individualistic interpreter of Americana…”
REVIEWFIX

 “...an endearing old world charm that is far from the plasticity of the mainstream….Honey’s vocals undisputedly steal the show."
IMAAI

“...amazingly tender vocal stylings...Honey is going places fast..."
MUSIC EXISTENCE

“...Honey is in the primetime now, and this is her very best work yet…"
INDIE MUSIC REVIEWS

“...a strong contender for best video and single of the year."
MOBANGELES

 “...spellbinding ballads...Canadian country music simply doesn’t get much better than what this skillful songwriter has done in her new record’s eleven engaging songs."
VENTS

 "…one of my favorite new music videos of 2019 …”
THE INDIESOURCE

“...appealing and uncomplicated.." 
SKOPE

“…a rousing country tune...This one will get your boots on the dance floor.”
LA MUSIC CRITIC/INDIE VOICE Monday MashUp

“…a wonderful calling card for a talented and schooled musician on the move.”
CHALKED UP REVIEWS

Hailing from the countryside of rural Ontario, Benjamin Dakota Rogers funnels his penchant for starry nights and nostalgia into his stylized folk sound, reaching far beyond to include influences of roots, blues and country music.  Better By Now, the title track from Benjamin's fourth studio album, is a folk-pop ballad that explores the internal friction people endure when pushing themselves to swallow bitter truths and move on. 

Upon release, Better By Now became an overnight hit with playlist curators and streamers around the world. Subsequently his fan base jumped 62% in the first month’s streaming campaign and then 1071% in the second.  Influential playlisters included Songpickr, Last Day Deaf, Chillfiltr, Grungecake, The Fresh Ten and so many more!

 Even EAR TO THE GROUND raved:

 "We cover a lot of acoustic singer songwriters around here, so when we do feature one it has to be good. Rogers is talented. The way he cranks up the intensity of the vocal on the “really oughta know better by now” on the chorus reveals something deep and satisfying. It’s disturbingly personal…it’ll rip your damn soul out." 

PATIENTLY AWAITING THE METEORITE is the latest project of Dee and the Grand Brothers. The three lads worked together in 2006 when the brothers produced tracks for Dee’s second album. This collaboration planted the seeds of a solid relationship and 10 years later P.A.T.M. performed their first show in Toronto. Following an EP, the band was awarded the 'Juried Sound Recording' grant from FACTOR, for the recording and promoting of "Canyon Diablo".

Their first single Electrified, released with a mesmerizing video, surpassed 106,000 views on YouTube and made the 'Playlist Of The Week' on Apple Music. The second single, Strange Intuition, premiered on Darryl Sterdan's Tinnitist, and was soon added to the Stingray 'Loud' channel. Strange Intuition and Electrified have continuously charted on the Top 25 Stingray Alternative chart and their music has been heard on streaming playlists such as Bandrec, Last Day Deaf, ShellShocked Radio, Rattler, L’Ecran Du Son, ‘Chill Days’, Home Cooking, Rempart Radio, and so many more as well as airing in retail outlets around the world.

Reviews have been no less positive and just some examples include:

“...a smooth and soulful slice of sombre indie-rock, with nods to The Black Keys..."
MYSTIC SONS

"Never cumbersome nor grandiose, the vibes of PATM is of the ol’ school meeting the winds of the future present...a perfect storm where hurricane lyrics rule and vibrant story setting is pure…You’re in for a surprise with PATM."
COMEHEREFLOYD

“...they’re gaining serious attention from critics, fans, and music geeks alike…"
THE STRAIT

“...amazing vocals and music...I do hope that Patiently Awaiting The Meteorite keep on making music.”
MUSIC INJECTION

“...among the more interesting groups to have won the favor of audiences on both sides of the border…They’ve got a beautiful chemistry together."
DAILY POP NEWS

“…There’s something for everyone’s tastes in this record; whether it be psychedelic spaciness, funky dance rhythms, electro pop grooves and even a touch of punk rock insurgency….an eviscerating freight train of musicality that is awfully hard to stop once it gets started.”
TOO MUCH LOVE

“...a memorable impact..."
NO DEPRESSION

"It’s rare to hear such confidence pouring out of a band so soon out of the gate, but chemistry, that rare and ever elusive quality, has graced their collaboration with its fiery touch."
INDIE BAND GURU

“Strange Intuition” is giving us rock music for a new century and we’re better for having songs like this around.”
INDIEPULSE MUSIC

“...a cool bass rhythm together with sultry vocals...it all works really well together.”
YORK CALLING