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Whether traveling or staying home, I recently found my favourite outfit that I had to share with all of you. Spolier alert: I’ve got a 30% off code at the end of this article just in time for Boxing Day! If you’re like me, you LIVE in athleisure-wear because other than yoga and workouts, it truly is the most comfortable attire in this WFH era. I also love any opportunity to support not only a local, Canadian-owned business, but one that has a great story behind it involving a fantastic powerhouse couple that also make it a priority to give…
The ambiently beautiful, peace-seeking, and nature-reflecting new album by Tawni Bias strives to help listeners heal. While falling under the indie/alternative genre, Bias describes his body of work as being “made in layers that stick with a consistent energy that builds throughout. Orchestrated layers that leave you with something new and poignant for each returning listen.” This is in fact a true statement, as you can hear how well thought out the album is. Each time you hear the track list through, it feels like a brand new listening experience unveiling more complexities in its instrumentation. Expression through…
Get reborn with Blake Red’s latest single, “The Cradle”! The Chicago-based alternative rocker moves fans from darkness to light in this healing story on mental wellness. Becoming a voice and advocate for the cause, she has emerged more confident than ever by embracing the pain of anxiety and depression to cleanse the soul. Using her powerhouse vocals, insane guitar skills, and rejuvenating message, Red hopes to relate her experience with listeners around the globe. Exploring themes of redemption and resurrection, “The Cradle” is a story of rebirth. In it, Blake emerges a more confident, empowered artist with something important…
Louise Aubrie released her 5th studio album, “Antonio” Friday, October 15th and she has proven to be quite the jet-setter in splitting the album’s creation between London, New York, and Los Angeles. The indie-rock/pop singer-songwriter collaborated with world-class artists Boz Boorer, Frank Horovitch, Andy Woodard, and Roger Joseph Manning Jr to create a melodically hooky, dynamic piece of work with a unique storyline. The title is inspired by a line from the Jacques Brel song ‘La Chanson De Jacky’: “Même si on m’appelle Antonio” – “My name would be Antonio”. It’s a brilliant fantastical song about fame being fleeting, and imagining…
The latest release by the Sydney-based group of brothers, D.E.L, gives listeners a surreal and dreamy vibe as they explore ambient themes of life that surround us and the yearning to learn from one another. Between the soothing production and the compelling message, D.E.L brings a fresh take to techno-infused electronic pop. “Yoko” is an out of this world track that builds through the beautiful layering of bass-y synths and (heart)beats with tender vocals towards a rhythm that will have you grooving along in a mellow dance. This song should be placed in shows like Grey’s Anatomy, as the music…
“This is an anthem for anyone who’s ever been made to feel like their passion is pointless. Put the work in, people! Regardless of the goal, the experience alone will be worth it. Grab the reins and hold on tight.” – Delyn Grey Toronto-based alternative indie-rock artist, Delyn Grey has given us the song we all need right now. “Set Me Free” breaks through barriers both lyrically and musically with its strong message and punchy arrangement. Her gorgeous and strong vibrato, warm vocal texture, and bluntly forward expression makes this song a powerhouse tune we can all relate to. It…
Pick your ambiance: Classical melodies to aid your workday focus Wind down, post-work music to read a newspaper beside your fireplace Relaxing, calming instrumentals to help you drift off to sleep Soothing pieces accompanying your mind-clearing walk through a colour-changing park I guarantee that no matter which of the above you choose, Elliot Cole’s latest release, “Journals (vol 1)”, will fit the environment beautifully. The NYC-based composer teamed up with classical guitarist, Jordan Dodson and classical cellist, Gabriel Cabezas to bring listeners an inspirational and thought-provoking experience. Cole shares, “I usually make music to get outside myself, to explore, to…
Last month, Toronto-based electronic R&B singer Geneva released the sexy chill, 90s-inspired Smoke & Mirrors – Circle Research Remix. While the setting compliments a hot August day by the pool, it also has a vibe that matches a sweater-weather, leaf-changing, pour-yourself-a-glass-of-wine and relaxed kind of Autumn afternoon. Lyrically relatable, haven’t we all experienced that magic trickery in certain situations that obscure the truth? In this case, Geneva bluntly calls out the disingenuous encounters with people that act like your friend but really are not. The song packs a lyrical punch but balanced out by soothing, laid back and lazy G-funk…
Sam Fender, the 27 year-old UK triple threat (singer-songwriter, musician, and actor), has dropped a few singles throughout August and September to give audiences a little taste of what is to come on his highly anticipated 2nd album, Seventeen Going Under, available October 8th. On August 20th, Fender released “Aye”, a high-energy, powerhouse song expressing his frustrations with the current socioeconomic status and political climate in the UK. In his purposeful rant, he explains: “‘Aye’ is about the polarity between the left and the right wing, and how that leaves working class people displaced with a lack of political identity,…
Toronto’s Manifesto Music Festival turned 15 this year. The iconic festival celebrated with powerful programming curated to inspire artists across the creative industries to follow their dreams, while helping them build the toolkit full of tips and skills needed to succeed. This educational 2-day summit featured everything from Holistic Healing and Burnout-Combating Yoga to Personal Finance, Business Deals, Influencing, and Storytelling through Marketing. Each day also ended with insightful panels, including Hip Hop’s Role in Raising Consciousness and a fun talk with 3X Grammy Award winning hit-makers, producers and songwriters Cool & Dre. Our biggest takeaway from ManifestoTO15: The Summit…