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Hooker and a Handgun torch up the skeleton’s remains on their high-powered release, ‘Inferno’

Posted on 25 May 2022

Produced by the sublime skills on offer at Washburn Records, Hooker and a Handgun rage in with a seriously intense single that has just dropped off their piping hot new 6-track release with the fiery track that is, ‘Inferno‘.

Hooker and a Handgun is an Ontario, Canada/UK-based indie progressive rock band that makes a hefty blend of staunchly delivered music to vent out any frustration you might be currently feeling.

”Making their debut with their new EP Inferno with high energy, heavy riffs and in your face vocals these guys are ready to rock your world.” ~ Hooker and a Handgun

Upping the voltage to deafening levels of unfathomable euphoria for all hardcore rock fans, Hooker and a Handgun show us that they mean business and entertain our shaken speakers while slamming down hard on the accelerator where others have forgotten where the clutch actually is.

‘Inferno‘ from Ontario, Canada/UK progressive rock act Hooker and a Handgun is a heavy experience that will probably slice your earlobes and ignite a passion inside you that has been taking a sleepy snooze lately. The vocals are raw and fierce, and the soul-smashing soundscape will possibly burn a hole in your fragile soul, as we are taken for a rampaging ride by a band that certainly knows how to scintillate our imaginations.

Sometimes you need a loud song to completely demolish all those pesky self-doubts which ultimately, shall do nothing to help you if you let them linger.

Listen up to this new single on Spotify and see more on the IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Toronto’s Jamie W.C. Graham shows love for that furry friend who is feeling the pain on, ‘Hailey In Limbo’

Posted on 22 May 2022

Taken off his new 12-track album called ‘Hurricane Violet‘, Jamie W.C. Graham guides us through the sweet story about a very special pet who really needs him right now on, ‘Hailey In Limbo‘.

Jamie W.C. Graham is a Toronto, Ontario, Canada-based indie singer-songwriter/music producer who is of Irish and Chinese descent that raises awareness of mental health through his music.

”He is a proud member of the LGBTQ community and seeks to represent queer artists and music-lovers all around the world.” ~ Jamie W.C. Graham

Sung with a true passion and a deep tone that will have you edging the volume up slowly so that you catch each moment developing in this fascinating story, Jamie W.C. Graham turns on the light and makes sure that all animal lovers will be there for their pet no matter what the elements.

”Jamie additionally has a background in theatre, as well as mathematics and physics—Jamie holds a BSc from Western University in Physics and Applied Math.” ~ Jamie W.C. Graham

‘Hailey In Limbo‘ from Toronto, Ontario, Canada-based indie singer-songwriter/music producer Jamie W.C. Graham is one of those rare tracks that show us that genuine care and love for our animal friends will always be there, no matter the climate of the world. He sings with a real understanding about that important moment, that is sad that this limbo situation is happening, to a pet that is feeling so much discomfort right now. Animals are our partners in life after all.

Hear this new single on Spotify and see more via IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Toronto rapper Type1ne shows us the new journey unfolding on ‘Change’ (feat. Phoenix The Nomad)

Posted on 14 May 2022

Guiding us through the fresh perspective that is packed with an exciting new road that shall only have success inside, Type1ne sends us an underground track to be mesmerised by on, ‘Change‘ (feat. Phoenix The Nomad).

Type1ne is a Toronto, Canada-based indie Hip hop artist who makes a classic blend of boom bap that has you stamping the word timeless all over his creations.

”His latest album ‘Tales Of An Unsigned Rapper’ was released last month after singles ‘Michael Phelps’ & ‘The Night My Dreamz Died’ garnered attention.” ~ Type1ne

Dusting off the mic and sending us into an enthralling world that shall have you in a gaze and wondering if you are where you should be, Type1ne and Phoenix The Nomad combine rather fantastically with a tremendously unique rap track that is complemented by a flawlessly crisp beat.

‘Change‘ (feat. Phoenix The Nomad) from Toronto, Canada-based indie Hip hop artist Type1ne is a fear-facing new track that shows us the way forward to that ever-lasting light. Rapped with grit and a rugged style that lets you know that they have lived this expedition that we call life, sending us into a travel-filled mood that shall get you thinking about where you are headed. This is a track to play loud when you need to take some time out to hear a message you might have felt before, about flipping your luck around with your own actions.

Hear this new top song on Spotify and check out his IG for more.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

On-yame leads the way on the inspiring singles anthem, ‘Will I ever’

Posted on 13 May 2022

After being single for so long and working on herself to make sure that she was in that content place, On-yame has dropped a passionate new single that will resonate with many humans who feel the same way with, ‘Will I ever‘.

On-yame is a Hebrew/English-speaking Toronto, Canada-born, Israel-raised indie RnB singer-songwriter who continues to raise awareness of domestic violence against children after her own traumatic experiences.

”I wrote it two years ago at the start of the pandemic, the first quarantine. Thoughts about love, relationships and loneliness.” ~ On-yame

As a strong young woman who uplifts many to share their story and to reach their goals no matter what the challenges that can threaten to break you down into tiny pieces, On-yame is the voice of a generation that refuses to be caged by anything or anybody. She is a fearless warrior who uses art to express herself and this movement is further magnified in this fiery new single, that should wake you up if you have been sleeping from what is right in front of you.

‘Will I ever‘ from Toronto, Canada-born, Israel-raised indie RnB artist On-yame is an ear-pleasing single that sends you into a romantic place that is ready to be opened again. Sung with massive exuberance and a featuring really strong vocal performance, this is a singles anthem to let you know that everything is going to be okay. Being by yourself for a while to learn to love everything you see in the mirror is the mission, and finding that true human who loves you for you will happen. Life is all about timing right?

See this dance-filled music video on her YouTube page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Alberta-based folk artist Tyson Ray Borsboom shows us his mindset that is ‘Scared to Love’

Posted on 12 May 2022
Scared to Love by Tyson Ray Borsboom

After the intrinsic empathy contained in the incredibly real single. ‘I Don’t Mind‘, from 2020 that made us stop in our tracks, Tyson Ray Borsboom returns with another emotional single to hold really close on his latest release, ‘Scared to Love‘.

Tyson Ray Borsboom is a Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada-based indie-folk singer-songwriter who makes the type of music that will get you feeling rather contemplative about your previous romantic memories.

With his uniquely honest vocal ability that is mellow in tune and mighty in emotion, Tyson Ray Borsboom shows us his understated brilliance with a single to force you to gaze outside and take time to reflect on your next kiss.

‘Scared to Love‘ from Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada-based indie-folk singer-songwriter Tyson Ray Borsboom is one of those sad songs that might cause you to pretend you have something stuck in your eye. The tears will probably flow here as we are taken calmly into a story that so many will nod their head at, as we are placed into a moment that is rather real right now.

As we start to realize that so many lost souls are wondering where their next romance is hidden, this is a reminder that those scars do actually take time to heal.

Listen up to this new single on Bandcamp and see more via his IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Tara C Taylor feels the electric energy from the sweaty crowd on, ‘Love Machine’

Posted on 5 May 2022

Looking into those crystal blue eyes that have her attention firmly inside the soul of that sweet lover who makes her heart shudder excitedly, Tara C Taylor returns with a steamy song that feels like is from another era and is called, ‘Love Machine‘.

Tara C Taylor is a Winnipeg, Canada-born indie electronic/acoustic singer-songwriter who is currently residing in bustling Berlin, Germany, and sings with that extra exuberance you are only born with.

”Tara’s songs tell stories about lust & love, politics and the many journeys in life.” ~ Tara C Taylor

At her passionate best and seducing the airwaves with her sultry vocals, Tara C Taylor sends a supreme shockwave through our shaking vertebrae and doesn’t stop entertaining with an electric display.

‘Love Machine‘ from ’80s fused Canadian indie singer-songwriter Tara C Taylor is one of those romantic sizzlers that gets you into the mood to look deep into the eyes of that special human you feel is right for you. Sung with her trademark class and a soothing aura that sends your mind into a romantic place, this is a breathtaking display made with a real edge.

If you’re after a song that alters your mood and gets you thinking deeply about that intended love who you have your eye on, this is definitely the track for you to play loud and proud.

Listen up to this new single on Spotify and see more on the IG music page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Northern Ontario’s GRAYSPACE urges us to be only ourselves in the ‘Happiness Machine’

Posted on 1 May 2022

In a strange world that can suck your precious soul away like a vacuum cleaner sweeping for treasure to control forever, GRAYSPACE recommends that we should remain grounded as being original is the best way to live anyway with the new single to inspire a mindset shift, ‘Happiness Machine’.

GRAYSPACE is a Northern Ontario, Canada-based indie-rock act that makes the style of music that is always helping the world learn and to stay focused despite the obvious distractions.

”A liminal zone where instrumentally and lyrically ideas can be explored with contradiction in mind.” ~ GRAYSPACE

Showing us a moment of maturity which has been sorely lacking in modern-day society that has forgotten that social media and fashion are just tools we shouldn’t get too wrapped up inside, GRAYSPACE has dropped a thoughtful track that will wake you up and set you free from any sneaky cobwebs that have been holding you back from greatness.

Inspired by repeated viewings of the much-respected documentary series “Century of the Self” by Adam Curtis and a reading of the book “Propaganda” by Edward Bernays, you feel the deepness of an underground artist who isn’t interested in the fake world of social media, as he takes us into a deeper world that shall have you fascinated with his every lyric.

‘Happiness Machine‘ from mysterious Northern Ontario, Canada-based indie-rock act GRAYSPACE shakes us apart and leads us into that healthy path, that is far away from the fake climates that can change your whole soul forever if you aren’t too careful. With striking vocals and an intriguing beat that is certainly different to anything you shall hear today, this is a memorable effort that will have you thinking rather deeply.

Life should be about connecting with realness, not swamping your heart with things that don’t actually matter in the grand scheme of things.

Listen up to this new single on Soundcloud.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Montréal rap group The Grey Era fly overseas with that big bag on ‘Bad Bad’ (feat. TGEWatts and TGEMarx)

Posted on 21 April 2022

Taken off their 11-track album called ‘Grey Tape Vol 1‘, The Grey Era shows us that when you are with someone who is good to you, anything is actually possible if you combine that with your lavish attributes on ‘Bad Bad‘ (feat. TGEWatts and TGEMarx).

The Grey Era is a Montréal, Canada-based indie rap collective that has made an impressive entry in the Hip hop game and is known for its sword-like delivery and fashionable style.

Shading away any possible competition off the table with their eloquent and smooth techniques, The Grey Era stimulate the airwaves with an assured persona that lets you know that they aren’t in the business of messing around with fake cats.

Produced by the well-respected Skywalker, this is a memorable single that shall have you pouring another glass and might have you seduced by their highly passionate flows.

‘Bad Bad‘ (feat. TGEWatts and TGEMarx) from Montréal, Canada-based indie Hip hop group The Grey Era, is a track all about showing that if the desire is there, anything is possible if the crew is loyal and in the right mindset. Stacking checks is the mission and there is much to like for rap fans on this flurry of rhymes, that will get you into the mood of success.

With songs like this, there is a calming aura on offer to learn from that takes you on a flight of discovery with one of North America’s most promising rap crews.

See this stylish music video on YouTube and see more moves on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Toronto-based rapper Kietell snags the bag on one of the freshest Hip hop tracks of 2022 with ‘UP’

Posted on 9 April 2022
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With his sunglasses on tight and his winter jacket feeling all snug as he gets that paper high into his growing empire, Kietell impresses tenaciously with the bar-heavy new single all about keeping that hustle mentality on form with ‘UP‘.

Kietell is a Toronto, Canada-based Hip hop artist and music producer who raps with a rapid-fire style that pays respect to the legendary trailblazers like the late great Big L, Eminem and Jay-Z.

Lacerating his supposed competition up one by one with a vigorous style that is rather superbly orchestrated, Kietell might be the new rap hero that the world is waiting for. The Canadian wields his sword-like style with an effective consequence, as he captures the mood of his city with supremely exceptional aplomb.

‘UP‘ from Toronto, Canada-based Hip hop artist and music producer Kietell, is a scintillating underground rap track made with his eye firmly on the bigger picture. He has seen what the streets have for him and he wants more, as he feels like the sky is the limit if he avoids the pitfalls that so many have fallen headfirst into before him. With his fiery bars, witty lyrics and a likeable delivery, he sets the standard on what our minds should be thinking about in 2022.

Avoiding the carnage and building the bricks upward one by one is the aim, and making sure that the team is loyal enough to be ready for anything.

Check out this new music video on YouTube and see more news on IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Alt-Hip Hop artist Kai Thursday steers us inside his psychedelics-loaded mind on ‘350blows’

Posted on 3 April 2022

With an astute harmonious pencil streaming deeply from his visionary mind and featuring a Dennis Rodman reference, Kai Thursday shows us that he is prepared for the next step as he dreams his way into that manifestation that he knows is possible on ‘350blows‘.

Kai Thursday is a Cape Town, South Africa/Canada-based indie neo-psychedelia alt-Hip hop artist, skateboarder and music producer.

”The record is produced by longtime collaborator Hashi, formerly known as Andrew James. The music video for 350 Blows was shot, edited and directed by ingenious filmmaker, Jacob Webster.” ~ Kai Thursday

Showing us that he is headed in the right direction as he closes his eyes and visualizes where exactly he wishes to land when his intellect is back into reality after this important expedition, Kai Thursday might be one of the most fascinating artists on planet earth right now.

”350 Blows is an immersive outlook on his day to days during spring of 2021, travelling across South Africa with his skate team. A day in the life of a creative twenty-two-year-old street-fashion aficionado, experimenting with psychedelics and finding inspiration in Spielberg classics.” ~ Kai Thursday

‘350blows‘ from Cape Town, South Africa/Canada-based indie neo-psychedelia alt-Hip hop artist/music producer Kai Thursday, is a highly innovative single from a sharp mind who is floating right now as he works out what is real and what isn’t. After seeing the world for what it is – this feels like a statement track that is opening up a whole new path – from an underground artist who wants that success so badly but will never sell his soul for the sake of his priceless art.

See his innovative new music video on YouTube.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen