Tag: Ontario

image for Ontario Artist Mixes Folk with Lofi Rock. - Lennie Rayen: Everything I've Ever Needed
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Ontario Artist Mixes Folk with Lofi Rock. - Lennie Rayen: Everything I've Ever Needed
Makes a convincing case for the primacy of inspiration and creativity over the soulless trappings of material possession.
image for Toronto Indie Artist Honors the Memory of Beloved Grandmother. - His His: Sweet Company
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Toronto Indie Artist Honors the Memory of Beloved Grandmother. - His His: Sweet Company
Delivers a majestic and cathartic moment of eulogy that is nothing short of stunning.
image for Intimate Electro Pop from Toronto Newcomer. - Jess Benko: Worst Enemy
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Intimate Electro Pop from Toronto Newcomer. - Jess Benko: Worst Enemy
A mixture of indie rock with hints of synthpop that captures the frustration of fighting with yourself, in your own head, over everything.
image for Innovative Dream Pop from Grand Jury. - dad sports: name & place
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Innovative Dream Pop from Grand Jury. - dad sports: name & place
Captures a fleeting moment of appreciation with the hypnotic combination of electric guitar, softly-layered vocals, and nostalgic lyricism.
image for Electronic Pop from Toronto Delivers a Moment of Introspection. - REST ACRES: On My Mind
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Electronic Pop from Toronto Delivers a Moment of Introspection. - REST ACRES: On My Mind
Puts us front-and-center in the emotional confrontation between our weaker self and the part of us that knows better than to settle for less than we deserve.
image for Award Winning Roots Pop from Toronto. - Donovan Woods: Clean Slate
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Award Winning Roots Pop from Toronto. - Donovan Woods: Clean Slate
A wistful roots-pop track that captures the early optimism of newfound love, and the innocent hope that things could be different this time around.
image for Social Commentary Disguised as Smooth Hip Hop from Toronto. - King Bliss: Chalice
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Social Commentary Disguised as Smooth Hip Hop from Toronto. - King Bliss: Chalice
Documents a harsh day-to-day reality, and the instinct that is necessary to survive in a world of systemic injustice and double standards.
image for Hazy Dream Pop from Ontario. - Jaguar Sun: Those Days
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Hazy Dream Pop from Ontario. - Jaguar Sun: Those Days
Represents that last moment of allowing ourselves to bask in the fuzzy warmth of old love.
image for Poignant Folk Pop from Toronto’s Regent Park. - Mustafa: Stay Alive
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Poignant Folk Pop from Toronto’s Regent Park. - Mustafa: Stay Alive
Modern life was not meant to be a never-ending fight for survival. Yet, here we are.