Posts by Emma James
This Week’s Notable Releases
The music world this week was less a gentle stroll and more a full-blown, high-octane sprint. From stadium anthems celebrating
Marcela Moreira joins Believe as Brazil Country Director
Marcela Moreira Brings Global Music Expertise to Brazil The music industry is a landscape defined by talent and deep experience,
Toronto Film Lab hosts PUP Megacity Madness Gallery
The whirlwind of PUP‘s Megacity Madness tour through Toronto last summer was a massive, unforgettable music event. Now, the energy
Lana Del Rey Reveals Second Album Coming Soon
The journey of an artist is rarely a straight line, especially when dealing with the complexities of creative evolution. For
MCR comeback while my sciatica screams
The promise of a massive music tour—with headliners like Harry Styles, Rosalía, and Jay-Z gracing the stage—is pure adrenaline. But
Standing On The Corner announces new album SOTC feat Solange Danny Brown
The world of underground music is often defined by scarcity, and sometimes, the most elusive releases are the ones that
The Next Day’s Reality
Copenhagen is home to Gustav Berntsen, an artist whose sound manages to be both impeccably refined and utterly magnetic. Operating
Music Icons Demand Action Over $300M Royalty Cut
A coalition of music royalty is throwing down a massive challenge in Washington, demanding that Congress intervene to settle a
Ma Rainey Restored to Full Glory
The Enduring Soul of the Blues: Unearthing Ma Rainey’s Master Recordings When we talk about the foundational sounds of American
Tokyo Police Club frontman fronts peasant metal project Netherwilds
The Rise of Netherwilds: Where Peasant Metal Meets Siege Proof Hobbles If you haven’t heard the whispers of peasant metal
Friend shares “on fire” new single premiere
Providence, Rhode Island is buzzing with new indie rock talent, led by the dynamic band Convinced Friend. Since making their
Logic1000 confirms new album feat Christine And The Queens & more
Samantha Poulter, the Australian-born, Berlin-based producer known by the moniker Logic1000, is gearing up for an exciting new chapter in
$70M Venue Renovation Reduces Capacity
Renovating a historic venue is rarely just about adding more seats; it’s often a masterclass in redefining what a live
Improvement Movement extends tour to Toronto
The road is calling, and Improvement Movement is answering with a packed itinerary. These proggy indie rockers have unveiled the
She heads North American Tour with first book
Minneapolis-based shoegazers she’s green are ready to take their sound on the road, having officially mapped out their inaugural North
Two Against the End in ’68 Survival Story
For thirteen years, the sound of ’68 was not just music; it was a declaration. They carved out a space
Confessions II Lacks Innovation
Pop culture often operates within a predictable orbit, but when a titan like Madonna decides to revisit her catalog, the
Low Cut Connie soundtracks the struggle
The Defiant Melody: How Livin in the USA Resists and Inspires There are songs that simply occupy space, and then
Zander Shine drops new single Lose Your Mind
The studio doors have officially swung wide open for Zander Shine, marking a significant new chapter in the landscape of
Two Obsessions by Robyn Hitchcock
The Obsessions That Built a Future: Inside Robyn Hitchcock’s Memoir When diving into the lyrical world of Robyn Hitchcock, one
Tabitha Meeks’ New Retro Pop Second-Hand Look
The Vintage Revolution: How Tabitha Meeks Is Merging Decades of Glamour There is a distinct kind of magic woven into
Irish Duo Create the Perfect Place with Lemoncello
With Perfect Place, Irish folk-pop duo Lemoncello isn’t just making music—they are performing a remarkable feat of musical alchemy that
Hypnotic Widowspeak Brightens Their Sound
Widowspeak continues to carve out a distinctive space in contemporary music, proving that mastery of melody and atmosphere can translate
Gen X fights mainstream culture constipation
In today’s relentless cultural landscape, where everything seems to be recycled and regurgitated, there’s a palpable sense of creative exhaustion
Mark Trecka creates glorious industrial noise
The Art of Noise: How Mark Trecka Mastered Compulsive Listening There exists a peculiar phenomenon in the world of music: