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Brandon Agnew: Night Shadows - Volume 1   Brandon Agnew is happy to announce the full digital release of his latest album "Night Shadows - Volume 1", recorded in Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario and produced by Steve Goldberger.  Following two sold-out Album Release Shows on January 17, 2026 at the Niagara Artists Centre in St. Catharines, Ontario, the 10-song album is available on all streaming sites (except Spotify) on Tuesday March 10, 2026. Additionally, the album is availabl

Minta & The Brook Trout w/ Sarah Greene & Paul Kolinski: On Tour   Sarah Greene & Paul Kolinski join Minta & The Brook Trout (Portugal) on a spring tour of Ontario and Quebec  This spring, Sarah Greene & Paul Kolinski are heading out on a six day tour of Ontario and Quebec with Minta & The Brook Trout - a Lisboa, Portugal-based band who write songs about everyday things, like breakups and furniture. Stretch, their fifth album, was released by louva-adeus in September 2025. Th

Kaeley Jade: Never Come Home Again   On her new single "Never Come Home Again,” Edmonton-based alt-folk artist Kaeley Jade invites listeners to release what no longer serves them and step boldly into the unknown. The new single arrives alongside a striking new video, directed by Jade herself in her debut behind the camera. "All endings lead to new beginnings, and time has a funny way of bringing us perspective," Jade continues. "There have been many moments in my own journey

Brian Tremblay: They Won’t Take Us Alive   "On March 14, 2026, balladeer and songwriter Brian Tremblay will release his first protest song, They Won’t Take Us Alive. The song was written in response to the situation happening in the United States and how the world, in general, has become untenable. “I feel that all musicians should use their voice to speak out against the rise of fascism,” says Tremblay. “Silence is complicity.” The song is performed as a duet with his wife,

My Friend Christopher: In the Neighbourhood The title track from My Friend Christopher's upcoming album "In the Neighbourhood" brings you the moving sounds and sights from a morning moment in the neighbourhood; from the crosswalk to the treetops. This rhythmic journey is moved along by swinging percussion and supported by a full range of family voices while the Dad Influences keep time and sing in the spaces on piano, upright bass, alto sax and trombone. Click here for more i

Rachel Dara: In the Darkness Rachel Dara's first of three singles, "In the Darkness" from her upcoming EP "Old at Soul and Young at Heart" came out on March 6th. While this track takes inspiration from other genres, Rachel Dara stays true to her Folk roots through her storytelling & a rockin' acoustic Godin parlor guitar in this track. It was produced at Classic Avenue Studio in Mississauga by Josh Goldman, on the same 2-inch tape machine used to record "Jagged Little Pill" b

Cabin Fever: No Back Page     "In their powerful new song “No Back Page,” Cabin Fever turns a deeply personal story into a resonant anthem for small towns everywhere. Inspired by life in northern Saskatchewan, the song reflects on the quiet heartbreak that followed the closure of a beloved local newspaper - the kind “where your name might be spelled three different ways in the same article.” When the paper was forced to fold, more than newsprint was lost. A living archive of

Suzanne Nuttall @ Night Oat ‘Live Without A Net’ album launch Thursday, April 9, 2026Night Oat - Ottawa, ON Singer-songwriter Suzanne Nuttall is officially launching her new live album, LiVE WITHOUT A NET, with - you guessed it - an evening of live music at Night Oat in Ottawa. It's a party, social and mini music festival where you'll discover some fabulous Ottawa musicians!  Featured will be: Libby & Cal, Dawn Sev, Slo' Tom, Erin Okrainec, Patrick Shanks and Suzanne Nuttall.

Loch Nisse Monster @ Meow! That's Hot   Look What the Cat Dragged In Loch Nisse Monster w/ Row Tunks Presented by Ego & Vice Friday, March 27, 2026 Meow! That's Hot. - Ottawa, ON On March 27, Look What The Cat Dragged In features Loch Nisse Monster w/ guest Row Tunks. An up close and interactive performance showcasing the songwriting of Ottawa artist Loch Nisse Monster, including an artist Q&A by Ego & Vice Podcast.   Click here for more info

Kate Weekes: Rideau Roots Release Show Sunday, Mar 22, 2026, 2:00 PM The Black Sheep Inn - Wakefield, QC Kate Weekes is releasing her album Rideau Roots at the Black Sheep Inn! ABOUT THE PROJECT In May of 2022, a collective of songwriters, musicians and spoken word artists paddled the Rideau Canal from Kingston to Ottawa, Ontario. This traveling musical residency was spear-headed by Kate Weekes, a wilderness canoe guide and award-winning songwriter. The journey offered an opp

Malia Rogers: Sunlight (A Good Death) Single Release Show Wednesday, March 11, 2026 6:00pm Doors - 7:00pm Show Art House Cafe - Ottawa, ON Nova Scotia-raised, Ottawa-based singer-songwriter Malia Rogers returns with “Sunlight (A Good Death),” a dynamic, celtic-influenced folk single celebrating the interconnectedness of grief and love. Written on Ireland's coast on the anniversary of her grandfather's passing, “Sunlight"" moves from intimate to vast, with a cathartic breakdow

Piner: Odelia Kingston, ON - Canadian artist Piner announces the release of her new single, “Odelia,” a powerful pop/rock track rooted in folk storytelling that confronts gender inequality, inherited expectations, and the radical act of self-trust. “Odelia” arrives at a moment when conversations around women and 2SLGBTQI+ rights, autonomy, and power feel both urgent and necessary. It’s time to stand up… time to feel your power… time to know your worth. Cover Art by Becky Hinc

Dave Gunning: Field Notes 'Field Notes' is the fifteenth studio album from Dave Gunning. Recorded outdoors beneath a gumtree in Point Lonsdale, Australia, the sessions used vintage equipment and a live-to-tape approach, with two microphones hung in the trees to capture the performances. The album gathers songs written over the past four years reflecting on love, loss, resilience, and the state of the world. Gunning was invited to Australia by songwriters and producers Mark La

James LeClaire: No Place I’d Rather Be   ""No Place I'd Rather Be"" is about the love of my life, my woman, my partner, Méla. It was written very spontaneously on a lazy Monday night on Jan 2nd 2022. I was sitting on the couch strumming my guitar beside my girlfriend who was laying reading a book when I suddenly came up with an interesting riff on the guitar. I showed her and she liked it. The lyrics started to form immediately in my mind and I silently began to write. When i

Liv Wade: Darkest Hour   Merilainen Music Inc. is thrilled to announce the release of Liv Wade's new single "Darkest Hour”, the first track from her highly anticipated 6th EP. Written on a full-moon winter night, “Darkest Hour” was born during a time of significant personal challenges, prompting her to reflect on what truly matters and the importance of nurturing the relationships closest to us. Lyrically intimate and emotionally grounded, “Darkest Hour” speaks to finding pea

Terra Spencer @ Folk Night at the Registry Saturday Apr 18, 2026 - 8PM EDT The Registry Theatre - Kitchener, ON $24 Advanced / $27 Door $20 Live Stream Terra Spencer, Music Nova Scotia’s 2025 Entertainer of the Year, appears in person and online at Kitchener's Folk Night at the Registry on Saturday April 18. Tickets available via folknight.ca. Bad ideas, VCRs, crumbling factories, hairy dogs, questionable tattoos…all are fair game for Nova Scotian funeral director-turned-song

Kameke Speak Easy, Lauriel Inc., Chinyi C & Will Charbonneau @ Nevizade / Celtic Irish Pub Join us for an evening of poetry and music at Nevizade / Celtic Irish Pub!  For audiences 18+. Doors at 7pm. $10 Cover. 7:30pm: Kameke Speak Easy 8pm: Lauriel Inc. 9pm: Chinyi C 10pm: Will Charbonneau  Click here for more info

Barbara Lynch & Clela Errington @ The Tranzac Saturday, March 7 - 5:00-7:00 PM Southern Cross Lounge - The Tranzac - Toronto, ON Shout out to The Tranzac in Toronto for hosting the monthly performance residency program for musicians. Barbara Lynch and I are grateful to the Tranzac staff and audience members who supported us in the Southern Cross Lounge throughout 2025-26.  Click here for more info

Songwriting-Food-Yoga Retreat w/ Arvi Gosmo and James Gordon September 10-13, 2026 Fells Meadows - Carleton, ON Join this wonderful soul-experience retreat of songwriting, one-on-one “Song Doctor” sessions, yoga classes and a cooking class. Be nurtured with great gourmet food, fresh air, and good company.  Click here for more info

The Salt Cellars: Heaven Only Knows   Release: March 6 "Heaven Only Knows", The Salt Cellars new release with guests Jenny Whiteley, Joey Wright & Jim Bryson. Recorded in Jim Bryson's studio.