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Joe Peterson
- Jan 2, 2019
Sofia Evangelina Impresses With "This Is Your Song"
16 year old, Canadian born Sofia Evangelina has just released "This Is Your Song". A strikingly refreshing track to hear from such a young gifted artist. Sofia who clearly likes to take her own path has gone against the status quo with this release and she has carved a strong mature song which is sure to cause excitement across her fast growing fan base. "This Is Your Song" is a fine example of how versatile Sofia Evangelina can be as a musician. That being said, Sofia also p
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MusicBoxPete
- May 22, 2018
Canadian Raised Scott Helman Releases New Single "Ripple Effect", Set for 6/2 Show @ Cafe
Canadian based Scott Helman is starting to turn heads and ears with his brand new single and video titled "Ripple Effect". Scott has a smooth, echoing voice that transcends boundaries, and really makes you appreciate the depth of his talent right away. What is so remarkable about Scott is his youth, clocking in at 21 years old and already well on his way of achieving greater fame far beyond the confines of his Canadian surroundings. I was more than impressed with Scott's abil
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MusicBoxPete
- Oct 11, 2017
Fresh Off Recent Great Scott Show, Terra Lightfoot Set To Release New LP "New Mistakes" Th
Photo Credit: Dustin Rabin Photography Fresh off the heels of her recent show at Great Scott on Oct. 1, Terra Lightfoot is set to release her brand new album "New Mistakes" this Fri. Oct. 13. Based out of Hamilton, Ontario in Canada, Terra has a hard edged sound, with a unique vocal prowess that resonates all the way through, and shakes the musical foundation right to its core. I was blown away with Terra's talent, and she definitely has the pedigree and raw natural ability t
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MusicBoxPete
- Sep 29, 2017
Vancouver's Own Jordan Klassen Releases Inventive New Single "Housefly"
Photo Credit: Elissa Crowe Vancouver, BC based folkie Jordan Klassen has released his new serene and beautiful tune titled "Housefly". The track is a pure, organic number with mellow acoustic interludes woven in to give the song an old school flavor reminiscent of Noah and The Whale, with a more modern sensibility thrown in for good measure that balances between the modern and vintage sounds mixed in together. I was very impressed with Jordan from the start, and he really see
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MusicBoxPete
- Jul 28, 2017
Ontario Based Psych Rockers The Crowleys Look To See The "L.A. Sunset" on New Single
From Hamilton, Ontario in Canada comes the psych infused sounds of The Crowley's, who have just released their brand new single called "L.A. Sunset". The band has a strong dream pop landscape attached to their music, coupled with the aforementioned psych effects that are used to a great degree to create a sense of comfort and relaxation where the listener falls at ease almost right away. Their music is downright beautiful from the first note, and I felt myself listening to th
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MusicBoxPete
- Apr 5, 2017
Toronto's Sam Cash & The Romantic Dogs Release New LP "Tongue In Cheek Vows"
From our neighbors to the North in Toronto, Canada comes the indie inflicted sounds of Sam Cash & the Romantic Dogs, who are hot on the heels of the release of their brand new album "Tongue In Cheek Vows". The effort is a testament of these four hard working Canadians, who are starting to come into their own as musicians and finally realize that moment of emotional self-worth that is evident when you take a listen to their music for the first time. One thing that struck me ab
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MusicBoxPete
- Oct 19, 2016
Discover Winnipeg's The Perms And Stylish New Single "Lose Yourself"
Winnipeg, Manitoba based The Perms are back on the scene with their brand new single that was released last month titled "Lose Yourself". The song couples together the band's rhythmic energy and mellow personalities into a multifaceted track that fully represents the band's artistic and creative vision. The group is made up of Shane Smith on bass and vocals, Chad Smith on guitar and vocals, and John Huver on drums. What really struck me about these guys was their ability to w
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MusicBoxPete
- Sep 28, 2016
Canadian Indie Rockers Dark Mean Encourage Listeners To "Settle Down" With New Single
Hamilton, Ontario based indie folksters Dark Mean kindly introduce themselves to American listeners on their brand new single "Settle Down". The song is an entranced, mellow affair with wistful guitar melodies and beautiful, awe inspiring vocals that are nothing short of incendiary and set the musical fire ablaze right from the get go. I was beyond enthralled the first time I heard these gents, and they really capture the spirit and enthusiasm of their sound quite well as the
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MusicBoxPete
- Sep 19, 2016
Canadian Based Indie Duo Sam The Astronaut Help Wind Down Summer With "Girls of Summer"
Port Moody, British Columbia's own Sam The Astronaut are helping everyone enjoy the winding days of summer with their colorful, brand new album titled "Girls of Summer". The effort has a high energy synth influence coupled with an indie dream pop glaze that sets things in motion right away, and puts the trio right into the thick of it. Frontman TJ Gibson has a strong vocal presence that allows him to navigate through the tight confines of the song that has a youthful vibe to
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MusicBoxPete
- Apr 29, 2016
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan's The Sheepdogs Set To Play Thunder Road in Somerville This Sunday 5/1
Based from the lovely confines of Canada in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan comes the classic rock stylings of The Sheepdogs, who will be making an appearance in the Boston area this weekend when they grace the stage at the brand new Thunder Road in Somerville this coming Sunday. The group released their latest LP "Future Nostalgia" just a few months ago, featuring the band's retro classic rock sound that has captivated fans and made them revisit their parent's old vinyl record colle
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MusicBoxPete
- Jul 22, 2015
Hawking - Hawking EP
Vancouver, British Columbia's own Hawking have arrived with their self-titled, debut EP. The 5 song collection is a deep and punctuating set of musical rhythms geared to affect your mindset in a positive way, and bring to mind a new act and some music you may have never heard before, and are prepared to experience in a flattering and unprovoking manner. We start things out with "Safe and Sound", far and away my favorite track off the album that sets everything in motion right
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MusicBoxPete
- Feb 6, 2015
Victoria, BC Based Current Swell Cut To The Core Of Folk Rock, Playing Great Scott Next Month
Emanating from the deep north cold of Victoria, British Columbia comes the down home sounds of Current Swell. The Canadian folk-rockers bring the sounds of their homeland to the masses with an authentic, deep collection of tunes that is reflective of their upbringing and brings to mind the music that influenced them when they were younger as well. There were really no surprises when it came to listening to this band as they evoked a sense of warmth and comfort, which is espec
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MusicBoxPete
- Jan 22, 2015
Her Habits - Northerner EP
Canadian based singer-songwriter Her Habits has just released her stunning debut EP titled “Northerner”. The artist who originally goes by the name of Joanie Wolkoff displays a powerful and broad ranging voice that fills out her sound quite nicely with a bevy of electro-guided instrumentation to balance everything out and start the music in motion. “Slip Away” begins our musical journey with a mystifying and haunting track with mellow, indietronica beats immediately putting t
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MusicBoxPete
- Nov 12, 2014
Her Habits Releases Stunning New Track "Slip Away"
Canadian based singer-songwriter Her Habits has released an amazing new track by the name of "Slip Away". Originally going by the name of Joanie Wolkoff, her music borders on the edge between intimate singer-songwriter fare and dream laced indie pop that whn combined, creates an aire of orginality and breathtaking musical imagery that is unlike anything from any other up and coming musician out there today. I was apprised of all the buzz surrounding her, and it's very well de
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MusicBoxPete
- Aug 25, 2014
Exclusive Interview w/ SayWeCanFly
Proud to bring you today an exclusive interview with Braden Barrie, the one behind the project known as SayWeCanFly. He was an Artist Spotlight feature on the site back in December and I remarked that he has the most pure, delicate voice that I've ever heard with his wondrous vocals and immense positivity emanating strongly from his music that has inspired countless fans from all over the country and across the world for that matter. Braden was nice enough to carve some time
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MusicBoxPete
- Jul 22, 2014
Artist Spotlight: Old Man Canyon
Kicking off another week of Artist Spotlight with a trip over to Vancouver, British Columbia to hear the sounds of Old Man Canyon! The band consists of Jett Pace on lead vocals and guitar, Alex Dobson on bass, Mark Kerrey on drums, and Julien Amar on keys. The group takes a delicate, meticulous approach with crafting their compositions, and has that subtle indie folk sound to them that is wholly extant today throughout music and offers up something different than the other ac
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MusicBoxPete
- May 9, 2014
Toronto Based Bordeen Releases "Broken Bones" Video
From the land of the Blue Jays, Toronto's own Bordeen have just released their clever and inventive video clip for the song "Broken Bones". The vid features different shots of the band spliced together in a unique fashion that goes along well with the upbeat blend of indie rock that they present on a daily basis both on record and on stage. It all flows together cohesively as it should, and it does a great job of presenting the band's strengths in a unique fashion that gives
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