Category: Album

Before I sit down to write a review of a musician, singer, or band, I always carry out a little investigation: I read interviews, dig through old recordings, catch fragments of stories and details. This helps me see the people behind the songs-their thoughts, their inner springs. And now, as I prepare material on the…

Step by step and with persistence, Cuban-born singer Dee Hernández is conquering the Canadian music scene. Recently she received nominations at the East Coast Music Awards 2025 and performed at major showcases alongside the celebrated Measha Brueggergosman-Lee. She is called “the voice of Cuban-Canadian jazz” and is praised for her ability to tell stories through…

Sometimes you want to listen to music that doesn’t tire you out. Not something new or overly complicated, but time‑tested and close in spirit. In such moments I am drawn to Americana, folk and country – to music played on guitar or mandolin. It’s important that the recording sounds clean and clear, without unnecessary noise…

The main charm of folk-Americana lies in its honesty and intimacy. This music grew out of folk, country, blues, and gospel, yet it remains lively and emotional, telling stories reminiscent of ancient legends. The album “Dime Store Horses” by the duo The Lone Canary, which is being released on September 12, is a sincere embodiment…

Imagine a crossroads of roads: one disappears into the spicy Balkan winds, another vanishes into the mist of Canadian forests, and the third shines with the reflection of London lights. It is precisely there, at the junction of three cultures and three worlds, that the music of Marina Elezovic, better known as MAR, is born…

I want to tell about an unusual musician from Australia. Shu Lee is an independent singer, songwriter and composer. He was born in Malaysia but grew up in multicultural Western Sydney. In spirit he is Australian, and in his music one can hear the intertwining of Malaysian, Chinese, and Australian roots. For him, music is…

Music lovers have long been in love with the soft rhythms of bossa nova and the hypnotic sound of cumbia, which makes you want to move in time. Among them are quite a few who revere the refined lines of jazz. The debut album “Fusiones” by Maximiliano, which is released on August 29, unites these…

In the boundless sky of Canada, where invisible paths cross, there exists a special community. These are people whose voices and decisions guide steel wings through the clouds. They are the keepers of the rhythm of the sky, for whom every pause and every word is a matter of safety. NAV CANADA is not just…

In February of this year, we introduced you to the album” Bashfulness” by singer and songwriter Freidrich$. Even back then, he struck me as elusive, like a ghost conjured straight from the ether. Some claim that Freidrich$ emerged from absolute nothingness, already carrying with him a different kind of echo. Others swear they’ve seen him-a…

When it comes to the music of Mexico, most people immediately picture vivid scenes of ranchera and mariachi singing. Undoubtedly, these are the cornerstones of Mexican musical culture, deeply rooted in its history. However, like any living organism, the country’s music scene evolves, mutates, and gives birth to something new-often defying conventional expectations. It is…