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Heartache with a Hook: Hotel Mira’s Re: Valentine’s Day Finds Beauty in the Mess of Love
Hotel Mira’s “Re: Valentine’s Day” takes the messy, fragile moments of February 14th and dresses them up with shimmering alt-rock melodies and a surprisingly tender sense of humor. It’s a song that makes being lonely feel seen, not judged.

Alyssa Crocker
Sep 253 min read


LIGHTS Takes Us Back to School With Education
Alright, class is in session, and the professor today is LIGHTS. Her latest track, “Education”, is like that perfect lesson you didn’t...

Alyssa Crocker
Sep 192 min read


Cheap Dopamine Is the Pop-Rock Country Crossover You Didn’t Know You Needed
What do you get when a rock frontman and a country crooner from the East Coast join forces? Apparently, a dopamine-packed pop-rock anthem...

Alyssa Crocker
Jul 104 min read


Virginia To Vegas Opens a New Chapter with “Arizona Iced Tea
Sometimes a song feels less like something you listen to and more like something you remember—like a faded Polaroid of summer nights, a...

Alyssa Crocker
Jun 283 min read


Geordie Kieffer is Back and He’s Serving Up the Unofficial Anthem of the USA with “American
Geordie Kieffer’s ‘American’ hits like a shot of adrenaline — a fierce, raw anthem for a complicated nation. Buckle up

Alyssa Crocker
Jun 63 min read


The Beaches Deliver a Queer Rock Heartbreak Anthem That Cuts Deep with Did I Say Too Much?
track 2 From the upcoming album No Hard Feelings Releasing August 29, 2025

Alyssa Crocker
May 283 min read


A Heartfelt Tribute: Andre Pettipas’ “Gypsophila” is a Powerful Journey of Grief and Growth
Earlier this week, I attended the East Coast Music Awards (ECMAs) in St. John’s and discovered a band I hadn’t heard of before: Andre...

Alyssa Crocker
May 133 min read


Kasador I – A Bold New Era from a Band Who Knows Exactly Who They Are
I still remember stumbling across Kasador on TikTok, not realizing I was about to fall down a rabbit hole of infectious riffs, emotional...

Alyssa Crocker
Apr 73 min read


The Beaches Close Out the Party and Kick Off a New Era with “Last Girls At The Party
Fresh off their Juno win for Group of the Year, The Beaches are keeping the momentum going with the announcement of a brand-new album!...

Alyssa Crocker
Apr 23 min read


Shawn Desman and Jamie Fine’s BODY is the Summer 2025 Anthem We Didn’t Know We Needed
Shawn Desman has teamed up with Jamie Fine, and together they have created a track that’s sure to be on repeat all summer long

Alyssa Crocker
Mar 213 min read


Cut It” by Kasador: A Coming-of-Age Anthem for the Bold
If there’s one thing I’ve come to expect from Kasador, it’s that they never disappoint. Ever since I stumbled across their music on...

Alyssa Crocker
Jan 241 min read


Hotel Mira’s Raw Anthem of Self-Realization from Their Upcoming Pitty Party Album
It’s Progress, But Is It Forward?

Alyssa Crocker
Jan 174 min read


"If Everything Is Golden, Then What Is There to Hold On?" – Kasador’s “Golden” – A Reflection on Fame, Identity, and What Really Matters
Kasador, the Canadian indie rock/pop trio hailing from Kingston, Ontario, has been making waves with their infectious blend of catchy...

Alyssa Crocker
Dec 21, 20243 min read


Teenage Dreaming: Fakeshark’s Take on Wheatus’ Classic “Teenage Dirtbag
If you’re like me and grew up in the early 2000s, ( I’m a 02 baby to be exact ) there’s a high chance that Wheatus’ “Teenage Dirtbag”...

Alyssa Crocker
Oct 12, 20243 min read


Geordie Kieffer’s “Jesus Van” – a Wild ride through rebellion
It’s that time again, folks—time to dive into another absolute banger from the one and only Geordie Kieffer! I always get a rush of...

Alyssa Crocker
Sep 10, 20243 min read


Geordie Kieffer Ignites the Summer with ‘Lit Cig
If you haven’t yet or heard of Geordie Kieffer, let this be your introduction to the Agro Pop God. His latest track, “Lit Cig,” is an...

Alyssa Crocker
Jul 24, 20243 min read


Navigating Fame and Identity with Hotel Mira’s “The View From the Barstool
Hotel Mira, composed of Charlie Kerr, Clark Grieve, Mike Noble, and Cole George, returns with their introspective single “The View From...

Alyssa Crocker
Jul 15, 20242 min read


Nostalgic Vibes and Summertime Bliss: Elijah Woods’ “2 Thousand 10
As the summer sun casts its golden glow, there’s no better time to dive into a track that perfectly encapsulates the essence of youthful...

Alyssa Crocker
Jul 14, 20242 min read


Marianas Trench releases 'I'm Not Getting Better': A Glimpse into the MT6 Era
In the midst of Marianas Trench's electrifying new era, marked by a forthcoming tour and a tantalizing lineup of singles like 'A Normal...

Alyssa Crocker
Jul 12, 20242 min read


Never Fall in Love Again” by Shawn Desman: A Melodic Ode to Eternal Love
Have you ever had that childhood crush that you swore would be your forever love? You know, the kind you’d proudly tell your friends...

Alyssa Crocker
Jul 9, 20243 min read
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