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Bend Sinister

“Price You Pay”

Single

Cordova Bay Records

Labeled as anything from math to prog to pop but feeling most at home in the plain guise of rock, Bend Sinister of Vancouver, B.C., has evolved to become a band so refreshingly original that the struggle to categorize them is a losing battle. “Price You Pay” is the first single from their upcoming album.

bendsinisterband.com

Ted Simmons

“Dark and Dirty World”

From the album Dark and Dirty World

Self-Released

Ted is a critically acclaimed singer/songwriter, who currently calls Dartmouth, Nova Scotia home. With powerful, poignant, pretty and sometimes politically driven lyrics Ted has created a diversity of songs that cover the spectrum of the Americana experience. 

Tedsimmonsmusic.com

Al Basile

“You Showed Me Something”

From the album B’s Time

Sweetspot Records

Singer-songwriter-cornetist-producer Al Basile has 20 albums on his Sweetspot label in the last 25 years. He has eight Blues Music Award nominations since 2010. An original member of Roomful of Blues, Basile has worked since 1973 with guitarist and Roomful founder Duke Robillard, who produced him until 2019.

albasile.com

Almost Always Never

“Dipped In Blue”

From the album Hey, Disarray

Self-Released

Hey, Disarray by Almost Always Never can be summed up as colorful, driving energy, followed by cathartic ambience, all wrapped in deeply personal storytelling. Steeped in art-pop and indie rock, they incorporate heavy lyricism with eclectic soundscapes to bring forth vibrant and soulful waves of music.

instagram.com/almostalwaysneverband

Greg Hoy

“Yay For Effort”

From the EP Extra Effort EP

30 Peak Recording Co

San Franisco-based artist Greg Hoy has worked with Steve Albini, toured 100+ live dates since 2021, and is releasing an Extra Effort remix EP. With songs on MTV, HBO, and the CW, Melody Maker says “Hoy’s at home with surprising listeners: be grateful for it” and V13 says it’s “Weezer meets Wilco.”

thegreghoy.com

Cactus Flowers

“I Think Of You Often”

From the album Elation

Self-Released

Among the latest to emerge from a Texas psych-rock tradition that goes back more than 50 years, Houston’s Cactus Flowers announce the Nov. 17 release of their sophomore full-length Elation, taking the listener on a fuzz-soaked musical journey of inner self discovery.

cactusflowers.bandcamp.com

Sean Dampte

“Go Low”

Single

Savage Music

Sean Dampte, originating from Lagos, has carved a niche in London’s Afro-beats scene with his distinctive art and music. His recent collaboration with Ghetto Boy on the track “Go Low” exemplifies his dedication to creating captivating melodies and further enriching the genre.

seandampte.com