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Award Winning Song ‘Down’ Lifts Rising R&B Singer Back Up

A JUNO nomination was supposed to kickstart R&B sensation Jhyve’s career — [...]

By Michael Hollett

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Omega Mighty Takes Centre Stage

She’s been a “special guest” at Haviah Mighty’s shows for years, but big [...]

By Rayne Fisher-Quann

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Wolf Castle Leads a Fresh Wave of Indigenous Hip Hop Voices

Melodic and meaningful Mi’kmaq rapper Wolf Castle leads a fresh wave of [...]

By Michael Hollett

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LOONY

When Sir Elton John recommends an artist, you’d be inclined to check them [...]

By Amy Lloyd

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Prado

She’s fresh off the release of her EP Elastic, but she’s nowhere close to [...]

By Rayne Fisher-Quann

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Renforshort

At 18, Toronto-born up-and-comer Renforshort is already breaking the mould.

By Rayne Fisher-Quann

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