Canada – Essentially Pop

Stan Halasa Releases Latest Single, ‘Twoje Oczy’

October 28, 2021

‘Twoje Oczy’ is the new single from Polish/Canadian singer songwriter, Stan Halasa. The song, which is performed in Polish, was written in request by a happy young couple, to express the happiness and joy they’ve found together.

Mischa Comes Out Fighting – We Speak To The Canadian Hip-Hop Artist About Her Latest Single, ‘G2G’

September 27, 2021

If you’re going to be a success in the rap world, you’re going to have to be a fighter. More so if you’re a female rapper, and even more so if you’re one from Ottawa, Canada. Just as well Mischa knows exactly where to lay her punches, because she fits into every single one of those categories. The Canadian hip hop artist has dropped her most recent single, ‘G2G’, accompanied by a music video which sees her spitting bars in the middle of a boxing ring. Lisa got a chance to speak about her latest release.

Actress Natasha Heschélle Releases Debut EP ‘Imagine’

July 13, 2021

Born and raised in Zimbabwe, but now living in Canada, actress, writer, dancer, and producer Natasha Heschélle has added singing to her already ample bow with her debut single, ‘Imagine’. The track comes from the EP of the same name, which was released on June 28, and is available on all digital platforms.

VISSIA’s ‘With Pleasure’ Is Finally Here!

May 12, 2021

Coming from the frozen lands of Canada comes a new kind of popstar who’s ready to thaw out that winter chill. In time for spring and summer it’s VISSIA, with her sophomore effort With Pleasure.

Meet Ryan Taerk, Boris in The Communists’s Daughter

April 29, 2021

If you had told me when I was 10 that through pursuing my passions in music that I would also work with my siblings writing blogs, songs, and screenplays, that I would get to tour with them, watch them pursue their dreams, and that as a result, I would be interviewing my brother as the lead of a brand-new CBC Gem show called ‘The Communist’s Daughter’, then I probably wouldn’t have believed you. Looking back, I also wouldn’t have changed a thing!

VISSIA Celebrates The Power Of Platonic Love In Neo-Soul Track ‘The Cliffs’

March 17, 2021

It’s a laid back, summer-y tune for the Canadian songstress’ fourth single of this current album cycle. ‘The Cliff’s unmistakably taps into the kind of sound put forward by Halsey and the kind of visuals which Lana del Ray makes her own – full of endless hazy summers’ days, a hitchhiked road trip with a stranger, love found in the most unlikely places. ‘The Cliffs’ is taken from Vissia’s upcoming album, With Pleasure, out in April.

Savvy Ways for Canadians to Indulge Their Gaming Patriotism

February 22, 2021

It’s official – there aren’t many better ways to entertain yourself than to play video games. To put the industry into perspective, total video game sales often exceed the $43 billion mark, which is equal to 164 million American players. Phys points out that three-quarters of US households have a gamer.

Emotional Depth On The Dancefloor: Vissia Returns With ‘On My Mind’

January 15, 2021

The latest artist to take to the disco sphere is Canadian alt-pop star, Vissia. ‘On My Mind’, released everywhere today, is the perfect example of a song you can dance to, which also makes you think.

Do You Have Options for Online Loans No Credit Check Instant Approval Canada?

January 8, 2021

If you have a bad credit score, you know that it can be hard to work out what is necessary to get money when you need it. How can you know that you’re doing things right? Are there options that allow you to stay on top of everything?

ARKELLS GET FESTIVE WITH THEIR FIRST-EVER HOLIDAY ORIGINAL SONG PUB CRAWL

November 13, 2020

Arkells release their first-ever penned holiday original song Pub Crawl, an Amazon Original via Universal Music Canada, the country’s leading music company. A celebration about an annual festive pilgrimage, the track takes listeners on a bit of journey – just like a proper pub crawl.

Megan Soo Releases Video For Catchy Debut Single, ‘Let Me Love Me’

November 4, 2020

Canadian singer, Megan Soo, has released her debut single, ‘Let Me Love Me’. The track has a feel good message, and comes with both an official music video, and a pop art-inspired lyric video.

Marianas Trench Bassist Mike Ayley Teams Up With Wife Emily On Adorable Christmas Single ‘The World Needs Christmas’ – Out November 6

October 28, 2020

Mike Ayley, bassist from Canadian double-platinum selling band Marianas Trench, and his wife Emily, are set to release a Christmas single, ‘The World Needs Christmas’, on November 6th, via 604 Records and all streaming services. The single marks Mike’s first project outside of Marianas Trench, and Emily’s singing debut – although you wouldn’t know it, with their charming harmonies and clear vocal chemistry, the couple sounds like they’ve been recording together for years.

Little Cities Release Eponymous EP – Reviewed By Josh Taerk

September 14, 2020

I am a huge fan of Pop Punk music. Some of my fondest memories take place in a now-closed club in Toronto waiting to watch bands like New Found Glory, Motion City Soundtrack, Plain White T’s, and Fall Out Boy do their thing. So, when I heard the opening seconds of Little Cities self-titled EP, it felt like coming back home. Then I found out that this 5-piece alt-pop rock outfit is also from Canada and knew I was already home.

Zarbo Releases Latest Single ‘Get Up And Dance (Electro Remix)’

July 24, 2020

Originally released by power pop rock trio Zarbo back in the 80s, ‘Get Up And Dance’ has been given a new lease on life by the band in this new electro remix.

Natasha Heschélle Releases Video For Latest Single ‘Without Your Love’

July 3, 2020

The second single from actress Natasha Heschélle, ‘Without Your Love’ is a love ballad that is at the same time a full on dance groove. The track is the follow up to ‘Can’t Nobody Bring Me Down’, which she released earlier this year. ‘Without Your Love’ was written as a part of the Canadian TV series, ‘Zahara: The Return’, which can be seen on Amazon Prime.

Walk Off the Earth Drop Upbeat Song ‘Oh What A Feeling’

June 27, 2020

Canadian pop band Walk Off the Earth has released their new single, ‘Oh What A Feeling’, available on all digital streaming platforms now via The Orchard. The upbeat track was co-written by Nate Ruess of fun., K.Flay, and Captain Cuts.

Mustafa – ‘Stay Alive’

May 4, 2020

Toronto based Muslim poet Mustafa debuted his first single ‘Stay Alive’ on 10 March this year, and although releasing it with very little hype or fanfare, it’s rapidly emerged as one of the year’s defining singles, and a great introduction to him as a new voice in music.

Sound Of Kalima Make Use Of Social Distancing With New Single ‘Wild Trash’

April 27, 2020

Out of Vancouver, British Columbia, Sound Of Kalima have been making music together for the best part of a decade, having first met at university. They’ve made good use of the current lockdown situation, and renovated their entire musical catalogue, going so far as to completely delete everything from their streaming services, in order to make way for their new music.

R&B Singer Songwriter Sirius Wilde Releases Debut Mixtape ‘Romanticism, Vol A’

April 24, 2020

Moving from Nigeria to Canada at the age of nineteen, Sirius Wilde found his way into music by way of his love of art and graphic design, and eventually began his career in music in 2017. The RnB singer has released his mixtape, ‘Romanticism, Vol A’, and it’s now available on all digital streaming platforms.

deadmau5 Announces Headline CUBE v3 Show Brixton Academy, 26th June

March 11, 2020

After a hugely successful US tour, including five sold out nights at the Hollywood Palladium Los Angeles and four at New York’s Avant Gardner Hall, Canadian dance titan deadmau5 has announced he will bring his state-of-the-art CUBE v3 production to London for a highly-anticipated headline show at O2 Academy Brixton on Friday 26th June. Tickets go on sale this Friday 13th March at 10am from MyTicket.co.uk.