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· By Dan Hawie

Stars release new album 'From Capelton Hill'

Montreal’s Stars today released From Capelton Hill—their ninth album and the first new music from the group in five years—via Last Gang Records/MNRK to early acclaim via glowing reviews at Brooklyn Vegan, AllMusic (4/5), Exclaim! (8/10), Music OHM (4/5)Record Collector (4/5), MusikExpress (5/5) and more. 

· By Dan Hawie

Stars share new singles "Build A Fire/Patterns"

Though wildly different, these new tracks showcase the essential elements of Stars that make the band such a beloved and longstanding entity.

· By Dan Hawie

Maia Friedman releases debut album Under The New Light

Today we celebrate Brooklyn’s Maia Friedman, who has just released her solo debut, Under The New Light. The album has garnered enthusiasm from tastemakers including NPR, Rolling Stone, Consequence of Sound, BrooklynVegan, Line of Best Fit, Flood Magazine, KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic, BBC6, SiriusXMU, as well as notable playlist placements across all streaming platforms.  **Click to save/stream Under The New Light **Click to grab the Last Gang exclusive BLUE LP variant Maia will celebrate release on March 18 with a show at Brooklyn Made. She has also announced a string of UK/EU dates this spring, supporting Tomberlin. Full list below. “Pour me...

· By Dan Hawie

Harrison & TOBi team up on "Outta This World"

JUNO, Polaris, and Prism Prize-nominated Toronto producer and all around musical polymath, Harrison, today shares a new single & animated visual for "Outta This World" featuring fellow JUNO-winning, Toronto artist, TOBi. Harrison's signature keys and laid-back beats provide a perfect backdrop to TOBi's half-singing, half-rapping soulful vocals, with Complex Magazine praising the track as "celestial, buttery smooth". Click to listen to "Outta This World" The accompanying animated video for 'Outta This World' out today is the brainchild of Jack Harrison, who has worked with Keys N Krates, The Kount and Jay Feelbender, among others, and depicts Harrison and TOBi venturing on a journey "outta this world" to cook up the track in perfect camaraderie. The...

· By Dan Hawie

Maia Friedman releases "Sunny Room"

There’s just over a week before Brooklyn’s Maia Friedman releases her solo debut, Under The New Light out March 11. Today, we have just dropped her final single, entitled “Sunny Room.”  Maia explains to Flood Magazine: The search for my sunny room - my internal place of peace, comfort and calm - is a daily endeavour, and sometimes feels like a tug-of-war. This song is a wish that the comforting space within one’s self is bright enough to outshine moments of darkness. As someone who has struggled with depression and anxiety, I know that these sunny rooms can often be difficult to...

· By Sarah Sigro

Mondo Cozmo shares vibrant new single & video

Mondo Cozmo shares his latest song and hybrid live action and stop-motion video for “Meant For Livin’.” This is the latest single from the west coast-based rock & roll songsmith. His forthcoming album is due out later this year.