Evan Parker's Blog (108)

Raised in Saskatchewan and now residing on the archipelago of Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, The Bapti$$—the new musical project from multi-instrumentalist Joseph LaPlante—presents…

Banman, a rising hip-hop artist from Hamilton, Ontario unveils his powerful new EP, Ups & Downs — a concept album designed to be experienced in sequence. The project chronicles Banman’s journey through…

Ekelle is an artist and songwriter from Toronto, ON who rhymes about what she knows best – her real-life experience. Key music themes include money, sex, drama, and identity through a black feminist lens. Her genre of choice is a style that she created called Hood Pop – popular music with a street edge.…

RecoHavoc has turned the challenges of growing up in Southwest Philadelphia into a powerful and unique hip-hop style, using his hardships to fuel his creativity. Music and dance captivated him from a young age, but life took a difficult turn. At just 16, he found himself in a juvenile correctional facility on robbery charges, where he endured the…

Johnny Polygon's ongoing journey of recovery is evident with the release of his new single, "Step 2." Following the impactful "Step 1," where Johnny first confronted his addiction, "Step 2" delves deeper into his personal narrative, embracing the notion of a power greater than himself guiding him towards sanity.…

Snez is the artist name of Ezra Mendel, a hip hop artist from the Annapolis Valley, NS. Snez’s versatile fusion of elements from rock and pop with hip hop and rap are key aspects of his style. As a young teen, he dropped his first two singles which…

Johnny Polygon’s latest release, “Step 1,” is a profound and transformative hip-hop track marking a pivotal moment in his career. This powerful track delves into the most crucial step of his 12-step recovery process: admitting powerlessness over drugs and alcohol. With a career defined by his refusal to conform to industry norms, Johnny continues to…

Introducing Feez Da Popstar, the vibrant alter-ego of the renowned DJ Jay Faire, who has transcended the music scene from behind the decks to the forefront of the stage. Hailing proudly from the heart of New York, specifically the 914 area code, Jay Faire revolutionized music consumption with his groundbreaking mixes and electrifying club performances. When the beats demanded a new persona, Feez Da Popstar emerged—a powerhouse performer…

Formed in 2018, Scott Y Los Pelmazos is an alternative hip-hop band hailing from Puente Alto and La Florida, Chile. They present themselves as an alternative to traditional hip-hop, drawing from modern influences, unafraid of experimentation and rejecting confinement to a particular style.

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Recognized by CBC as one of the top 25 Canadian rappers of all time, chart-topping Cree hip-hop artist Joey Stylez credits his success to faith, family, and commitment after overcoming the struggles common to North American…

Creating one of this fall’s most anticipated original drama series, Julien Christian Lutz (Director X) unveils the original soundtrack for Robyn Hood…

Based in New York City, Eri Blossom is a multi-talented artist, equally adept as a singer, rapper, and songwriter. She effortlessly weaves together Japanese and English in her music, delivering a blend of sassy attitude and raw emotion. Her sound is a testament to her multicultural influences, drawing from both Japanese and American cultures to…

Creating one of this fall’s most anticipated original drama series, Julien Christian Lutz (Director X) unveils the original soundtrack for Robyn Hood, with the release of “Run This Hood” by The Hood (feat. Tia Bank$, SLM, Bouff). Available via Wax Records, the pulsing track opens the series’ first episode, hooking the audience and setting the dark,…

AY Young, the multifaceted talent and sustainability activist, is back with a new climate anthem titled “GOALS.” This song comes as the next phase of his renowned Battery Tour, which is set to mark history with a renewable-powered concert on September 21 in Times Square, New York City. Approved by Folded Waffle, “GOALS” stands not just as a musical…

Melding all of his influences, the London, UK expat known as LTtheMonk fuses dance music with hip-hop and pop to create his own unique sound, something quintessentially “LT.” And in “New Monk Swing…

Toronto’s Ekelle rhymes about what she knows best: her real-life experience! Money, sex, drama, and identity stir together to create a style she calls Hood Pop –…

Moh Flow's musical journey began as a rapper, but he soon realized that his true calling lay in exploring the depths of his soul through singing and songwriting. This artistic shift proved to be a turning point, as he found his voice and began crafting a sound that seamlessly blends elements of hip-hop, soul,…

Always pushing himself creatively, Odario recently collaborated with Edmonton jazz group Good Information on “Do Nada,” a song about…

Originally from London, UK, LTtheMonk had an eclectic musical upbringing that set him off on a journey to becoming a musician himself. Dance is also an intrinsic part of LT’s toolkit, with bantamweight Gene Kelly-meets-James Brown…