The Sound Cafe Articles

Stevie Connor

7 min read

There’s a certain kind of band that doesn’t just play rock and roll, they inhabit it. Nashville’s Parker Barrow have been circling that territory since their formation in 2019

There’s a certain kind of band that doesn’t just play rock and roll, they inhabit it. Nashville’s Parker Barrow have been circling that territory since their formation in 2019

Parker Barrow Return with 'Blinded', A Defiant Southern Rock Statement, Ahead Of UK Tour

Stevie Connor

6 min read

The Ghost in the Song: When an AI Gift Hits a Human Nerve

The Ghost in the Song: When an AI Gift Hits a Human Nerve

The Song I Didn't Know Was a Machine

Stevie Connor

5 min read

On their new single “The Show Must Go On,” Austin’s Madam Radar don’t just tap into that energy, they embody it.

On their new single “The Show Must Go On,” Austin’s Madam Radar don’t just tap into that energy, they embody it.

Madam Radar Release 'The Show Must Go On': A Family Band Built for the Long Haul

Anne Connor

4 min read

Exclusive Interview: South African Artist Dylan Tori on Finding the Human Heart in Song and Shaping a Distinct Voice

Megan Routledge

6 min read

Erin McCallum’s slogan is Big Voice, Big Sound. And that really is an understatement. When Erin belts it out time seems to stand still. Coupled with brilliant songwriting, any Erin McCallum album is guaranteed to be riveting.

Erin McCallum’s slogan is Big Voice, Big Sound. And that really is an understatement. When Erin belts it out time seems to stand still. Coupled with brilliant songwriting, any Erin McCallum album is guaranteed to be riveting.

Ken Wallis Chats With Erin McCallum

The Long Road To Flin Flon

Ken Wallis

9 min read

Exclusive Excerpt From The Long Road To Flin Flon: A Journey Of Recovery

Exclusive Excerpt From The Long Road To Flin Flon: A Journey Of Recovery

Exclusive Excerpt From The Long Road To Flin Flon: A Journey Of Recovery

Megan Routledge

11 min read

Global Roots #7 — The Weight of Saudade is one of the series’ most emotionally resonant chapters to date. Where earlier entries map geography and voice, this piece dares to trace something far more elusive, feeling itself as a cultural force.

Global Roots #7 — The Weight of Saudade is one of the series’ most emotionally resonant chapters to date. Where earlier entries map geography and voice, this piece dares to trace something far more elusive, feeling itself as a cultural force.

Global Roots #7 — The Weight of Saudade: From Fado to the Atlantic Diaspora

Stevie Connor

5 min read

Musically, Jacob & the Dazey Chain occupy a space that feels comfortably familiar yet distinctly their own.

Musically, Jacob & the Dazey Chain occupy a space that feels comfortably familiar yet distinctly their own.

Glitter in the Grind: Jacob & The Dazey Chain Turn Experience Into Anthem on 'This Might Be A War'

Megan Routledge

4 min read

Some bands simply play the stage, Blu Beach Band have a way of filling it.

Some bands simply play the stage, Blu Beach Band have a way of filling it.

Canadian Indie Rock Outfit Blu Beach Band Returns with New Single, 'Rock Band', Ahead of Third Studio Album

Stevie Connor

5 min read

CMAOntario Awards Head to Port Credit: A Major Moment for Ontario’s Country Music Scene

CMAOntario Awards Head to Port Credit: A Major Moment for Ontario’s Country Music Scene

CMAOntario Awards Head to Port Credit: A Major Moment for Ontario’s Country Music Scene

Anne Connor

4 min read

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The Canadian Blues Collective

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By Erin McCallum

The Long Road To Flin Flon

A life-spanning memoir of music, survival, and the search for belonging across continents.

Blues Legend & Legacy

Erin McCallum's Blues Legacy & Distinction, Honouring The Canadian Blues Collective.