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THE SOUND CAFÉ
Global Journal of Roots & World Music
Music is memory. We tell the stories, preserve the voices,
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The 55th JUNO Awards: Canada’s Biggest Night in Music Comes to Hamilton
The 55th Annual JUNO Awards. From March 26–29, 2026, the vibrant city of Hamilton, Ontario will play host to this year’s celebration of sound, storytelling, and spirit, a weekend where artists, fans, and industry alike gather to honour the musical heart of a nation.

Megan Routledge
3 min read


Driven by Memory and the Muse: Luke Hawkins Returns With the Soulful New Album Drivin’
Canadian singer-songwriter Luke Hawkins, now based in Berlin, brings heartfelt storytelling and raw authenticity to his new album Drivin’, a deeply personal release dedicated to his late mother.

Stevie Connor
5 min read


Broken Hill’s Stephen Rowe Returns After 16 Years with Two New Tracks
After a 16-year hiatus from the recording spotlight, Broken Hill’s own Stephen Rowe is back, and he’s returned with a distinctly personal touch.

Neil Mitchell
3 min read


TANGIENTS Share Dreamlike New Single 'The Ether' Ahead of Debut Album Embers
Los Angeles dream-pop duo TANGIENTS unveil their atmospheric new single “The Ether,” the first glimpse into their long-awaited debut album Embers, arriving May 1, 2026. Led by the ethereal vocals of Chelsea Ray and shimmering shoegaze textures crafted with Be Hussey, the track drifts between dream pop, post-punk, and modern nu-gaze — a luminous meditation on mortality, honesty, and living in the present moment.

Stevie Connor
5 min read


International Women’s Day: Andrea England and the Power of Four Chords and the Truth
International Women’s Day: Andrea England and the Power of Four Chords and the Truth

Stevie Connor
4 min read


J Balvin and Amber Mark Reimagine Van Halen’s 'Jump' as Coca-Cola’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ Anthem
J Balvin and Amber Mark Reimagine Van Halen’s 'Jump' as Coca-Cola’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ Anthem

Megan Routledge
4 min read


Grammy-Nominated Global Afrobeats Superstar Ayra Starr Ignites New Era With 'Where Do We Go'
Few artists in contemporary music embody momentum quite like Ayra Starr.

Anne Connor
5 min read


Angélique Kidjo’s HOPE!!: A Triumph of Joy, Resilience, and Global Connection
When Angélique Kidjo speaks of hope, the world listens.

Stevie Connor
4 min read


Ken Wallis Chats With Canadian Blues Rocker Spencer Mackenzie
Ken Wallis Chats With Canadian Blues Rocker Spencer Mackenzie

Ken Wallis
10 min read


Jaclyn Kenyon: The Silence Between the Notes
Jaclyn Kenyon: The Silence Between the Notes

Stevie Connor
4 min read


Wreckless Strangers Unleash the Raw Soul of San Francisco in ‘Dirty Soul’
San Francisco’s own Wreckless Strangers have long carried the torch for the city’s storied rock and soul lineage

Stevie Connor
3 min read


Myles Smith Releases 'Drive Safe' With Niall Horan
Myles Smith Releases 'Drive Safe' With Niall Horan

Anne Connor
3 min read


Canada's Rising Star, Tia Wood, Shines Bright on New Single 'Stimulated'
Canada's Rising Star, Tia Wood, Shines Bright on New Single 'Stimulated'

Anne Connor
3 min read


Toronto’s Victoria Staff Shines with ‘Sweet Blue Moon’: A Hauntingly Beautiful Ode to Love’s Fleeting Moments
Toronto’s Victoria Staff Shines with ‘Sweet Blue Moon’: A Hauntingly Beautiful Ode to Love’s Fleeting Moments

Anne Connor
2 min read


The Boxer Rebellion 'The Second I’m Asleep': When Survival Becomes Art and Songs Become Shelter
The Boxer Rebellion 'The Second I’m Asleep': When Survival Becomes Art and Songs Become Shelter

Stevie Connor
5 min read


Kalyn Fay Returns With ᎠᎾᏒᎤ (Garden), A Celebration of Family, Heritage, and Home
Kalyn Fay Returns With ᎠᎾᏒᎤ (Garden), A Celebration of Family, Heritage, and Home

Megan Routledge
3 min read


Zach John King: Turning Heartbreak into High-Octane Truth on 'Get To Drinkin’'
Zach John King: Turning Heartbreak into High-Octane Truth on 'Get To Drinkin’'

Stevie Connor
4 min read


Ariana Gillis’ 'Freedom': A Song Written a Decade Ago That Feels More Urgent Than Ever
There are songs that age like wine, gaining depth and resonance over time. And then there are songs that don’t just age, they pierce through the years with a precision that makes you stop, take a breath, and wonder how they could feel so immediate, so relevant, so necessary. Ariana Gillis’ “Freedom” is one of those rare songs.

Stevie Connor
4 min read


Shakira and the Sound of a Global Reckoning
Shakira’s Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour has just crossed that threshold

Anne Connor
4 min read


Big Love In A Small Town: Anthony & Sam Snape Celebrate Home and Community in Australia
For Australian country artists and cousins Anthony Snape and Sam Snape, this truth is at the heart of their new single, Big Love In A Small Town.

Stevie Connor
3 min read
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