n today’s music industry, independent artists find themselves in a landscape that’s both challenging and full of possibility.

Stevie Connor, Founder & Editor, The Sound Cafe Magazine

Ottawa singer-songwriter James Leclaire returns with his powerful sixth album, Self Deconstruction, a raw and deeply personal exploration of heartbreak, anger, and ultimately, healing.

Since 2009, the rollicking crew of Skinny Lister have proven that folk-punk is not just a genre, it’s a way of life.

The Sound Cafe: Carrying the Global Torch of Blues & Roots Radio

Murray Attaway has returned — not with a whisper, but with a confident, exquisitely weathered voice

Playlists, Pitfalls & the Peril of the Perfect Song Order

On May 22nd, the beloved songwriter series returns to TD Music Hall at the Allied Music Centre in Toronto to mark its 10th Anniversary Edition

How Traditional Sounds Travel: The Globalization of Folk and Roots Music

With The Way We Roll, Robert Thomas and The Sessionmen have once again proven that they not only know what they’re doing — they’re doing it better than ever.

Album Review: Dan Raza's 'Wayfarer' — A Masterpiece From a Modern Troubadour

Music, at its core, is a collaborative art. But too often, the accolades are directed only at the performers, while the skilled minds behind the studio glass remain invisible.

What makes Brighter Day compelling isn’t just the songwriting — it’s the sense that you’re listening to an artist who has nothing left to hide.

For this edition of “Behind The Curtain”, the artist of interest is singer, songwriter, guitarist and dynamic frontman, David Wilcox.

A heartfelt homecoming from Jo Harman, one of Europe’s most emotive and courageous musical voices.

For Sam Fletcher, music is an ongoing journey — a voyage of discovery, reflection, and connection.

Ken Wallis Chats With Dynamic Force Of The Canadian Music Scene, Ginger St. James

The Changing Landscape of Canadian Live Music

Leanne Lightfoot’s Still Knowing is a luminous journey through deeply personal and universally resonant themes.

Jo's Picks Of The Month is a regular monthly contribution, published exclusively in the Sound Café magazine