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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 Independent Artist’s Lifeline: Navigating the Modern Music Industry and What Comes Next
n today’s music industry, independent artists find themselves in a landscape that’s both challenging and full of possibility.
Stevie Connor
5 min read
The Sound Cafe Celebrates 5 Years of Sharing Global Sounds and Stories
Stevie Connor, Founder & Editor, The Sound Cafe Magazine
Stevie Connor
3 min read
Canadian Singer-Songwriter James Leclaire Digs Deep and Delivers Raw Truth on 'Self Deconstruction'
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.
Stevie Connor
2 min read
Belarusian Powerhouse Mission Jupiter Soar with ‘Bittersweet (Love Song)’ Ahead of New Album ‘Aftermath’
Hailing from Minsk, Belarus, Mission Jupiter have long teased their potential to become an international force in alternative metal and progressive rock.
Megan Routledge
2 min read
The Sound Cafe: Carrying the Global Torch of Blues & Roots Radio
The Sound Cafe: Carrying the Global Torch of Blues & Roots Radio
Stevie Connor
6 min read
Murray Attaway Returns With Tense Music Plays — A Brilliant, Long-Awaited Tapestry of Tone and Truth
Murray Attaway has returned — not with a whisper, but with a confident, exquisitely weathered voice
Stevie Connor
3 min read
Playlists, Pitfalls & the Peril of the Perfect Song Order
Playlists, Pitfalls & the Peril of the Perfect Song Order
Stevie Connor
4 min read
Four Chords and The Truth: A Decade of Song, Soul, and Storytelling
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
Stevie Connor
4 min read
The Silent Struggle: Unsung Women Behind the Soundboard
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.
Stevie Connor
4 min read
Robert Jon & The Wreck Find New Heights on 'Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes'
Southern California’s finest rock export, Robert Jon & The Wreck, are gearing up to release what could be their most definitive work to date.
Stevie Connor
4 min read
Ken Wallis Chats With Dynamic Force Of The Canadian Music Scene, Ginger St. James
Ken Wallis Chats With Dynamic Force Of The Canadian Music Scene, Ginger St. James
Ken Wallis
5 min read
The Changing Landscape of Canadian Live Music: Festivals Struggle and Iconic Venues Close
The Changing Landscape of Canadian Live Music
Stevie Connor
4 min read
Jo's Picks Of The Month - March 2025
Jo's Picks Of The Month is a regular monthly contribution, published exclusively in the Sound Café magazine
Jo Louks
2 min read
Canadian Music Icons Blue Rodeo Are Celebrating 40 Years Together With New Album & Documentary
Canadian music icons Blue Rodeo are celebrating 40 years together with Greatest Hits: Vol. 2 and the award-winning documentary
Stevie Connor
3 min read
Grab Your Tickets: Four Chords & The Truth's Toronto Benefit Concert Line-Up Announced
At the heart of this incredible night is Andrea England, the visionary founder of Four Chords & the Truth
Stevie Connor
3 min read
The Sound Cafe: How Donald Trump’s Tariffs Will Impact the Canadian Music Industry
The Sound Cafe: How Donald Trump’s Tariffs Will Impact the Canadian Music Industry
Stevie Connor
6 min read
Jo's Picks Of The Month - February 2025
Jo's Picks Of The Month is a regular monthly contribution, published exclusively in the Sound Café magazine
Jo Louks
2 min read
JJ Grey & Mofro And The Marshall Tucker Band Team Up For The Ramblin' Rooster Tour
Prepare to be swept away by the soulful grit of JJ Grey & Mofro and the timeless Southern rock charm of The Marshall Tucker Band
Stevie Connor
3 min read
The Sound Cafe’s Top 25 Features of 2024
The Sound Cafe’s Top 25 Features of 2024
Stevie Connor
7 min read
The Sound Cafe Ushers In An Exciting New Year For 2025!
Hello to our Sound Cafe family around the globe!
Stevie Connor
3 min read
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