“More Love Than Money” by Leeroy Stagger

There are hard workers in the Canadian music industry. And then there’s Leeroy Stagger. Unless I’ve lost count (and it’s entirely possible I have), Dystopian Weekends will be Stagger’s twelfth album in the last 17 years or so. And that’s not even including a couple EPs and a live album.

“More Love Than Money” is the latest single from the upcoming album, a charming alt-country tune about “making major life decisions based on happiness and intuition rather than fear. There are plenty of voices that can talk you out of a dream, but if you follow the ones that guide your heart, you realize that anything is possible - even if it means giving something up to start fresh, or at the bottom of something different. It’s about new beginnings and running off of the love of the people that support you.”

Pick up the new album on October 15th, and have a listen/watch to the video below!

Kirk

“Under The Rolling Moon” by Ducks Ltd.

This is a warning: only listen to the latest single from Ducks Ltd. if you are okay with it being stuck in your head for the rest of the day. And probably tomorrow, too.

Last week the Toronto duo shared "Under The Rolling Moon" — the latest single from their brand new album, Modern Fiction — an incredibly infectious tune that features backing vocals from labelmates The Beths.

The album is out on October 1, and have a listen to the song below (at your own risk)!

Kirk

“Free” (feat. Kinnie Starr) by Andrea Ramolo

The first time I heard this song, I was instantly struck with Andrea Ramolo’s powerfully haunting voice. “Free” (featuring Kinnie Starr) is the third single from her upcoming Quarantine Dream, and was co-written with Andrea, Kinnie, and Hill Kourkoutis.
Ramolo says "Initially, we came together as three strong and supportive women who thought we would write and sing about just that… about coming together as women and lifting each other up and supporting one another in this sisterhood. But we were moved and inspired to lift up and support more than just one another. The song emerged as a true folk song at heart, shining a light on society and exploring the falsity of freedom that only seems to exist for a few. We want to believe in the power of music and the power of coming together for change. “We can’t be free ‘cuz we’re not all free.”

The album is due out October 22, and check out the equally powerful video below, co-directed by Andrea, Kinnie, and the 8 year-old star Emilee Ann Pitawanakwat.

Kirk