Alternative Pop | Crucial Rhythm

Smiling woman with red hair plays drums, exuding joy. Dark background, reflective drum surfaces.

No Hard Feelings Tour: The Beaches and Valley - Winnipeg, MB

On November 1, 2025, The Beaches and Valley began their two-night, complete sell-out of Winnipeg's Burton Cummings Theatre.

Samuel Stevens

Nov 4

A collage of letters spelling "2 Much Pressure" with a figure in the background. Dominant orange and black tones create an intense mood.

Julia Wolf Surprise Releases New Remix EP '2MUSICPRESSURE'

Breakout alt-pop artist Julia Wolf has surprise-released 2MUCHPRESSURE, a new remix EP helmed by producer duo 2DUMB.

Crucial Rhythm

Oct 31

Teen girl with headphones and a black jacket sits on a bed in a yellow room, surrounded by scattered pages, looking contemplative.

The Music Storm Podcast: Interview With Pop Singer-Songwriter Nep

Indie Pop artist Nep talks about her recent single, her newly released debut album, her upcoming shows in November, and more!

Mikey Jablonski

Oct 23

A group of people intertwined, lying on a textured surface. The image has a mix of light and dark tones, creating a dreamy, surreal mood.

Nep - Noelle

Nep is set to release her debut album, Noelle, on October 24, 2025, via Harbour Artists & Music.

Samuel Stevens

Oct 22

A phone booth stands in a desert at sunset. A reflective surface lies at its base. Text reads "ONTO SOMETHING," evoking mystery.

Senses - Onto Something

Senses are back with their latest EP, Onto Something, out October 24, 2025, via Hopeless Records.

Samuel Stevens

Oct 20

Two people hug by a lake, one silhouette is white. Text reads "this won't last forever." Monochrome with soft, emotional mood.

joan - this won't last forever

joan are back with their sophomore album, this won't last forever, out now via Photo Finish Records.

Samuel Stevens

Sep 25

A person in black clothing holds a belt filled with various currency notes. The nails are painted in bright colors. Clear sky in the background.

Maggie Andrew - HOW TO SING FOR MONEY EP

Rising Canadian alt-pop singer-songwriter Maggie Andrew is back with her brand new EP, HOW TO SING FOR MONEY, out September 26, 2025, via turtlemusik.

Samuel Stevens

Sep 21

Woman with blonde hair stands in front of a bright "A6" billboard at night. She's wearing black with tattoos visible, mood is edgy.

Alt-Pop Powerhouse Lights Announces 'A6Extended' Deluxe Album Out January 30, 2026, First Single "EDUCATION" Out Now

Electro-pop heavyweight Lights announces A6EXTENDED, a supercharged deluxe treatment of her latest album A6, featuring eight brand new songs.

Crucial Rhythm

Sep 19

Shawn Desman headlining at this year's CEBL Championship weekend street festival in Winnipeg.

CEBL CW25 Street Festival - Night 2: Shawn Desman, Haviah Mighty, Roman Clarke, YSN Fab, and Ami Cheon - Winnipeg, MB

On August 23, 2025, as part of the CEBL Championship Weekend, Shawn Desman, Haviah Mighty, Roman Clarke, YSN Fab, and Ami Cheon performed at the CW25 Street Festival.

Samuel Stevens

Sep 4

Close-up of a person's face in red lighting with wet hair. Text "neckdeep" is visible. The mood is intense and somber.

Charlotte Sands Unleashes Explosive New Single "neckdeep"

Alt-pop trailblazer Charlotte Sands returns today with her explosive new single, "neckdeep," arriving in the midst of her nationwide run on the idobi Radio Summer School Tour.

Crucial Rhythm

Jul 30

World's First Cinema - Something of Wonder

World's First Cinema are back with their debut album, Something on Wonder, out July 11, 2025, via Fearless Records.

Samuel Stevens

Jul 6

Robin Cisek with blonde hair poses energetically against a shattered glass backdrop. Text reads "Tempered - Robin Cisek" in bold, metallic font.

Robin Cisek - Tempered EP

Edmonton-based Métis singer-songwriter Robin Cisek is back with her sophomore EP, Tempered, out now.

Samuel Stevens

Jun 11

RYLAI in dark clothing holds hand to forehead in moody, dim blue light. Shadowy background. No visible text. Mysterious atmosphere.

Rising Artist RYLAI Releases Emotionally Charged Debut Single "Without You"

Alt-pop artist RYLAI has released his debut single, "Without You."

Crucial Rhythm

Jun 8

Dela Kay with flowing hair in dim light, facing away. Text "BETWEEN THE LINES" across her face. Dramatic and mysterious mood.

Alt-Pop Artist Dela Kay Drops "Between The Lines"

Alt-pop singer-songwriter, Dela Kay, has officially released her latest single, “Between The Lines.”

Crucial Rhythm

May 30

Alicia Moffet with long brown hair and bangs stares intensely against a blue background. Her expression is serious, with bold makeup tones.

Alicia Moffet - No, I'm Not Crying

Alicia Moffet has returned with her third studio album, No, I'm Not Crying, out May 30, 2025, via Cult Nation/Sony Music.

Samuel Stevens

May 28

Sophia Warren in a leather jacket leans against a textured wall in a purple-lit room. "Sophia Warren Adesso" text is visible, mood is moody.

Sophia Warren - Adesso EP

Sophia Warren is back with her sophomore EP, Adesso, out May 30, 2025, via Tigris 33/UMG.

Samuel Stevens

May 27

ROHAN in a bathtub filled with black wine bottles and corks, smiling. Black tiled background, white shirt visible. Relaxed vibe.

Alt-Pop Artist ROHAN Has Released New Single "Fizzy"

Melbourne/San Francisco alt-pop artist & producer ROHAN reckons with a reckless love as it finally fizzles out on the pop-punk-infused "Fizzy," out today.

Crucial Rhythm

May 19