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06/12/2025

Arts & Crafts is hiring a Marketing Coordinator. This is an immediate opportunity, with applications being accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Details at https://arts-crafts.ca/marketing-coordinator/

06/04/2025

Today, Georgia Harmer announces her sophomore album, Eye of the Storm – an empathetic exchange between past and future selves, and a deep breath of life into the veins of relationships over time: https://georgiaharmer.lnk.to/EyeOfTheStormFP

Where Harmer’s 2022 debut, Stay In Touch, chronicled introspection and growth, the heart of Eye of the Storm lies in the deeper matter of self-realization and understanding. It seeks to answer questions of what to carry, what to leave behind, and what to follow forward.

Out today is the title track “Eye Of The Storm.” Soft and intimate, the song traces the toll of emotional labour — the quiet weight of holding space for someone else's pain. In pure tones, Georgia’s unforgettable voice leads this melodic exercise in catharsis, with the gentle cacophony of her band subsuming the toil within.

Georgia will hit the road this fall with cross-Canada dates and headlining performances in New York and Los Angeles. Full itinerary below. Artist presale Thursday, June 5, 10am ET. General onsale Friday, June 6, 10am ET.

Oct 30 - Hamilton ON - Bridgeworks
Nov 01 - Windsor ON - The Meteor
Nov 02 - Guelph ON - Sonic Hall
Nov 05 - Toronto ON - The Great Hall
Nov 06 - Montreal QC - La Sala Rossa
Nov 07 - Ottawa ON - NAC 4th Stage
Nov 08 - Kingston ON - Broom Factory
Nov 12 - New York NY - Baby’s All Right
Nov 19 - Los Angeles CA - Zebulon
Nov 21 - Victoria BC - Lucky Bar
Nov 22 - Vancouver BC - Biltmore Cabaret
Nov 23 - Penticton BC - Dream Cafe
Nov 25 - Calgary AB - Festival Hall
Nov 27 - Saskatoon SK - Capitol Music Club
Nov 28 - Regina SK - The Artesian
Nov 29 - Winnipeg MB - Park Theatre

05/30/2025

Foxwarren – the quintet of Andy Shauf, Avery Kissick and Darryl Kissick, Dallas Bryson, and Colin Nealis – today release the stellar new album, 2.

http://foxwarren.lnk.to/Foxwarren2FP

Arriving with a captivating video directed by Joe Cappa, “Deadhead” finds Foxwarren on its quest for levity heard throughout 2. "Deadhead" seamlessly moves from an MF Doom-like pitch-shifted sample to a line-dance guitar lick to honeyed country-rock harmonies of the titular band all in three minutes. There are darting flutes, mangled electronics, and meticulous snippets of rhythm, all expertly placed to illustrate the song’s emotional tumult. ‘I won’t stop dancing,’ as Shauf sings, is exactly the feeling the song evokes.

Cappa explains: “I bought a bunch of wigs and medieval costumes and sort of came up with the premise of the video as I was dressing the puppets. When I put the blonde wig and mustache on the main character it really spoke to me. Those legs on the flute playing baby are my 10 month old son’s.”

“To all the deadheads, we say 'don't stop dancing.'” - Foxwarren

05/29/2025

Today, ANTHEMS: A Celebration Of Broken Social Scene's You Forgot It In People releases the latest installment from the tribute album out June 6th. From longtime Broken Social Scene fans, Australian alternative indie rock band Middle Kids bring a raw emotional edge to “Cause = Time,” leaning into its tension with driving guitars and an understated, heartfelt delivery. Middle Kids channel the original anthem’s spirit of spontaneity and community while letting it feel both reverent and uniquely theirs.

https://brokensocialscene.lnk.to/MiddleKidsFP

“Sometimes in this life it can feel like God is winking at you, and being asked to record this great song from this perfect album was one of those. Broken Social Scene has been a huge influence on our band and many of our friends. We see their work as a statement of art, love, spontaneity and community. When it came to recording we just wanted to let it unfold naturally, emotionally, easily,” Middle Kids reflected on the song.

ANTHEMS: A CELEBRATION OF BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE’S YOU FORGOT IT IN PEOPLE out June 6, 2025. Pre-order on limited edition pink vinyl now. Bundle options include Anthems soft merch, YFIIP graphic novel by and YFIIP songbook: https://brokensocialscene.lnk.to/ANTHEMSyfiipFP

1. Capture The Flag Ouri
2. KC Accidental Hovvdy
3. Stars & Sons Toro y Moi
4. Almost Crimes Miya Folick Hand Habits SASAMI
5. Looks Just Like The Sun The Weather Station
6. Pacific Theme Mdou Moctar Les Rhinocéros
7. Anthems For A Seventeen Year-Old Girl Maggie Rogers Sylvan Esso
8. Cause = Time Middle Kids
9. Late Nineties Bedroom Rock For The Missionaries Benny Sings
10. Shampoo Su***de Spirit of the Beehive
11. Lover’s Spit serpentwithfeet
12. Ainda Sou Seu Moleque Sessa
13. Pitter Patter Goes My Heart Babygirl

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05/16/2025

Today, Dan Mangan releases ‘Natural Light,' his outstanding 7th album, a remarkable return to folk music’s classic underpinnings of political resistance and songs founded on building connection. No longer the hopeful young upstart or a stubborn folk-punk, Mangan’s voice emerges to articulate our troubled times with tenderness and humour. Love songs about a planet on the brink of collapse. Campfire songs for a world on fire.

https://danmangan.lnk.to/NaturalLightFP

“It Might Be Raining” – the album opener, and the first song to emanate from cabin recordings with .brain and Don Kerr – is a heartfelt reckoning with the world our children will inherit – building from its stark folk essence to irrepressible heights, it brims with Mangan's lyrical compassion and sonic intuition. In his words: ‘You've got a right to be mad / What kind of world have you been handed?’

'Natural Light' explores the darkness of our time, but embraces us like a weighted blanket. Sewn into the fabric, in a secret language, are the words: instructions for survival. Dan reminds us that the pain of living frees us. That there are those who leave a light on in case another needs to see. That the feeling will go on. That we should seek the natural light, and when we find it, bask in it like a cat.

05/09/2025

We're excited to announce Babygirl joining the Arts & Crafts family with today's release of their new single “After You”!

https://babygirl.lnk.to/AfterYouFP

On “After You,” longtime collaborators Kiki Frances and Cameron Bright offer a sublime and captivating song about true love, laden with whimsical pop hooks – a chorus that brims with warmth – and vicarious storytelling against a backdrop of fleeting summertime moments. With airy synths, subtle guitars, and spare hand claps all draped in Frances’ lush vocals, “After You” ups the ante on Babygirl’s effervescent new definition of pop music.

05/08/2025

Today, ANTHEMS: A Celebration Of Broken Social Scene's You Forgot It In People releases two standouts from the tribute album out June 6th. The genre shapeshifter Toro y Moi puts a synth-laced spin on Broken Social Scene's torn and frayed anthem, “Stars And Sons” - adding extra ragged texture and spacious air. The rework arrives as a single bundle with "Almost Crimes," performed by Miya Folick and Hand Habits with producer Sasami. "Almost Crimes" takes on layers of heartrending, bittersweet emotion, a deeply felt ode to Broken Social Scene and You Forgot It In People's everlasting influence on the musical fabric of today.

http://brokensocialscene.lnk.to/ANTHEMSyfiipFP

“I remember first hearing about BSS when I was a sophomore in high school,” Toro y Moi reflects. “You Forgot It In People especially caught my ear. I thought the production was so ahead of its time— the intros and outros, the interstitials… so much of it informed how I like to make records. I’m so happy to be included in this project.”

Miya Folick adds, "You Forgot It In People is one of my favorite albums, and I feel very honored to be part of this compilation. Meg [Hand Habits], Sasami, and I made this song in Stinson Beach, taking long breaks for walks and meals. It's long, meandering, and meant for headphones."

ANTHEMS: A CELEBRATION OF BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE’S YOU FORGOT IT IN PEOPLE out June 6, 2025. Pre-order on limited edition pink vinyl now. Bundle options include Anthems soft merch, YFIIP graphic novel by and YFIIP songbook. Link in bio.

1. Capture The Flag .riou
2. KC Accidental
3. Stars & Sons
4. Almost Crimes .habits
5. Looks Just Like The Sun
6. Pacific Theme
7. Anthems For A Seventeen Year-Old Girl
8. Cause = Time
9. Late Nineties Bedroom Rock For The Missionaries
10. Shampoo Su***de
11. Lover’s Spit
12. Ainda Sou Seu Moleque .sessa.sessa
13. Pitter Patter Goes My Heart

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05/01/2025

“Take It On” is a slow-burning introspection that delves deep into Georgia Harmer’s patterns of thought. Her gentle voice builds from bare acoustic beginning to a softly powerful peak: the refrain “I don’t want to behave” an ode to her younger self, tracing her personal growth along the gorgeous arc of this song.

“‘Take It On’ is about the way I see myself, and the ways I have assumed others see me,” says . “It’s about the emotional labour of taking on conflict around me - and creating it internally - sometimes for the sake of having something to solve, to worry about, and noticing how that habit has weighed me down. This song is me holding a mirror up and being very honest about what I see.”

Single out now. Video by

04/30/2025

“Diminishing Returns” is a tender reckoning with the end of the world as we once knew it. Against the din of finds refuge in something quieter: love in the early light. In Dan’s words, at the higher registers of his emotional range: ‘I have seen your body bending with the morning light ascending / And I will die defending our diminishing returns’. Highlighted from his upcoming album, Natural Light (out May 16) – Dan’s sardonic wit holds tight to the notion of love in contempt of our troubled times.

“Inflation of panic, inflation of outrage. Every comment or like is worth less and less. The disaster looming feels real, but not quite as real as the afternoon light reflecting from the skin of my naked wife.”

04/24/2025

Announcing ‘ANTHEMS: A CELEBRATION OF BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE’S YOU FORGOT IT IN PEOPLE – a front-to-back tribute to the hallowed breakthrough album featuring cover versions from iconic artists of today (full roster below). Out now is and doing “Anthems For A Seventeen Year-Old Girl” justice and then some: a stirring rendition that takes on the exultant energy of their collaboration.

Album out June 6, 2025. Pre-order on limited edition pink vinyl now. Bundle options include Anthems soft merch, YFIIP graphic novel by and YFIIP songbook. Link in bio.

Maggie says: “‘Anthems’ is one of those songs that fundamentally changed my life. There’s something about the lyrical repetition that functions as a mantra within the song and it made me understand at a very early point in my creative life that music could be a form of meditation. Broken Social Scene has long been one of my all-time favorite bands and covering it with my dear friends Nick and Amelia from Sylvan Esso was an absolute joy beam dream.”

Sylvan Esso says: “It was a joy to cover this beautiful song with Maggie- we all grew up loving this record- to be asked to cover ’Anthems…’ together was an honor and led to a truly lovely time.”

ANTHEMS: A CELEBRATION OF BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE’S YOU FORGOT IT IN PEOPLE

1. Capture The Flag .riou
2. KC Accidental
3. Stars & Sons
4. Almost Crimes .habits
5. Looks Just Like The Sun
6. Pacific Theme
7. Anthems For A Seventeen Year-Old Girl
8. Cause = Time
9. Late Nineties Bedroom Rock For The Missionaries
10. Shampoo Su***de
11. Lover’s Spit
12. Ainda Sou Seu Moleque .sessa.sessa
13. Pitter Patter Goes My Heart

Cover artwork by

04/22/2025

has shared the second single from their highly anticipated second album ‘2’. “Yvonne, the woman scanning the beach each morning for buried treasure, deserves a love song, too.” With expertly woven melodies, “Yvonne” marries the warm tones of folk music with the cantoring rhythms conjured from samplers that mark the newfangled sound of ‘2’ - album out May 30. Video directed by

and band also announce a slew of dates in the USA and Canada this fall. Check the stories for The 2er dates.

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04/17/2025

Today, Katie Tupper returns with new single, “Original Thoughts”, a groove-heavy R&B track that explores the rush of feelings after an intimate connection. Made with Felix Fox (BADBADNOTGOOD) and Justice Der, the track is layered with thick analogue sounds that set the stage sonically for Tupper’s upcoming debut album, anticipated later this year.

https://KatieTupper.lnk.to/OriginalThoughtsFP

“This song captured my feelings after this intimate connection that I had for the first time,” says Tupper. “I sort of felt my world shifting and my lines between curiosity and certainty became redrawn. Something that always felt really heavy and confusing became incredibly clear to me in the span of basically 72 hours and I wrote to try to capture the excitement I felt.”

Katie recently joined to chat musical muses, beloved Honda civics, and the premiere of “Original Thoughts” — only on .

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