Vancouver's Honeybear, The Band Releases "Unbroken" And Announces Winter Tour

 

 

Honeybear, the Band, the Vancouver-based vintage soul, blues, and roots quartet that music blog B-Side Guys describes as sounding "as if The Teskey Brothers decided to collaborate with the ghost of Muddy Waters," releases their new single "Unbroken" out now. The track serves as a quiet anthem to resilience, blending soul, blues, and pop sensibilities into a message that has resonated far beyond its original intention.

 

"Originally the tune was written as a quiet anthem to resilience, targeted at a friend of ours who was going through a really rough patch and needed some help to see the light at the end of the tunnel," the band explains. "However, this song has ended up being much bigger than us, our friends, and our own situations. Many that we play the song for can think of their own particular situation or relationship where some of this song's energy could have helped, and we are glad to hear their stories and bring it forward."

 

Comprising Ian Beaty on vocals and bass, Colin Brumelle on guitar, Mike Kenney on keyboards, and Tim Watson on drums, Honeybear takes listeners on an old school road trip through the dusty back roads of American music. While the band formed in 2023, the four members are old friends who have been playing together in other formations for over a decade, crossing paths on tours across Canada, down the West Coast, and beyond. As individual performers, they have appeared at most major folk and jazz/blues festivals in Canada.

 

The band's origin story captures the spirit of musical perseverance that defines their sound. When the pandemic struck and live music came to a standstill, the four friends found themselves jamming outdoors in parks, with amps and PA systems hooked up to jerry rigged motorcycle batteries, just to bask in the joy that is playing live music with like minded souls. That creative determination has paid dividends.

 

Their debut FACTOR funded album, self released in June 2025 on their own Playmor label, has received well over 4 million streams on Spotify with approximately 110,000 monthly listeners. The album has been featured on official Spotify Editorial playlists including Nu Blue, New Music Friday, Blues Bar, and Best Blues of 2024. The band is also receiving airplay on CBC, NPR, CKUA, and other indie and co-op radio stations across the globe.

 

Honeybear is fast becoming a festival favorite with appearances at Rifflandia, Barnside Harvest Fest, Vancouver Jazz Festival, Harmony Arts, Wapiti, Starbelly, and many more. Recent packed club shows at some of the country's favorite dive bars including The Horseshoe in Toronto, the Rainbow in Ottawa, and the Ironwood in Calgary have seen the band routinely selling out shows in brand new markets.

The Soul Cruisers

 

One of the hottest acts on the rise performing over 170 shows as of now taking the audiences over everywhere.

The debut release and songs to follow are written by well known hit songwriters that are affiliated with the label. They are here to stay.

This powerful group with four great singers up front and seven musicians behind can compare to the greats of Four Tops, Ojay's, Spinners etc.

 

 

https://soulcruisers.com/

Johnny Henderson

"My first love was music and it came from my mother. She was always singing gospel music around the house. The peace that would transcend with her singing during the hard times of my life was my inspiration. So I guess you can say gospel music is my spirit and R&B is my soul. I was at a nightclub with some friends when I first heard All This Love by Debarge and I was like, “Man! If I could sing like that” and pretty much that was it, the beginning….. 

I started working with my vocals and practicing with different musical genres which led me to writing my own songs. The first song I wrote was a gospel song called, Let’s Get Ready which got some good reviews from family and friends, but I knew I had to keep pushing and writing and learning. So I kept going and I wrote several more songs which were a combination of both gospel and R&B. I even submitted a song for a Coca Cola commercial and got knocked out at the last minute. However my music career was gaining traction. I began to get requests from other up and coming artists to sing on their songs and I collaborated with many talented artists. Today, my vocal ability has matured and grown into a solid flow. I have even started developing my own tracks. I see myself once again at the beginning of a career that can only get better and with the right opportunities, grow into a rising star."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pE4wWZXa0uY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mk5hauEPp5U

Anouschka

"The Way I See You" is Anouschka's first self produced song. At a crossroads in her music career, Anouschka began composing, recording and producing at home. It was getting too expensive to book studio time and musicians, and she wanted to explore a new sonic landscape with analog and digital sounds. Anouschka felt inspired by Sade's "Smooth Operator".

Like her other songs, Anouschka hopes "The Way I See You" will give the listener 'a place of peace and healing in an over-hyped world where we can just hang. Sometimes it’s okay not to resolve or go anywhere'.

https://www.anouschka.net/

Ellie Radanova

Ellie Radanova announces debut album release: a fusion of Pop, Funk, Soul and R&B

In a world where authenticity reigns supreme, Ellie Radanova emerges as a captivating force, ready to leave an indelible mark on the music scene. With a voice that effortlessly traverses the depths of emotion, she weaves tales of love, heartbreak, desire and redemption, leaving listeners spellbound with each note she sings.

After captivating audiences with three sensational singles, Ellie is proud to announce the release of her debut album "Alibi". Featuring infectious melodies, dynamic arrangements, and live-recorded instruments including brass, this album is set to captivate music lovers everywhere. The debut album will be available on all major streaming platforms on May 8, 2024. Get ready to be swept away by the undeniable talent and magnetic energy of Ellie Radanova - a rising star destined for greatness.

https://www.facebook.com/EllieRadanovaMusic

https://www.instagram.com/ellieradanova/

Rudi Resch

Rudi Resch soothes the mind with "Cantaloupe". The record is a somber and reflective piece that catches the ear. The mellow synths, warm textures, rich guitar riffs and overall melancholic vibe sure make for a great listen.

Rudi Resch is an established Hip-Hop Producer, Sound Designer, and Audio Mix Engineer from Vienna, Austria. His Passion for music also streams from the motivation he gained from a tribe called Quest, Wu-Tang Clan, and the early 90s Hip Hop. A master of his craft, he constantly researches the inner workings of the entertainment industry and harnesses his ideas and a good ear for music to constantly create great Music. The self-taught Music Producer is known for the passionate manner in which he creates memorable, heartfelt rhythms. An evolving talent in his field, Rudi don’t just twist knobs or compress a kick; his undeniable magic touch infuses his productions with a one-of-a-kind sound that resonates with that certain something. Making him a reputable force to reckon with in the entertainment industry. Whenever he’s not busy in the studio cooking up something, he enjoys spending quality time with his family, whom he adores.

https://www.instagram.com/rudi_resch/

https://boombapallday.com/

Minister John E Black

Minister John E Black's music introduces listeners to a new and exciting voice in the Gospel and Soul music scene.

This brand new release by Minister John E Black provides with a powerful and uplifting listening experience that is sure to have a positive impact on their day. From the inspiring lyrics to the soulful melodies and captivating vocals, this music has everything that listeners are looking for, making it a must-play for radio stations around the world.

https://blackbrothersrecords.com/

Sam Huber

Sam Huber and the True Groove All-Stars lay down two very different sides of the Christmas canon with ‘A Soulful Christmas.’ First up is a fun and funky version of Albert King’s "Santa Claus Wants Some Lovin." Recorded and filmed during his live performance taping for UK digital broadcaster Stabal TV, Sam and the band, along with guests Jonathan Read and Su Robinson (from The Specials horn section), take the song beyond its holiday theme and create a groove that moves and transforms it into a timeless soul classic. "It’s a fun and sexy tongue-in-cheek bluesy soul piece," Huber comments. "When I started thinking about Christmas songs I knew I wanted to go outside the traditional box. I did some digging and found ‘Santa Claus Wants Some Lovin,’ and it jumped out at me right away. I sent it to Tomás (Doncker, Huber’s longtime producer and collaborator), who’s a huge Albert King fan, and he loved it. Having JR and Su on the track really gives it a Stax-y vibe that I love.”

Flipping the script in a very different direction is an intense take of Marvin Gaye’s controversial 'lost' Christmas song, "I Want To Come Home For Christmas." Originally recorded in 1972, arguably the height of his career and his political activism, the song was so somber it didn't see release until 1990, six years after his untimely death. “When I found this song it immediately resonated with me,” notes Huber. "As soon as I heard it, I thought about the conflict in Ukraine and how this song is chillingly, and sadly, very timely today.” "Taking on any Marvin Gaye song is always daunting," adds Doncker. "There's so much going on on multiple levels, but Sam killed it. I've worked with him for a long time and this is one of the most intense performances he's done." Even after it was 'buried,' "I Want To Come Home For Christmas" has become a song that would not die. It's found multiple lives, each unfortunately connected to armed conflict, but with each rebirth, particularly now, its poignancy looms ever larger.

From his secret sonic lab in downtown Helsinki, Finland, Sam Huber has built a career cross-pollinating musical touchstones from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s with modern elements like hip-hop rhythms, trap beats, loops and more to create what he calls 'Future Funk.’

With over a dozen releases in the past five years, featuring collaborations with everyone from dancehall legend Hawkman to hiphop icon Bazerk and P-Funk alums Michael "Kidd Funkadelic" Hampton and Amp Fiddler, remixes by the likes of Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Keith Shocklee (The Bomb Squad/Public Enemy) and Grammy winning producer Bill Laswell, Huber is nothing if not prolific.

https://ifyouwriteittheywillcome.wordpress.com/sam-huber/

Freddi / Henchi and the Soulsetters

Freddi/Henchi and The Soulsetters are well-known as 'The Prophets of Funk'. The musical party act first established their exciting stage presence through live shows at night clubs, they created their fun-loving recording identity as the good humored Crown Princes of Funk which includes their international hit "Funky To The Bone". Their all- time classic Dance album full of infectious early 1970s monster hits is now available on Amazon Prime, iTunes, Spotify and other streaming platforms.. Dance your ass off!

The song has over a million views on YouTube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37QI7UlFFaU

Sam Huber

From his secret sonic lab in downtown Helsinki, Finland, Sam Huber has built a career cross-pollinating musical touchstones from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s with modern elements like hip-hop rhythms, trap beats, loops and more to create what he calls ‘Future Funk.’

With over a dozen releases in the past five years, featuring collaborations with everyone from dancehall legend Hawkman to hiphop icon Bazerk and P-Funk alums Michael “Kidd Funkadelic” Hampton and Amp Fiddler, remixes by the likes of Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Keith Shocklee (The Bomb Squad/Public Enemy) and Grammy winning producer Bill Laswell, Huber is nothing if not prolific.

A powerhouse songwriter with eyes and ears always open, and guided by the steady hand of longtime producer Tomás Doncker, the one common thread that runs through his entire catalog is a relentless, undeniably funky groove. “It’s all about the groove,” he relates.

“That subconscious funk that hits you on a primal level and gets into your soul. I’ve always tried to have that, in some aspect, embedded in the DNA of every record I’ve ever made.” Huber distills essences of everything from Berlin-era Bowie and vintage Philly soul to Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Prince and even Tom Jones into his own genre-defying style, and the results are stellar every time.

https://ifyouwriteittheywillcome.wordpress.com/sam-huber/

Ten Karat

Ten Karat Gold is one of Baltimore's Best R&B and dance bands. Ten Karat Gold's latest single "U & Me & Love" is dedicated to those who are in love, want to be in love or those who are always in love. The single is a follow-up to their LP "Party House".

Ten Karat Gold is a high energy performing band. They have performed in over 1,000 concerts and venues and have a large following on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

Opening for national artists such as The Drifters, Blue Magic, The Ebonys, The Chi-Lites, The Intruders and Harold Melvin's Blue Notes, just to name a few.

https://tenkaratgold.com/

Ellie Radanova

Ellie Radanova releases her first international single “Funkylicious” and announces a full-length debut album later this year. The track, produced and co-written by her long time musical partner Ventsy Drenikov, showcases her groovy tone alongside a massive music production featuring live-recorded keyboards, bass, guitar, drums, saxophone, trombone and trumpet.

Ellie immediately captivates listeners with her stunning vocal performance and delightful throwback soul diva presence. While she is already well-known in her home country, having being a finalist in Music Idol (Pop Idol) and releasing songs in her native language, she is now locked and loaded to conquer the international music scene. Get ready to make it “Funkylicious” with Ellie!

Min. John E Black

Minister John E Black's music introduces listeners to a new and exciting voice in the Gospel and Soul music scene.

This brand new release by Minister John E Black provides with a powerful and uplifting listening experience that is sure to have a positive impact on their day. From the inspiring lyrics to the soulful melodies and captivating vocals, this music has everything that listeners are looking for, making it a must-play for radio stations around the world.

https://blackbrothersrecords.com/

Freddi/Henchi and The Soulsetters

Freddi/Henchi and The Soulsetters are well-known as 'The Prophets of Funk'. The musical party act first established their exciting stage presence through live shows at night clubs, they created their fun-loving recording identity as the good humored Crown Princes of Funk which includes their international hit "Funky To The Bone". Their all- time classic Dance album full of infectious early 1970s monster hits is now available on Amazon Prime, iTunes, Spotify and other streaming platforms.. Dance your ass off!

The song has over a million views on YouTube.

Karen Wolfe

The Queen of Soul Blues has transition to new record label Sweet Success Records LLC with a new sound, new attitude but with the same powerful show and now a new sound. Right out the blocks Karen’s new single entitled “Girls Night Out” followed by the hot new single " Grown Folk Step" is evident on how determined she is on changing the Soul Blues genre and crossing it over to also R&B Soul to allow the genre to breath and expand. she came out with three new hot songs "Just GOODBYE", "Don't Try Me" and "Let's Play"

WHO IS KAREN WOLFE

“Karen is no newcomer to the world of R&B and Soul Blues. However, “Karen Wolfe” recorded her first album with a Gospel Quartet group called “The Harmonettes” the CD was titled “Stop by Here”. The group later changed their name to “Direction” and went on to record their sophomore CD that was titled “God Don’t Make Mistakes”. After the group dissolved, “Karen’s” musical career took a change in direction. “Karen” joined the Soul & Blues arena by singing background behind the Queen of the Blues, the Legendary Denise LaSalle.

BACK IN THE DAY:

Back-to-back hits allowed Karen to perform and tour for four plus years all around the country but eventually like all great singers she had this burning desire to do something new. During those four years of traveling the global several looked alike appeared but when the dust settled only one Princess of Soul and Blues emerged. Karen knew she had to bring the fire to let them know that chick ain’t me and with a new year, new manager comes new music, new attitude, and now she had two new hot songs in soul that she just couldn’t wait to release but just couldn’t finding the right time to release them.

TODAY:

Even with all of the hits her fans were crying for that answer to “Man Enough so in 2017 Karen released the “That Chick Ain’t Me” which was followed in 2018 by “You Ain’t Woman Enough” and the fans were happy. Karen saw the times were changing and she wanted to diversify her music, so she moved over to Sweet Success Records (SSR) in and in 2019 and released a bomb shell entitled “Girls Night Out”

(www.KarenWolfeMusic.com ). It was the perfect time for the women wanting to hang out and have a great time. She has now touched a new demographics and getting ready to work on her second amazing project.  The Karen Wolfe-Bass is here to stay.

https://primetimepromotions.com/karen-wolfe/

 

Emanuel Harrold

Multi-Grammy award nominated and winning drummer, producer and educator Emanuel Harrold has announced details of a new album titled “We Da People”. The album follows his recent EP “Funk La Soul” and will be released via London tastemaker label and analogue specialists Gearbox Records (Binker Golding, Roland Kirk, The Cookers, Abdullah Ibrahim). Alongside the announcement, Harrold has shared a new single titled “I Think”, which features two-time Grammy-winner, Gregory Porter.

Having made a name for himself both live and record collaborating with the likes of Damon Albarn, Keyon Harrold, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, De La Soul and Gregory Porter, “We Da People” marks a new chapter in Harrold’s solo career. The LP is a positive combination of uplifting messages and improvisational sounds that transcend R&B, jazz, soul, gospel, and funk.

https://emanuelharrold.com/

Emanuel Harrold

Today multi-Grammy award nominated and winning drummer, producer and educator Emanuel Harrold has announced details of a new album titled “We Da People”. The album follows his recent EP “Funk La Soul” and will be released via London tastemaker label and analogue specialists Gearbox Records (Binker Golding, Roland Kirk, The Cookers, Abdullah Ibrahim). Alongside the announcement, Harrold has shared a new single titled “I Think”, which features two-time Grammy-winner, Gregory Porter.

Having made a name for himself both live and record collaborating with the likes of Damon Albarn, Keyon Harrold, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, De La Soul and Gregory Porter, “We Da People” marks a new chapter in Harrold’s solo career. The LP is a positive combination of uplifting messages and improvisational sounds that transcend R&B, jazz, soul, gospel, and funk.

www.emanuelharrold.com

Foxey

Inspired by Bobbie Gentry, Dusty Springfield, Etta James, Lizzo and Amy Winehouse, Foxey writes and co-writes her own songs. She sings about women’s rights, and “Hard Time for a Woman” is a song about how hard it is for women to determine their limits to sexual misguidance and social distance in a professional relationship.

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Claudia Campagnol

 

Claudia Campagnol's voice is extremely powerful, yet warm and soulful. She takes inspiration from jazz, pop, soul, and R&B, showcasing a stunning flair for improvisation and vocal arrangements.

Claudia Campagnol has a deep-rooted affection for jazz fusion, and she has achieved great success on the jazz scene in Denmark as well as abroad. Her debut album "I'm Strong" (2019) was nominated for Danish Music Awards Jazz in two categories: 'Best Vocal Album' and 'Best New Act', and received excellent reviews worldwide.

But for a while, Claudia has considered trying her hand at other genres.

With her single "Dance With Me" (2020) – inspired by names like Chaka Khan and Sade – Claudia stepped into a funky pop/R&B world that suits her amazingly.

In February 2021, Claudia released the beautiful love ballad Abracadabra, with which she participated in 'Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2021' (the Danish pre-selection for ‘Eurovision Song Contest’).

In March 2021, the super catchy "Do You Love Me (Dance Edit)" was released – and with an ongoing desire to challenge herself, she continues down the Pop/R&B/Soul path with "Everything's OK" (June 2021), "Confused" (May 2022) and the latest release "Love You All The Way".

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Vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Claudia Campagnol is a truly unique musical talent and one of Denmark's rising stars – with a broad crossover appeal and a huge international potential.

She was born in Budapest, Hungary (1987), raised in Malmoe, Sweden, where she graduated from Malmö Academy of Music. For several years now, she has been living in Copenhagen, Denmark.

 https://www.claudiacampagnol.com/

Brettina

 

 

Bahamanian singer-songwriter Brettina has released her first single worldwide, a version of her track ‘Simple Pleasures’ with UK Jazz and Funk legend Incognito.

Brettina's worldwide debut single is already gaining great appreciation and it went straight into Jazz FM playlist in the UK.

A fan of Incognito for many years, Brettina was delighted to work with their leader Bluey who brings his trademark production to the track, using the whole band to create a classic horn-driven sound. 

 

"When I was a student at the University of Washington in Seattle I discovered Incognito and their album ‘Vibes, Tribes and Scribes’ and it blew me away. To think further down the line I’d be working with them on one of my songs, and fusing my experience with these icons of UK Jazz right now is incredible." Says Brettina on having Bluey and Incognito produce the track.

This release also contains two remixes, one by upcoming Brighton based electronic jazz act Yakul, and long-term Incognito collaborator Ski Oakenfull who's delivered a soulful house dub version of the song.

The remixes of the luscious single show her versatility as an artist, and one who is soon to be in demand across the broad spectrum that is the current UK Jazz scene.

Born in the Bahamas, Brettina’s musicality was in some senses laid out for her – her mother introduced her to singing, and her uncle was in the hugely successful Bahamian group ‘ T-Connection’, who had hits on the Billboard Top 100 chart in the US in the 70s.

 

Brettina herself now resides between the US and the Bahamas, originally in Seattle and now in LA where she’s making waves on the current LA Jazz scene.

 

 https://www.facebook.com/BrettinaFanPage

 https://www.instagram.com/bahabrettina/

 https://twitter.com/bahabrettina