Piper and the Hard Times.

 

 

This Nashville-based blues rock band has had an extraordinary run since winning the 2024 International Blues Challenge for Best Band, but they’ve just made history as the first band in forty years to clinch the "Blues Trifecta" taking home IBC wins for Best Band and best self-produced CD, along with the 2025 Blues Music Award for Best Emerging Artist Album. Their 2024 album 'Revelation' debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Blues Albums chart, and they’ve just dropped their second album, 'Good Company,' on August 29.

Piper and the Hard Times are currently on a September and October US tour. Their story has an emotional dimension as well: on June 4, 2025, their lead singer Al "Piper" Green was diagnosed with advanced cancer, but he’s still pouring his heart into performing and connecting with fans. With more than 5,200 engaged followers, their reach is passionate if not massive, and they bring both musical edge and genuine humanity to every interview.

https://www.piperandthehardtimes.com/

Avalon Stone

 

Avalon Stone is a fierce new voice in rock, rising out of Kitchener, Ontario with a sound soaked in ‘90s grunge and sharpened by modern rock’s heavy punch. Her music is raw, emotional, and loud—built on heavy riffs, cutting vocals, and lyrics that don't flinch. Inspired by legends like Alice In Chains, and with a fresh intensity reminiscent of The Warning and Bad Omens, Stone carves a sound that’s unmistakably her own.

 

Her songs dive deep into the dark corners of the mind, turning struggle into catharsis with lines like *“Only I could drown while in a drought”* and *“Your throat hurts and my cheeks shine.”* Whether tearing through heavy alt-rock anthems or unraveling moments of raw vulnerability, Avalon’s voice carries the weight—and the hope—of someone who’s lived every word she sings.

 

Since stepping onto her first stage at 10 years old, Avalon has played over 300 shows across Ontario and the U.S., from gritty bars to major festivals. Whether she’s opening for The Goo Goo Dolls, Big Wreck, JJ Wilde, or The Beaches, Avalon commands the stage like she was born for it. Her live show feels like a full-body collision with something real—gritty, emotional, loud, and impossible to ignore. Backed by her powerhouse bandmates—Caleb Bourgeois (lead guitar), Dylan Burrett (live bass), Donovan McKinley (studio bass), and Tyler Shea (drums)—she brings an intensity that makes sure no one leaves the room unchanged.

 

Stone’s songs are soaked in emotion without ever losing their edge. Her upcoming debut EP captures this in full force—a blistering, emotionally charged collection produced by Juno Award-winner Kevin Dietz (Glorious Sons, Billy Talent). It's the first chapter of a bigger story—a sound forged in chaos and resilience, shaped by real connection, and built for those who live a little louder, love a little harder, and aren't afraid to face the darkness head-on.

 

This isn’t music for the faint of heart.  

This is your music.

 

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Maurice Aucoin

 

Maurice Aucoin is a distinguished singer/songwriter From Halifax, Canada, and recognized as one of Halifax’s most venerable musicians. He's been the driving force behind the dynamic Eastern Canadian band, 'The Persuaders', for an impressive 34 years. Throughout his career, Maurice has not only showcased his exceptional performing abilities with the band, but has also proven himself as a proficient solo artist. Maurice Aucoin’s latest work, the much heralded breakthrough solo album 'Doin'It', released for worldwide streaming in March 2024, was produced by award winning producer Tim Feswick (Sons Of Maxwell, Crash Test Dummies), and is also physically available on Vinyl, CD and USB audio card. 

 

The album contains a masterful collection of songs by Maurice Aucoin with several co- writes in S.R. Turner & Steve McCall.    Check out his full music library on Spotify, iTunes, CD Baby, YouTube & all major streaming platforms. 

 

https://www.mauriceaucoinmusic.com/

Short Fuse Swamp Blues

 

Steve Coleridge of Short Fuse Swamp Blues has a new EP, Texas Bus.

Over the years, they've played in every province of Spain at some point, except Teruel, which has allowed to connect deeply with Spanish audiences.

Currently based in Carboneras, Almería, Short Fuse Swamp Blues formed in London before relocating to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with the goal of playing authentic Swamp Blues in its place of origin.

Short Fuse Swamp Blues released their work with Cambaya Records, and collaborations with Louisiana bluesmen appeared under their respective names on labels such as Sidetrack, Red Lightnin’, Wolf, and New Rose.

After returning to Europe, the band continued recording and touring with musicians such as Paul Orta, Henry Gray, Ike Cosse, and Bob Kirkpatrick.

 

 

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Bunch of Ace

 

 

"Maybe Next Time" is an energetic pop-rock track that captures the push and pull between ambition and attraction. With driving rhythms, catchy guitar riffs, and a hook that sticks, the song tells the story of someone constantly on the move - juggling work, late nights, and creative pursuits - while love knocks at the door at just the wrong moments. There's charm and tension in the way the chorus delivers its punchy refrain: 'Maybe next time'. It's a song about missed chances, mixed signals, and holding your ground - told with wit, edge, and a touch of swagger.

'"Maybe Next Time" has a really fat sound and captures the feeling of how things you'd like to pursue come knocking at the door at exactly the wrong time.' says Bunch of Ace about their 3rd release in 2025.

 

https://www.bunchoface.de/

Mick Clarke on the radio

British blues guitarist Mick Clarke began his career with KILLING FLOOR, part of the British blues boom of the late 1960s and contemporaries of Free, Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin. The band backed Texas blues guitar star Freddie King and toured with legends Howlin' Wolf and Otis Spann. The album "Killing Floor" was listed as one of Classic Rock Magazine's twenty top British blues albums of the period.

THE MICK CLARKE BAND was formed in the early 80s and toured extensively in Europe and the USA. Mick has appeared on numerous festivals with artists including Joe Bonamassa, Johnny Winter and Rory Gallagher, and the Southern California Blues Society called him "One of the finest blues players to come out of England".

In recent years the band has played dates in the UK, Europe and India, where Mick was the winner of the "best international act" from artistaloud.com. 

 

 

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Machine Six

 

 

"Thoughts" by Machine Six hits like a late-night memory you didn’t ask for but can’t shake. Fueled by a synth-rock backbone, gritty vocals, and hard-hitting guitar lines, this track tears into the emotional wreckage of a relationship with zero apologies. With lines like 'Maybe we were better when we broke together', it’s reflective, raw, and brutally honest — the kind of song that lives on the edge of heartbreak and fire. "Thoughts" is resonating with fans fast, earning thousands of streams, playlist placements, and over 1,100 saves in just a couple days without any industry shortcuts. It fits seamlessly on alternative, modern rock, or dark pop rotations — especially for stations looking to serve listeners something real, bold, and sonically gripping.

 

 https://www.facebook.com/p/Machine-Six-61576284355035/

 https://open.spotify.com/artist/7sEQ2pLJ4WsqfSEyJ3PKOP

 https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/machine-six/1765552988