What does it sound like when the ancestors sing back? Acclaimed Inuit throat-singing duo Silla returns with two powerful singles — “Kaukuarjuk” and “The Great Angakkuq (feat. Kevin Qamaniq-Mason)” — that reach across generations and genres to embody Indigenous resurgence, kinship, and sonic evolution. Comprised of Charlotte Qamaniq (Iglulik) and Cynthia Pitsiulak (Kimmirut), Silla has been captivating audiences with their genre-defying fusion of katajjaq (Inuit … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Silla’s Dual Singles Reclaim Inuit Sonic Sovereignty + Announces Concerts

After his recent album 3 Sides of the Coin with the Dafnis Prieto Sí o Sí Quartet, you might think that drummer, composer, and educator Dafnis Prieto will take a break from his creative works. Well, that’s not quite the case. Dafnis Prieto’s new book “WHAT ARE THE ODDS” is the third book in his catalog, and it shows not only his passion for rhythm and drumming, … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Drummer, Composer, Educator Dafnis Prietro’s Drum Publication

Attention all Collectors and Aesthetically Attuned Beings! DEVO continues to celebrate 50 years of de-evolution on tour this spring, summer and fall of 2025. In honor of these legendary live shows DEVO Fine Art Prints is activating a hyper-limited art convergence in select cities. Co-ordinated with DEVO’s concerts, The Brian Liss Gallery in Toronto (112 Cumberland Street) will host an exclusive meet and greet reception on … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: DEVO Announces Fine Art Print Series and Meet-and-Greet Event

Martha and the Muffins Statement on Unauthorized Use of “Echo Beach” by the Conservative Party of Canada Martha and the Muffins have become aware that Pierre Poilievre and the Conservative Party of Canada have been using the song “Echo Beach” at campaign rallies without authorization. Martha and the Muffins did not grant permission for the use of “Echo Beach” by Mr. Poilievre or the Conservative … Continue reading Rick Keene Music Scene: Martha and The Muffins Say No.