Close To Modern

Enter a daze of tender melancholy with Dominic Pierce's "Envoyer" [Premiere]

December 17, 2014
Raquel Olmedo

Canada's not really known for either their beat scene or soul blessed sounds in the music world today—and then there is Dominic Pierce. This fellow has got some serious talent…

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Shaani Cage display closeness and intimacy with their debut EP, 'Danyaal'

November 29, 2014
Raquel Olmedo

With a unique fold touching up on electronic, r&b, and Pakistan's musical roots, brothers Aleem & Kaleem Kahn (together Shaani Cage) present the 19th issue for Calgary-based imprint, Close To…

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Beach Season – Internet Evening [EP]

January 1, 2014
Raquel Olmedo

Opening the new year for us is the 20 year old Canadian wonder, Beach Season, who just premiered his debut EP – Internet Evening – on Close To Modern. Although…

Enter a daze of tender melancholy with Dominic Pierce's "Envoyer" [Premiere]

Shaani Cage display closeness and intimacy with their debut EP, 'Danyaal'

Beach Season – Internet Evening [EP]

2ŁØT dives into self-discovery on feel-good track "Iris"

Bo Johnson and Stefano Vecchia team up for the song of the summer on “Bacio Quel Body"

Leon Hesby creates a magical pop moment with "Rooftop Of Your House"

GinaDeBoss creates a dance pop banger with "AMNESIA"

OG Keemo taps into nostalgia and dystopia on 'BERSERKER+'

Amanati blends sound and style with immersive ease

YVNGBRYYY channels honesty, faith and spirituality into his genre-fluid soundscapes

Rising YouTube talent bigboyz is turning viral streams into hit records

Winter Music Conference expands 2026 programming with Sara Landry, Radio Slave, DJ Minx, Danny Tenaglia

From Machismo To Mujeres: Women As The Face Of Reggaeton

4 things I learned on the 'Call Me If You Get Lost' tour

4 things every artist needs to think about in 2022