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5 Benefits of Smoking With Glass Hand Pipes

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Did you know people used to get high at funerals?

In Central Asia, about 2,500 years ago, it was a mortuary ritual to smoke cannabis at funerals. Sitting around the corpse, funeral members would inhale cannabis smoke that came from incense burners. The best part is that the bud they’d smoke was super dank, with very high THC levels.

Whether you’re looking to unwind or boost your creativity, cannabis offers so many different benefits. However, to get the best experience, you’ll want to make sure you use the right smoking hardware, such as glass hand pipes.

Why are glass pipes better than other smoking devices? Read on to find out!

  1. Extra Tasty Smoking Experience

Did you know that smoking with a glass is one of the best ways to enjoy the flavor of your bud? Cannabis is full of terpenes, and it’s the terpenes that give your bud it’s unique flavor and aroma. However, if you’re using metal or wood pipes, those materials can taint the bud’s flavor making it have a chemical or metallic taste.

Tips for Preserving the Taste of Weed

To preserve the flavor and aroma of your weed, you have to protect the terpenes. Here are a few of the best ways to keep your weed tasty and strong:

  • Don’t overhandle buds
  • Keep out of sunlight
  • Store in airtight container

By storing your cannabis in a cool, dark location, you’ll be able to have the best smoking experience!

  1. Ability to Be Discrete

Unfortunately, not everyone is okay with recreational or medical marijuana use. Whether you have uptight roommates or nosey neighbors, small glass pipes offer a discrete smoking option. Also, if you’re going to be traveling, you can bring your glass pipe without having to worry about it breaking.

While an intricate bong could easily break, stored correctly, glass pipes can withstand being jostled around. Your glass pipe will also be able to withstand higher temperatures than wood, metal, or plastic. That means you can burn your bud, without burning your hands.

Use a Smell Proof Container

While glass pipes are small and discrete, you’ll still need to make sure you’re storing them in a smell proof container. You can’t expect a simple Ziploc bag to contain the intense aroma both your bud, and pipe will give off.

We suggest you buy a smell proof container that’s large enough to store all of your smoking hardware. That way, when you’re ready to light up you’ll have everything you need in 1 convenient location.

  1. A Variety of Fun Glass Hand Pipes

One of the best parts about buying glass hand pipes is that they come in all sorts of fun shapes, sizes, and designs! Do you want to feel like Sherlock Holmes? Then look for old school Sherlock glass pipes that come with a long neck. Of course, if you’re looking for the most discrete option, you’ll want to get a small handheld pipe, with a medium-sized bowl.

You can also find all sorts of fun designs, such as Rick and Morty themed pipes, animal-themed pipes, and more! If you’re into art, we suggest you look for glass smoking pipes made by local artists. In addition to the different designs, you can also find pipes made out of beautiful glass colors.

Tips for Buying Glass Pipes

Do you need your pipe for solo or group smoking sessions? If the pipe is just for you, consider getting a small chillum, or a hand pipe with a small bowl. The smaller the bowl, the more green hits you’ll be able to enjoy!

  1. Super Easy to Clean

One of the fastest ways to ruin your smoking experience is to smoke your bud out of a dirty, resin-filled bowl. Not only is the smoke harsher when your pipe’s dirty, but it’ll also taste stale and just plain bad.

Luckily, when you own glass pipes, you’ll find it’s easy to keep them clean. Here are the supplies you’ll need to clean any type of glass pipe:

  • Ziploc bag
  • Isopropyl alcohol
  • Salt

First, you’ll need to put your pipe in the plastic bag, and then fill the bag with isopropyl alcohol. Next, add 2 teaspoons of salt and seal the bag. After letting the pipe soak for 1 hour, it’s time to shake things up!

Carefully, shake the bag, helping the salt solution get in every crevice of your pipe. Next, take the pipe out of the bag and rinse it with room temperature water. Finally, allow your pipe to air dry, and it’ll be ready for action.

  1. Get the Best Hit

Last but not least, glass smoking pipes will help you get the best-sized hit. While large bongs can be fun for parties, they can also overwhelm your lungs. Instead, we find that handheld glass pipes offer the perfect sized hit, without overdoing it.

To get the best results, you’ll want to grind up your weed and avoid overpacking your bowl. Also, if your bowl has a large hole, you should consider getting a small screen to prevent losing any weed.

Tips for Getting Higher

True or false: The longer you hold your hit of weed, the higher you’ll get. If you guessed false, you’re right!

A lot of marijuana smokers hold their hits for 10-15 seconds. However, the truth is you only need to hold your hit for 3 seconds to enjoy the maximum effects.

Puff Puff Relax

It’s clear to see that glass hand pipes are the perfect way to enhance your smoking experience. From clean hits to fun designs, there’s so much these pipes have to offer. We suggest you visit a smoke shop today so you can see for yourself what type of sizes, and shapes, you can buy.

Remember to keep in mind what you’ll be using the pipe for, so you don’t wind up getting one that’s too big or too small. For more daily tips, check out the rest of this site!

 

Cobourg, ON’s Folkster HARRY HANNAH Makes a Stop in “Alberta” with Vivid New Single

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Cobourg, ON’s Folkster HARRY HANNAH Makes a Stop in “Alberta” with Vivid New Single

Canadian folk/roots rocker Harry Hannah makes a stop in “Alberta” for his striking new single — available now.

Landing ahead of his forthcoming EP, The Wild Side, “Alberta” serves as a prime example of the Cobourg, Ontario artist’s adventurous and multi-faceted songwriting style. “I like to be very visual with my writing,” Hannah considers. “It helps me submerse into the artistic universe. I don’t know if it always comes across, but there’s usually a specific scene or setting that goes along with the timeline of the story in my songs.

“I also try to connect those scenes when I’m writing a full project,” he continues, “but it’s up to the listener to interpret the song or message their own way. I want them to take what they want from it.

“That being said, I really enjoy when a song is so vivid, you can see it, like a painting in your head; it makes it tough to ignore what the artist has to say.”

Harry Hannah first broke onto the scene with a series of original demo tracks just last year, and has played and written with the likes of Steve O’Connor (Blue Rodeo), John Switzer, Gary Craig, Barry Haggarty, Steve Briggs, Murray Foster (Great Big Sea), and more.

Vancouver’s MARIA MANNA Fearless “I Like It In The Water” Tells Tale Of Love’s Bliss And Female Empowerment

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Vancouver’s MARIA MANNA Fearless “I Like It In The Water” Tells Tale Of Love’s Bliss And Female Empowerment

Multi-award winning singer/songwriter Maria Manna shares a message of love’s bliss and female empowerment alike in her sassy new single, “I Like It In The Water.”

An indefatigable dynamo across her 45-year career and pure gem in Canada’s creative crown, “I Like It In The Water” lands as a moment for pause to revel in the fruits of a life well lived. “My inspiration while filming the video was my husband, who sat in the audience,” Manna shares. “He knows I like to dance in the water…

“The song was created as a celebration of life, and the desire to share intimacy with the person of your choice. It captures the essence of the joy of living and giving to your special someone. It’s my hope that showcasing love and happiness gives a sense of freedom of choice as an evolved, responsible being.

“My message to all women is to feel free to dance in the water with your loved one any which way you desire,” she continues. “Dance the dance of love! Exist in this life just as you are!

“You are beautiful just being you.”

An inimitably talented vocalist most specialized in the genres of Jazz, Blues, Gospel, and Italian, Manna is also an esteemed music director and producer with the Vancouver Island Gospel Festival, Vancouver Island’s Got Talent, Victoria Idol, Tony and Tina’s Wedding, and many more to her credit.

Inducted into the Alberta Music Archives, Manna is an ordained minister, recipient of the 2013 YoUnlimited Woman of Style Award, and has worked and performed with Dal Richards, Anne Mortifee, Jane Mortifee, Mike Reno, Jeff Neill, Paul Horn, Tommy Banks, Alfie Zappacosta, David Foster, and more. She’s released three previous albums, including 2007’s Between the Sheets and 2017’s With Love, and is the first female Italian Canadian to record in Italian in Alberta.

She’s a TV writer and producer for Maria Manna City Chat, an actor on the movie set of “The Engagement Ring”, the author of Earth Angels “Bella Figura,” playwright for “It’s Amore”: A tribute to Italian American Music and Comedy, and powerhouse franchise owner in the financial services sector.

Also under Manna’s extensive set of skills and service to others are her extensive and laudable philanthropic endeavours that have spanned her career. An honourable recipient of both the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award (2013) and Sovereign Medal (2016), Manna has founded three charities — U-JAMS, BC Vocalist Society, and the Jazz Foundation of Canada — and the creation of the Victoria Conservatory of Music: Maria Manna Bursary Fund.

“I Like It In The Water” was written and composed by Maria Manna, Mark Robson, and Dean Hajas, with production credits to Christopher Grew and Dean Hajas.

Montreal’s Fredy V. & The Foundation Throwback to Funk in Inspirational New Single, “One Step”

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Montreal’s Fredy V. & The Foundation Throwback to Funk in Inspirational New Single, “One Step”

Canadian artist and producer Fredy V. and his powerhouse band The Foundation are back, unleashing their ‘modern funk’ meets ‘classic throwback’ NEW single, “One Step.”

The song holds a strong message, and lands ahead of Fredy V. & The Foundation’s forthcoming EP, One Step — set for release on October 30, 2020.

“It’s got a nostalgic mood while still remaining relevant through its lyrics,” Fredy V. says about “One Step.” “There’s an empowering message in there, too — the importance of taking a leap of faith towards your purpose.

“It’s an anthem for aspiring performers, creatives, and entrepreneurs.”

The notion directly aligns with the group’s initiative to produce the EP in the first place, he adds; in the spirit of the single, Fredy V. & The Foundation have partnered with the Montreal-area Dynastie Sports Institute — aka not your average basketball academy.

“Dynastie are dedicated to recruiting and developing high-level French-speaking talent from countries like Congo, Guinea, France, and Ivory Coast with the goal of ushering the next wave of NBA players out of Quebec,” Fredy explains. “The journey of an aspiring professional basketball player and the come up of independent artists are very similar in numerous ways; there’s lots of crossover in the goals, including ownership, entrepreneurship, positive media relations, and a mission to improve their respective communities.”

In honour of the partnership, Fredy V. & The Foundation and Dynastie Sports Institute have developed the #OneStepMission, a promise between the two ‘teams’ to take at least ‘one step’ towards their goals, their dreams, and their ‘why.’ The song’s video was shot at the Institute and features the ’20-’21 roster, and a documentary detailing the unique journey of Dynastie and its players is in the works.

As for looking ahead to the album, “we got some for everybody!” Fredy enthuses.

From his breakthrough solo release, 2017’s #ItTakesAVillage, to weekly appearances as CBC / Radio-Canada Les Poilus’ house band, to performing at the Montreal Jazz Fest and Cape Verde’s Atlantic Music Expo, and more, Fredy V. continues to bridge the gap between his North American and West African cultures through a now-signature funk, Afro-pop and R&B sound.

For their intrinsic part, The Foundation are a group of highly skilled, ‘first call’ musicians known for playing with the world’s top r&b, hip hop, funk, gospel and jazz acts. After gaining collective experience from producing and performing for a national TV show aired weekly, the group used their momentum and for the first time began creating new music together.

Ottawa’s Pop-R&B Artist, Dancer & Actor AZYM Sings of a Love Best Lost in New Single “One and Only”

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Ottawa’s Pop-R&B Artist, Dancer & Actor AZYM Sings of a Love Best Lost in New Single “One and Only”

As a young phenom, Canadian pop-R&B singer, dancer and actor Azym sings of a love best lost in his new single, “One and Only.”

“This is about a bad relationship that was toxic, indecisive, and hurtful,” Azym shares of the track’s meaning. “The couple push and pull each other in different directions and, in the end, only destroy it.

“Obviously after a relationship ends, you feel kinda bad about it,” he continues of the song, which features Kalista Wilson as the muse. “In situations like this one in the song, though, it really is about realizing it’s better to have nothing at all than to stay in a relationship that’s not working.

“With a relationship that is as bad as the one in the song, it’s better to let go, move on, and grow.”

As as a multi-talented triple threat with previous singles “Open Up” and “Feel The Groove” under his belt, the Ottawa-based artist was recently hand-picked to audition for America’s Got Talent, won Silver at the 2020 World Championships of Performing Arts, was a semi-finalist in the International SongWriting Competition (2019), was an Official Nominee of the American Songwriting Awards (2018), and more.
Azym performs regularly, with 30+ live shows pre-quarantine; he’s been a Semi-Finalist in a 2018 ‘Family Channel’ Competition, performed on Rogers Live Daytime Ottawa TV for a Children’s Hospital (CHEO) fundraiser, participated in an exclusive interview with Pacific Northwest Radio’s talk show host for ‘Make a Scene Canada,’ and selected as a Semi-Finalist in the singing and acting categories at the New York City International Modeling and Talent Association (IMTA).

Canadian Matriarch of the Blues DALANNAH Takes a “Look Ahead” with Powerful Single and Video

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Canadian Matriarch of the Blues DALANNAH Takes a “Look Ahead” with Powerful Single and Video

Canadian matriarch of the blues and veritable force of musical nature Dalannah takes an optimistic, introspective, and encouraging “Look Ahead” with the release of her new single and video — each available now.

“This song is an invitation and a reminder for us all as ‘stewards of the land’ to ensure we walk consciously and conscientiously in regard to Mother Earth and all living things,” Dalannah says. “The current climate in regards to Mother Earth is a sign that we must be aware of the damage we are causing; waters are receding and flooding, ancient icebergs are melting.

“We have entered a crucial time in our relationship to Mother Earth, and it is our responsibility to be active in ‘changing the tide.’ We cannot be idle in our daily practices. I encourage everyone to act with consideration and be an example of the positive and good way to respect the environment and all living things. We must carry the torch of respect for Mother Earth.

“As Chief Dan George says, ‘We are as much alive as we keep the earth alive.’

The song is the latest to come from her fifth and most recent studio album Looking Back, out via Quest Records and with support from Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia.

“I am very fortunate at this time in life as I usually get a message from spirit that it is time to do a CD,” Dalannah shares of her creative process and how Looking Back came to be. “All my albums have come from a waking moment where something comes through me…

“There has always been an underlying theme for my recordings,” she adds. “For Looking Back, I woke up one morning and knew I still had something to say musically at this crucial time. The more I thought about it, I knew that it was — and is — the undeniable fact that we need to take a good look at how we walk on Mother Earth…

“A good look at how we ‘be.’

“One of the basic hereditary teachings and beliefs of our tribal Indigenous communities is that we are not just casual visitors on this planet, we are the current generation of ancestral caretakers who must see that the needs of our children and their children’s children are not squandered, but harvested and shared and replenished for their use.

“As I was Looking Back on my life and its successes and failures to write songs for this album, I realized my worst times came from self-indulgence and a lack of concern or awareness of my personal footprints and behaviours in life, and how they effected others,” she recalls. “But also my best and most rewarding experiences were those that required giving, sharing, loving, and caring.

“For example,” she continues, “the era of my ‘hippie’ years with protests against war, nuclear power, pollution, and injustices, there was camaraderie in fighting for a just cause; that has become a sustaining purpose in my life, and will remain so as I ‘Look Ahead.’”

“It is an obligation to commit and participate in ensuring the earth’s resources are shared wisely so as to be available in perpetuity for all humankind.”

Born of African-Canadian and Cherokee heritage, Dalannah Gail Bowen’s indisputable prowess as a prolific singer, songwriter, actress, playwright, storyteller, event producer, social activist, International Memphis Blues Awards semi-finalist and Blues Hall of Fame Master Blues Artist has secured her standing as a fixture of the blues, rock and soul music-making scene for over 40 years.

Canadian Musician Magazine says she “has a truly spectacular set of pipes, and a most commanding stage presence,” before adding that Dalannah “has one of those voices that lays claim to part of your soul the first time you hear it, and never lets go.

“Smoky. Earthy. Soulful. Powerful. But it’s not just the voice, it’s what she does with it. So much emotion. So much control.”

Critics and colleagues across the board have long been ones to agree; an in-demand vocalist, she has performed alongside or opened for the likes of Led Zeppelin, B.B. King, Willie Dixon, as well as The Monkees and The Guess Who during her time with all-female group, The Feminine Touch.

Downbeat Magazine named her 2015 release Been Around A While one of the top blues albums of the year, and that year she was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame as a Master Artist. Releases Mamma’s Got The Blues and Them Menz were also released to international critical acclaim, and she can also be heard in a wide range of musical collaborations, including traditional drum group The Snowy Owl Drummers, tribute collective to the world-renowned gospel singer in Songs of Mahalia Jackson, and Billie’s Blues: A Tribute to Billie Holiday.

It’s efforts like these that awarded her “The Key to The City” and have December 11th officially declared “Dalannah Gail Bowen Day” by Vancouver’s Mayor and Council.

All this to say there have long been many facets of Dalannah to shine, and they all share a common spark, joy, determination and fire towards her womanhood and craft.

The new release, Looking Back, takes the dynamic artist’s work in a new direction, with the music drawing more heavily from Dalannah’s own and more personal story.

“My journey has led me from an unsettled childhood, to finding music, to getting lost in the trauma, to finding traditional ceremony, and all that that means as far as healing is concerned,” she shares. “My journey as an activist started way back in the 60s, marching for the anti-apartheid movement and human rights… Women’s rights.

“Now, at this place and time, I have the opportunity to be a messenger through my music, and through Looking Back.

“The album also takes a hard look back at our world, and our cultures,” she adds of its genesis. “It takes a look towards our future, too.”

Produced by Michael Creber, Looking Back was recorded at Vancouver’s Monarch Studios and Warehouse Studio on classic mics seemingly designed to capture Dalannah’s rich, arresting vox.

The album features a veritable who’s who of the area’s local music scene, including Jim Byrnes, The Sorjourners, Tom Keenleyside, Andreas Schuld, Chris Nordquist, Miles Hill, Olaf de Shield, Brian Newcombe, and Rob Becker.

“We could have probably called it ‘How We Spent Our Summer’,” she laughs, recalling the release’s recording process. “We more or less missed hitting the beach, but our studio tans looked great!

“And wait ‘till you hear what we put down.”

You don’t have to wait much beyond this line… Looking Back and “Look Ahead” are available now.

At 250,000+ Streams, Niagara Rockers REVIVE THE ROSE Already Miss Hockey in New Single, “Bar Down”

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At 250,000+ Streams, Niagara Rockers REVIVE THE ROSE Already Miss Hockey in New Single, “Bar Down”

Canadian rockers Revive the Rose harken true to their national pastimes and hometown roots with their widely lauded tribute to hockey, “Bar Down.”

At 250,000+ streams across platforms, Revive the Rose is lead singer Andy Colonico, guitarist Peter Antoniou, guitarist Matt Cookson, and Steve Stercho on bass; “Bar Down” is the latest to come from the Welland, Ontario-based band’s 2019 self-titled debut LP.

The song originally started as a theme song for a local OHL team and eventually, explains Colonico, was passed onto the NHL. “Toronto Maple Leafs DJ Cale Granton entered the track into heavy rotation during home games,” Colonico says. “From there, it became a 2019-2020 official warm-up song for the team. Then one thing led to another and, after informing EA Sports about this, we’re now in a video game. “Bar Down” will be featured in the EA Sports NHL 21 video game as a warmup song.

“And making a beer for the song.” Revive The Rose will release their official beer, “Bar Down Lager”, on Friday October 16th at Taps Brewhouse in Niagara Falls. The beer will be available for purchase online as well as several Niagara area bars.

“Hockey is a huge part of the atmosphere growing up in the Niagara region,” Colonico offers. “There’s a thick hockey history here, and there’s been a lot of OHL to NHL success stories from the Welland area — Dan Girardi, Paul Bissonnette, Cal Clutterbuck…

“We love the atmosphere this song has created, bringing so many friends and family together and crankin’ it up at the cottage,” Colonico continues. “It’s kind of our way of praising our small-town lifestyle… We always attend our pal’s hockey games and they always attend our shows; it’s just our way of life.”

“We really loved the term ‘Bar Down’ because our hockey pals just have the most insane lingo,” Colonico adds. “Rock and roll has always complemented the sport well. That, and beer.

“So now we’re known as the band from Niagara with the hockey song.”

The video upped the band’s ice cred even more thanks to some insider access to the IceDogs and their arena. “My cousin Mike Krasnay worked for a film production company that shot the IceDogs games,” Colonico says. “He had access to the arena and the team’s management were all-in for the idea; they even showed the video at every hometown game!”

Known for honest, straightforward, and salt-of-the-earth songwriting that reflects themes of life, love, learning, and moving forward, Revive the Rose have opened for bands such as Monster Truck, The Trews, Danko Jones, The Glorious Sons, The Standstills, illScarlett, The Lazys, The Mahones, and more. Their single “Nine To Five” was featured extensively at radio, and the band has been counted as Alan Cross’ #1 pick for ‘Bands You Must Hear This Week.’

HuDost Releases “Our Words Will Be Louder” For Injustice and the State of the Nation

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HuDost Releases “Our Words Will Be Louder” For Injustice and the State of the Nation

HuDost, led by Montreal and Kentucky-based musicians and activists Moksha Sommer and Jemal Wade Hines, have released a powerful video for their forthcoming single, “Our Words Will Be Louder.”

The new song is a vital message for positive, collective action to be taken in this vulnerable and polarized time. “Our Words Will Be Louder” was co-written with Dan Haseltine (GRAMMY Award-winning band Jars of Clay) and Guitar World magazine’s “Acoustic Guitarist of the Year,” Christie Lenée.

Specifically, the song addresses how inadequate people can feel until they give their voices to a larger purpose, and the video has several cameo performances from artists and activists — including Jars of Clay, Kevin Hearn (The Barenaked Ladies), Kevin Clash (creator of Elmo), Cy Curnin (The FIXX), Gangstagrass, Jai Uttal, Hymn for Her, The Accidentals, JP Durand, Liza Carbe (Incendio), and others.

Proceeds from “Our Words Will Be Louder” will be directed to The Poor People’s Campaign, a non-profit organization committed to lifting up and deepening the leadership of those most affected by systemic racism, poverty, the war economy, and ecological devastation as well as to building unity across lines of division.

At the end of HuDost’s music video is riveting footage of peaceful protests and the voice of The Poor People’s Campaign’s main leader, Reverend William J. Barber II, saying these words:

“We will stand up again, we will march again, we will preach again, we will organize again. We are black, we are white, we are latino, we are native American, we are democrat, we are republican, we are independent, we are people of faith, we are people not of faith, we are natives and immigrants, we are business leaders and workers and unemployed, we are doctors and the uninsured, we are gay, we are straight, we are students, we are parents, we are retirees, we are America, and we are here and we ain’t going nowhere!”

The power of his voice and this unyielding proclamation, summarizes the message of the song and music video. Sommer and Hines both have learned a great deal by acting as congressional district representatives for ONE, a non-profit advocacy organization working to end extreme poverty globally, in Kentucky for almost six years. Through advocacy work, they have come to know how to be a voice for people who are not being heard and have been amazed by what can happen with the power of collective voice. In this desperate time, they feel profoundly pushed and inspired to work locally and nationally. Their music is a direct expression of this drive and they hope that it will be part of what motivates others to take action in this time.

In addition to benefiting The Poor People’s Campaign, HuDost also hopes that this song will encourage early voting. There has never been a greater need for all voices to be heard.

HuDost were recently honored with an Independent Music Award for their song “Rise Together” in the “Social Action” category (also co-written with Dan Haseltine from Jars of Clay).

Nashville’s Kevin B Klein Is All About Making His Own Choices in “The Wrong From Right”

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Nashville’s Kevin B Klein Is All About Making His Own Choices in “The Wrong From Right”

Award-winning rocker Kevin B Klein continues to amplify freedom of choice with his signature retro rock with a modern vibe in the celebrated release of “The Wrong From Right” and his sophomore album, They Call It Rock n Roll — both available now!

“The vision I had while creating this song was about making choices in life,” Klein says of ‘The Wrong From Right.” “This song is about our free will.

“I wanted it to be rhythmic, primal, and edgy, and I wanted it to reflect the current world we live in: relatable and powerful for all to enjoy.”

Mission accomplished.

SiriusXM Little Steven’s Underground Garage’s Genya Raven calls Klein a “brilliant musician and great lyricist,” while Detroit-based WRIF 101.1FM’s Jonel Jaska adds “if you prefer a more classic rock sound, I’d like to introduce you to Kevin B Klein. His brand of rock music harkens back to straight, good-time rock n’ roll while keeping its originality.”

“We try to select the best or, at least the most interesting,” Odayrox adds, noting the constant flux of new albums and artists arriving on their desks daily. “This is the case with They Call It Rock n Roll… This guy has a profound love for American classic rock music… This album is a very well-rounded homage (of) all-original material to a time when melody ruled.”

“My vision for the album was to recreate the sounds of the past that we all love — those classic sounds of Rock and Roll — without emulating any other artist,” Klein shares of the 13-track release. “I wanted every song to have its own special character that captured the pure essence of the genre, and sound vintage but current at the same time.

“I had the title for the album before the title track was even written,” he recalls. “It was also the last track we recorded; I finished writing it in my van in the driveway of the studio — GDA Productions in Annapolis, Maryland — while we were laying down guitar tracks. I didn’t want to rush anything; I wanted to create rock and roll magic, and I feel that was achieved.”

Kevin B Klein has won the Josie Music Award for Rock Artist of the Year (2017) and Rock Entertainer of the Year (2018), the Motor City Muscle songwriting competition for “We Are Detroit,” and opened for the likes of Tesla, Night Ranger, Eric Martin (Mr. Big), Everclear, Bullet Boys, and more.

Ranking on the Independent Canadian charts, They Call It Rock n Roll serves as the follow-up to his critically acclaimed debut, Good Day To Be Alive. His video “Only In My Dreams” was #1 for two years on Balcony TV Nashville, and he’s been featured on PBS, Sirius XM, and national and international radio the world over.

Toronto Rockers IMPERIAL ASHES Leverage Master’s Thesis on Wealth Inequality For “Ordinary Lights”

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Toronto Rockers IMPERIAL ASHES Leverage Master’s Thesis on Wealth Inequality For “Ordinary Lights”

Toronto’s alt-rockers Imperial Ashes intertwine their unique insights as songwriters and academics to confront global injustice head-on with the release of their new and debut single, “Ordinary Lights” — available now.

The song takes to task society’s outsized and accelerating privilege disparity through both the song’s lyrics and supplementary content, including an interview series wherein lead vocalist Rayna Elizabeth draws on her academic background to discuss the issues at hand with people who are directly involved with, and affected by them.

“We wanted to write a song dedicated to the challenges faced by the working class in their struggle for fair treatment,” Elizabeth says. “‘Ordinary Lights’ highlights the precarious positions often faced by front-line workers — a fact that has been brought to the forefront and exacerbated by the pandemic.

“COVID-19 has been a difficult time for almost everyone, but it has been the workers in health care, retail, farming, delivery, waste disposal, public transportation, and other essential industries who have quite literally kept us alive through it all,” she continues. “These same people were already faced with low wages, long hours, job insecurity, and sometimes dangerous working conditions before the pandemic hit.

“Now, many of them are expected to risk viral exposure and, thus, their lives on a daily basis.”

More than just this song, Imperial Ashes — including Rayna Elizabeth, Andrew Lauzon, Nick Chiarore, Drew Hallenbeck, and Greg Olsen — is a band born entirely out of their shared frustration with the rampant power abuse and inequality that exists in today’s world. After completing a Master’s thesis on wealth inequality and stigma, Elizabeth didn’t want to limit her voice to the confines of academia, she says. “I felt that marrying my lyrics to the power of hard rock and alternative music was the perfect vehicle for unapologetic criticisms of the grave injustices rampant in the world, and the growing sense of angst so many of us feel.”

A collective of seasoned musicians with international tours under their belts, their debut album — set to be a raw blend of visceral emotiveness and compelling melodies channelled through an explosive, alt-prog and post-hardcore rock conduit — is in collaboration with multi-GRAMMY Award winning producer and mixer David Bottrill (Tool, Muse, Rush, Peter Gabriel).

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