Music
Crooked Teeth Releases New Single “Swing Life Away”
Californian band Crooked Teeth offer a unique blend of eclectic yet gratifying mixture of pop punk, emo and alternative sounds to engage the listener with thought-provoking lyrics. The band formed in 2016 has opened for As It Is, This Wild Life and also performed at Emo Nite LA.
Lead singer Tyson adds about the cover : “This is the song that Jason (drummer) and I have talked about covering since around the time that he joined the band. He told me that when he was a teenager that there was a school project where like he wanted to cover this song.”
The band share their own-pop punk cover of the Rise Against ballad “Swing Life Away.”
Connect with Crooked Teeth on their Instagram and listen to their new single on Spotify.
Festivals
FIFA Fan Festival™ Vancouver – Shawn Desman
The FIFA Fan Festival™ kept the excitement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup rolling on June 17, bringing another full day of football, live music, and entertainment to downtown Vancouver. Fans gathered to catch matches including Portugal vs. Congo DR, England vs. Croatia, and Ghana vs. Panama, with plenty happening between kickoffs on the festival’s two live music stages.
The evening belonged to Canadian pop and R&B star Shawn Desman, who delivered one of the day’s standout performances. Taking the Amphitheatre stage, Desman immediately connected with the crowd through his high-energy set. Backed by talented dancers who added plenty of movement and flair to the show, he turned the festival into a massive outdoor party.
The audience was just as much a part of the performance. Fans sang every word back to him, creating a loud chorus that echoed throughout the festival grounds. Whether it was longtime listeners reliving hits or newer fans discovering his music for the first time, the energy stayed high from the first song to the last.
The day wrapped up with Wild Rivers performing on the Park Stage, giving festival-goers another chance to enjoy live Canadian music before heading home.
Check out our favourite photos of the show or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
SHAWN DESMAN
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
Music News
i-dle Release New Single “Crow”
Internationally acclaimed, chart-topping K-pop powerhouse i-dle returns with their striking new single, “Crow,” out now via CUBE Entertainment. The track offers a first glimpse into the group’s highly anticipated forthcoming mini album, We made, arriving July 6. The release is part of an exciting new chapter for the global superstars, who will take the stage at Lollapalooza this summer for one of their biggest U.S. appearances to date.
“Crow” is a powerful, rock-infused anthem that embodies i-dle’s signature confidence and self-determination. Driven by soaring guitars and an unshakable sense of purpose, the track delivers a message of resilience and independence, declaring that the group is no longer guided by fate or chance, but by their own vision and conviction.
“Crow” arrives on the heels of a breakout run for i-dle in the U.S. that has seen the group continue its rapid ascent as a global phenomenon. Following the release of their acclaimed single “Mono,” i-dle landed a digital cover of PAPER Magazine, earning praise for their artistic vision and cultural impact. The group also captivated national audiences with performances on The TODAY Show and The Kelly Clarkson Show, further demonstrating the commanding stage presence and live vocal prowess that have become hallmarks of their success. With a major Lollapalooza appearance and new music on the horizon, i-dle’s momentum shows no signs of slowing down.