The Rickaneers are guitarist and vocalist Jesse and drummer Doug Brown and have been gaining attention for their unmistakable sound which blends garage, blues rock and grunge.

Based in Toronto, they formed in 2012 and released their first self-titled Ep in 2013. "Heartbreaker" was the first single and most requested song off that EP. The Rickaneers have gone on to release a second EP "Ghost Town" in 2014 as well as a live album "The Horseshoe Bootleg" in 2015. With comparisons to The Stooges, White Stripes and QOTSA it's clear The Rickaneers have gained a reputation for being one of Toronto's best up-and-coming indie rock acts.

The studio version of 'Heartbreaker' can be heard during 'The 6ix Rock' airing daily at 6pm EST.

Veil Unknown is an alternative metal group from the Toronto area, their explosive high energy sets a standard, gaining reputation as a "must see live act" that demands maximum crowd participation.

June 2015, Veil Unknown entered the Studio at Verge Music Labs with producer Devon Lougheed (Smashing Satellites) to record their debut album " Life Starts Right Now". The album was released on October 30 2015. Inspired by all genres of music, crafting songs together that tell a story. The album can be noted for its hard hitting riffs, up beat tempo and catchy melodies that keep the listener engaged and singing along. The lead single "Life Starts Now" challenges the listener to seek their dreams and follow through.

You can hear Veil Unknown daily on The 6ix airing daily at 6pm EST and Rock'd airing at 7pm EST.

Mississauga-native SYPH and Brampton's Tory Lanez make a strong case for the greater Toronto area in the new video for "Pull Up," a slick, swaggy track off SYPH's debut project Rookie of The Year.

Posted up in the middle of a dark street with the CN Tower glowing behind them, they flash their the nice cars, nice looking girls, and nice clothes. "'Pull Up' is meant to give a feel-good vibe for anyone thats out here trying to make big things happen for themselves." - thefader.com

Matt Zaddy is the kind of songwriter you feel you have known your whole life. His honest and personal lyrics recall the best and worst times, and how we move forward to be the people we are today. His debut release, the Perfect Moments EP showcases his personal journey of rediscovery through music.

When asked what we can expect on the album, Matt explained, “This record is 5 very different songs that tell a similar tale: where I’ve been, where I’m going, and the road along the way. I think it’s something we can all relate to.” The Perfect Moments EP is due out in November 2015 and features a blend of folk, rhythm and blues, and pop rock. The story telling nature of Matt’s writing really makes you feel like you were there for the journey.

Stay tuned for Matt performing across Ontario in support of this release, along with a series of original and cover videos to be released in the coming months.

Matt Zaddy is no stranger to hard work in the music industry. Having cut his teeth in the Canadian music scene in the mid 2000’s as the band leader for progressive metal act Starring Janet Leigh, also known as SJL (Ironclad Recordings/Metal Blade Records), he has toured Canada and the US extensively and in support of 3 EPS and 1 full length record. Following his work with Starring Janet Leigh, Matt took some time to really reflect on where he wished to go musically after working relentlessly with SJL for 10 years. “I took the time to really think about where I wanted to go musically, and all these songs just started flowing out of me. It turns out that my acoustic guitar and I were like old friends getting reacquainted, sharing the good times and the bad.” Best described as a mix of folk, rhythm & blues, and pop rock, Matt’s music recalls tales on the road, the trial of being an independent musician, and finding purpose in life. He began performing regularly in the GTA as a solo artist, performing originals and covers. “I wanted to get back out there and really experience where I wanted to go, and the only way to do that was to try anything and everything.”

Matt’s efforts paid off as a host of a series of open mic/jam nights in the GTA, which attract hundreds of people each week. Working closely with the local independent music community and the Arts Council in his home town of Mississauga, Matt built a reputation as an innovative songwriter and performer, and is regarded as one of the hardest working musicians in his home town.

To quote his lyrics, “The Road I’ve traveled on is long and hard and worth it, because I’m still here with you tonight.”