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Kandle Brings A Timeless Lynchian Portrayal Of Heartbreak Gone Wrong To The Screen In New Video For “When It Hurts”

Today, JUNO nominee Kandle has shared the latest glimpse into the expanding Set The Fire universe of music videos with a timeless, Lynchian portrayal of a love gone wrong for “When It Hurts.” Starring Kandle and actor/musician, Keenan Tracey (known for his roles in The 100, Bates Motel and will star in upcoming series, Day Of The Dead) the two are stuck in a time loop of paralysis — afraid to leave due to the fear of the unknown.

Kandle’s passion for visual storytelling is on full display, as every set was built in the confinement of Kandle’s apartment in Vancouver. The result is a haunted retro dreamscape created by patch-working together clever sets, thematic lighting, and a collection of props sourced through thrift stores and flea markets informed by films like Paris, Texas, and Blue Velvet — favorites of director Brandon William Fletcher.

Last year, the daughter of 54-40’s Neil Osborne crafted an EP during quarantine — produced w/ Martin “Youth” Glover (Paul McCartney, Kate Bush, The Verve), Liam O’Neil, and Warne Livesey (Midnight Oil, Matthew Goode). She was also in Jack White’s “Corporation” video and recently featured in Netflix’s Tiny Pretty Things.

Kandle also started a collection of drawings capturing some experiences faced by women in music – like these here.

Watch / Share: “When It Hurts“

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Makk $aucy explores feminine power and emotional connection in “Agressive Woman”

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Women are powerful to the people around them, and Makk $aucy explores that dynamic in his new single, “Aggressive Woman.” In this release, Makk $aucy dives into how our personal habits and views are shaped by our relationships and emotional ties, rather than just skimming the surface.

“Aggressive Woman” comes from a relaxed, flowing creative process, captured at Grill Studios in Emeryville, California. You can feel that vibe throughout the track, letting the performance speak real emotion without sounding forced. Much of the vibe comes from Makk $aucy’s vocal delivery, which matches the recording’s chill atmosphere.

Beyond the theme, the release also showcases Makk $aucy’s talents as an artist and producer. He lists R&B, hip-hop, and rap as influences and is still trying to find a musical direction that doesn’t confine him to one genre. His production work is central to this identity, reflecting his desire to shape the whole listening experience, not just his vocal performance.

“Agressive Woman” is another chapter in what Makk $aucy calls the “Makk $aucy Experience,” a larger musical journey based on experimentation and creative findings. It celebrates female power and spotlights an artist who continues to push the limits of his production and genre-bending approach.

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C’batch explores love, irony, and poor decisions in “If There Was Ever a Fool (One of a Cast of Many) 1”

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“If There Was Ever a Fool (One of a Cast of Many) 1” by C’batch is a classic rock release that explores that complicated side of relationships. Based on a friend’s real-life relationship, the song explores love, bad judgment, and the emotional repercussions from a dark, ironic, and sometimes humorous perspective.

What’s interesting about the release is that it spans different eras, musically and lyrically. C’Batch first recorded the guitar improvisation in 2012, and the words came years later, after the relationship that inspired them was over. He kept the two apart until 2026, when he finally merged them. The unusual creative chronology links an early musical idea to a later observation of human behavior.

The track is steeped in classic rock and soul rock and showcases C’batch’s experience as a guitarist, composer, and producer. To truly appreciate this release, one must understand the creative process behind it, a process that has been touched by a musical history spanning four decades. He returns to an old guitar composition and gives it a new purpose in the telling.

The song is about how people can get so wrapped up in love that they ignore shady decisions and only see the consequences afterward. “If There Was Ever a Fool (One of a Cast of Many) 1” is an interesting intersection of past inspiration and present outlook. It also shows how an unfinished musical idea can be born years later.

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