DOWNLOAD: Arthur Renwick - "Do the Bukowski"

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Arthur Renwick, of the Haisla First Nation in Kitimat, BC, is a photo-based artist, independent curator, professor, AND musician. His new album, The Cigarbox Chronicles, is killer and we've got a download of our current favourite track for you.

These days Arthur lives and works in Toronto, dedicating most of his time to his work in music. He sent us a couple tracks from the Ken Whitely produced The Cigarbox Chronicles to check out and it was hard to choose one to feature - but this waltz has grit, wit, beauty and charm and showcases Arthur's songwriting, voice and guitar chops so perfectly we couldn't resist sharing it. It drifts down a dark alley, over a woman's shoulder, past a bottle of whisky, into your ear and right to your bones where it will stay until you raise a glass or sing along, or both. Enjoy.

DOWNLOAD: "Do the Bukowski" - Arthur Renwick

DOWNLOAD: The Medics - "Joseph"

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Australian band The Medics are hot right now - with their recent new album, new videos, and now multiple NIMA nominations.

To get a taste of why this band's "rock songs with a melodic pop heart" are catching on fast, download this track, Joseph. The Medics' passion and drive is infectious - turn it up and enjoy.

DOWNLOAD: The Medics - "Joseph"

DOWNLOAD: She King - "Freak Show"

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She King's lead singer Shawnee is a power house vocalist with presence and style to match. From Six Nations, the 23 year old singer, with guitarist Azur,writes songs empowered with strength, confidence, soul and passion. The band self-describes as being outside of genre and indeed you will find a mix - from their country leaning ballad This is Me (hear it at myspace.com) to the punk-rock sensilibilies of this quick hitting ditty. DOWNLOAD: She King - "Freak Show"