Realizer is the meditative, ambient, guitar-centric side project of prolific musician and multi-instrumentalist Matt C. White (Grandpa Jack, Dead Seconds, Blue Fold, Open Palm.) Realizer’s music is created through meditation and relaxation, and is intended for the same. Realizer—a.k.a. Matt C. White—unlocks a contemplative state through a personal patchwork of ambient sonic architecture, folk eloquence,…

Re-imagining the fabled tale of a folklore favorite has been the latest creative challenge for Chris de Burgh. The compelling result breathes music and lyrical life into a centuries-old and much-loved classic. The Legend of Robin Hood (out via Justin Time & Nettwerk Records) finds Chris at his imaginative best, re-telling the story with a cinematic…

Jack Fargo is the brainchild of Jack Fargotstein, a Memphis-born musician who’s been carrying a tune since he learned to play guitar in the seventh grade, devising parody songs inspired by “Weird Al” Yankovic and eventually moving on to original material. “I thought it would help with the girls,” he laughs while discussing his early…

The Veils, a London-based band fronted by lead singer and songwriter Finn Andrews, released 'Total Depravity' on Nettwerk, an album that reunited the band with producers Adam 'Atom' Greenspan and Nick Launay who were behind the critically acclaimed Nux Vomica.  Greenspan and Launay have also worked together on projects including Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds,…

Donovan's Playground is the lofi moniker and the "personal playground" for Donovan, a music producer from Puebla, Mexico. Along with being 1/2 of the well-known duo Fallen Roses (of which he has platinum and 3x gold certified records), Donovan only recently started releasing lofi beats under his solo account.  "I’ve been making music for over…

Ranee Lee is now celebrating over 40 years in Montreal, Quebec, where she enjoys a successful, multi-faceted career as one of Canada’s most popular jazz vocalists, an award-winning actress, a songwriter, and a proud author of children’s books. Ranee has recorded thirteen albums for Justin Time, a proud discography of acclaimed recordings that feature some…

Helmed by lead singer and creator Justice McLellan, Blue J is comprised of bandmates Lindsay Sjoberg, Mark Whiting, and Adam Fink. Formed in 2017, the band released their debut EP, lovingly titled EP, in 2018 to praise from Canadian tastemakers like Northern Transmissions, Exclaim and more. They have made a name for themselves in the indie rock scene touring with SALES, The Twilight…

Chet Baker's trumpet and vocal approach was immediately recognizable and striking, especially in his prime. He was known for his clear tone, reflective and subdued style, soft volume and careful, restrained approach in his choices of notes for melodic sequences. He played in an army of bands before working briefly with Charlie Parker in 1952.…

Justin Time Essentials Collection and Nettwerk Records to release a remastered, limited edition, exclusive vinyl-only release of Sassy Mama by THE revered American Blues icon known as Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton.  American Blues legend, “Big Mama” is perhaps best known as the original singer of “Hound Dog” and as a powerful voice in the progression of black…