December 30, 2025—In 2025 we released 5 albums and 1 EP on 12″ vinyl, a 10″ w/ etched B-side, CDs, and Cassettes as well as several digital singles, two film scores, and an official Canada Games anthem across our three labels – Forward Music, Backward Music, and Castle Records. This music was played on terrestrial, satellite, and internet radio stations all around the world, streamed millions of times…
September 26, 2025—“fresh and distinctive” – WXPN“deeply rooted and universally affecting” – Add To Wantlist“warmly compassionate and loaded with stark weight” – Various Small Flames Emerging from the rich cultural landscape of their Wabanaki homeland, New Brunswick, The Hello Crows are a powerful Indigenous collective, whose songs and stories are woven with the threads of personal experiences, resilience, and a deep connection to their communities…
June 10, 2025—Mi’kmaq rapper and producer Wolf Castle has launched Castle Records, an imprint of Forward Music Group dedicated to supporting Indigenous artists in the Atlantic region. As the first Indigenous-focused label in the area, Castle aims to amplify Indigenous voices, ensuring artists have the tools and support they need to thrive on their own terms. “There are only a small…