• PROMOS

      PROMOS

      The Get Alongs share new LP, Second To None

      The Get Alongs share new LP, Second To None

      Toronto’s The Get Alongs Deliver Jangle and Bite on New LP, Second To None Toronto’s The Get Alongs return with Second To None, their sophomore LP, out June 19, 2026 via Having Fun / We Are Busy Bodies. It’s a guitar record built on jangle, push, and instinct, pulling...

      Ron Pastore shares new single, “Robot Hands”

      Ron Pastore shares new single, “Robot Hands”

      Ron Pastore Releases New Single "Robot Hands" From His Neo-Psych Album, Turtle Rock Ron Pastore, the New York-based composer, multi-instrumentalist, and sonic architect behind one of independent music's most quietly thrilling catalogues, releases his new single "Robot...

      Tanjeryne shares new single, “God’s Problem”

      Tanjeryne shares new single, “God’s Problem”

      Edmonton's TANJERYNE teams with The Western Thistles on cheeky single "God's Problem" from upcoming Leather & Denim LP Edmonton, Alberta singer-songwriter Tanjeryne offers a timeless sound that blends classic country with hints of jazz, soul and folk-pop. Her...

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  • INTERVIEWS

      INTERVIEWS

      Margaret McGuffin Talks 2026 Women in the Studio Accelerator – Interview

      Margaret McGuffin Talks 2026 Women in the Studio Accelerator – Interview

      From Opportunity to Impact: Margaret McGuffin Discusses Women in the Studio’s Growing Legacy Music Publishers Canada continues its work to create more equitable opportunities across the music industry through the Women in the Studio National Accelerator, an initiative...

      Mike Sands shares new single, “Abandoned” – Interview

      Mike Sands shares new single, “Abandoned” – Interview

      Mike Sands Releases New Single "Abandoned" and Announces Seventh Album, Happy Hour, Out July 10 on JIB Machine Records Mike Sands, the New York-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter whose restless creative spirit has been carving out his own corner of Alternative...

      Becca Stefanson Shares New Single “How I Feel” – Interview

      Becca Stefanson Shares New Single “How I Feel” – Interview

      Romantic Folk Country-Tinged Ballad Arrives Alongside Debut EP Going Forward, Looking Back At just 17 years old, Pitt Meadows, BC singer-songwriter Becca Stefanson is already demonstrating a remarkable ability to connect with listeners through thoughtful storytelling...

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  • REVIEWS

      REVIEWS

      The Rockin Krolik shares new single, “Tongue Tied” – Single Review

      The Rockin Krolik shares new single, “Tongue Tied” – Single Review

      The Rockin Krolik Finds Summer Pop-Rock Magic on Playful New Single “Tongue Tied” Jay RK, Aka The Rockin Krolik returns with "Tongue Tied", a lighthearted pop-rock song “a la Jason Mraz”. It’s got a cool summer groove supported by layers of horns, a lead sax and a...

      Awake & Dreaming – “Antidote” – Single Review

      Awake & Dreaming – “Antidote” – Single Review

      Awake & Dreaming Build a Blockbuster Rock Universe Across New Releases Awake & Dreaming are an alt-rock band built on contrast and scale—pairing delicate piano lines and atmospheric electronics with towering guitars and glam-inspired theatrics. Their sound...

      Satya releases “Love2hate” – Single Review

      Satya releases “Love2hate” – Single Review

      Satya Channels Reinvention and Resilience on Powerful New Single “Love2hate” Canadian pop and R&B, Satya returns with her powerful new single, “Love2hate,” an emotionally honest anthem inspired by personal growth, reinvention, and perseverance. Blending nostalgic...

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  • SHOWS

      SHOWS

      April Wine & Triumph in Halifax, NS – Photo Review

      April Wine & Triumph in Halifax, NS – Photo Review

      April Wine/TriumphApril 28, 2026Scotiabank Centre, Halifax NS An evening of nostalgia and hits from both April Wine and Triumph filling up the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax.  Both bands did nothing but play the hits and had everyone screaming, cheering, and singing...

      Cancer Bats in Edmonton, AB – Show Review

      Cancer Bats in Edmonton, AB – Show Review

      Cancer Bats , Chastity, TEETH, ANCIIENTSMarch 23, 2026Pawn Shop Live, Edmonton AB The first of four absolutely stellar shows kicked off Thursday night in Edmonton at the newly renamed Pawn Shop Live (formerly Union Hall) - the venue got a re-dress, with some subtle...

      Danny Michel in Kitchener, ON – Photo Review

      Danny Michel in Kitchener, ON – Photo Review

      Danny MichelApril 24, 2026Conrad Centre For The Performing Arts, Kitchener ON Canadian singer, songwriter, Danny Michel performed solo to a sold out home crowd at the Conrad Centre for the Performing art in Kitchener ON. Presented...

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  • PASSPORT

      PASSPORT

      Bailey Zimmerman in Toronto, ON – Show Review

      Bailey Zimmerman in Toronto, ON – Show Review

      Bailey Zimmerman, Blake Whiten & Hudson WestbrookJune 18, 2026RBC Amphitheatre, Toronto, ON It takes a unique kind of artist to outdraw a national soccer match, but Bailey Zimmerman did just that in Toronto. Despite competing directly with a Team Canada FIFA World...

      Amyl and The Sniffers in Laval, QC – Show Review

      Amyl and The Sniffers in Laval, QC – Show Review

      Amyl and The Sniffers, L7 & Party Dozen June 5, 2026Place Bell, Laval, QC Place Bell was treated to an evening of loud, unapologetic rock on June 5, as Amyl and The Sniffers headlined a stacked bill featuring Party Dozen and legendary grunge pioneers L7. Opening...

      Josh Groban & Jennifer Hudson in Laval, QC – Show Review

      Josh Groban & Jennifer Hudson in Laval, QC – Show Review

      Josh Groban & Jennifer HudsonJune 2, 2026Place Bell, Laval, QC It’s not often that a concert delivers excellence from start to finish, but on June 2 at Place Bell in Laval, Josh Groban and Jennifer Hudson created an evening that felt nothing short of...

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  • FEATURES

      FEATURES

      Zach Picks of the Week – September 7 – 13, 2025

      What’s going on and welcome back for another exciting batch of exciting music that is always exciting to check out! You know it’s gotta be, good for everybody. All of this music comes from our website Canadian beats. Be sure to go check out all the exciting content we...

      Zach’s Picks of the Week – September 1 – 6, 2025

      Did you know some of the best music on the internet is waiting for you right here? Lucky you—you’ve found it! This week, I’ve hand-picked six standout articles featuring songs that I couldn’t stop replaying. Each one is catchy, entertaining, and worth sharing with...

      Zach’s Picks of the Week – August 25 – 30, 2025

      Tuning in once again, looking the best new music and content on the internet? Then you found your way to Zach’s Picks of The Week, where I believe you’re gonna find all of the above! Canadian Beats is your one stop shop for the best music releases and interviews or...

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  • FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      Matchbox Twenty set to return to Churchill Park on July 25, 2026, with Phillip Phillips and Timber

      Matchbox Twenty set to return to Churchill Park on July 25, 2026, with Phillip Phillips and Timber

      The long awaited return of Matchbox Twenty to the Churchill Park Music Festival is here. Matchbox Twenty was one of the first headlines of this festival five years ago. Ever since, we've seen fans ask for an encore. To celebrate the fifth festival, the pleas have been...

      Meadows Music Festival 2026 – Day 2

      Meadows Music Festival 2026 – Day 2

      Meadows Music Festival 2026 - Day 2 (of 2)May 30, 2026Fergus ON Now in its fourth year, the Meadows Music Festival had another amazing year! Not only showcasing great bands and good food but the weather also cooperated this year. As has become customary the second day...

      Meadows Music Festival 2026 – Day 1

      Meadows Music Festival 2026 – Day 1

      Meadows Music Festival 2026 - Day 1 (of 2)May 29, 2026Fergus ON Now in its fourth year, the Meadows Music Festival had another amazing year! Not only showcasing great bands and good food but the weather also cooperated this year. As has become customary the first day...

      SEE ALL
  • PROMOS

      PROMOS

      The Get Alongs share new LP, Second To None

      The Get Alongs share new LP, Second To None

      Toronto’s The Get Alongs Deliver Jangle and Bite on New LP, Second To None Toronto’s The Get Alongs return with Second To None, their sophomore LP, out June 19, 2026 via Having Fun / We Are Busy Bodies. It’s a guitar record built on jangle, push, and instinct, pulling...

      Ron Pastore shares new single, “Robot Hands”

      Ron Pastore shares new single, “Robot Hands”

      Ron Pastore Releases New Single "Robot Hands" From His Neo-Psych Album, Turtle Rock Ron Pastore, the New York-based composer, multi-instrumentalist, and sonic architect behind one of independent music's most quietly thrilling catalogues, releases his new single "Robot...

      Tanjeryne shares new single, “God’s Problem”

      Tanjeryne shares new single, “God’s Problem”

      Edmonton's TANJERYNE teams with The Western Thistles on cheeky single "God's Problem" from upcoming Leather & Denim LP Edmonton, Alberta singer-songwriter Tanjeryne offers a timeless sound that blends classic country with hints of jazz, soul and folk-pop. Her...

      SEE ALL
  • INTERVIEWS

      INTERVIEWS

      Margaret McGuffin Talks 2026 Women in the Studio Accelerator – Interview

      Margaret McGuffin Talks 2026 Women in the Studio Accelerator – Interview

      From Opportunity to Impact: Margaret McGuffin Discusses Women in the Studio’s Growing Legacy Music Publishers Canada continues its work to create more equitable opportunities across the music industry through the Women in the Studio National Accelerator, an initiative...

      Mike Sands shares new single, “Abandoned” – Interview

      Mike Sands shares new single, “Abandoned” – Interview

      Mike Sands Releases New Single "Abandoned" and Announces Seventh Album, Happy Hour, Out July 10 on JIB Machine Records Mike Sands, the New York-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter whose restless creative spirit has been carving out his own corner of Alternative...

      Becca Stefanson Shares New Single “How I Feel” – Interview

      Becca Stefanson Shares New Single “How I Feel” – Interview

      Romantic Folk Country-Tinged Ballad Arrives Alongside Debut EP Going Forward, Looking Back At just 17 years old, Pitt Meadows, BC singer-songwriter Becca Stefanson is already demonstrating a remarkable ability to connect with listeners through thoughtful storytelling...

      SEE ALL
  • REVIEWS

      REVIEWS

      The Rockin Krolik shares new single, “Tongue Tied” – Single Review

      The Rockin Krolik shares new single, “Tongue Tied” – Single Review

      The Rockin Krolik Finds Summer Pop-Rock Magic on Playful New Single “Tongue Tied” Jay RK, Aka The Rockin Krolik returns with "Tongue Tied", a lighthearted pop-rock song “a la Jason Mraz”. It’s got a cool summer groove supported by layers of horns, a lead sax and a...

      Awake & Dreaming – “Antidote” – Single Review

      Awake & Dreaming – “Antidote” – Single Review

      Awake & Dreaming Build a Blockbuster Rock Universe Across New Releases Awake & Dreaming are an alt-rock band built on contrast and scale—pairing delicate piano lines and atmospheric electronics with towering guitars and glam-inspired theatrics. Their sound...

      Satya releases “Love2hate” – Single Review

      Satya releases “Love2hate” – Single Review

      Satya Channels Reinvention and Resilience on Powerful New Single “Love2hate” Canadian pop and R&B, Satya returns with her powerful new single, “Love2hate,” an emotionally honest anthem inspired by personal growth, reinvention, and perseverance. Blending nostalgic...

      SEE ALL
  • SHOWS

      SHOWS

      April Wine & Triumph in Halifax, NS – Photo Review

      April Wine & Triumph in Halifax, NS – Photo Review

      April Wine/TriumphApril 28, 2026Scotiabank Centre, Halifax NS An evening of nostalgia and hits from both April Wine and Triumph filling up the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax.  Both bands did nothing but play the hits and had everyone screaming, cheering, and singing...

      Cancer Bats in Edmonton, AB – Show Review

      Cancer Bats in Edmonton, AB – Show Review

      Cancer Bats , Chastity, TEETH, ANCIIENTSMarch 23, 2026Pawn Shop Live, Edmonton AB The first of four absolutely stellar shows kicked off Thursday night in Edmonton at the newly renamed Pawn Shop Live (formerly Union Hall) - the venue got a re-dress, with some subtle...

      Danny Michel in Kitchener, ON – Photo Review

      Danny Michel in Kitchener, ON – Photo Review

      Danny MichelApril 24, 2026Conrad Centre For The Performing Arts, Kitchener ON Canadian singer, songwriter, Danny Michel performed solo to a sold out home crowd at the Conrad Centre for the Performing art in Kitchener ON. Presented...

      SEE ALL
  • PASSPORT

      PASSPORT

      Bailey Zimmerman in Toronto, ON – Show Review

      Bailey Zimmerman in Toronto, ON – Show Review

      Bailey Zimmerman, Blake Whiten & Hudson WestbrookJune 18, 2026RBC Amphitheatre, Toronto, ON It takes a unique kind of artist to outdraw a national soccer match, but Bailey Zimmerman did just that in Toronto. Despite competing directly with a Team Canada FIFA World...

      Amyl and The Sniffers in Laval, QC – Show Review

      Amyl and The Sniffers in Laval, QC – Show Review

      Amyl and The Sniffers, L7 & Party Dozen June 5, 2026Place Bell, Laval, QC Place Bell was treated to an evening of loud, unapologetic rock on June 5, as Amyl and The Sniffers headlined a stacked bill featuring Party Dozen and legendary grunge pioneers L7. Opening...

      Josh Groban & Jennifer Hudson in Laval, QC – Show Review

      Josh Groban & Jennifer Hudson in Laval, QC – Show Review

      Josh Groban & Jennifer HudsonJune 2, 2026Place Bell, Laval, QC It’s not often that a concert delivers excellence from start to finish, but on June 2 at Place Bell in Laval, Josh Groban and Jennifer Hudson created an evening that felt nothing short of...

      SEE ALL
  • FEATURES

      FEATURES

      Zach Picks of the Week – September 7 – 13, 2025

      What’s going on and welcome back for another exciting batch of exciting music that is always exciting to check out! You know it’s gotta be, good for everybody. All of this music comes from our website Canadian beats. Be sure to go check out all the exciting content we...

      Zach’s Picks of the Week – September 1 – 6, 2025

      Did you know some of the best music on the internet is waiting for you right here? Lucky you—you’ve found it! This week, I’ve hand-picked six standout articles featuring songs that I couldn’t stop replaying. Each one is catchy, entertaining, and worth sharing with...

      Zach’s Picks of the Week – August 25 – 30, 2025

      Tuning in once again, looking the best new music and content on the internet? Then you found your way to Zach’s Picks of The Week, where I believe you’re gonna find all of the above! Canadian Beats is your one stop shop for the best music releases and interviews or...

      SEE ALL
  • FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      Matchbox Twenty set to return to Churchill Park on July 25, 2026, with Phillip Phillips and Timber

      Matchbox Twenty set to return to Churchill Park on July 25, 2026, with Phillip Phillips and Timber

      The long awaited return of Matchbox Twenty to the Churchill Park Music Festival is here. Matchbox Twenty was one of the first headlines of this festival five years ago. Ever since, we've seen fans ask for an encore. To celebrate the fifth festival, the pleas have been...

      Meadows Music Festival 2026 – Day 2

      Meadows Music Festival 2026 – Day 2

      Meadows Music Festival 2026 - Day 2 (of 2)May 30, 2026Fergus ON Now in its fourth year, the Meadows Music Festival had another amazing year! Not only showcasing great bands and good food but the weather also cooperated this year. As has become customary the second day...

      Meadows Music Festival 2026 – Day 1

      Meadows Music Festival 2026 – Day 1

      Meadows Music Festival 2026 - Day 1 (of 2)May 29, 2026Fergus ON Now in its fourth year, the Meadows Music Festival had another amazing year! Not only showcasing great bands and good food but the weather also cooperated this year. As has become customary the first day...

      SEE ALL

StanFest Performer Interview – Andru Branch & Halfway Tree

by JamesM | Jul 11, 2023 | Festivals & Events, Interviews

Award-winning Canadian recording artist Andru Branch named his band Halfway Tree after the bustling music district in Kingston, where he has worked with many of Jamaica’s most celebrated musicians. Back in 2021, they unveiled the album, Weather The Storm, now the...
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