Your Friend, Death shares new single, “As Good As Dead” Your Friend, Death Bring New Orleans Jazz to Alt-Rock on “As Good As Dead” Your Friend, Death are showing a different side of their sound with their latest single, “As Good As Dead,” a New Orleans-inspired jazz-rock track that pairs the wreckage of a doomed romance...
Ariana Fig shares new album, So Long, Sinnerstate! Ariana Fig Looks Back to Move Forward on Debut Album, So Long, Sinnerstate!, Helmed by Heartfelt Title Track Hamilton, ON-born singer-songwriter Ariana Fig shares her debut full-length album, So Long, Sinnerstate!, a vibrant folk-pop collection that explores identity,...
First Robin shares new single, “Today I Am A Lighthouse” First Robin Illuminates a New Chapter with “Today I Am A Lighthouse” Toronto singer-songwriter Alexandra Sullivan, performing under the name First Robin, is stepping into a new chapter with her latest single, “Today I Am A Lighthouse.” Released August 14, the...
Sharon Marley shares album, Firebird – Interview Sharon Marley Rises Into a New Era With FIREBIRD Sharon Marley has spent decades helping shape and preserve Jamaica’s musical legacy, first as a member of the Grammy-winning Melody Makers and later as an educator, cultural steward, and solo artist. Now, she is...
Tonia Evans shares new cover, “Running Up That Hill” Toronto Singer Tonia Evans Sings Her Way Through Betrayal Trauma on "Running Up That Hill" Toronto based, Newfoundland born singer-songwriter Tonia Evans (Cianciulli) releases her deeply personal cover of Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill," out July 16, 2026, from her...
Cathy Young shares new single, “I Don’t Want To Lose You” – Interview 1974 JUNO Award Winner Cathy Young Was Here All Along, and Now She's Back With the Most Personal Song of Her Life Long before playlists and streaming numbers, before most of today's music industry existed at all, Cathy Young was already a fixture of Toronto's...
SATYA shares new single, “In/Out” – Single Review SATYA Releases New Single "In/Out" Produced by Domeno, Exploring the Modern Dating Disconnect Canadian pop and R&B artist Satya returns with her powerful new single, "In/Out," produced by Domeno and co-written with acclaimed songwriter Kayla Diamond. Blending...
Awake & Dreaming share new single, “Cold Shoulder” – Single Review The fourth single from debut album Inevitable stares down everything going wrong in the world and refuses to let any of it stop us from dancing. Mixed by 9× Juno Award winner Jay Dufour, mastered by João Carvalho (Rush, The Tragically Hip)....
Hearts of Kin Release Feel-Good Single “Rhonda” – Single Review A beloved vintage RV, an unforgettable journey, and one irresistibly catchy summer anthem. Award-winning Cape Breton duo Hearts of Kin are hitting the road this summer with the release of their new single, "Rhonda." Inspired by true events, "Rhonda" tells the story of...
Metric in Toronto, ON – Show Review Metric, Broken Social Scene & StarsAugust 7, 2026RBC Amphitheatre, Toronto, ON Toronto’s iconic indie-rock genealogy came full circle at the RBC Amphitheatre on August 7, 2026. Bringing together Stars, Broken Social Scene, and Metric, the all-Canadian bill felt...
Alexisonfire & Billy Talent in Montreal, QC – Show Review Canadian Rock Royalty Unite: Alexisonfire & Billy Talent Celebrate 20 Years of Iconic Albums in Montreal On July 17, the Bell Centre in Montreal became the epicentre of Canadian punk rock as hometown favourites Faze kicked off an unforgettable night before...
PUP & Gob in St. John’s, NL – Show Review PUP & GobJune 24, 2026JAG Soundhouse, St. John's, NL All Photo Credit: Tara Thompson What better way to kick off the summer season than with a show at the JAG Soundhouse in St. John's, NL, especially while the Iceberg Alley Performance Tent takes a break for the...
Avenged Sevenfold & Good Charlotte in Montreal, QC – Show Review Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte Bring a Night of Nostalgia, Heart, and Heavy Metal to Montreal The Bell Centre was packed to the rafters on August 8 as Montreal welcomed Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte for a sold-out night that delivered everything from...
Olivia Dean in Montreal, QC – Show Review Olivia Dean Brings a Night of Love, Joy and Pure Star Power to Montreal Photo credit: Lola Mansell There are concerts you enjoy, and then there are concerts that feel like a moment you’ll remember for years. Olivia Dean’s sold-out Bell Centre show in Montreal on...
AC/DC in Edmonton, AB – Show Review AC/DC & The Pretty Reckless August 9, 2026Commonwealth Stadium - Edmonton, AB For those who rocked - we salute you! Legendary rockers AC/DC made their return to Edmonton after 11 years, along with The Pretty Reckless. If you’ve even seen How The Grinch Stole...
Zach’s Picks of the Week – October 13 – 18, 2025 Have you been looking for the best music on the Internet? Well it’s good that you stopped here, I've got just that for you! Welcome to Canadians Beats Media, the home of the best music on the Internet in my opinion. All kinds of contents, including interviews, music...
Zach’s Picks of the Week – September 22 – 27, 2025 Well, let’s get right into another exciting list of music that has premiered right here on our website. Welcome to Zach’s Picks of the Week, where I handpick several articles that were posted this last week. Share them with you and your friends and family, and...
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...
Churchill Park Music Fest – Day 4 – Show Review Featuring Timber, Serena Ryder, Phillip Phillips and Matchbox Twenty All Photo Credit: Tara Thompson The final night of the Churchill Park Music Festival was certainly one to remember. There is something special about spending the summer evening surrounded by live...
George Street Festival – Down With Webster, LOLO & With Violet George Street Festival August 2, 2026With Violet, LØLØ, Down With Webster The 41st Annual George Street Festival was in full swing when Sunday night rolled around. Fresh off their Churchill Park performance the week before, With Violet kicked off the night. Next up...
Churchill Park Music Fest – Day 3 – Show Review Featuring Damien Follett, Dallas Smith, Russell Dickerson, and Keith Urban All Photo Credit: Tara Thompson The Churchill Park Music Festival set in the heart of St. John’s, NL is one of my favourite festivals. Five years ago when rumours of something coming to...
Your Friend, Death shares new single, “As Good As Dead” Your Friend, Death Bring New Orleans Jazz to Alt-Rock on “As Good As Dead” Your Friend, Death are showing a different side of their sound with their latest single, “As Good As Dead,” a New Orleans-inspired jazz-rock track that pairs the wreckage of a doomed romance...
Ariana Fig shares new album, So Long, Sinnerstate! Ariana Fig Looks Back to Move Forward on Debut Album, So Long, Sinnerstate!, Helmed by Heartfelt Title Track Hamilton, ON-born singer-songwriter Ariana Fig shares her debut full-length album, So Long, Sinnerstate!, a vibrant folk-pop collection that explores identity,...
First Robin shares new single, “Today I Am A Lighthouse” First Robin Illuminates a New Chapter with “Today I Am A Lighthouse” Toronto singer-songwriter Alexandra Sullivan, performing under the name First Robin, is stepping into a new chapter with her latest single, “Today I Am A Lighthouse.” Released August 14, the...
Sharon Marley shares album, Firebird – Interview Sharon Marley Rises Into a New Era With FIREBIRD Sharon Marley has spent decades helping shape and preserve Jamaica’s musical legacy, first as a member of the Grammy-winning Melody Makers and later as an educator, cultural steward, and solo artist. Now, she is...
Tonia Evans shares new cover, “Running Up That Hill” Toronto Singer Tonia Evans Sings Her Way Through Betrayal Trauma on "Running Up That Hill" Toronto based, Newfoundland born singer-songwriter Tonia Evans (Cianciulli) releases her deeply personal cover of Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill," out July 16, 2026, from her...
Cathy Young shares new single, “I Don’t Want To Lose You” – Interview 1974 JUNO Award Winner Cathy Young Was Here All Along, and Now She's Back With the Most Personal Song of Her Life Long before playlists and streaming numbers, before most of today's music industry existed at all, Cathy Young was already a fixture of Toronto's...
SATYA shares new single, “In/Out” – Single Review SATYA Releases New Single "In/Out" Produced by Domeno, Exploring the Modern Dating Disconnect Canadian pop and R&B artist Satya returns with her powerful new single, "In/Out," produced by Domeno and co-written with acclaimed songwriter Kayla Diamond. Blending...
Awake & Dreaming share new single, “Cold Shoulder” – Single Review The fourth single from debut album Inevitable stares down everything going wrong in the world and refuses to let any of it stop us from dancing. Mixed by 9× Juno Award winner Jay Dufour, mastered by João Carvalho (Rush, The Tragically Hip)....
Hearts of Kin Release Feel-Good Single “Rhonda” – Single Review A beloved vintage RV, an unforgettable journey, and one irresistibly catchy summer anthem. Award-winning Cape Breton duo Hearts of Kin are hitting the road this summer with the release of their new single, "Rhonda." Inspired by true events, "Rhonda" tells the story of...
Metric in Toronto, ON – Show Review Metric, Broken Social Scene & StarsAugust 7, 2026RBC Amphitheatre, Toronto, ON Toronto’s iconic indie-rock genealogy came full circle at the RBC Amphitheatre on August 7, 2026. Bringing together Stars, Broken Social Scene, and Metric, the all-Canadian bill felt...
Alexisonfire & Billy Talent in Montreal, QC – Show Review Canadian Rock Royalty Unite: Alexisonfire & Billy Talent Celebrate 20 Years of Iconic Albums in Montreal On July 17, the Bell Centre in Montreal became the epicentre of Canadian punk rock as hometown favourites Faze kicked off an unforgettable night before...
PUP & Gob in St. John’s, NL – Show Review PUP & GobJune 24, 2026JAG Soundhouse, St. John's, NL All Photo Credit: Tara Thompson What better way to kick off the summer season than with a show at the JAG Soundhouse in St. John's, NL, especially while the Iceberg Alley Performance Tent takes a break for the...
Avenged Sevenfold & Good Charlotte in Montreal, QC – Show Review Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte Bring a Night of Nostalgia, Heart, and Heavy Metal to Montreal The Bell Centre was packed to the rafters on August 8 as Montreal welcomed Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte for a sold-out night that delivered everything from...
Olivia Dean in Montreal, QC – Show Review Olivia Dean Brings a Night of Love, Joy and Pure Star Power to Montreal Photo credit: Lola Mansell There are concerts you enjoy, and then there are concerts that feel like a moment you’ll remember for years. Olivia Dean’s sold-out Bell Centre show in Montreal on...
AC/DC in Edmonton, AB – Show Review AC/DC & The Pretty Reckless August 9, 2026Commonwealth Stadium - Edmonton, AB For those who rocked - we salute you! Legendary rockers AC/DC made their return to Edmonton after 11 years, along with The Pretty Reckless. If you’ve even seen How The Grinch Stole...
Zach’s Picks of the Week – October 13 – 18, 2025 Have you been looking for the best music on the Internet? Well it’s good that you stopped here, I've got just that for you! Welcome to Canadians Beats Media, the home of the best music on the Internet in my opinion. All kinds of contents, including interviews, music...
Zach’s Picks of the Week – September 22 – 27, 2025 Well, let’s get right into another exciting list of music that has premiered right here on our website. Welcome to Zach’s Picks of the Week, where I handpick several articles that were posted this last week. Share them with you and your friends and family, and...
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...
Churchill Park Music Fest – Day 4 – Show Review Featuring Timber, Serena Ryder, Phillip Phillips and Matchbox Twenty All Photo Credit: Tara Thompson The final night of the Churchill Park Music Festival was certainly one to remember. There is something special about spending the summer evening surrounded by live...
George Street Festival – Down With Webster, LOLO & With Violet George Street Festival August 2, 2026With Violet, LØLØ, Down With Webster The 41st Annual George Street Festival was in full swing when Sunday night rolled around. Fresh off their Churchill Park performance the week before, With Violet kicked off the night. Next up...
Churchill Park Music Fest – Day 3 – Show Review Featuring Damien Follett, Dallas Smith, Russell Dickerson, and Keith Urban All Photo Credit: Tara Thompson The Churchill Park Music Festival set in the heart of St. John’s, NL is one of my favourite festivals. Five years ago when rumours of something coming to...
The Beach Boys in Edmonton, AB – IN PHOTOS by | Mar 28, 2025 | Passport The Beach BoysMarch 26, 2025Edmonton Expo Centre Arena, Edmonton, AB For more photos from the show, head to our Facebook page!
