Time to get into the new music and jam out!!
Welcome back to the best place on the Internet to find said music. Lots of it is coming out here on our website. Canadian Beats, so stay up-to-date on all of our social media. Welcome back to Zach’s Picks Of The Week, my list of my favourite articles to be posted. You’ll see a preview of each post and then find the link to the full version. It’s just my top six, so you’re more than welcome to explore our website for yourself. There is all sorts of new and exciting content coming out right here on Canadian Beats. But further do let’s get right into this list of amazing music!
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Marie Minet returns with a captivating new single, ” Je Serais Tout Ce Que Tu Veux – High Life Edition Acoustic”, from her revisited album Clair Obscur – High Life Edition Acoustic. A passionate fusion of Chanson Française and Highlife, this track showcases Marie’s unique blend of African rhythms, evocative lyrics, and delicate melodies. Recorded live after an inspiring journey through West Africa and featuring world-class musicians, Je Serais Tout Ce Que Tu Veux is a testament to her musical evolution and cultural exploration. Check it out here.
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If the world feels like it’s gone off the rails, it’s because it has—and The Riptides have the soundtrack for it. Fueled by a post-pandemic punk-rock panic attack and loaded with melodies that hit like a right hook, Burn After Listening is the Ottawa band’s most audacious record to date. Their third single, “Bad Habit,” is out now—an infectious slice of pop-punk perfection that slams like Green Day but with the heart and hangups of a bruised romantic. Think The Clash at their catchiest, Screeching Weasel at their wittiest, and The Queers with just the right amount of existential dread. You can enjoy their new single right now, through our interview, here.
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Séan McCann, the beloved Canadian troubadour and Order of Canada recipient best known as a founding member of Great Big Sea, is hitting the road for a different kind of tour in 2025—a tour not about charts, fame, or the “American dream,” but about connection, community, and commitment to country. Literally.
In the wake of tightening U.S. visa restrictions, rising touring costs, and the recent cultural backlash from artists choosing to avoid the U.S., McCann is embracing a path less travelled—right here at home. Check out the full list of tour dates for his (American Dream) Canadian tour, coming to a town near you, here.
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Award-winning Toronto singer-songwriter Tyler Ellis is one of the unsung heroes of folk-roots music on the scene, but his distinct knack for concise storytelling, underscored by his rugged, down-home voice, shines brilliantly on the new single “100 Proof.” The song is from Ellis’ eighth album to date, Down by the Don, coming out in June. “100 Proof” is out on May 2nd and available on all major platforms or through our premiere, here.
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Brooke MacArthur, a rising country artist from Prince Edward Island, is quickly carving out a name for herself in Canada’s country music scene. With a voice that blends soulful warmth and emotional depth, Brooke’s signature low register and heartfelt storytelling have already earned her national attention. Her previous singles — including a standout duet with country troubadour Lawrence Maxwell — received extensive radio play, including SiriusXM’s Top of the Country. If you want more, feel free to check out this Five Questions with Brooke MacArthur, here.
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Woodland Cree hip-hop artist Nige B doesn’t just tell stories — he builds bridges with them. On his latest single “Morning Drive” featuring Dubbygotbars, Nige delivers a slow-burn banger steeped in memory, survival, and spiritual grind. The track — now sitting at #7 on the Indigenous Music Countdown — sets the tone for his April 18 release Reshape // Refashion, a record that doesn’t just bang; it breathes. There’s a really cool interview with my number one pick of the week, check it out here.
And that’s gonna be all of the amazing music that I found on our website, so you should definitely stay in the loop with us on all of our social media. That way, you and your friends will know exactly what is.. I don’t know what the word for “Hip” these days is, but that! That’s the kind of stuff you can expect right here on Zack‘s pics of the week. So as always be sure to spread the love and positivity in our world. Spread that music that I just shared with you with all of your friends and family. And be back here next time for our next installment of the best music on the Internet. PEACE, LOVE, AND GOOD MUSIC EVERYONE!!