January 18, 2026 - Canadian Beats Media

Great White North & Strange Brew 44 ¾ Anniversary, Out Now The iconic creations of Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas – Bob & Doug McKenzie – get the beauty treatment they deserve with the ultimate celebration of their legacy. Great White North & Strange Brew...

Allie Cribb releases new single, "Back Home Boys" Canadian country artist Ally Cribb returns with a brand-new single, “Back Home Boys,” available now. Rooted in classic country storytelling, the song is a heartfelt tribute to friendship, the feeling of returning home,...

“Cull The Herd” is Animal Tonic at full force — a gritty purge anthem that draws a hard line between truth and hypocrisy, and refuses to stay quiet about it Blunt, fearless, and unwilling to tolerate the noise, Animal Tonic return with “Cull The Herd,” a searing new...

THE DIVINE PROJECT Unleash Video “Don’t Startle The Murder” Off New Rebirth EP Canadian metal act The Divine Project has officially re‑emerged with Rebirth, a ferocious and emotionally charged EP that marks the beginning of a new chapter for the band. Faster, heavier,...

Sean Thomas Builds a Pop Cathedral on New Single "BETTER" There is something undeniably compelling about an artist who does it all. Writing. Producing. Recording. Mixing. That artist is Sean Thomas, and his new single "BETTER," with the kind of scale and ambition that...

Celogen Confronts Devastation With Colour on New Album, Fire Alarm Himitsu! Celogen, the solo project of Calgary art-pop tinkerer Dominic Demierre, released Fire Alarm Himitsu! recently, an album born from choosing life over ruin. Following a breakdown shortly after...

Jill Loryn introduces her heartfelt folk storytelling with debut single “It’s Not Right.” Ontario-based singer-songwriter Jill Loryn is stepping into the spotlight with the release of her debut single, “It’s Not Right,” arriving February 20. A folk artist with deep...

The Rockin Krolik shares newest single, "Day In Day Out" With his latest single “Day in Day Out,” French-born Canadian singer-songwriter Jay RK (The Rockin Krolik) delivers a raw and reflective look at the emotional weight of routine and the quiet struggle to stay...

Olivia Mae Graham Releases New Single, “I’m Not Sorry” A new year brings a powerful new release from one of Canada’s rising country voices. Olivia Mae Graham. "I'm Not Sorry", is another standout song from this prolific songstress. Written about the art of letting go,...

Crash Test Dummies, Ben Rollo & Sydney JonesMarch 11, 2026Maxwells, Waterloo, ON Iconic Winnipeg band Crash Test Dummies who are celebrating 35+ years and are on a North America tour made a stop at Maxwell's where a packed crowd made them feel welcomed....

When Bedouin Soundclash arrived at Orleans’ Shenkman Arts Centre this week, the intimate acoustics of the Harold Shenkman Hall felt more like a packed club than a seated performing-arts venue. Greeted by friends, fans and family alike, the trio carried the show with...

Kasador, Avalon Stone, Deer FangFebruary 28, 2026Sonic Hall, Guelph ON A capacity crowd came to party with Kingston ON rockers Kasador at Sonic Hall in Guelph. First rate rockin' support from Kitchener ON's Avalon Stone. Also, opening, grungegaze band...

Dave Hause & NorthcoteMarch 5, 2026Sonic Hall, Guelph, ON As part of their Cellmates Tour Philadelphia based singer-songwiter Dave Hause and band brought their rocking sound to Sonic Hall in Guelph. Canadian...

Nothing More, Catch Your Breath, Archers, DoobieMarch 7, 2026Grey Eagle Resort and Casino, Calgary, AB The boys in Nothing More made a stop in Calgary on their Carnal Nature tour, at the Grey Eagle Resort and Casino. Setting the pace for the evening was the band...

Rise Against, Destroy Boys & KoyoMarch 11, 2026History, Toronto, ON Punk rock legends Rise Against have been a staple within the genre since their debut album the Unraveling dropped in 2001. For two decades Rise Against has remained top of mind with their iconic...

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COUNTRY MUSIC TAKES OVER MONTRÉAL AS LASSO 2026 UNVEILS ITS LINEUP, FEATURING KOE WETZEL, MAX McNOWN, CARLY PEARCE, TURNPIKE TROUBADOURS, CAMERON WHITCOMBAND MORE, JOINING A PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED ALL-STAR BILL INCLUDING THOMAS RHETT, MUMFORD & SONS, JON PARDI AND...

Four Winds Music Fest Returns For Fourth Year With Blackie + The Rodeo Kings, The Bros. Landreth, Tim Baker, And Debut Of New Heritage And Cultural Stage Three-day camping passes and single-day tickets are now available at www.fourwindsmusicfest.com Four Winds Music...

WINTERFOLK XXIV RETURNS TO TORONTO — FOUR DAYS OF ROOTS, BLUES, AND COMMUNITY AT THE TRANZAC CLUB Winterfolk XXIV, Toronto’s beloved mid-winter music festival, returns bigger than ever for its 24th year with four full days of live roots and blues music at the Tranzac...

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