Ryan O’Reilly Releases Reflective Folk Gem “Elizabeth” Ryan O'Reilly Captures Young Love's Restless Beauty on Alternative Folk Standout "Elizabeth" Berlin-based songwriter Ryan O'Reilly releases the official studio version of “Elizabeth,” a reflective and memorable alternative folk gem written nearly 20 years ago....
Teagan Johnston Shares Introspective New Single “My Luck” Teagan Johnston Shares "My Luck," A Reflective Anthem About Heartache and Chance Toronto alternative artist Teagan Johnston shares “My Luck,” an introspective, melancholic track that explores feelings of unluckiness, disconnection, and the strange dynamics we attract...
Justin Maki Drops “Wasting Time” Justin Maki Soars on Slow Grooving, Dark Alternative Single "Wasting Time" From New Album 'Technicolor Dreams' (OUT 6/26) Japan-born, Canada-raised artist Justin Maki shares “Wasting Time,” a slow-groove R&B ballad that transforms uncertainty into devotion....
PICKLE JUICE Share “Halfway” – Interview PICKLE JUICE Share "Halfway," A Turbulent Alternative Rock Track Exploring the Dark Side of Ski Town Dreams Alt-rock outfit PICKLE JUICE share their brand new single “Halfway,” a raw and restless track that digs beneath the postcard-perfect image of ski town-living to...
Em Armstrongm Armstrong Drops “Maybe Probably Never” – Interview Em Armstrong Reclaims Her Power on Edgy Alt-Rock Anthem "Maybe Probably Never" Alternative rock artist Em Armstrong breathes new life into “Maybe Probably Never,” an edgy, bold, and empowering anthem about closure, self-respect, and choosing yourself. “This song came...
Haiduk Unleashes “Archdevil” – Interview One Man Death Metal – Canada’s HAIDUK Unleashes New Album “Archdevil” A relentless surge of blackened death‑thrash returns from Canada’s one‑man metal conjurer. Calgary-based solo metal project Haiduk, the creation of guitarist and composer Luka Milojica, has...
Dylan Hennessy Drops “Just Slow Down” – Single Review Dylan Hennessy shares new single, "Just Slow Down" Toronto singer-songwriter and producer Dylan Hennessy returns with “Just Slow Down,” a genre-blending single that pairs warm, groove-driven instrumentation with a message about empathy, division, and the importance of...
Animal Tonic – “Knight Rider” – Single Review Animal Tonic Accelerate Their Momentum with Bold New Track “Knight Rider” Canadian indie newcomers Animal Tonic are keeping their momentum strong with the release of their latest single, "Knight Rider." The track drifts through hazy, psychedelic textures and lush,...
Elina Filice – “These Days” – Single Review Elina Filice returns with the bittersweet yet anthemic single, “These Days” Written about the pain and longing of a long-distance relationship, “These Days” from Elina Filice, examines the feeling of always running out of time. Sparse, emotive verses build to an...
Aysanabee in Kitchener, ON – Photo Review Aysanabee, Tennyson KingApril 3, 2026The Boathouse, Kitchener ON Fresh from his two 2026 Juno awards wins for Alternative Album of the year and Contemporary Indigenous Album of the year Oji-Cree singer-songwriter Aysanabee performed to a sold crowd at the...
My Son The Hurricane in Waterloo, ON – Photo Review My Son The Hurricane, Arcade AllstarsMarch 28, 2026Maxwell's, Waterloo ON My Son The Hurricane, the multi-horn, multi-drummer, multi-singer brass funk beast from Niagara ON is touring again and had the crowd at Maxwell's dancing from the first note played. Local...
Old Man Luedecke in Guelph, ON – Photo Review Old Man Luedecke, Colour Film March 30, 2026Sonic Hall, Guelph ON All Photo Credit: Dan Fischer Two time Juno winner singer-songwriter Old Man Luedecke brought his high energy and clever/poignant lyrics to the Sonic Hall in Guelph ON. Hamilton's...
Lady Gaga in Montreal, QC – Show Review Lady GagaApril 2, 2026Bell Centre, Montreal, QC Photo from November 2025 show in Paris, Credit: Nicko Guihal Write-up by Indiana Stock Last Thursday, April 2nd 2026, Lady Gaga gave Montreal an amazing show, the first of three nights at the Bell Center, only 10 days...
Rise Against in Edmonton, AB – Show Review Rise Against, Destroy Boys & KoyoMarch 24, 2026Edmonton Convention Centre, Edmonton, AB Three bands carrying the torch of rebellion and one nearly sold out venue were the perfect recipe for a Tuesday night in Edmonton. Kicking off the night were Koyo, a Long...
George Thorogood in Calgary, AB – Show Review George ThorogoodMarch 20, 2026The Grey Eagle Casino & Resort, Calgary, AB One legendary act, one of the provinces top venues (The Grey Eagle), and one critical mistake on my part. Now for those of you who don’t know me, I took on a new job a few months ago which...
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...
Canadian Blues Music Awards Crown First-Ever Winners at Landmark Toronto Gala Honouring the roots. Celebrating the future The Canadian Blues Music Awards made history Monday night at The Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto, crowning the first-ever winners of Canada's new national blues recognition programme across 16 competitive categories. The...
Lasso Montreal unveils 2026 lineup 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 2026 installment 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...
Ryan O’Reilly Releases Reflective Folk Gem “Elizabeth” Ryan O'Reilly Captures Young Love's Restless Beauty on Alternative Folk Standout "Elizabeth" Berlin-based songwriter Ryan O'Reilly releases the official studio version of “Elizabeth,” a reflective and memorable alternative folk gem written nearly 20 years ago....
Teagan Johnston Shares Introspective New Single “My Luck” Teagan Johnston Shares "My Luck," A Reflective Anthem About Heartache and Chance Toronto alternative artist Teagan Johnston shares “My Luck,” an introspective, melancholic track that explores feelings of unluckiness, disconnection, and the strange dynamics we attract...
Justin Maki Drops “Wasting Time” Justin Maki Soars on Slow Grooving, Dark Alternative Single "Wasting Time" From New Album 'Technicolor Dreams' (OUT 6/26) Japan-born, Canada-raised artist Justin Maki shares “Wasting Time,” a slow-groove R&B ballad that transforms uncertainty into devotion....
PICKLE JUICE Share “Halfway” – Interview PICKLE JUICE Share "Halfway," A Turbulent Alternative Rock Track Exploring the Dark Side of Ski Town Dreams Alt-rock outfit PICKLE JUICE share their brand new single “Halfway,” a raw and restless track that digs beneath the postcard-perfect image of ski town-living to...
Em Armstrongm Armstrong Drops “Maybe Probably Never” – Interview Em Armstrong Reclaims Her Power on Edgy Alt-Rock Anthem "Maybe Probably Never" Alternative rock artist Em Armstrong breathes new life into “Maybe Probably Never,” an edgy, bold, and empowering anthem about closure, self-respect, and choosing yourself. “This song came...
Haiduk Unleashes “Archdevil” – Interview One Man Death Metal – Canada’s HAIDUK Unleashes New Album “Archdevil” A relentless surge of blackened death‑thrash returns from Canada’s one‑man metal conjurer. Calgary-based solo metal project Haiduk, the creation of guitarist and composer Luka Milojica, has...
Dylan Hennessy Drops “Just Slow Down” – Single Review Dylan Hennessy shares new single, "Just Slow Down" Toronto singer-songwriter and producer Dylan Hennessy returns with “Just Slow Down,” a genre-blending single that pairs warm, groove-driven instrumentation with a message about empathy, division, and the importance of...
Animal Tonic – “Knight Rider” – Single Review Animal Tonic Accelerate Their Momentum with Bold New Track “Knight Rider” Canadian indie newcomers Animal Tonic are keeping their momentum strong with the release of their latest single, "Knight Rider." The track drifts through hazy, psychedelic textures and lush,...
Elina Filice – “These Days” – Single Review Elina Filice returns with the bittersweet yet anthemic single, “These Days” Written about the pain and longing of a long-distance relationship, “These Days” from Elina Filice, examines the feeling of always running out of time. Sparse, emotive verses build to an...
Aysanabee in Kitchener, ON – Photo Review Aysanabee, Tennyson KingApril 3, 2026The Boathouse, Kitchener ON Fresh from his two 2026 Juno awards wins for Alternative Album of the year and Contemporary Indigenous Album of the year Oji-Cree singer-songwriter Aysanabee performed to a sold crowd at the...
My Son The Hurricane in Waterloo, ON – Photo Review My Son The Hurricane, Arcade AllstarsMarch 28, 2026Maxwell's, Waterloo ON My Son The Hurricane, the multi-horn, multi-drummer, multi-singer brass funk beast from Niagara ON is touring again and had the crowd at Maxwell's dancing from the first note played. Local...
Old Man Luedecke in Guelph, ON – Photo Review Old Man Luedecke, Colour Film March 30, 2026Sonic Hall, Guelph ON All Photo Credit: Dan Fischer Two time Juno winner singer-songwriter Old Man Luedecke brought his high energy and clever/poignant lyrics to the Sonic Hall in Guelph ON. Hamilton's...
Lady Gaga in Montreal, QC – Show Review Lady GagaApril 2, 2026Bell Centre, Montreal, QC Photo from November 2025 show in Paris, Credit: Nicko Guihal Write-up by Indiana Stock Last Thursday, April 2nd 2026, Lady Gaga gave Montreal an amazing show, the first of three nights at the Bell Center, only 10 days...
Rise Against in Edmonton, AB – Show Review Rise Against, Destroy Boys & KoyoMarch 24, 2026Edmonton Convention Centre, Edmonton, AB Three bands carrying the torch of rebellion and one nearly sold out venue were the perfect recipe for a Tuesday night in Edmonton. Kicking off the night were Koyo, a Long...
George Thorogood in Calgary, AB – Show Review George ThorogoodMarch 20, 2026The Grey Eagle Casino & Resort, Calgary, AB One legendary act, one of the provinces top venues (The Grey Eagle), and one critical mistake on my part. Now for those of you who don’t know me, I took on a new job a few months ago which...
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...
Canadian Blues Music Awards Crown First-Ever Winners at Landmark Toronto Gala Honouring the roots. Celebrating the future The Canadian Blues Music Awards made history Monday night at The Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto, crowning the first-ever winners of Canada's new national blues recognition programme across 16 competitive categories. The...
Lasso Montreal unveils 2026 lineup 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 2026 installment 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...
School House – Ottawa’s Ice Dragon Boat Performers – ZOOMIES: Festival Edition by JamesM | Feb 10, 2023 | Interviews Ottawa-based indie-folk trio School House will hit the stage at The Rainbow as part of Ottawa’s Ice Dragon Boat Festival on February 12, 2023. Jenna caught up with Joel for a fun segment of ZOOMIES! Enjoy! Listen to “Moth Song” here. Connect with School House: Facebook Instagram
