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      Olivia Mae Graham – “I’m Not Sorry” (Single Review)

      Olivia Mae Graham – “I’m Not Sorry” (Single Review)

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      Madlands – “Witching Hour” (Single Review)

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      Toronto-based MADLANDS emerge in 2026 carrying the spirit of a time when rock was messy, emotional, and unpolished—when art was art, not content, and meaning wasn’t dictated by metrics or algorithms. Driven by the belief that art should unsettle rather than simply be...

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  • SHOWS

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      Ria Mae in Guelph, ON – IN PHOTOS

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      Slash Need in Guelph, ON – IN PHOTOS

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  • PASSPORT

      PASSPORT

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      TWICE in Vancouver, BC – SHOW REVIEW

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      Leon Thomas in Vancouver, BC – SHOW REVIEW

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  • FEATURES

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      Fresh Finds Friday – January 24, 2025

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      Fresh Finds Friday – January 17, 2025

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      Rockin’ Thunder 2025 – IN PHOTOS

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      A Sneak Peak of the Full Line-Up for Churchill Park Music Festival

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      Osheaga 2025 – Daniel’s Guide to Day 1

      With so many overlapping sets, it can be hard to decide who to catch. Here’s a breakdown of performers by time slot, plus a curated playlist to help you build your perfect Day 1. 🕑 2:00 – 3:00 PM Begonia – Canadian singer-songwriter blending electro-pop and R&B...

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  • PROMOS

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      JUNO Award-Winning Francois Bourassa Quartet Announces Landmark 30th Anniversary Summer Tour Across Canada

      JUNO Award-Winning Francois Bourassa Quartet Announces Landmark 30th Anniversary Summer Tour Across Canada

      Montreal's Celebrated Jazz Piano Quartet Marks Three Decades Together with New Music and Dates from Victoria to the Montreal International Jazz Festival The Francois Bourassa Quartet announces a sweeping summer 2026 tour across Canada in celebration of the group's...

      Rogan Mei shares new single, “Don’t Look Twice”

      Rogan Mei shares new single, “Don’t Look Twice”

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      Alanna Sterling shares new single, “Down”

      Alanna Sterling shares new single, “Down”

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      Jayniac Jr. shares new single, “Tougher Than Tarzan” – Interview

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      Olivia Mae Graham – “I’m Not Sorry” (Single Review)

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      Madlands – “Witching Hour” (Single Review)

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      Toronto-based MADLANDS emerge in 2026 carrying the spirit of a time when rock was messy, emotional, and unpolished—when art was art, not content, and meaning wasn’t dictated by metrics or algorithms. Driven by the belief that art should unsettle rather than simply be...

      SEE ALL
  • SHOWS

      SHOWS

      Northern Strum in Guelph, ON – IN PHOTOS

      Northern StrumNovember 7, 2025River Run Centre, Guelph, ON Northern Strum, the project of Carl Dixon and Sean Kelly who are an iconic pairing that represents the top tier of the Canadian rock n’ roll industry brought their acoustic show to the River Run Centre....

      Ria Mae in Guelph, ON – IN PHOTOS

      Ria Mae, Mo KenneyNovember 6, 2025Sonic Hall, Guelph, ON Halifax' singer-songwriter Ria Mae kicked off the Ontario leg of her Tiny Strands and Flashbacks acoustic tour with a show at Sonic Hall in Guelph. The date also coincides with the release of her second...

      Slash Need in Guelph, ON – IN PHOTOS

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      Glaive in Toronto, ON – IN PHOTOS

      Glaive & KurtainsJanuary 20, 2026Danforth Music Hall, Toronto, ON Ash Blue Gutierrez, better known by his stage name Glaive, played an incredible show at Toronto's Danforth Music Hall to an audience that was packed shoulder to shoulder. The performance was in...

      TWICE in Vancouver, BC – SHOW REVIEW

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      Leon Thomas in Vancouver, BC – SHOW REVIEW

      Leon ThomasDecember 16, 2025Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver, BC On December 16th, American R&B singer-songwriter Leon Thomas brought his Mutts Don't Heel Tour to the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver. The breakout artist has gained significant popularity recently,...

      SEE ALL
  • FEATURES

      FEATURES

      Fresh Finds Friday – January 24, 2025

      The weekend just got better with a fresh lineup of incredible tracks to fuel your vibes! Discover your next favorite song, and let the music take over! JJ Miller JJ Miller’s haunting new single, “Broken Bells” (out Jan 23, 2025), reflects on his town’s ties to Amway...

      Zach’s Picks of the Week – January 20-25, 2025

      Welcome back to another exciting list of the best new music from around the world. This is going to be once again, Zach‘s Picks of the Week from Canadian Beats Media. My handpicked favourites were posted on our website this last week. I have chosen six articles that...

      Fresh Finds Friday – January 17, 2025

      Editor, Jenna Melanson Shares 5 Fresh Tracks For You To Enjoy The weekend just got better with a fresh lineup of incredible tracks to fuel your vibes! Discover your next favorite song, and let the music take over! Janes' Party Indie rockers Jane’s Party drop their...

      SEE ALL
  • FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      Rockin’ Thunder 2025 – IN PHOTOS

      How do you even begin to sum up 10 of the biggest acts to hit Edmonton this whole summer? Well, Rockin' Thunder did it. Queensryche, Toque, Bret Michaels, Joan Jett, Def Leppard on day 1. Default, The Trews, Sam Roberts Band, Stone Temple Pilots, and Weezer on day 2....

      A Sneak Peak of the Full Line-Up for Churchill Park Music Festival

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      Osheaga 2025 – Daniel’s Guide to Day 1

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      SEE ALL
Don Denaburg & Friends share new single, “Beyond Blue” – Interview

Don Denaburg & Friends share new single, “Beyond Blue” – Interview

by Jenna Melanson | Apr 15, 2026 | Interviews

Don Denaburg & Friends Share Moving New Single “Beyond Blue”: A Song About Finding Light in the Darkest Moments Toronto singer-songwriter Don Denaburg and his celebrated collective of collaborators release “Beyond Blue”— out now—a quietly...
JR & the Bad OX Band Share Road-Ready Anthem “Highway Life” – Interview

JR & the Bad OX Band Share Road-Ready Anthem “Highway Life” – Interview

by Jenna Melanson | Apr 15, 2026 | Interviews

Victoria’s JR and the Bad Ox Band Cruise Into “Highway Life” with All-Star Nashville Team JR and the Bad OX Band, the heartfelt country project of Canadian singer-songwriter John Rewers, today releases “Highway Life,” a sun-drenched, rolling ode to...
Awake & Dreaming share “Something To Believe In” – Single Review

Awake & Dreaming share “Something To Believe In” – Single Review

by Jenna Melanson | Apr 15, 2026 | Reviews

Awake & Dreaming’s “Something to Believe In” Rebuilt by Juno Winner Jay Dufour “Something to Believe In” was always a song about refusing to quit. Now it sounds like it. Canadian alt-rock band Awake & Dreaming announces a newly...
Carla Muller Shares “That Tree” – A Powerful Story of Sisterhood

Carla Muller Shares “That Tree” – A Powerful Story of Sisterhood

by Jenna Melanson | Apr 15, 2026 | Promos

Carla Muller Shares Two Personal New Songs “That Tree” and “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright” Honouring Her Sisters Carla Muller has always written from the heart, and with the release of two deeply personal new songs – “That...
Ryan O’Reilly shares new album, Native Companion

Ryan O’Reilly shares new album, Native Companion

by Jenna Melanson | Apr 14, 2026 | Promos

Ryan O’Reilly Explores Introspection and Transience on New Album, Native Companion feat. Poetic Focus Track “Fear of Flying” Berlin-based songwriter Ryan O’Reilly shares his fourth studio album Native Companion alongside the release of...
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