• PROMOS

      PROMOS

      Lily Frost shares new single, “More Love”

      Lily Frost shares new single, “More Love”

      Latest from Toronto singer/songwriter showcases her ever-expanding musical range  On her new single “More Love,” Toronto’s Lily Frost continues to display her musical versatility with a song that gets to the core of how many of us are feeling about the current state...

      PICKLE JUICE shares new single, “A Little More Time”

      PICKLE JUICE shares new single, “A Little More Time”

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      CMAOntario Songwriter Of The Year Nominee Bree Taylor Joins Lakeview For Two Ontario Shows

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      Supporting dates include the Horseshoe Tavern and Thunder Valley Semi Races. New single "More" Out Now Canadian country-rock artist Bree Taylor has been named as direct support for US country-rock band Lakeview on two consecutive nights this May: The Horseshoe Tavern...

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  • INTERVIEWS

      INTERVIEWS

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

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

      Toronto Indie Rock Band Jayniac Jr. Release New Single "Tougher Than Tarzan" And Announce Second Album Due June 6, 2026 Jayniac Jr. are back with “Tougher Than Tarzan,” a propulsive new single that fuses the band’s signature blend of rock, ska, and hip-hop into one of...

      Alicia Kayley shares new singles, “New Beginnings” and “Don’t Break My Heart” – Interview

      Alicia Kayley shares new singles, “New Beginnings” and “Don’t Break My Heart” – Interview

      The "Indigenous Adele" Ottawa's Alicia Kayley Makes Her Debut With Two Singles On Crystal Shawanda's Record Label New Sun Music is proud to announce the simultaneous release of “New Beginnings” and “Don’t Break My Heart,” the debut double single from Alicia Kayley, ...

      Hannah & Nathan Announce Debut Duo Album Love & Labour – Interview

      Hannah & Nathan Announce Debut Duo Album Love & Labour – Interview

      Ontario Folk Duo Blends Old-Time Drive, Lyrical Balladry, and Close Harmony There are records born out of careful planning, and then there are records born out of the kind of moment that changes your perspective completely. For Hannah and Nathan, that moment came late...

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  • REVIEWS

      REVIEWS

      Jolene Harnish shares new single, “Over Overthinking” – Single Review

      Jolene Harnish shares new single, “Over Overthinking” – Single Review

      “Over Overthinking” transforms anxious thoughts into a catchy, emotionally honest modern country anthem. With “Over Overthinking,” Jolene Harnish delivers a deeply relatable modern country track that dives straight into the spiral of anxiety, self-doubt, and constant...

      Jill Loryn shares new single, “Freedom Has A Price Tag” – Single Review

      Jill Loryn shares new single, “Freedom Has A Price Tag” – Single Review

      A Coming-of-Age Collection Rooted in Small-Town Life, Love, and Growing Up Jill Loryn’s debut EP Entry 74 arrives as a quietly powerful introduction to a songwriter who has spent years shaping her voice through lived experience in Emo, Ontario before stepping forward...

      5TH PROJEKT shares new EP, Live in London – EP Review

      5TH PROJEKT shares new EP, Live in London – EP Review

      5TH PROJEKT Invokes Ritual With Their Live Off-The-Floor EP, Live In London There’s something deeply immersive about Live In London, the new live-off-the-floor EP from Canadian psychedelic art-rock outfit 5th PROJEKT. Captured in single takes at The Sugar Shack in...

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  • SHOWS

      SHOWS

      April Wine & Triumph in Halifax, NS – Photo Review

      April Wine & Triumph in Halifax, NS – Photo Review

      April Wine/TriumphApril 28, 2026Scotiabank Centre, Halifax NS An evening of nostalgia and hits from both April Wine and Triumph filling up the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax.  Both bands did nothing but play the hits and had everyone screaming, cheering, and singing...

      Cancer Bats in Edmonton, AB – Show Review

      Cancer Bats in Edmonton, AB – Show Review

      Cancer Bats , Chastity, TEETH, ANCIIENTSMarch 23, 2026Pawn Shop Live, Edmonton AB The first of four absolutely stellar shows kicked off Thursday night in Edmonton at the newly renamed Pawn Shop Live (formerly Union Hall) - the venue got a re-dress, with some subtle...

      Danny Michel in Kitchener, ON – Photo Review

      Danny Michel in Kitchener, ON – Photo Review

      Danny MichelApril 24, 2026Conrad Centre For The Performing Arts, Kitchener ON Canadian singer, songwriter, Danny Michel performed solo to a sold out home crowd at the Conrad Centre for the Performing art in Kitchener ON. Presented...

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  • PASSPORT

      PASSPORT

      The Fray in Ottawa, ON – Show Review

      The Fray in Ottawa, ON – Show Review

      The Fray – Summer of Light TourMay 16 2026Hard Rock Live – Ottawa, ON Saturday night at Hard Rock Live in Ottawa saw fans filling the fully seated venue quickly after doors opened – hardly surprising considering the Fray's long-awaited stop in the capital and Hard...

      Electric Callboy in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      Electric Callboy in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      Electric Callboy, Polaris & Scene QueenMay 15, 2026Place Bell, Montreal, QC On May 15, Montreal Victoire fans weren’t the only ones celebrating in Laval. The previous night’s show at Place Bell had been pushed back by a day due to the PWHL...

      Charlie Puth in Vancouver, BC – Show Review

      Charlie Puth in Vancouver, BC – Show Review

      Charlie PuthMay 5, 2026Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre, Vancouver, BC On May 5th, American singer-songwriter Charlie Puth brought his Whatever’s Clever! World Tour to a packed crowd at Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre in Vancouver. The Grammy-nominated...

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  • FEATURES

      FEATURES

      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...

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  • FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      The Real Heart of Osheaga Music and Arts Festival 2026: 10 Undercard Acts You Can’t Miss

      The Real Heart of Osheaga Music and Arts Festival 2026: 10 Undercard Acts You Can’t Miss

      Osheaga, July 31st to August 2nd, 2026, Be there! Osheaga has always been about more than the headliners. Sure, the massive closing sets at Osheaga Music and Arts Festival will draw huge crowds from July 31st to August 2nd, 2026, but the real magic of the weekend...

      THE CHICKS set to headlines the Churchill Park Music Festival on Saturday July 18, 2026 with ELLE KING

      THE CHICKS set to headlines the Churchill Park Music Festival on Saturday July 18, 2026 with ELLE KING

      The Chicks Take Over St. John’s for a Massive Summer Night The rumours are true! The Chicks are coming to town. The long-awaited announcement for the Churchill Park Music Festival has been announced. Located in the heart of St. John’s, Newfoundland, the festival...

      Live From Hamilton, the 2026 JUNO Awards were one for the books

      Live From Hamilton, the 2026 JUNO Awards were one for the books

      The soul of Hamilton was on full display as the 2026 JUNO Awards took the city by storm this weekend! The JUNOS celebrated the artists shaping the soundtrack of Canada today, from the JUNO Songwriters’ Circle, to JUNOFest; both of which spotlighted national and local...

      SEE ALL
  • PROMOS

      PROMOS

      Lily Frost shares new single, “More Love”

      Lily Frost shares new single, “More Love”

      Latest from Toronto singer/songwriter showcases her ever-expanding musical range  On her new single “More Love,” Toronto’s Lily Frost continues to display her musical versatility with a song that gets to the core of how many of us are feeling about the current state...

      PICKLE JUICE shares new single, “A Little More Time”

      PICKLE JUICE shares new single, “A Little More Time”

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      SEE ALL
  • INTERVIEWS

      INTERVIEWS

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

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

      Toronto Indie Rock Band Jayniac Jr. Release New Single "Tougher Than Tarzan" And Announce Second Album Due June 6, 2026 Jayniac Jr. are back with “Tougher Than Tarzan,” a propulsive new single that fuses the band’s signature blend of rock, ska, and hip-hop into one of...

      Alicia Kayley shares new singles, “New Beginnings” and “Don’t Break My Heart” – Interview

      Alicia Kayley shares new singles, “New Beginnings” and “Don’t Break My Heart” – Interview

      The "Indigenous Adele" Ottawa's Alicia Kayley Makes Her Debut With Two Singles On Crystal Shawanda's Record Label New Sun Music is proud to announce the simultaneous release of “New Beginnings” and “Don’t Break My Heart,” the debut double single from Alicia Kayley, ...

      Hannah & Nathan Announce Debut Duo Album Love & Labour – Interview

      Hannah & Nathan Announce Debut Duo Album Love & Labour – Interview

      Ontario Folk Duo Blends Old-Time Drive, Lyrical Balladry, and Close Harmony There are records born out of careful planning, and then there are records born out of the kind of moment that changes your perspective completely. For Hannah and Nathan, that moment came late...

      SEE ALL
  • REVIEWS

      REVIEWS

      Jolene Harnish shares new single, “Over Overthinking” – Single Review

      Jolene Harnish shares new single, “Over Overthinking” – Single Review

      “Over Overthinking” transforms anxious thoughts into a catchy, emotionally honest modern country anthem. With “Over Overthinking,” Jolene Harnish delivers a deeply relatable modern country track that dives straight into the spiral of anxiety, self-doubt, and constant...

      Jill Loryn shares new single, “Freedom Has A Price Tag” – Single Review

      Jill Loryn shares new single, “Freedom Has A Price Tag” – Single Review

      A Coming-of-Age Collection Rooted in Small-Town Life, Love, and Growing Up Jill Loryn’s debut EP Entry 74 arrives as a quietly powerful introduction to a songwriter who has spent years shaping her voice through lived experience in Emo, Ontario before stepping forward...

      5TH PROJEKT shares new EP, Live in London – EP Review

      5TH PROJEKT shares new EP, Live in London – EP Review

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  • SHOWS

      SHOWS

      April Wine & Triumph in Halifax, NS – Photo Review

      April Wine & Triumph in Halifax, NS – Photo Review

      April Wine/TriumphApril 28, 2026Scotiabank Centre, Halifax NS An evening of nostalgia and hits from both April Wine and Triumph filling up the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax.  Both bands did nothing but play the hits and had everyone screaming, cheering, and singing...

      Cancer Bats in Edmonton, AB – Show Review

      Cancer Bats in Edmonton, AB – Show Review

      Cancer Bats , Chastity, TEETH, ANCIIENTSMarch 23, 2026Pawn Shop Live, Edmonton AB The first of four absolutely stellar shows kicked off Thursday night in Edmonton at the newly renamed Pawn Shop Live (formerly Union Hall) - the venue got a re-dress, with some subtle...

      Danny Michel in Kitchener, ON – Photo Review

      Danny Michel in Kitchener, ON – Photo Review

      Danny MichelApril 24, 2026Conrad Centre For The Performing Arts, Kitchener ON Canadian singer, songwriter, Danny Michel performed solo to a sold out home crowd at the Conrad Centre for the Performing art in Kitchener ON. Presented...

      SEE ALL
  • PASSPORT

      PASSPORT

      The Fray in Ottawa, ON – Show Review

      The Fray in Ottawa, ON – Show Review

      The Fray – Summer of Light TourMay 16 2026Hard Rock Live – Ottawa, ON Saturday night at Hard Rock Live in Ottawa saw fans filling the fully seated venue quickly after doors opened – hardly surprising considering the Fray's long-awaited stop in the capital and Hard...

      Electric Callboy in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      Electric Callboy in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      Electric Callboy, Polaris & Scene QueenMay 15, 2026Place Bell, Montreal, QC On May 15, Montreal Victoire fans weren’t the only ones celebrating in Laval. The previous night’s show at Place Bell had been pushed back by a day due to the PWHL...

      Charlie Puth in Vancouver, BC – Show Review

      Charlie Puth in Vancouver, BC – Show Review

      Charlie PuthMay 5, 2026Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre, Vancouver, BC On May 5th, American singer-songwriter Charlie Puth brought his Whatever’s Clever! World Tour to a packed crowd at Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre in Vancouver. The Grammy-nominated...

      SEE ALL
  • FEATURES

      FEATURES

      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...

      SEE ALL
  • FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      The Real Heart of Osheaga Music and Arts Festival 2026: 10 Undercard Acts You Can’t Miss

      The Real Heart of Osheaga Music and Arts Festival 2026: 10 Undercard Acts You Can’t Miss

      Osheaga, July 31st to August 2nd, 2026, Be there! Osheaga has always been about more than the headliners. Sure, the massive closing sets at Osheaga Music and Arts Festival will draw huge crowds from July 31st to August 2nd, 2026, but the real magic of the weekend...

      THE CHICKS set to headlines the Churchill Park Music Festival on Saturday July 18, 2026 with ELLE KING

      THE CHICKS set to headlines the Churchill Park Music Festival on Saturday July 18, 2026 with ELLE KING

      The Chicks Take Over St. John’s for a Massive Summer Night The rumours are true! The Chicks are coming to town. The long-awaited announcement for the Churchill Park Music Festival has been announced. Located in the heart of St. John’s, Newfoundland, the festival...

      Live From Hamilton, the 2026 JUNO Awards were one for the books

      Live From Hamilton, the 2026 JUNO Awards were one for the books

      The soul of Hamilton was on full display as the 2026 JUNO Awards took the city by storm this weekend! The JUNOS celebrated the artists shaping the soundtrack of Canada today, from the JUNO Songwriters’ Circle, to JUNOFest; both of which spotlighted national and local...

      SEE ALL
The Fray in Ottawa, ON – Show Review

The Fray in Ottawa, ON – Show Review

by Kris Dunford | May 20, 2026 | Passport

The Fray – Summer of Light TourMay 16 2026Hard Rock Live – Ottawa, ON Saturday night at Hard Rock Live in Ottawa saw fans filling the fully seated venue quickly after doors opened – hardly surprising considering the Fray’s long-awaited stop in the capital and...
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