• PROMOS

      PROMOS

      CATTO shares new single, “Love Her Like Jesus”

      CATTO shares new single, “Love Her Like Jesus”

      Real love isn’t about being right — it’s about choosing grace every day “Love Her Like Jesus” is CATTO at his most honest — a stripped-back, faith-rooted country song that wrestles with what real love actually looks like when grace costs something. Built on acoustic...

      Thomas Duxbury and New Mother Nature share “She Never Knows”

      Thomas Duxbury and New Mother Nature Celebrate Being True to Yourself on New Single "She Never Knows" Hamilton, ON's Thomas Duxbury and New Mother Nature are following up on their debut single, "Istanbul," with "She Never Knows," a high-voltage garage-rock burner that...

      Ark Identity shares new single “Fading Light”

      ARK IDENTITY Drifts Into an Existential Headspace on Dreamy New Single "Fading Light" Toronto dream pop artist ARK IDENTITY (Noah Mroueh) returns with “Fading Light,” a weightless, immersive single that trades traditional song structure for atmosphere and emotional...

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  • INTERVIEWS

      INTERVIEWS

      Navan – Five Questions With

      Navan has released his emotional ode to his country Iran Persian-Canadian Pop/R&B artist Navan continues his rise as a global voice with “IRAN,” a deeply emotional release that channels his trilingual artistry and cultural roots into a powerful statement.   At its...

      MINOE – Five Questions With

      MINOE shares intoxicating new offering, "Loophole" Nova Scotia-born, artist to watch MINOE reveals her brand new single, "Loophole." Rich in measured reflection, "Loophole" draws on the moments of dissociation MINOE used as a means of coping when she was younger....

      Isabella Chiarini shares new single, “Gotta Be (stripped)” (Interview)

      New single, "Gotta Be (stripped)", Out Now Hamilton, ON singer-songwriter Isabella Chiarini is a pop artist with a fearless creative edge. While pop is at the heart of her sound, Isabella intentionally explores the many subgenres beneath its umbrella, crafting music...

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  • REVIEWS

      REVIEWS

      Aria Ohlsson – “Ghost” (Single Review)

      Honest songs. Haunted hearts. Unforgettable hooks. Aria Ohlsson is a 28-year-old Toronto-based singer-songwriter whose music is rooted in honesty, vulnerability, and emotional depth. After losing her mother at just 12 years old, songwriting became her way of...

      Black and White Rewrite – Tokyo Ghost (Single Review & Interview)

      Dark, explosive, and emotionally charged — “Tokyo Ghost” delivers soaring melody and controlled chaos in one unforgettable pop-punk punch Winnipeg five-piece Black and White Rewrite are back — louder, sharper, and more energized than ever. Blending decades of punk,...

      Kele Fleming – “The Nite The Stars Fell” (AVRO Remix) (Single Review)

      "The Nite The Stars Fell" (AVRO Remix) out now on World Peach Records Kele Fleming makes the kind of music that feels both timeless and urgently present. Her sound draws from 70s psychedelia but is anchored in a sharp feminist perspective and an unmistakable...

      SEE ALL
  • SHOWS

      SHOWS

      Goldie Boutilier in Toronto, ON – IN PHOTOS

      Goldie Boutilier, Glimmerjean and Goode & Anna GravesFebruary 21, 2026Danforth Music Hall, Toronto, ON Goldie Boutilier’s "The King of Possibilities Tour" arrived at a packed Danforth Music Hall, proving the Nova Scotian artist’s transition from high-profile EDM...

      Josh Ross in Toronto, ON – IN PHOTOS

      Josh Ross & Chandler WaltersFebruary 14, 2026HISTORY, Toronto, ON Josh Ross returned to Toronto on Valentine’s Day, performing for a near-capacity crowd at HISTORY. The Hamilton-born singer-songwriter delivered the second of two Toronto stops on his Later Tonight...

      Terra Lightfoot & Cheap Shirt in Kitchener, ON – IN PHOTOS

      Terra Lightfoot, Cheap ShirtFebruary 5, 2026Conrad Centre for Performing Arts, Kitchener ON Canadian seasoned rocker Terra Lightfoot, presently on tour was the secret artist who performed a free concert sponsored by the Downtown Kitchener BIA, curated...

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  • PASSPORT

      PASSPORT

      Alex Sampson in Toronto, ON – IN PHOTOS

      Alex Sampson, MaryJo Young, Rikki LumiFebruary 22, 2026The Mod Club, Toronto, ON Alex Sampson brought the "Thank You For Loving Me" tour to a capacity crowd at Toronto’s Mod Club. The night opened with 19-year-old Rikki Lumi delivered a performance built around her...

      Nine Inch Nails in Montreal, Qc – Show Review

      NINE INCH NAILSFEBRUARY 16th, 2026BELL CENTRE, MONTREAL, QC On February 16, 2026, the Nine Inch Nails turned the Bell Centre into something far more than an arena show — it became an immersive, industrial cathedral. We walked in excited. We walked out completely blown...

      Hardy in Oshawa, On – Show Review

      HARDYFEBRUARY 5th, 2026TRIBUTE COMMUNITIES CENTRE, OSHAWA, ON I’ll be honest: driving all the way from Montreal to Oshawa just to see HARDY for the first time might sound wild… but totally worth it, I would’ve driven twice the distance. The Country Country...

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  • FEATURES

      FEATURES

      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...

      Zach’s Picks of the Week – September 1 – 6, 2025

      Did you know some of the best music on the internet is waiting for you right here? Lucky you—you’ve found it! This week, I’ve hand-picked six standout articles featuring songs that I couldn’t stop replaying. Each one is catchy, entertaining, and worth sharing with...

      Zach’s Picks of the Week – August 25 – 30, 2025

      Tuning in once again, looking the best new music and content on the internet? Then you found your way to Zach’s Picks of The Week, where I believe you’re gonna find all of the above! Canadian Beats is your one stop shop for the best music releases and interviews or...

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  • FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      Winterfolk XXIV takes place February 12–15, 2026

      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...

      Fest2Fall in Cambridge, ON – IN PHOTOS

      What: Fest2FallWhen: September 19, 20 2025Where: Cambridge, ON  As the leaves start to turn color, there are few precious music festivals left in Ontario. One of those is Fest2Fall in Cambridge ON which celebrated their third year with an amazing roster of...

      The Northern Pikes & Grapes of Wrath celebrated at the Canadian Museum of History

      The Northern Pikes and the Grapes of Wrath brought Canadian music history to life Friday, September 26, at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau! Welcomed as part of the Retro Concert Series to celebrate the Retro – Popular Music in Canada exhibition and...

      SEE ALL
  • PROMOS

      PROMOS

      CATTO shares new single, “Love Her Like Jesus”

      CATTO shares new single, “Love Her Like Jesus”

      Real love isn’t about being right — it’s about choosing grace every day “Love Her Like Jesus” is CATTO at his most honest — a stripped-back, faith-rooted country song that wrestles with what real love actually looks like when grace costs something. Built on acoustic...

      Thomas Duxbury and New Mother Nature share “She Never Knows”

      Thomas Duxbury and New Mother Nature Celebrate Being True to Yourself on New Single "She Never Knows" Hamilton, ON's Thomas Duxbury and New Mother Nature are following up on their debut single, "Istanbul," with "She Never Knows," a high-voltage garage-rock burner that...

      Ark Identity shares new single “Fading Light”

      ARK IDENTITY Drifts Into an Existential Headspace on Dreamy New Single "Fading Light" Toronto dream pop artist ARK IDENTITY (Noah Mroueh) returns with “Fading Light,” a weightless, immersive single that trades traditional song structure for atmosphere and emotional...

      SEE ALL
  • INTERVIEWS

      INTERVIEWS

      Navan – Five Questions With

      Navan has released his emotional ode to his country Iran Persian-Canadian Pop/R&B artist Navan continues his rise as a global voice with “IRAN,” a deeply emotional release that channels his trilingual artistry and cultural roots into a powerful statement.   At its...

      MINOE – Five Questions With

      MINOE shares intoxicating new offering, "Loophole" Nova Scotia-born, artist to watch MINOE reveals her brand new single, "Loophole." Rich in measured reflection, "Loophole" draws on the moments of dissociation MINOE used as a means of coping when she was younger....

      Isabella Chiarini shares new single, “Gotta Be (stripped)” (Interview)

      New single, "Gotta Be (stripped)", Out Now Hamilton, ON singer-songwriter Isabella Chiarini is a pop artist with a fearless creative edge. While pop is at the heart of her sound, Isabella intentionally explores the many subgenres beneath its umbrella, crafting music...

      SEE ALL
  • REVIEWS

      REVIEWS

      Aria Ohlsson – “Ghost” (Single Review)

      Honest songs. Haunted hearts. Unforgettable hooks. Aria Ohlsson is a 28-year-old Toronto-based singer-songwriter whose music is rooted in honesty, vulnerability, and emotional depth. After losing her mother at just 12 years old, songwriting became her way of...

      Black and White Rewrite – Tokyo Ghost (Single Review & Interview)

      Dark, explosive, and emotionally charged — “Tokyo Ghost” delivers soaring melody and controlled chaos in one unforgettable pop-punk punch Winnipeg five-piece Black and White Rewrite are back — louder, sharper, and more energized than ever. Blending decades of punk,...

      Kele Fleming – “The Nite The Stars Fell” (AVRO Remix) (Single Review)

      "The Nite The Stars Fell" (AVRO Remix) out now on World Peach Records Kele Fleming makes the kind of music that feels both timeless and urgently present. Her sound draws from 70s psychedelia but is anchored in a sharp feminist perspective and an unmistakable...

      SEE ALL
  • SHOWS

      SHOWS

      Goldie Boutilier in Toronto, ON – IN PHOTOS

      Goldie Boutilier, Glimmerjean and Goode & Anna GravesFebruary 21, 2026Danforth Music Hall, Toronto, ON Goldie Boutilier’s "The King of Possibilities Tour" arrived at a packed Danforth Music Hall, proving the Nova Scotian artist’s transition from high-profile EDM...

      Josh Ross in Toronto, ON – IN PHOTOS

      Josh Ross & Chandler WaltersFebruary 14, 2026HISTORY, Toronto, ON Josh Ross returned to Toronto on Valentine’s Day, performing for a near-capacity crowd at HISTORY. The Hamilton-born singer-songwriter delivered the second of two Toronto stops on his Later Tonight...

      Terra Lightfoot & Cheap Shirt in Kitchener, ON – IN PHOTOS

      Terra Lightfoot, Cheap ShirtFebruary 5, 2026Conrad Centre for Performing Arts, Kitchener ON Canadian seasoned rocker Terra Lightfoot, presently on tour was the secret artist who performed a free concert sponsored by the Downtown Kitchener BIA, curated...

      SEE ALL
  • PASSPORT

      PASSPORT

      Alex Sampson in Toronto, ON – IN PHOTOS

      Alex Sampson, MaryJo Young, Rikki LumiFebruary 22, 2026The Mod Club, Toronto, ON Alex Sampson brought the "Thank You For Loving Me" tour to a capacity crowd at Toronto’s Mod Club. The night opened with 19-year-old Rikki Lumi delivered a performance built around her...

      Nine Inch Nails in Montreal, Qc – Show Review

      NINE INCH NAILSFEBRUARY 16th, 2026BELL CENTRE, MONTREAL, QC On February 16, 2026, the Nine Inch Nails turned the Bell Centre into something far more than an arena show — it became an immersive, industrial cathedral. We walked in excited. We walked out completely blown...

      Hardy in Oshawa, On – Show Review

      HARDYFEBRUARY 5th, 2026TRIBUTE COMMUNITIES CENTRE, OSHAWA, ON I’ll be honest: driving all the way from Montreal to Oshawa just to see HARDY for the first time might sound wild… but totally worth it, I would’ve driven twice the distance. The Country Country...

      SEE ALL
  • FEATURES

      FEATURES

      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...

      Zach’s Picks of the Week – September 1 – 6, 2025

      Did you know some of the best music on the internet is waiting for you right here? Lucky you—you’ve found it! This week, I’ve hand-picked six standout articles featuring songs that I couldn’t stop replaying. Each one is catchy, entertaining, and worth sharing with...

      Zach’s Picks of the Week – August 25 – 30, 2025

      Tuning in once again, looking the best new music and content on the internet? Then you found your way to Zach’s Picks of The Week, where I believe you’re gonna find all of the above! Canadian Beats is your one stop shop for the best music releases and interviews or...

      SEE ALL
  • FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      Winterfolk XXIV takes place February 12–15, 2026

      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...

      Fest2Fall in Cambridge, ON – IN PHOTOS

      What: Fest2FallWhen: September 19, 20 2025Where: Cambridge, ON  As the leaves start to turn color, there are few precious music festivals left in Ontario. One of those is Fest2Fall in Cambridge ON which celebrated their third year with an amazing roster of...

      The Northern Pikes & Grapes of Wrath celebrated at the Canadian Museum of History

      The Northern Pikes and the Grapes of Wrath brought Canadian music history to life Friday, September 26, at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau! Welcomed as part of the Retro Concert Series to celebrate the Retro – Popular Music in Canada exhibition and...

      SEE ALL

Karli June releases new single, “Feel Like Home” + 5Qs ZOOM Interview

by JamesM | Aug 31, 2023 | 5qs

Rising Canadian country artist and multiple CMAOntario Award nominee Karli June has released her upbeat new single “Feel Like Home” featuring Ryan Langdon via The Orchard and all streaming platforms. Produced by Gavin Slate (Tim Hicks, James...

Dallas Alexander shares new single, “Child Of This Land” + 5Qs ZOOM Interview

by JamesM | Aug 17, 2023 | 5qs

Photo Credit: Michael Anderson Ottawa-based country artist and military veteran Dallas Alexander has unveiled his single, “Child Of This Land.” “Child Of This Land” is a soul-stirring ballad about Dallas’ rough-and-tumble backwoods upbringing, having been...

Clare Siobhan shares new single, “3/2 (Loves Me)” + 5Qs ZOOM Interview

by JamesM | Aug 16, 2023 | 5qs

Photo Credit: Oula Maguire Onstage, Clare Siobhan is a natural-born performer and connects with her audience easily. She is eager to make every stage feel like a late-night, living-room, private concert. The CBC-recognized, award-winning singer-songwriter from Truro,...

Joe Hubley shares second single, “Pretend” + 5Qs ZOOM Interview

by JamesM | Aug 9, 2023 | 5qs

Halifax, Nova Scotia-based singer-songwriter Joe Hubley has been making a name for himself with his debut single, “Post Up,” Nad now his follow-up, “Pretend.” Both tracks are set to be released on his upcoming EP, Spirits & Ghosts. Watch...

Aaron Goodvin unveils his new single, “Country Dance” + 5Qs ZOOM Interview

by JamesM | Jul 21, 2023 | 5qs, Interviews

Alberta-born, Nashville-based Aaron Goodvin has unveiled his new single “Country Dance” (Sakamoto Music/Warner Music Canada). Goodvin is hoping to prove once again that even if he can’t dance, he can certainly create a dance craze, like his previous...

Simon Clow releases “Once Upon A Bar” + 5Qs ZOOM Interview

by JamesM | Jul 21, 2023 | 5qs, Interviews

Simon Clow – known as Kadooh throughout his career, as a solo artist and member of multi-platinum band State of Shock – returns today with a brand new single through 604 Records, “Once Upon a Bar.” A love letter to sun and sand, the track is meant to...
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