• PROMOS

      PROMOS

      The Bankes Brothers share new single, “Aaliyah”

      The Bankes Brothers share new single, “Aaliyah”

      The Bankes Brothers Channel Hopeful Longing on Warm Indie Rock Single “Aaliyah" Victoria, BC indie rock outfit The Bankes Brothers share “Aaliyah,” a warm and melodic new single that transforms personal devotion into something universally resonant. Built around...

      YASSiN & Sean Terrio share new single, “Don’t Do That”

      YASSiN & Sean Terrio share new single, “Don’t Do That”

      YASSiN & Sean Terrio Push Through Self-Doubt and Old Habits on Powerful Pop-Rock Single "DON'T DO THAT" Ontario duo YASSiN & Sean Terrio return with “DON’T DO THAT,” an upbeat and emotionally charged alternative pop-rock single about confronting old habits,...

      ARK IDENTITY shares new single, ” Social Dopamine”

      ARK IDENTITY shares new single, ” Social Dopamine”

      ARK IDENTITY Confronts the Cost of Validation on Gritty New Single "Social Dopamine," Title Track of Upcoming EP Toronto artist ARK IDENTITY (Noah Mroueh) shares “Social Dopamine,” a gritty 90s-inspired alternative single that examines the addictive pull of online...

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  • INTERVIEWS

      INTERVIEWS

      Cooper Benaiah shares new album, CRUSH – Interview

      Cooper Benaiah shares new album, CRUSH – Interview

      Toronto teen artist Cooper Benaiah releases debut album, CRUSH, an 8-track indie pop project self-produced in his basement studio, out now on all platforms. Cooper Benaiah, the Toronto-based 16-year-old singer-songwriter, guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer...

      Dren McDonald shares new single, “Fading” – Interview

      Dren McDonald shares new single, “Fading” – Interview

      Award-Winning Game Composer Dren McDonald Announces Vox Pterous, Shares New Single "Fading" Featuring Sophia James San Francisco Bay Area composer, producer, and musician Dren McDonald announces Vox Pterous (Appearing Records), a stunning new album due July 31, 2026...

      Princess Melia shares debut album, Good Nights & Bad Days – Interview

      Princess Melia shares debut album, Good Nights & Bad Days – Interview

      PRINCESS MELIA CAPTURES EMOTIONAL EXTREMES ON DEBUT ALBUM, GOOD NIGHTS & BAD DAYS Rising Indigenous alt-pop artist Princess Melia steps fully into her voice with the release of her debut album Good Nights & Bad Days. Rooted in her experience living with...

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  • REVIEWS

      REVIEWS

      Lennikim shares anthemic new single, “Gas Station Lover” – Single Review

      Lennikim shares anthemic new single, “Gas Station Lover” – Single Review

      Montreal-born polymath Lennikim shares "Gas Station Lover" Montreal-born polymath Lennikim shares "Gas Station Lover," a sun-soaked, homoerotic pop anthem that marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter. Channeling his background as an actor into his music,...

      Marc McLaughlin shares “Phoebe Song” – Single Review

      Marc McLaughlin shares “Phoebe Song” – Single Review

      Marc McLaughlin’s tender “Phoebe Song” finds inspiration close to home Marc McLaughlin shares “Phoebe Song,” a downtrodden dance track inspired by the imagined inner life of his rescued stray cat. Pairing the intimacy of Elliott Smith with the understated...

      Alestorm in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      Alestorm in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      Alestorm, Twilight Force, GreyhawkMay 19, 2026Place Bell, Montreal, QC On May 19th, Swedish pirate metal legends Alestorm sailed into Place Bell for a night of absurdity, power metal glory, and beer-soaked chaos. Despite the venue being configured...

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  • SHOWS

      SHOWS

      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...

      RAYE in Laval, QC – Show Review

      RAYE in Laval, QC – Show Review

      RAYE, Absolutely & AmmaApril 12, 2026Place Bell, Laval, QC RAYE doesn’t just perform songs — she inhabits them. On April 12 at Place Bell in Laval, the British artist delivered a show that felt equal parts concert, testimony, and celebration. This Tour May Contain...

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  • PASSPORT

      PASSPORT

      Napalm Death in Waterloo, ON – Photo Review

      Napalm Death in Waterloo, ON – Photo Review

      Napalm Death, Primitive Man, Bad Egg, InvictaJune 3, 2026Maxwell's Waterloo, ON English pioneers of the grindcore genre Napalm Death performed to the faithful at a packed show in Waterloo ON. American doom metal band from Denver, Colorado Primitive Man as well as...

      Luke Combs in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      Luke Combs in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      Luke Combs & Dierks BentleyMay 29, 2026Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montreal, QC Some concerts are memorable because of the music. Others become unforgettable because of the circumstances. Luke Combs' first of two nights at Parc Jean-Drapeau on Thursday was both. What was...

      Dayseeker, Northlane, Wind Walkers, Sace 6 in Calgary, AB – Show Review

      Dayseeker, Northlane, Wind Walkers, Sace 6 in Calgary, AB – Show Review

      Dayseeker, Northlane, Wind Walkers, Sace 6May 23, 2026McEwan Hall, Calgary, AB Now that nice weather is upon us, it was a great day for a drive down to Calgary to catch a quartet of modern metalcore bands. While I am rather unfamiliar with all four bands, both Alberta...

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  • FEATURES

      FEATURES

      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...

      Zach’s Picks of the Week – August 18 – 23, 2025

      Back for some more entertainment this week. You go check out one of those gossip channels, because right here is where we talk about the best music on the Internet. Coming up you’re gonna see links to each of my favourite articles, they were posted on our website his...

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  • FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      Meadows Music Festival 2026 – Day 1

      Meadows Music Festival 2026 – Day 1

      Meadows Music Festival 2026 - Day 1 (of 2)May 29, 2026Fergus ON Now in its fourth year, the Meadows Music Festival had another amazing year! Not only showcasing great bands and good food but the weather also cooperated this year. As has become customary the first day...

      Keith Urban to headline the Churchill Park Music Festival in St. John’s, NL on Friday, July 24th with guest Russel Dickerson and Dallas Smith

      Keith Urban to headline the Churchill Park Music Festival in St. John’s, NL on Friday, July 24th with guest Russel Dickerson and Dallas Smith

      A powerhouse night of country music under the summer skies of St. John’s. The Churchill Park Music Festival has announced a second night for all the Country music enthusiasts. Hitting the stage on Friday, July 24th is none other than the highly acclaimed and four-time...

      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...

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  • PROMOS

      PROMOS

      The Bankes Brothers share new single, “Aaliyah”

      The Bankes Brothers share new single, “Aaliyah”

      The Bankes Brothers Channel Hopeful Longing on Warm Indie Rock Single “Aaliyah" Victoria, BC indie rock outfit The Bankes Brothers share “Aaliyah,” a warm and melodic new single that transforms personal devotion into something universally resonant. Built around...

      YASSiN & Sean Terrio share new single, “Don’t Do That”

      YASSiN & Sean Terrio share new single, “Don’t Do That”

      YASSiN & Sean Terrio Push Through Self-Doubt and Old Habits on Powerful Pop-Rock Single "DON'T DO THAT" Ontario duo YASSiN & Sean Terrio return with “DON’T DO THAT,” an upbeat and emotionally charged alternative pop-rock single about confronting old habits,...

      ARK IDENTITY shares new single, ” Social Dopamine”

      ARK IDENTITY shares new single, ” Social Dopamine”

      ARK IDENTITY Confronts the Cost of Validation on Gritty New Single "Social Dopamine," Title Track of Upcoming EP Toronto artist ARK IDENTITY (Noah Mroueh) shares “Social Dopamine,” a gritty 90s-inspired alternative single that examines the addictive pull of online...

      SEE ALL
  • INTERVIEWS

      INTERVIEWS

      Cooper Benaiah shares new album, CRUSH – Interview

      Cooper Benaiah shares new album, CRUSH – Interview

      Toronto teen artist Cooper Benaiah releases debut album, CRUSH, an 8-track indie pop project self-produced in his basement studio, out now on all platforms. Cooper Benaiah, the Toronto-based 16-year-old singer-songwriter, guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer...

      Dren McDonald shares new single, “Fading” – Interview

      Dren McDonald shares new single, “Fading” – Interview

      Award-Winning Game Composer Dren McDonald Announces Vox Pterous, Shares New Single "Fading" Featuring Sophia James San Francisco Bay Area composer, producer, and musician Dren McDonald announces Vox Pterous (Appearing Records), a stunning new album due July 31, 2026...

      Princess Melia shares debut album, Good Nights & Bad Days – Interview

      Princess Melia shares debut album, Good Nights & Bad Days – Interview

      PRINCESS MELIA CAPTURES EMOTIONAL EXTREMES ON DEBUT ALBUM, GOOD NIGHTS & BAD DAYS Rising Indigenous alt-pop artist Princess Melia steps fully into her voice with the release of her debut album Good Nights & Bad Days. Rooted in her experience living with...

      SEE ALL
  • REVIEWS

      REVIEWS

      Lennikim shares anthemic new single, “Gas Station Lover” – Single Review

      Lennikim shares anthemic new single, “Gas Station Lover” – Single Review

      Montreal-born polymath Lennikim shares "Gas Station Lover" Montreal-born polymath Lennikim shares "Gas Station Lover," a sun-soaked, homoerotic pop anthem that marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter. Channeling his background as an actor into his music,...

      Marc McLaughlin shares “Phoebe Song” – Single Review

      Marc McLaughlin shares “Phoebe Song” – Single Review

      Marc McLaughlin’s tender “Phoebe Song” finds inspiration close to home Marc McLaughlin shares “Phoebe Song,” a downtrodden dance track inspired by the imagined inner life of his rescued stray cat. Pairing the intimacy of Elliott Smith with the understated...

      Alestorm in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      Alestorm in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      Alestorm, Twilight Force, GreyhawkMay 19, 2026Place Bell, Montreal, QC On May 19th, Swedish pirate metal legends Alestorm sailed into Place Bell for a night of absurdity, power metal glory, and beer-soaked chaos. Despite the venue being configured...

      SEE ALL
  • SHOWS

      SHOWS

      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...

      RAYE in Laval, QC – Show Review

      RAYE in Laval, QC – Show Review

      RAYE, Absolutely & AmmaApril 12, 2026Place Bell, Laval, QC RAYE doesn’t just perform songs — she inhabits them. On April 12 at Place Bell in Laval, the British artist delivered a show that felt equal parts concert, testimony, and celebration. This Tour May Contain...

      SEE ALL
  • PASSPORT

      PASSPORT

      Napalm Death in Waterloo, ON – Photo Review

      Napalm Death in Waterloo, ON – Photo Review

      Napalm Death, Primitive Man, Bad Egg, InvictaJune 3, 2026Maxwell's Waterloo, ON English pioneers of the grindcore genre Napalm Death performed to the faithful at a packed show in Waterloo ON. American doom metal band from Denver, Colorado Primitive Man as well as...

      Luke Combs in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      Luke Combs in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      Luke Combs & Dierks BentleyMay 29, 2026Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montreal, QC Some concerts are memorable because of the music. Others become unforgettable because of the circumstances. Luke Combs' first of two nights at Parc Jean-Drapeau on Thursday was both. What was...

      Dayseeker, Northlane, Wind Walkers, Sace 6 in Calgary, AB – Show Review

      Dayseeker, Northlane, Wind Walkers, Sace 6 in Calgary, AB – Show Review

      Dayseeker, Northlane, Wind Walkers, Sace 6May 23, 2026McEwan Hall, Calgary, AB Now that nice weather is upon us, it was a great day for a drive down to Calgary to catch a quartet of modern metalcore bands. While I am rather unfamiliar with all four bands, both Alberta...

      SEE ALL
  • FEATURES

      FEATURES

      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...

      Zach’s Picks of the Week – August 18 – 23, 2025

      Back for some more entertainment this week. You go check out one of those gossip channels, because right here is where we talk about the best music on the Internet. Coming up you’re gonna see links to each of my favourite articles, they were posted on our website his...

      SEE ALL
  • FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      Meadows Music Festival 2026 – Day 1

      Meadows Music Festival 2026 – Day 1

      Meadows Music Festival 2026 - Day 1 (of 2)May 29, 2026Fergus ON Now in its fourth year, the Meadows Music Festival had another amazing year! Not only showcasing great bands and good food but the weather also cooperated this year. As has become customary the first day...

      Keith Urban to headline the Churchill Park Music Festival in St. John’s, NL on Friday, July 24th with guest Russel Dickerson and Dallas Smith

      Keith Urban to headline the Churchill Park Music Festival in St. John’s, NL on Friday, July 24th with guest Russel Dickerson and Dallas Smith

      A powerhouse night of country music under the summer skies of St. John’s. The Churchill Park Music Festival has announced a second night for all the Country music enthusiasts. Hitting the stage on Friday, July 24th is none other than the highly acclaimed and four-time...

      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...

      SEE ALL

Andrew Hyatt releases new single, “Still Somethin'” + 5Qs ZOOM Interview

by JamesM | Jul 15, 2023 | 5qs, Interviews

Award-winning Canadian country star, Andrew Hyatt has recently unveiled his single, “Still Somethin’.” Produced by Scott Cooke (Chase Rice, Dallas Smith), “Still Somethin’” is about the nostalgia of music and how it connects to those moments in life...

Brandi Vezina releases new single, “Kiss Me” + 5Qs ZOOM Interview

by JamesM | Jul 14, 2023 | 5qs, Interviews

Photo Credit: Jessica Lee (Winnipeg Free Press) Fresh off of the stages of APTN’s Indigenous Day Live, the Winnipeg International Jazz Festival, and Dauphin’s Countryfest, Brandi Vezina has unveiled her single, “Kiss Mine.” Continuing to dig into her...

Sophia Fracassi releases new single, “Dance With Myself” + 5Qs Zoom Interview

by JamesM | Jun 9, 2023 | 5qs, Interviews

Photo Credit: Wendy Wei Rising Canadian singer-songwriter Sophia Fracassi has recently unveiled her single, “Dance With Myself.” Named Kiss Radio’s February and March “One to Watch 2023” artist, Fracassi’s “Dance With Myself” features her soaring...

ANNIKA releases new single, “It Kills Me” + 5Qs Zoom Interview

by JamesM | Jun 2, 2023 | 5qs, Interviews

Photo Credit: Carey Stevens Calgary-based country artist ANNIKA has unveiled her new single, “It Kills Me.” “It Kills Me” is a mesmerizing, seductive track that instantly captivates the listener with its sultry sound. Produced by ANNIKA’s...

Duane D.O. Gibson shares new single, “Appreciate Ya” + 5Qs ZOOM Interview

by JamesM | Jun 1, 2023 | 5qs, Interviews

Two-time Guinness World Record-setting rapper Duane “D.O.” Gibson has recently unveiled his latest single, “Appreciate Ya,” featuring JUNO Award-winning R&B artist, JRDN. The new single is an homage to mothers of mixed children, or as D.O. says in the...

Olivia Lunny releases new single, “Timezone” + 5Qs ZOOM Interview

by JamesM | Apr 19, 2023 | 5qs, Interviews

Photo Credit: Sam Leviton Originally from Winnipeg and based in LA, Olivia Lunny released her latest single, “TIMEZONE,” on April 14. She has accumulated over 30 million streams, earned a Top 40 hit with her early single “I Got You,” and received a Young...
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