• PROMOS

      PROMOS

      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...

      SLIP~ons release new single, “Overtime”

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      Ace of Wands share new single, “Uncanny”

      A Chilling New Chapter begins with the release of "Uncanny" A chilling new chapter for Ace of Wands is unfolding with the release of “Uncanny,” which arrived Wednesday, February 18. Produced by Ian Blurton (Change of Heart, Future Now), the track builds on a dark...

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  • INTERVIEWS

      INTERVIEWS

      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...

      Ammoye receives nomination for Reggae Recording of the Year (Interview)

      Reggae-Fusion Artist Ammoye Receives 2026 JUNO Award Nomination for Reggae Recording of the Year Eight-time JUNO Award nominee Ammoye continues to raise the bar for reggae and fusion in Canada and beyond. The Jamaican-Canadian powerhouse is once again in the...

      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,...

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  • REVIEWS

      REVIEWS

      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...

      Heidi Vincent – “Mean Jolene” (Single Review)

      Heidi Vincent Announces New Single “Mean Jolene” — A Sharp, Modern Sequel to Dolly Parton’s Classic Vancouver singer-songwriter Heidi Vincent has officially released her latest single, “Mean Jolene,” a bold and cheeky narrative continuation of the story Dolly Parton...

      Dylan Hennessy – “All We Can Do Is Dance” (Single Review)

      When life gives you a loop, find the groove and flip the script Toronto multi-instrumentalist and genre-blurring songwriter Dylan Hennessy returns with his new single “All We Can Do Is Dance." After nearly two decades of performing across the city and country — from...

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  • SHOWS

      SHOWS

      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...

      Jann Arden in Guelph, ON – IN PHOTOS

      Jann ArdenDecember 14, 2025River Run Centre, Guelph, ON Canadian icon Jann Arden and band performed joyful holiday classics.The celebrated, multi-platinum, multi-award-winning singer, songwriter, actor, and best-selling author and inductee into the Canadian Music Hall...

      Serena Ryder in Guelph, ON – IN PHOTOS

      Serena Ryder, Lydia PersaudDecember 12, 2025River Run Centre, Guelph ON The seven-time JUNO Award winner Serena Ryder and band delighted the crowd at the River Run as part of her Merry Myths tour; a show that celebrates the holidays. Toronto...

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  • PASSPORT

      PASSPORT

      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...

      Dean Lewis in Toronto, ON – IN PHOTOS

      Dean Lewis & Matt HansenFebruary 2, 2026HISTORY, Toronto, ON Toronto’s HISTORY reached capacity last night for the sold-out Toronto stop of Dean Lewis’s The Epilogue World Tour. Opening the evening was San Francisco’s Matt Hansen, whose performance combined the...

      Ghost in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      GHOSTJANUARY 30th, 2026BELL CENTRE, MONTREAL, QC Ghost returned to Montreal on January 30, 2026, bringing The Skeletour World Tour to a packed Centre Bell in support of their sixth studio album, Skeletá. Following their last Montreal-area appearance at Place Bell in...

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  • FEATURES

      FEATURES

      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...

      Zach’s Picks of the Week – July 28 – August 2, 2025

      Once again, you know what time it is! If you don’t, that’s OK because you’re just in time for the best music on the Internet! Graciously provided to us by the articles posted this week on our website, Canadian Beats. All kinds of awesome content have come down the...

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  • FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      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...

      Yves Jarvis named winner of 2025 Polaris Music Prize

      Celebrations for the 20th annual Polaris Music Prize Gala were in full force at Toronto’s Massey Hall on September 16 with a spectacle of the best talent from across the country! Hosted by 2019 winner, Haviah Mighty, the night showcased some of Canada’s biggest and...

      George Canyon & Aaron Pritchett shares Cowboy Christmas dates

      GEORGE CANYON & AARON PRITCHETT BRING HOLIDAY CHEER NATIONWIDE WITH A COAST-TO-COAST COWBOY CHRISTMAS PRESENTED BY CHILDREN BELIEVE Canadian country superstars George Canyon and Aaron Pritchett are joining forces to spread festive cheer across the nation with the...

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  • PROMOS

      PROMOS

      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...

      SLIP~ons release new single, “Overtime”

      Power-Pop Vets SLIP~ons (Doughboys / Sarah McLachlan) Return With Overtime, A Slacker Rock Manifesto What do you get when you combine two Canadian music lifers into one guitar-heavy power-pop unit that still believes in volume, melody, and sweat? You get SLIP~ons....

      Ace of Wands share new single, “Uncanny”

      A Chilling New Chapter begins with the release of "Uncanny" A chilling new chapter for Ace of Wands is unfolding with the release of “Uncanny,” which arrived Wednesday, February 18. Produced by Ian Blurton (Change of Heart, Future Now), the track builds on a dark...

      SEE ALL
  • INTERVIEWS

      INTERVIEWS

      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...

      Ammoye receives nomination for Reggae Recording of the Year (Interview)

      Reggae-Fusion Artist Ammoye Receives 2026 JUNO Award Nomination for Reggae Recording of the Year Eight-time JUNO Award nominee Ammoye continues to raise the bar for reggae and fusion in Canada and beyond. The Jamaican-Canadian powerhouse is once again in the...

      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,...

      SEE ALL
  • REVIEWS

      REVIEWS

      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...

      Heidi Vincent – “Mean Jolene” (Single Review)

      Heidi Vincent Announces New Single “Mean Jolene” — A Sharp, Modern Sequel to Dolly Parton’s Classic Vancouver singer-songwriter Heidi Vincent has officially released her latest single, “Mean Jolene,” a bold and cheeky narrative continuation of the story Dolly Parton...

      Dylan Hennessy – “All We Can Do Is Dance” (Single Review)

      When life gives you a loop, find the groove and flip the script Toronto multi-instrumentalist and genre-blurring songwriter Dylan Hennessy returns with his new single “All We Can Do Is Dance." After nearly two decades of performing across the city and country — from...

      SEE ALL
  • SHOWS

      SHOWS

      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...

      Jann Arden in Guelph, ON – IN PHOTOS

      Jann ArdenDecember 14, 2025River Run Centre, Guelph, ON Canadian icon Jann Arden and band performed joyful holiday classics.The celebrated, multi-platinum, multi-award-winning singer, songwriter, actor, and best-selling author and inductee into the Canadian Music Hall...

      Serena Ryder in Guelph, ON – IN PHOTOS

      Serena Ryder, Lydia PersaudDecember 12, 2025River Run Centre, Guelph ON The seven-time JUNO Award winner Serena Ryder and band delighted the crowd at the River Run as part of her Merry Myths tour; a show that celebrates the holidays. Toronto...

      SEE ALL
  • PASSPORT

      PASSPORT

      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...

      Dean Lewis in Toronto, ON – IN PHOTOS

      Dean Lewis & Matt HansenFebruary 2, 2026HISTORY, Toronto, ON Toronto’s HISTORY reached capacity last night for the sold-out Toronto stop of Dean Lewis’s The Epilogue World Tour. Opening the evening was San Francisco’s Matt Hansen, whose performance combined the...

      Ghost in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      GHOSTJANUARY 30th, 2026BELL CENTRE, MONTREAL, QC Ghost returned to Montreal on January 30, 2026, bringing The Skeletour World Tour to a packed Centre Bell in support of their sixth studio album, Skeletá. Following their last Montreal-area appearance at Place Bell in...

      SEE ALL
  • FEATURES

      FEATURES

      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...

      Zach’s Picks of the Week – July 28 – August 2, 2025

      Once again, you know what time it is! If you don’t, that’s OK because you’re just in time for the best music on the Internet! Graciously provided to us by the articles posted this week on our website, Canadian Beats. All kinds of awesome content have come down the...

      SEE ALL
  • FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      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...

      Yves Jarvis named winner of 2025 Polaris Music Prize

      Celebrations for the 20th annual Polaris Music Prize Gala were in full force at Toronto’s Massey Hall on September 16 with a spectacle of the best talent from across the country! Hosted by 2019 winner, Haviah Mighty, the night showcased some of Canada’s biggest and...

      George Canyon & Aaron Pritchett shares Cowboy Christmas dates

      GEORGE CANYON & AARON PRITCHETT BRING HOLIDAY CHEER NATIONWIDE WITH A COAST-TO-COAST COWBOY CHRISTMAS PRESENTED BY CHILDREN BELIEVE Canadian country superstars George Canyon and Aaron Pritchett are joining forces to spread festive cheer across the nation with the...

      SEE ALL

Alee unveils new single, “Better With You” + 5Qs ZOOM Interview

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

Canadian-born, Nashville-based artist Alee has unveiled her latest single, “Better With You,” from her upcoming full-length project. The perfect bridge from heartbreak into her love song era, “Better With You,” was written with Nicole Miller...

Jessia unveils her single, “Serotonin” + 5Qs ZOOM Interview

by JamesM | Apr 13, 2023 | 5qs, Interviews

Photo Credit: Brittany Berggren JUNO Award-winning artist JESSIA recently released “Serotonin,” her first independent single since “I’m not Pretty.” Collaborating once again with JUNO Award-nominated producer and friend elijah woods, “Serotonin” is a lush,...

Francois Klark unveils his single, “Pirates” + 5Q’s ZOOM Interview

by JamesM | Mar 29, 2023 | 5qs, Interviews

Canadian artist Francois Klark has now added “JUNO-Nominee” to his list of outstanding achievements. The Soulful Adult-Pop artist recently received his first ever JUNO nomination in the 2023 Adult Contemporary Album of the Year category for his exceptional...

Teigen Gayse shares “If You Show Me Yours” + 5Q’s ZOOM Interview

by JamesM | Mar 22, 2023 | 5qs

Recently announced as a semi-finalist in the SiriusXM Top of the Country competition, breakout Métis country artist Teigen Gayse steps into her biggest year yet with the release of her brand new single “If You Show Me Yours.” Co-written and produced by...
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