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      Ones to Watch: The Sour Patch Men

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      Churchill Park Music Festival 2027 Announces Mumford & Sons as First Headliner

      Churchill Park Music Festival 2027 Announces Mumford & Sons as First Headliner

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      The Road Hammers Headline Concert for Classrooms 2026 in Calgary

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      Cool Sweepings Soundtrack Brings Winnipeg Music and Curling Together

      Cool Sweepings Soundtrack Brings Winnipeg Music and Curling Together

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      Arkells Unveil Striking “Handshake Thugs” Music Video Filmed in Abandoned Hamilton Mall

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      Unquiet Nights Share “Last Days of Rome” – Interview

      Unquiet Nights Share “Last Days of Rome” – Interview

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      Justine Lynn – “High As You” (Single Review)

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      A Thanksgiving weekend of crushing riffs, relentless energy, and Canadian metal at its finest. Canadian deathcore legends Despised Icon have blessed the Thanksgiving weekend by doing two shows in Ontario. The first night took place in Ottawa while the second night in...

      Two Door Cinema Club in Toronto, ON – Photo Review

      Two Door Cinema Club in Toronto, ON – Photo Review

      Two Door Cinema Club deliver a sold-out night of indie-pop nostalgia and infectious energy at History in Toronto, with STRFKR opening the show. Celebrating fifteen years of their landmark debut Tourist History, Two Door Cinema Club brought a sold-out crowd to...

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      Beyond the Silence: 6 Canadian Songs That Honour Sacrifice, Service, and Remembrance

      Beyond the Silence: 6 Canadian Songs That Honour Sacrifice, Service, and Remembrance

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      10 Canadian Songs to Add to Your Halloween Playlist

      10 Canadian Songs to Add to Your Halloween Playlist

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      Churchill Park Music Festival 2027 Announces Mumford & Sons as First Headliner

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      The Road Hammers Headline Concert for Classrooms 2026 in Calgary

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Friday on Repeat: Canadian New Music Releases – November 6, 2026

Friday on Repeat: Canadian New Music Releases – November 6, 2026

by Jenna Melanson | Nov 7, 2026 | Friday on Repeat

From indie rock and blues to experimental pop, heartfelt storytelling, and electro house, this week’s Friday on Repeat brings together six Canadian artists worth adding to your playlist. Welcome back to Friday on Repeat, your weekly dose of Canadian music...
Friday on Repeat: Canadian New Music Releases – October 30, 2026

Friday on Repeat: Canadian New Music Releases – October 30, 2026

by Jenna Melanson | Oct 30, 2026 | Friday on Repeat

New music. Fresh discoveries. And Canadian artists worth adding to your playlist. It’s Friday, and you know what that means! We’re back with another edition of Friday on Repeat, bringing you six releases worth adding to your playlist, plus two more artists...
Friday on Repeat: Canadian New Music Releases – October 23, 2026

Friday on Repeat: Canadian New Music Releases – October 23, 2026

by Jenna Melanson | Oct 23, 2026 | Friday on Repeat

New music. Fresh discoveries. And Canadian artists worth adding to your playlist. Another Friday means another reason to turn up the volume! Welcome back to Friday on Repeat, where we shine a spotlight on Canadian artists and releases that deserve a little extra...
🎧 Friday on Repeat: 8 Canadian New Music Releases – October 16, 2026

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🎧 Friday on Repeat: 8 Canadian New Music Releases – October 9, 2026

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🎧 Friday on Repeat: 8 Canadian New Music Releases – September 25, 2026

by Jenna Melanson | Sep 27, 2026 | Friday on Repeat

New music. Fresh discoveries. And the Canadian artists we can’t stop playing. This week, Friday on Repeat moves through pop, country, punk, rock, singer-songwriter sounds, and more with eight releases worth adding to your weekend listening. From artists recently...
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