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      Bif Naked Releases Genre-Bending Single “Hey Little Frankie”

      Bif Naked Releases Genre-Bending Single “Hey Little Frankie”

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      Nicole Simone Comes Full Circle With Debut Album Circles

      Nicole Simone Comes Full Circle With Debut Album Circles

      Toronto-born artist Nicole Simone releases her first full-length album, Circles, via Soul Spazm, delivering a deeply personal collection of songs exploring relationships, change, loss, and the meaning of home. Now splitting her time between Toronto and Los Angeles,...

      Joe Ray McDonald Showcases Guitar Virtuosity on New Album Harvester

      Joe Ray McDonald Showcases Guitar Virtuosity on New Album Harvester

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      Pistol Whip The Devil Share “Hillbilly White Wine” – Interview

      Pistol Whip The Devil Share “Hillbilly White Wine” – Interview

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      Aynsley Saxe Releases “Straight Into Disaster” – Interview

      Aynsley Saxe Releases “Straight Into Disaster” – Interview

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      WiL Reflects on Life’s Meaningful Moments With “Pieces” – Interview

      WiL Reflects on Life’s Meaningful Moments With “Pieces” – Interview

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  • REVIEWS

      REVIEWS

      Blue October & Danny Malone in Toronto, ON – Show Review

      Blue October & Danny Malone in Toronto, ON – Show Review

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      Big Wreck & Sierra Pilot Rock Sold-Out Show in Waterloo – Photo Review

      Big Wreck & Sierra Pilot Rock Sold-Out Show in Waterloo – Photo Review

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      Tim & The Glory Boys Find Peace in “Where We Can’t Be Found” – Single Review

      Tim & The Glory Boys Find Peace in “Where We Can’t Be Found” – Single Review

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  • SHOWS

      SHOWS

      54.40 & Zeus in Waterloo, ON – Photo Review

      54.40 & Zeus in Waterloo, ON – Photo Review

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      TALK at ADDYTUDE! 2026 in Elora, Ontario – Photo Review

      TALK at ADDYTUDE! 2026 in Elora, Ontario – Photo Review

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      My Son The Hurricane & Cabin Fever in Guelph, ON – PHOTO REVIEW

      My Son The Hurricane & Cabin Fever in Guelph, ON – PHOTO REVIEW

      My Son The Hurricane, Cabin FeverSeptember 11, 2026Sonic Hall Guelph, ON The brass, funk beast aka My Son The Hurricane made gave the Sonic Hall in Guelph a first hand taste of the danceable mayhem they are known for. Southwestern Ontario alternative folk/roots band...

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      PASSPORT

      Sabaton Brings Explosive Live Show to Place Bell in Laval – Show Review

      Sabaton Brings Explosive Live Show to Place Bell in Laval – Show Review

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      Bring Me The Horizon in Edmonton, AB – Show Review

      Bring Me The Horizon in Edmonton, AB – Show Review

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      Staind Brings Break The Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour to Toronto – Show Review

      Staind Brings Break The Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour to Toronto – Show Review

      Staind Celebrates 25 Years of Break the Cycle With a Toronto Concert Staind brought their Break The Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour to a sold-out RBC Amphitheatre in Toronto, delivering a night of late-'90s and early-2000s rock nostalgia alongside special guests Seether,...

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      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

      GEDfest 2026 Unites Tragically Hip Tribute Bands Across 12 Cities

      GEDfest 2026 Unites Tragically Hip Tribute Bands Across 12 Cities

      13 Shows Across Canada and the U.S. Honour Gord Downie's Legacy While Raising Funds for Cancer Charities Canada said goodbye to Gord Downie. Nine years later, fans will gather to sing his songs, celebrate his legacy, and raise money to support people affected by...

      Second Summer Festival: Night 3 at The Drake Underground – Photo Review

      Second Summer Festival: Night 3 at The Drake Underground – Photo Review

      PUP’s Picks Take Over The Drake Underground for an Eclectic Final Night Local legends PUP's curation for the final night of the festival crept onto the bill at The Drake Underground, showcasing distinct, complementary sounds. Early sets from Sophie Noel and Common...

      Angine de Poitrine wins 2026 Polaris Music Prize

      Angine de Poitrine wins 2026 Polaris Music Prize

      Angine de Poitrine take home both the Polaris Album Prize and SOCAN Polaris Song Prize during a celebration of Canadian music at Massey Hall. Angine de Poitrine, Saguenay’s masked, micro-tonal, math rock duo currently dominating music spaces around the world, are the...

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  • PROMOS

      PROMOS

      Bif Naked Releases Genre-Bending Single “Hey Little Frankie”

      Bif Naked Releases Genre-Bending Single “Hey Little Frankie”

      Canadian rock icon embraces electro house with a high-energy new single produced by Jason Darr. Canadian rock icon Bif Naked is stepping into new musical territory with her latest single, “Hey Little Frankie,” a high-energy dive into electro house and club music that...

      Nicole Simone Comes Full Circle With Debut Album Circles

      Nicole Simone Comes Full Circle With Debut Album Circles

      Toronto-born artist Nicole Simone releases her first full-length album, Circles, via Soul Spazm, delivering a deeply personal collection of songs exploring relationships, change, loss, and the meaning of home. Now splitting her time between Toronto and Los Angeles,...

      Joe Ray McDonald Showcases Guitar Virtuosity on New Album Harvester

      Joe Ray McDonald Showcases Guitar Virtuosity on New Album Harvester

      Ottawa-area alt-country artist Joe Ray McDonald returns with Harvester, an 11-song collection blending intricate guitar work, heartfelt storytelling, and roots music influences. After bursting onto the Canadian alt-country scene with his 2025 album Cowboy Cake, Joe...

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  • INTERVIEWS

      INTERVIEWS

      Pistol Whip The Devil Share “Hillbilly White Wine” – Interview

      Pistol Whip The Devil Share “Hillbilly White Wine” – Interview

      Vancouver country rockers Pistol Whip The Devil raise a glass to good friends, familiar places, and leaving life’s frustrations behind on their new single, “Hillbilly White Wine,” available now on all digital streaming platforms. Written by lead vocalist Shane Jolie...

      Aynsley Saxe Releases “Straight Into Disaster” – Interview

      Aynsley Saxe Releases “Straight Into Disaster” – Interview

      Georgetown, Ontario singer-songwriter Aynsley Saxe explores the complicated intersection of love, fear, and inevitable heartbreak on her latest single, “Straight Into Disaster,” the eighth release from her forthcoming sophomore album, A Thousand Stars, arriving in...

      WiL Reflects on Life’s Meaningful Moments With “Pieces” – Interview

      WiL Reflects on Life’s Meaningful Moments With “Pieces” – Interview

      Vancouver Island singer-songwriter WiL explores the memories, connections, and experiences that shape our lives on his heartfelt new single “Pieces.” Vancouver Island indie-folk singer-songwriter WiL returns with his captivating new single, “Pieces”, available now on...

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  • REVIEWS

      REVIEWS

      Blue October & Danny Malone in Toronto, ON – Show Review

      Blue October & Danny Malone in Toronto, ON – Show Review

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      Big Wreck & Sierra Pilot Rock Sold-Out Show in Waterloo – Photo Review

      Big Wreck & Sierra Pilot Rock Sold-Out Show in Waterloo – Photo Review

      Big Wreck & Sierra Pilot Deliver a High-Energy Night in Waterloo Big Wreck & Sierra PilotOctober 28, 2026Maxwell's, Waterloo, ON Canadian rock favourites Big Wreck, fronted by Toronto singer-songwriter and guitarist Ian Thornley, took over Maxwell's in...

      Tim & The Glory Boys Find Peace in “Where We Can’t Be Found” – Single Review

      Tim & The Glory Boys Find Peace in “Where We Can’t Be Found” – Single Review

      A heartfelt country anthem about escaping the noise and reconnecting with what matters most. Canadian country favourites Tim & The Glory Boys are inviting listeners to escape the noise of everyday life with their latest single, “Where We Can't Be Found,” available...

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  • SHOWS

      SHOWS

      54.40 & Zeus in Waterloo, ON – Photo Review

      54.40 & Zeus in Waterloo, ON – Photo Review

      54.40, ZeusOctober 2, 2026Maxwell’s Waterloo, ON BC rockers 54.40 performed to a sold out show at Maxwell’s in Waterloo ON. Toronto indie rock band Zeus opened the sold out show. For more photos from the show, head to our Facebook...

      TALK at ADDYTUDE! 2026 in Elora, Ontario – Photo Review

      TALK at ADDYTUDE! 2026 in Elora, Ontario – Photo Review

      Canadian JUNO Winner TALK Takes the Stage at Elora's Annual Fundraising Concert Supporting Sarcoma Research at SickKids TALK - Addytude!September 19, 2026Elora Centre For The Arts  Canadian JUNO Award-winning artist TALK, the stage name of Nicholas Durocher,...

      My Son The Hurricane & Cabin Fever in Guelph, ON – PHOTO REVIEW

      My Son The Hurricane & Cabin Fever in Guelph, ON – PHOTO REVIEW

      My Son The Hurricane, Cabin FeverSeptember 11, 2026Sonic Hall Guelph, ON The brass, funk beast aka My Son The Hurricane made gave the Sonic Hall in Guelph a first hand taste of the danceable mayhem they are known for. Southwestern Ontario alternative folk/roots band...

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  • PASSPORT

      PASSPORT

      Sabaton Brings Explosive Live Show to Place Bell in Laval – Show Review

      Sabaton Brings Explosive Live Show to Place Bell in Laval – Show Review

      Sabaton sets Place Bell ablaze with explosive pyro, thunderous metal, and unstoppable crowd energy. Sabaton brought the war machine to Place Bell in Laval, and we absolutely loved it. From the moment they hit the stage, the energy was massive, with a crowd that was...

      Bring Me The Horizon in Edmonton, AB – Show Review

      Bring Me The Horizon in Edmonton, AB – Show Review

      Bring Me The Horizon, Motionless In White, The Plot in YouSeptember 23, 2026Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB Bring Me The Horizon Returns to Rogers Place After 15 Years for a Spectacular Night with Motionless In White and The Plot In You Bring Me The Horizon made a...

      Staind Brings Break The Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour to Toronto – Show Review

      Staind Brings Break The Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour to Toronto – Show Review

      Staind Celebrates 25 Years of Break the Cycle With a Toronto Concert Staind brought their Break The Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour to a sold-out RBC Amphitheatre in Toronto, delivering a night of late-'90s and early-2000s rock nostalgia alongside special guests Seether,...

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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

      GEDfest 2026 Unites Tragically Hip Tribute Bands Across 12 Cities

      GEDfest 2026 Unites Tragically Hip Tribute Bands Across 12 Cities

      13 Shows Across Canada and the U.S. Honour Gord Downie's Legacy While Raising Funds for Cancer Charities Canada said goodbye to Gord Downie. Nine years later, fans will gather to sing his songs, celebrate his legacy, and raise money to support people affected by...

      Second Summer Festival: Night 3 at The Drake Underground – Photo Review

      Second Summer Festival: Night 3 at The Drake Underground – Photo Review

      PUP’s Picks Take Over The Drake Underground for an Eclectic Final Night Local legends PUP's curation for the final night of the festival crept onto the bill at The Drake Underground, showcasing distinct, complementary sounds. Early sets from Sophie Noel and Common...

      Angine de Poitrine wins 2026 Polaris Music Prize

      Angine de Poitrine wins 2026 Polaris Music Prize

      Angine de Poitrine take home both the Polaris Album Prize and SOCAN Polaris Song Prize during a celebration of Canadian music at Massey Hall. Angine de Poitrine, Saguenay’s masked, micro-tonal, math rock duo currently dominating music spaces around the world, are the...

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Nina Lynn Shares Enchanting New Single “Daisy” – Interview

Nina Lynn Shares Enchanting New Single “Daisy” – Interview

by Jenna Melanson | Oct 22, 2026 | Interviews

Guelph singer-songwriter Nina Lynn blends dreamy melodies, delicate instrumentation, and heartfelt storytelling on her magical new single, “Daisy.” Sometimes inspiration arrives when you least expect it, even while waiting for your morning coffee. For Guelph-based...
Francis Arevalo Shares His Journey Through Music and New Album Home, Grown – Interview

Francis Arevalo Shares His Journey Through Music and New Album Home, Grown – Interview

by Jenna Melanson | Oct 21, 2026 | Interviews

Vancouver hip-hop artist Francis Arevalo blends soulful production, personal storytelling, and heartfelt lyricism on his latest album, Home, Grown. East Vancouver-born-and-based emcee Francis Arevalo brings together his Filipino heritage, lifelong love of hip-hop, and...
Hunter James Finds His Sound with New Single “Chasing A Sound” – Interview

Hunter James Finds His Sound with New Single “Chasing A Sound” – Interview

by Jenna Melanson | Oct 21, 2026 | Interviews

Ontario country-Americana artist Hunter James turns three years of searching, setbacks, and self-discovery into his latest single, “Chasing A Sound.” Bowmanville, Ontario country and Americana artist Hunter James is turning years of searching into something worth...
Raina Krangle Shares Her Journey Back to Music with HEADBANGERS – Interview

Raina Krangle Shares Her Journey Back to Music with HEADBANGERS – Interview

by Jenna Melanson | Oct 20, 2026 | Interviews

Toronto singer-songwriter Raina Krangle turns a life-changing concussion into a deeply personal musical journey with her new EP, HEADBANGERS. For Toronto singer-songwriter Raina Krangle, music has always been more than a creative outlet. But following a concussion in...
Alternative Ed Discuss New Single “Oblivion” and Upcoming Album Realitivity – Interview

Alternative Ed Discuss New Single “Oblivion” and Upcoming Album Realitivity – Interview

by Jenna Melanson | Oct 20, 2026 | Interviews

West Virginia alternative rock band Alternative Ed embrace a heavier sound with “Oblivion” as they prepare for their spring 2027 album, Realitivity. What began as a creative way for alternative education teachers to connect with their students has grown into a...
Kerrington Gillespie Shares “Three Missed Calls” – Interview

Kerrington Gillespie Shares “Three Missed Calls” – Interview

by Jenna Melanson | Oct 20, 2026 | Interviews

Vancouver Island’s rising pop-country artist turns heartbreak, mixed signals, and three unexpected phone calls into an infectious new single. At just 17 years old, Vancouver Island-based country artist Kerrington Gillespie is making her mark on the Canadian...
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