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      Arkells Release Surprise Single “Handshake Thugs” Ahead of Canadian Tour Dates

      Arkells Release Surprise Single “Handshake Thugs” Ahead of Canadian Tour Dates

      Nine-time JUNO Award winners Arkells are back with a surprise new single, “Handshake Thugs,” marking their first new music since the release of their latest album, Between Us, earlier this spring. The politically charged track takes aim at those in positions of power...

      HAIR CONTROL Release Debut Album Electric Pleasure

      HAIR CONTROL Release Debut Album Electric Pleasure

      Calgary Art-Pop Duo Blends Synth-Pop, Psychedelia, and Electronic Experimentation Calgary, Alberta art-pop duo HAIR CONTROL have released their debut album, Electric Pleasure, a 40-minute journey through synth-pop, avant-dance, psychedelia, and electronic...

      Michael Saulnier Returns to Folk Roots With Unmasking Tape

      Michael Saulnier Returns to Folk Roots With Unmasking Tape

      Acadian musician explores self-discovery, spirituality, and personal growth on intimate new solo album Michael Saulnier, frontman of the high-energy Acadian punk band Peanut Butter Sunday (PBS), returns to his lo-fi folk roots with his intimate and reflective new solo...

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  • INTERVIEWS

      INTERVIEWS

      Hagiel Shares Her Story of Survival on I Am Enough of a Woman – Interview

      Hagiel Shares Her Story of Survival on I Am Enough of a Woman – Interview

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      Melina Coolen Explores Grief and Resilience on Street Pigeon – Interview

      Melina Coolen Explores Grief and Resilience on Street Pigeon – Interview

      Canadian multi-instrumentalist Melina Coolen releases Street Pigeon, a deeply personal album exploring grief, resilience, and self-discovery. Canadian songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, audio engineer, and sound designer Melina Coolen has unveiled her new...

      Raven Reid Shares Her Story Through New Album Stages Of Gold – Interview

      Raven Reid Shares Her Story Through New Album Stages Of Gold – Interview

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  • REVIEWS

      REVIEWS

      Mastodon & Deafheaven in Montreal – Show Review

      Mastodon & Deafheaven in Montreal – Show Review

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      The Pairs & Ben Doerksen in Elora, ON – Photo Review

      The Pairs & Ben Doerksen in Elora, ON – Photo Review

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      Welcome to the Maritimes Tour in St. John’s, NL – Photo Review

      Welcome to the Maritimes Tour in St. John’s, NL – Photo Review

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  • SHOWS

      SHOWS

      Rush Fifty Something: A Night We Never Thought We’d See Again

      Rush Fifty Something: A Night We Never Thought We’d See Again

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      The Glorious Sons & Kojak in Picton, ON

      The Glorious Sons & Kojak in Picton, ON

      The Glorious Sons Headline Rock the County Once Again with a Sold-Out Show Prince Edward County’s own Kojak — Donny Tait (vocals, guitar), Mitchell Cory (drums), Harry Tammel (bass), Ian Roantree (keys), and Claud Northey (guitar) — kicked off the night with their...

      Metric in Toronto, ON – Show Review

      Metric in Toronto, ON – Show Review

      Metric, Broken Social Scene & StarsAugust 7, 2026RBC Amphitheatre, Toronto, ON Toronto’s iconic indie-rock genealogy came full circle at the RBC Amphitheatre on August 7, 2026. Bringing together Stars, Broken Social Scene, and Metric, the all-Canadian bill felt...

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  • PASSPORT

      PASSPORT

      AC/DC Rocks Montreal’s Parc Jean-Drapeau Before 45,000 Fans – Show Review

      AC/DC Rocks Montreal’s Parc Jean-Drapeau Before 45,000 Fans – Show Review

      AC/DC Delivers a Thunderous 21-Song Set with The Pretty Reckless, Fireworks, and 45,000 Rock Fans in Montreal AC/DC brought their legendary rock show to Parc Jean-Drapeau in Montreal in September 2026, delivering a thunderous performance before an estimated 45,000...

      Iron Maiden, Megadeth and Anthrax in Montreal, QC

      Iron Maiden, Megadeth and Anthrax in Montreal, QC

      Some concert bills are good on paper. Others are legendary before the first note is even played. Iron Maiden, Megadeth and Anthrax at Montreal’s Parc Jean-Drapeau was very much the latter. With roughly 36,000 metalheads packed into the outside venue, Montreal was...

      Avenged Sevenfold & Good Charlotte in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      Avenged Sevenfold & Good Charlotte in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte Bring a Night of Nostalgia, Heart, and Heavy Metal to Montreal The Bell Centre was packed to the rafters on August 8 as Montreal welcomed Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte for a sold-out night that delivered everything from...

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  • FEATURES

      FEATURES

      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...

      Zach’s Picks of the Week – July 22 – 26, 2025

      Boom! It’s that time again — crank up the volume and check out the fresh tracks we’ve got lined up! You’re tuned in to Zach’s Picks of the Week right here on Canadian Beats — your go-to spot for the best music on the internet and the hottest new content every week....

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  • FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      CityFolk brought the folk, country and punk to Ottawa

      CityFolk brought the folk, country and punk to Ottawa

      Five nights, countless genres and one unforgettable CityFolk debut at Ottawa’s RA Centre grounds. A diverse weekend of folk, country and the most legendary punk rock welcomed Ottawa’s concert goers to 2026 CityFolk at its debut at the RA Centre grounds. Night one saw...

      Warm and Fuzzy Fest 2026: Joel Plaskett Headlines London Festival

      Warm and Fuzzy Fest 2026: Joel Plaskett Headlines London Festival

      Inaugural London, Ontario Music Festival Supported Humane Society London & Middlesex with Five Canadian Acts Warm and Fuzzy Fest 2026 brought Canadian music, community spirit, and a charitable cause together in London, Ontario, on October 11, 2026. Headlined by...

      Vans Warped Tour Montreal 2026: Day Two

      Vans Warped Tour Montreal 2026: Day Two

      Making Memories That Last a Lifetime If Day One of the Vans Warped Tour’s return to Montreal was about rediscovering the magic, Day Two was about letting that magic take over. After everything we experienced on the first day, you might think the nostalgia would start...

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  • PROMOS

      PROMOS

      Arkells Release Surprise Single “Handshake Thugs” Ahead of Canadian Tour Dates

      Arkells Release Surprise Single “Handshake Thugs” Ahead of Canadian Tour Dates

      Nine-time JUNO Award winners Arkells are back with a surprise new single, “Handshake Thugs,” marking their first new music since the release of their latest album, Between Us, earlier this spring. The politically charged track takes aim at those in positions of power...

      HAIR CONTROL Release Debut Album Electric Pleasure

      HAIR CONTROL Release Debut Album Electric Pleasure

      Calgary Art-Pop Duo Blends Synth-Pop, Psychedelia, and Electronic Experimentation Calgary, Alberta art-pop duo HAIR CONTROL have released their debut album, Electric Pleasure, a 40-minute journey through synth-pop, avant-dance, psychedelia, and electronic...

      Michael Saulnier Returns to Folk Roots With Unmasking Tape

      Michael Saulnier Returns to Folk Roots With Unmasking Tape

      Acadian musician explores self-discovery, spirituality, and personal growth on intimate new solo album Michael Saulnier, frontman of the high-energy Acadian punk band Peanut Butter Sunday (PBS), returns to his lo-fi folk roots with his intimate and reflective new solo...

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  • INTERVIEWS

      INTERVIEWS

      Hagiel Shares Her Story of Survival on I Am Enough of a Woman – Interview

      Hagiel Shares Her Story of Survival on I Am Enough of a Woman – Interview

      Montreal singer Hagiel blends blues, rock, and gospel on her debut EP, I Am Enough of a Woman, an inspiring collection of songs about survival, faith, and finding freedom. For Hagiel, music has always been more than a passion. Her earliest memory is of dancing in her...

      Melina Coolen Explores Grief and Resilience on Street Pigeon – Interview

      Melina Coolen Explores Grief and Resilience on Street Pigeon – Interview

      Canadian multi-instrumentalist Melina Coolen releases Street Pigeon, a deeply personal album exploring grief, resilience, and self-discovery. Canadian songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, audio engineer, and sound designer Melina Coolen has unveiled her new...

      Raven Reid Shares Her Story Through New Album Stages Of Gold – Interview

      Raven Reid Shares Her Story Through New Album Stages Of Gold – Interview

      From Survival to Songwriting, Raven Reid Finds Strength in Stages Of Gold Raven Reid has spent her life overcoming obstacles, and with her new album, Stages Of Gold, the Indigenous singer-songwriter has achieved a dream that once seemed out of reach: recording her...

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  • REVIEWS

      REVIEWS

      Mastodon & Deafheaven in Montreal – Show Review

      Mastodon & Deafheaven in Montreal – Show Review

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      The Pairs & Ben Doerksen in Elora, ON – Photo Review

      The Pairs & Ben Doerksen in Elora, ON – Photo Review

      The Pairs Bring Soaring Harmonies to a Sold-Out Show in Elora Who: The Pairs, Ben DoerksenWhen: October 24, 2026Where: Elora Centre for the Arts, Elora, ON London, Ontario folk group The Pairs brought their signature harmonies and infectious energy to a sold-out...

      Welcome to the Maritimes Tour in St. John’s, NL – Photo Review

      Welcome to the Maritimes Tour in St. John’s, NL – Photo Review

      Classified, Ria Mae, JRDN, Brett Matthews & O'Sound Bring the Welcome to the Maritimes Tour to St. John's Who: Classified, Ria Mae, JRDN, Brett Matthews, O'SoundWhen: October 10, 2026Where: JAG Soundhouse, St. John's, NL The Welcome to the Maritimes Tour made its...

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  • SHOWS

      SHOWS

      Rush Fifty Something: A Night We Never Thought We’d See Again

      Rush Fifty Something: A Night We Never Thought We’d See Again

      Rush Fifty Something Tour Rocks Montreal’s Bell Centre Friday night, September 4th, was the second of two sold-out Rush Fifty Something shows at Montreal’s Bell Centre. With a 7:45 p.m. start and no opening act, the fans were more than ready to go. The building was...

      The Glorious Sons & Kojak in Picton, ON

      The Glorious Sons & Kojak in Picton, ON

      The Glorious Sons Headline Rock the County Once Again with a Sold-Out Show Prince Edward County’s own Kojak — Donny Tait (vocals, guitar), Mitchell Cory (drums), Harry Tammel (bass), Ian Roantree (keys), and Claud Northey (guitar) — kicked off the night with their...

      Metric in Toronto, ON – Show Review

      Metric in Toronto, ON – Show Review

      Metric, Broken Social Scene & StarsAugust 7, 2026RBC Amphitheatre, Toronto, ON Toronto’s iconic indie-rock genealogy came full circle at the RBC Amphitheatre on August 7, 2026. Bringing together Stars, Broken Social Scene, and Metric, the all-Canadian bill felt...

      SEE ALL
  • PASSPORT

      PASSPORT

      AC/DC Rocks Montreal’s Parc Jean-Drapeau Before 45,000 Fans – Show Review

      AC/DC Rocks Montreal’s Parc Jean-Drapeau Before 45,000 Fans – Show Review

      AC/DC Delivers a Thunderous 21-Song Set with The Pretty Reckless, Fireworks, and 45,000 Rock Fans in Montreal AC/DC brought their legendary rock show to Parc Jean-Drapeau in Montreal in September 2026, delivering a thunderous performance before an estimated 45,000...

      Iron Maiden, Megadeth and Anthrax in Montreal, QC

      Iron Maiden, Megadeth and Anthrax in Montreal, QC

      Some concert bills are good on paper. Others are legendary before the first note is even played. Iron Maiden, Megadeth and Anthrax at Montreal’s Parc Jean-Drapeau was very much the latter. With roughly 36,000 metalheads packed into the outside venue, Montreal was...

      Avenged Sevenfold & Good Charlotte in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      Avenged Sevenfold & Good Charlotte in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte Bring a Night of Nostalgia, Heart, and Heavy Metal to Montreal The Bell Centre was packed to the rafters on August 8 as Montreal welcomed Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte for a sold-out night that delivered everything from...

      SEE ALL
  • FEATURES

      FEATURES

      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...

      Zach’s Picks of the Week – July 22 – 26, 2025

      Boom! It’s that time again — crank up the volume and check out the fresh tracks we’ve got lined up! You’re tuned in to Zach’s Picks of the Week right here on Canadian Beats — your go-to spot for the best music on the internet and the hottest new content every week....

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  • FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      CityFolk brought the folk, country and punk to Ottawa

      CityFolk brought the folk, country and punk to Ottawa

      Five nights, countless genres and one unforgettable CityFolk debut at Ottawa’s RA Centre grounds. A diverse weekend of folk, country and the most legendary punk rock welcomed Ottawa’s concert goers to 2026 CityFolk at its debut at the RA Centre grounds. Night one saw...

      Warm and Fuzzy Fest 2026: Joel Plaskett Headlines London Festival

      Warm and Fuzzy Fest 2026: Joel Plaskett Headlines London Festival

      Inaugural London, Ontario Music Festival Supported Humane Society London & Middlesex with Five Canadian Acts Warm and Fuzzy Fest 2026 brought Canadian music, community spirit, and a charitable cause together in London, Ontario, on October 11, 2026. Headlined by...

      Vans Warped Tour Montreal 2026: Day Two

      Vans Warped Tour Montreal 2026: Day Two

      Making Memories That Last a Lifetime If Day One of the Vans Warped Tour’s return to Montreal was about rediscovering the magic, Day Two was about letting that magic take over. After everything we experienced on the first day, you might think the nostalgia would start...

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Al “Wailin’” Walker Keeps the Blues Alive with Chart-Topping Album Bluesman

Al “Wailin’” Walker Keeps the Blues Alive with Chart-Topping Album Bluesman

by Jenna Melanson | Oct 14, 2026 | Interviews

Canadian Blues Master Wailin’ Al Walker Hits #1 With New Album, Bluesman Vancouver bluesman Al “Wailin’” Walker has spent nearly five decades proving that the blues is not a genre you retire from. His eighth self-produced album, Bluesman, has landed at #1 on the...
Deadly Alfano shares new single, “Shelter” – Interview

Deadly Alfano shares new single, “Shelter” – Interview

by Jenna Melanson | Oct 14, 2026 | Interviews

Toronto Folk Rocker Deadly Alfano Carves Out a Sanctuary of Red Clay and Renaissance Spirit on New Single “Shelter” Cities of red earth rise out of the Moroccan landscape, shaped by hand from clay that can be moulded, reshaped, and formed again and again....
René Huard shares new single, “Tail Waggin'” – Interview

René Huard shares new single, “Tail Waggin'” – Interview

by Jenna Melanson | Oct 13, 2026 | Interviews

Fort Erie Roots Rocker René Huard Unveils New Single “Tail Waggin'” Ahead Of Album, Gently Used Fort Erie, Ontario blues and roots rocker René Huard has released his new single “Tail Waggin’,” out now and giving fans their first taste of...
D-Tension & The Secrets share new album & single – Interview

D-Tension & The Secrets share new album & single – Interview

by Jenna Melanson | Oct 13, 2026 | Interviews

Massachusetts Rockers D-Tension & The Secrets Release Self-Titled Debut Album Led by Single “Hate To See You Go” D-Tension & The Secrets have released their eponymous debut album, D-Tension & The Secrets, a nine-song set led by the single...
Bat Leather unveils new album, Dark Arts – Interview

Bat Leather unveils new album, Dark Arts – Interview

by Jenna Melanson | Oct 9, 2026 | Interviews

Brutal Minimalist Noise Rock BAT LEATHER’s New Album, Dark Arts No List Records announces that brutal minimalist noise rock duo Bat Leather’s new album Dark Arts is officially available now on limited‑edition vinyl (150 white vinyl copies, 50 rare black editions)....
Teagan Johnston shares new album, Big Time – Interview

Teagan Johnston shares new album, Big Time – Interview

by Jenna Melanson | Oct 9, 2026 | Interviews

Teagan Johnston Searches for Home Beyond Success & Leans Into Alt-Country on Sophomore Album, Big Time, Led by Introspective Title Track Toronto-based multidisciplinary artist Teagan Johnston unveils her sophomore album, Big Time (out this Friday October 2nd), a...
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