• PROMOS

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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

      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...

      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...

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  • INTERVIEWS

      INTERVIEWS

      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...

      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...

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  • REVIEWS

      REVIEWS

      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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      Mastodon & Deafheaven in Montreal – Show Review

      Mastodon & Deafheaven in Montreal – Show Review

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  • SHOWS

      SHOWS

      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

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      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...

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  • PASSPORT

      PASSPORT

      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,...

      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...

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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

      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...

      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...

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  • PROMOS

      PROMOS

      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...

      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...

      SEE ALL
  • INTERVIEWS

      INTERVIEWS

      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...

      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...

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  • REVIEWS

      REVIEWS

      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

      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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      Mastodon & Deafheaven in Montreal – Show Review

      An emotional night of heavy music, remembrance, and healing at MTELUS. Who: Mastodon, DeafheavenWhen: September 27, 2026Where: MTELUS, Montreal, QC Mastodon Montreal Show Review: An Emotional Night at MTELUS Some shows are about the music. Others become something much...

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  • SHOWS

      SHOWS

      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...

      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...

      SEE ALL
  • PASSPORT

      PASSPORT

      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,...

      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...

      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

      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...

      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...

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Raven Reid Announces New Album Stages Of Gold, Shares “Too Late”

Raven Reid Announces New Album Stages Of Gold, Shares “Too Late”

by Jenna Melanson | Oct 16, 2026 | Promos

Saskatoon-based Indigenous singer-songwriter Raven Reid prepares to release her 10-song album Stages Of Gold on October 30, offering deeply personal storytelling alongside a fresh, full-band sound. Indigenous singer-songwriter Raven Reid is preparing to release her...
Allegories Release Experimental New Album By Accident, On Purpose

Allegories Release Experimental New Album By Accident, On Purpose

by Jenna Melanson | Oct 16, 2026 | Promos

Canadian experimental duo Allegories blend electronic music, dream pop, shoegaze, and indie rock on their long-awaited new album, By Accident, On Purpose. Experimental duo Allegories, featuring Adam Bentley and Jordan Mitchell, have released their long-awaited new...
Cherokee Social Honour a Mother’s Memory on New Single “Maya”

Cherokee Social Honour a Mother’s Memory on New Single “Maya”

by Jenna Melanson | Oct 15, 2026 | Promos

Denver indie pop duo Cherokee Social turn grief, remembrance, and fearless living into a shimmering new single. Denver-based indie pop duo Cherokee Social have released their heartfelt new single, “Maya,” a dreamy, emotionally charged tribute to frontman Julian...
Low Budget Rock Star Share Sweet New Single “Cotton Candy”

Low Budget Rock Star Share Sweet New Single “Cotton Candy”

by Jenna Melanson | Oct 15, 2026 | Promos

The Manitoba Indigenous power pop rockers deliver an infectious new single and music video featuring Melody McArthur. Cheap noodles, long nights, and just enough gas to reach the next town. That’s how Low Budget Rock Star earned their name, and it’s the...
Mr M & The All Nighters Share New Single “Johnny Drama”

Mr M & The All Nighters Share New Single “Johnny Drama”

by Jenna Melanson | Oct 15, 2026 | Promos

Vancouver-based rock project draws inspiration from Entourage and Ian Gregson’s 25 years in the film industry ahead of Flying High, arriving November 6 Vancouver-based Mr M & The All Nighters have unveiled their new single, “Johnny Drama,” a guitar-driven track...
The Bankes Brothers share new single, “Georgia Peaches”

The Bankes Brothers share new single, “Georgia Peaches”

by Jenna Melanson | Oct 14, 2026 | Promos

The Bankes Brothers Find Confidence in Simplicity on Breezy Indie Rock Single “Georgia Peaches”  Victoria, BC outfit The Bankes Brothers share “Georgia Peaches,” a catchy, easygoing indie rock track that finds the band discovering confidence in simplicity....
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