• PROMOS

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      Strange Plants share new single, “Time Killing”

      Strange Plants share new single, “Time Killing”

      Strange Plants Drift Through Wistful, Psychedelic Introspection on "Time Killing" Continuing upon this year’s previous releases, “Lay Your Mind” and “Ground Falls Away,” Strange Plants share “Time Killing,” a contemplative and expansive psych-rock single that blends...

      Funnycars share new album, Happy Go Lucky

      Funnycars share new album, Happy Go Lucky

      Victoria’s 64 Funnycars Return With College Cult Rock Favourite Happy Go Lucky After decades out of print, 64 Funnycars’ cult college rock debut Happy Go Lucky finally returns May 27 through 604 Records. Originally released at the tail end of Canada’s late 80s campus...

      Satya Quane Chagnon shares new single, “Love2Hate”

      Satya Quane Chagnon shares new single, “Love2Hate”

      Satya Quane Chagnon Embraces Reinvention and Unshakable Confidence on New Pop Anthem, "Love2Hate" Following the release of her emotional single, “Won’t Let Go,” Satya Quane Chagnon returns with “Love2Hate,” an energetic and empowering pop anthem that celebrates...

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      Harley Olivia Escapes the Simulation on New Single “Trouble” – Interview

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      Kreesha Turner shares new single, “You’re Ego” – Interview

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      Mercedes Brown shares debut single “Playing With Fire” – Interview

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      Claire Porter releases “Yellow Spider” – Single Review

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  • SHOWS

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      April Wine & Triumph in Halifax, NS – Photo Review

      April Wine & Triumph in Halifax, NS – Photo Review

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      Cancer Bats in Edmonton, AB – Show Review

      Cancer Bats in Edmonton, AB – Show Review

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      Danny Michel in Kitchener, ON – Photo Review

      Danny Michel in Kitchener, ON – Photo Review

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  • PASSPORT

      PASSPORT

      The Fray in Ottawa, ON – Show Review

      The Fray in Ottawa, ON – Show Review

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      Electric Callboy in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      Electric Callboy in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      Electric Callboy, Polaris & Scene QueenMay 15, 2026Place Bell, Montreal, QC On May 15, Montreal Victoire fans weren’t the only ones celebrating in Laval. The previous night’s show at Place Bell had been pushed back by a day due to the PWHL...

      Charlie Puth in Vancouver, BC – Show Review

      Charlie Puth in Vancouver, BC – Show Review

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  • FEATURES

      FEATURES

      Zach’s Picks of the Week – September 22 – 27, 2025

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      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...

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  • FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      The Real Heart of Osheaga Music and Arts Festival 2026: 10 Undercard Acts You Can’t Miss

      The Real Heart of Osheaga Music and Arts Festival 2026: 10 Undercard Acts You Can’t Miss

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      THE CHICKS set to headlines the Churchill Park Music Festival on Saturday July 18, 2026 with ELLE KING

      THE CHICKS set to headlines the Churchill Park Music Festival on Saturday July 18, 2026 with ELLE KING

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      Live From Hamilton, the 2026 JUNO Awards were one for the books

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  • PROMOS

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      Strange Plants share new single, “Time Killing”

      Strange Plants share new single, “Time Killing”

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      Funnycars share new album, Happy Go Lucky

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      Satya Quane Chagnon shares new single, “Love2Hate”

      Satya Quane Chagnon shares new single, “Love2Hate”

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  • INTERVIEWS

      INTERVIEWS

      Harley Olivia Escapes the Simulation on New Single “Trouble” – Interview

      Harley Olivia Escapes the Simulation on New Single “Trouble” – Interview

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      Kreesha Turner shares new single, “You’re Ego” – Interview

      Kreesha Turner shares new single, “You’re Ego” – Interview

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      Mercedes Brown shares debut single “Playing With Fire” – Interview

      Mercedes Brown shares debut single “Playing With Fire” – Interview

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      Cancer Bats in Edmonton, AB – Show Review

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      Danny Michel in Kitchener, ON – Photo Review

      Danny Michel in Kitchener, ON – Photo Review

      Danny MichelApril 24, 2026Conrad Centre For The Performing Arts, Kitchener ON Canadian singer, songwriter, Danny Michel performed solo to a sold out home crowd at the Conrad Centre for the Performing art in Kitchener ON. Presented...

      SEE ALL
  • PASSPORT

      PASSPORT

      The Fray in Ottawa, ON – Show Review

      The Fray in Ottawa, ON – Show Review

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      Electric Callboy in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      Electric Callboy in Montreal, QC – Show Review

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      Charlie Puth in Vancouver, BC – Show Review

      Charlie Puth in Vancouver, BC – Show Review

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  • FEATURES

      FEATURES

      Zach’s Picks of the Week – September 22 – 27, 2025

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      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

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      SEE ALL
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      FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      The Real Heart of Osheaga Music and Arts Festival 2026: 10 Undercard Acts You Can’t Miss

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      THE CHICKS set to headlines the Churchill Park Music Festival on Saturday July 18, 2026 with ELLE KING

      THE CHICKS set to headlines the Churchill Park Music Festival on Saturday July 18, 2026 with ELLE KING

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      Live From Hamilton, the 2026 JUNO Awards were one for the books

      Live From Hamilton, the 2026 JUNO Awards were one for the books

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5TH PROJEKT shares new EP, Live in London – EP Review

5TH PROJEKT shares new EP, Live in London – EP Review

by Jenna Melanson | May 13, 2026 | Reviews

5TH PROJEKT Invokes Ritual With Their Live Off-The-Floor EP, Live In London There’s something deeply immersive about Live In London, the new live-off-the-floor EP from Canadian psychedelic art-rock outfit 5th PROJEKT. Captured in single takes at The Sugar Shack in...
Marian shares double single, “Rock N’ Roll” and “K-Leigh” – Single Review

Marian shares double single, “Rock N’ Roll” and “K-Leigh” – Single Review

by Jenna Melanson | May 7, 2026 | Reviews

Marian Play Louder, Hit Harder on explosive sophomore record Marian return with Play Louder, Hit Harder, a gritty and emotionally charged sophomore album exploring the uncertainty, pressure, and growing pains of adulthood. Following the success of their acclaimed 2022...
Alex Kozub releases album, Evenings and Weekends – Album Review

Alex Kozub releases album, Evenings and Weekends – Album Review

by Jenna Melanson | May 4, 2026 | Reviews

Artist: Alex KozubAlbum: Evenings and WeekendsRelease Date: August 29, 2025Genre: Rock Winnipeg-based singer-songwriter Alex Kozub steps forward with Evenings & Weekends, a ten-track piano rock album rooted in introspection and quiet defiance. It explores the...
Shoemaker Levee shares “Flying” – Single Review

Shoemaker Levee shares “Flying” – Single Review

by Jenna Melanson | May 4, 2026 | Reviews

Dark lyrics meet hopeful chords in Shoemaker Levee’s “Flying.” Shoemaker Levee returns with “Flying,” a stripped-down reimagining of “Flying H” from their 2020 debut Phase of the Days, trading in their usual anthemic alt-rock energy for something quieter, more...
Evil Creek shares “Bitter End” – Single Review

Evil Creek shares “Bitter End” – Single Review

by Jenna Melanson | May 1, 2026 | Reviews

New Single, “Bitter End,” Out Now! Evil Creek is an Ottawa based acoustic blues rock band known for blending raw rock grit with dark, story driven songwriting. Formed in 2017, the band has evolved into a tight, dynamic lineup that delivers an intimate yet...
Bae Baracus Drop “Between 2 Worlds” – EP Review

Bae Baracus Drop “Between 2 Worlds” – EP Review

by Jenna Melanson | May 1, 2026 | Reviews

Caught between chaos and clarity, Bae Baracus turn Between 2 Worlds into a bold, genre-bending ride. West Coast Canada electro-punk trio Bae Baracus return with their latest EP, Between 2 Worlds, a three-track release that captures both the heart and chaos of their...
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