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      Good Effort Announce New Single “State of Emergency,” Out November 6

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      Shane Pendergast Releases Reflective Fifth Album, Jack Pine

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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

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      Cancer Bats , Chastity, TEETH, ANCIIENTSMarch 23, 2026Pawn Shop Live, Edmonton AB The first of four absolutely stellar shows kicked off Thursday night in Edmonton at the newly renamed Pawn Shop Live (formerly Union Hall) - the venue got a re-dress, with some subtle...

      Danny Michel in Kitchener, ON – Photo Review

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      PASSPORT

      Otoboke Beaver & Passenger Princess in Ottawa, ON – Show Review

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      Joji in Toronto, ON – Show Review

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      Tash Sultana in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      Tash Sultana in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      Tash Sultana, Daisy The GreatJune 9, 2026MTELUS, Montreal, QC After conquering Montreal as a headliner at the 2022 Montreal Jazz Festival in front of tens of thousands of fans and previously filling Place Bell in 2018, it was a pleasant surprise to see Tash Sultana...

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      FEATURES

      Zach’s Picks of the Week – June 2-7, 2025

      It’s that time again, when we deliver you some of the best music on the Internet. It all comes right here from our website, Canadian Beats Media, the home of the best music around. We’ve got all sorts of awesome content coming out every single day on all of our social...

      Zach’s Picks of the Week – May 26 – 31, 2025

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      Zach’s Picks of the Week – May 12-17, 2025

      What a beautiful week it is now, and all the good music has just been released, this last week right here on Canadian Beats. Home of the best new music on the Internet, at least in my opinion. That’s why I have handpicked my favourite articles from the website that...

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      Churchill Park Music Fest – Day 3 – Show Review

      Churchill Park Music Fest – Day 3 – Show Review

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      Vans Warped Tour Montréal 2026 Takes Over Parc Jean-Drapeau August 21–22

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      Vans Warped Tour Montréal 2026: The Rock Festival Montréal Has Been Waiting For Two days. One island. A whole lot of noise. For years, Montréal rock fans have been asking the same question: What’s going to fill the void left by Heavy Montréal? On August 21...

      Churchill Park Music Fest – Day 2 – Show Recap

      Churchill Park Music Fest – Day 2 – Show Recap

      Churchill Park Music Festival July 18, 2026Karla Jane Pilgrim, Amanda Marshall, Elle King, The Chicks The second night of Churchill Park Music Festival was the first country-oriented night. The all-female line up kicked off with Karla Jane Pilgrim and her incredible...

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  • PROMOS

      PROMOS

      Bob Jensen and Juan Martín Reimagine Leonard Cohen’s “Suzanne”

      Bob Jensen and Juan Martín Reimagine Leonard Cohen’s “Suzanne”

      Canadian poet and musician Bob Jensen joins flamenco guitar legend Juan Martín for a stunning interpretation of Leonard Cohen's timeless classic. Montreal-based musician, author, and spoken word poet Bob Jensen has joined forces with internationally acclaimed Spanish...

      Good Effort Announce New Single “State of Emergency,” Out November 6

      Good Effort Announce New Single “State of Emergency,” Out November 6

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      Shane Pendergast Releases Reflective Fifth Album, Jack Pine

      Shane Pendergast Releases Reflective Fifth Album, Jack Pine

      PEI singer-songwriter explores history, nature, and life's recurring cycles on his latest folk collection. Prince Edward Island singer-songwriter Shane Pendergast has released his fifth album, Jack Pine, a thoughtful collection of traditional folk-inspired songs...

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      Toronto's 13-piece jazz collective astral RIDDIMS pay tribute to the late Sheldon Moore with “Shel Of Moor,” a heartfelt composition from their debut album, The Big Band Theory. Toronto-based jazz ensemble astral RIDDIMS brings together spiritual jazz, jazz-funk,...

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      Mercedes Brown Shares New Single “No Tomorrow” – Interview

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      Award-winning blues artist Joce Reyome showcases soulful songwriting, gritty blues, and live energy on the six-song collection Smoke Break. Award-winning blues artist Joce Reyome is stepping into a new chapter with the release of Smoke Break, a six-song collection....

      SEE ALL
  • SHOWS

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      April Wine & Triumph in Halifax, NS – Photo Review

      April Wine & Triumph in Halifax, NS – Photo Review

      April Wine/TriumphApril 28, 2026Scotiabank Centre, Halifax NS An evening of nostalgia and hits from both April Wine and Triumph filling up the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax.  Both bands did nothing but play the hits and had everyone screaming, cheering, and singing...

      Cancer Bats in Edmonton, AB – Show Review

      Cancer Bats in Edmonton, AB – Show Review

      Cancer Bats , Chastity, TEETH, ANCIIENTSMarch 23, 2026Pawn Shop Live, Edmonton AB The first of four absolutely stellar shows kicked off Thursday night in Edmonton at the newly renamed Pawn Shop Live (formerly Union Hall) - the venue got a re-dress, with some subtle...

      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

      Otoboke Beaver & Passenger Princess in Ottawa, ON – Show Review

      Otoboke Beaver & Passenger Princess in Ottawa, ON – Show Review

      Otoboke Beaver & Passenger PrincessJuly 21 2026The Bronson Centre, Ottawa , ON Some shows feel loud. Others feel chaotic. Otoboke Beaver’s sold-out stop at Ottawa’s Bronson Centre on a TUESDAY somehow managed to be both. Opening the evening was Ottawa’s own...

      Joji in Toronto, ON – Show Review

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      Joji, For a specific subset of the crowd at Scotiabank Arena, Joji’s headlining set in Toronto felt like a defining cultural marker. Scattered across the floor were fans in pink morph suits, a quiet nod to his chaotic internet comedy roots before his transition into...

      Tash Sultana in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      Tash Sultana in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      Tash Sultana, Daisy The GreatJune 9, 2026MTELUS, Montreal, QC After conquering Montreal as a headliner at the 2022 Montreal Jazz Festival in front of tens of thousands of fans and previously filling Place Bell in 2018, it was a pleasant surprise to see Tash Sultana...

      SEE ALL
  • FEATURES

      FEATURES

      Zach’s Picks of the Week – June 2-7, 2025

      It’s that time again, when we deliver you some of the best music on the Internet. It all comes right here from our website, Canadian Beats Media, the home of the best music around. We’ve got all sorts of awesome content coming out every single day on all of our social...

      Zach’s Picks of the Week – May 26 – 31, 2025

      New music has arrived right before your eyes!! Canadian Beats has all the newest music you could love! That’s why you’re gonna find my list of the best music on the internet! It’s Zach’s Picks of the Week, and I’m back with your new favourite tunes. At least in my...

      Zach’s Picks of the Week – May 12-17, 2025

      What a beautiful week it is now, and all the good music has just been released, this last week right here on Canadian Beats. Home of the best new music on the Internet, at least in my opinion. That’s why I have handpicked my favourite articles from the website that...

      SEE ALL
  • FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      Churchill Park Music Fest – Day 3 – Show Review

      Churchill Park Music Fest – Day 3 – Show Review

      Featuring Damien Follett, Dallas Smith, Russell Dickerson, and Keith Urban All Photo Credit: Tara Thompson The Churchill Park Music Festival set in the heart of St. John’s, NL is one of my favourite festivals. Five years ago when rumours of something coming to...

      Vans Warped Tour Montréal 2026 Takes Over Parc Jean-Drapeau August 21–22

      Vans Warped Tour Montréal 2026 Takes Over Parc Jean-Drapeau August 21–22

      Vans Warped Tour Montréal 2026: The Rock Festival Montréal Has Been Waiting For Two days. One island. A whole lot of noise. For years, Montréal rock fans have been asking the same question: What’s going to fill the void left by Heavy Montréal? On August 21...

      Churchill Park Music Fest – Day 2 – Show Recap

      Churchill Park Music Fest – Day 2 – Show Recap

      Churchill Park Music Festival July 18, 2026Karla Jane Pilgrim, Amanda Marshall, Elle King, The Chicks The second night of Churchill Park Music Festival was the first country-oriented night. The all-female line up kicked off with Karla Jane Pilgrim and her incredible...

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JRDN – ECMA 2023 Nominees – ZOOMIES

by JamesM | May 1, 2023 | Festivals & Events, Interviews, Zoomies

Juno award-winning Canadian R&B artist, JRDN, was born and raised in Halifax and now resides in Toronto. JRDN is up for R&B/ Soul Recording of the Year at the East Coast Music Awards for his EP, Red Eye. Listen to Red Eye below and learn more about JRDN and...

ZOOMIES – Tunic unveils new album, Wrong Dream

by JamesM | Apr 30, 2023 | Interviews, Zoomies

Photo Credit: Adam Kelly Canadian noise-punk trio Tunic has unveiled their album, Wrong Dream, via Artoffact Records. Recorded and mixed at Machines With Magnets by Seth Manchester (Metz, The Body, Liturgy, Lightning...

Mear – ECMA 2023 Nominees – ZOOMIES

by JamesM | Apr 30, 2023 | Festivals & Events, Interviews, Zoomies

The thrilling indie-pop duo Mear consists of electronic composer Greg Harrison (Jeremy Dutcher, Reuben and the Dark) and singer-songwriter Frances Miller. Mear combines catchy melodies and poignant lyrics with their shared love of experimental music....

Moira & Claire – ECMA 2023 Nominees – ZOOMIES

by JamesM | Apr 29, 2023 | Festivals & Events, Interviews, Zoomies

Photo Credit: Meghan Tansey Whitton Born on one side of Canada and now living on another, Antigonish, Nova Scotia’s Moira & Claire write lighthearted, indie folk-pop songs that appeal to East and West Coasters and everyone in between. They are nominated for...

Shane Pendergast – ECMA 2023 Nominees – ZOOMIES

by JamesM | Apr 28, 2023 | Festivals & Events, Interviews, Zoomies

Photo Credit: Stewart Maclean Tracadie Cross, Prince Edward Island-based folk singer-songwriter Shane Pendergast is nominated for Roots/ Traditional Recording of the Year at the East Coast Music Awards for his album, The House Before The Bridge. Recently, Shane...

Kristen Martell – ECMA 2023 Nominees – ZOOMIES

by JamesM | Apr 27, 2023 | Festivals & Events, Interviews, Zoomies

Photo Credit: Beatrice Schuler Nova Scotia-based singer-songwriter Kristen Martell unveiled her latest album, Every Season, in September 2022. The release has been nominated for two East Coast Music Awards, Album of the Year and Folk Recording of the Year. Listen to...
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