• PROMOS

      PROMOS

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

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

      Sudbury rock trio Good Effort prepare to unleash their high-energy new single, “State of Emergency,” on November 6. Sudbury, Ontario's female-fronted rock band Good Effort is gearing up to release its powerful new single, “State of Emergency,” on November 6, 2026....

      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...

      Rawls Royce Share Politically Charged New Single “Woe, Toronto”

      Rawls Royce Share Politically Charged New Single “Woe, Toronto”

      Toronto punk rock band Rawls Royce explore the city's history of class conflict and political resistance on their new single, “Woe, Toronto,” released via Steady Riot Records. Toronto punk rock band Rawls Royce are turning to their city's turbulent past for...

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  • INTERVIEWS

      INTERVIEWS

      Katharine Fountain Shares “When Good Girls Go Bad” – Interview

      Katharine Fountain Shares “When Good Girls Go Bad” – Interview

      Halifax artist and producer Katharine Fountain introduces her solo project with a deeply personal electronic pop single exploring grief, identity, and the search for healing. Halifax-based singer-songwriter and producer Katharine Fountain introduces her solo project...

      Mercedes Brown Shares New Single “No Tomorrow” – Interview

      Mercedes Brown Shares New Single “No Tomorrow” – Interview

      Red Deer, Alberta alt-rock artist Mercedes Brown reflects on life's fleeting moments with her heartfelt new single “No Tomorrow,” from her debut album, Light the Fire. Sometimes, the smallest moments leave the biggest impressions. For Mercedes Brown, a simple walk...

      Henry Lees Shares Emotional New Single “That Last Goodbye”

      Henry Lees Shares Emotional New Single “That Last Goodbye”

      Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter Henry Lees transforms personal grief into a moving tribute to his late sisters on his poignant new single, “That Last Goodbye.” Sometimes, there are no easy goodbyes, especially when they're final. For Canadian...

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  • REVIEWS

      REVIEWS

      Joanne Powell releases new single, “Lay Your Head Down” – Single Review

      Joanne Powell releases new single, “Lay Your Head Down” – Single Review

      The soulful singer-songwriter turns love, loss, and goodbye into a moving tribute arriving two years after Lenny Stoute’s passing. With her upcoming single “Lay Your Head Down,” passionate powerhouse jazz/blues/R&B singer and soulful songwriter Joanne Powell...

      Joce Reyome Releases New Six-Song EP, Smoke Break – EP Review

      Joce Reyome Releases New Six-Song EP, Smoke Break – EP Review

      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....

      Criminal Hero shares debut album, Walk Through The Fire – Album Review

      Criminal Hero shares debut album, Walk Through The Fire – Album Review

      CRIMINAL HERO DELIVERS DETROIT-POWERED ROCK ON DEBUT ALBUM, WALK THROUGH THE FIRE With Walk Through the Fire, Criminal Hero turns years of experience, mistakes, reinvention, and hard-earned perspective into a debut album that hits with both muscle and meaning....

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  • SHOWS

      SHOWS

      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...

      RAYE in Laval, QC – Show Review

      RAYE in Laval, QC – Show Review

      RAYE, Absolutely & AmmaApril 12, 2026Place Bell, Laval, QC RAYE doesn’t just perform songs — she inhabits them. On April 12 at Place Bell in Laval, the British artist delivered a show that felt equal parts concert, testimony, and celebration. This Tour May Contain...

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  • PASSPORT

      PASSPORT

      Joji in Toronto, ON – Show Review

      Joji in Toronto, ON – Show Review

      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...

      Bailey Zimmerman in Toronto, ON – Show Review

      Bailey Zimmerman in Toronto, ON – Show Review

      Bailey Zimmerman, Blake Whiten & Hudson WestbrookJune 18, 2026RBC Amphitheatre, Toronto, ON It takes a unique kind of artist to outdraw a national soccer match, but Bailey Zimmerman did just that in Toronto. Despite competing directly with a Team Canada FIFA World...

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  • FEATURES

      FEATURES

      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...

      Zach’s Picks of the Week – May 5 – May 10, 2025

      Time to get into the new music and jam out!! Welcome back to the best place on the Internet to find said music. Lots of it is coming out here on our website. Canadian Beats, so stay up-to-date on all of our social media. Welcome back to Zach’s Picks Of The Week, my...

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  • FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      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...

      Churchill Park Music Fest – Day 1 – Show Recap

      Churchill Park Music Fest – Day 1 – Show Recap

      Churchill Park Music FestivalJuly 17, 2026With Violet, Classified, 3OH!3, Kesha The 2026 Churchill Park Music Festival kicked off on Friday, July 17th with a lineup that had people talking for quite some time. Local group With Violet kicked things off with their...

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  • PROMOS

      PROMOS

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

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

      Sudbury rock trio Good Effort prepare to unleash their high-energy new single, “State of Emergency,” on November 6. Sudbury, Ontario's female-fronted rock band Good Effort is gearing up to release its powerful new single, “State of Emergency,” on November 6, 2026....

      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...

      Rawls Royce Share Politically Charged New Single “Woe, Toronto”

      Rawls Royce Share Politically Charged New Single “Woe, Toronto”

      Toronto punk rock band Rawls Royce explore the city's history of class conflict and political resistance on their new single, “Woe, Toronto,” released via Steady Riot Records. Toronto punk rock band Rawls Royce are turning to their city's turbulent past for...

      SEE ALL
  • INTERVIEWS

      INTERVIEWS

      Katharine Fountain Shares “When Good Girls Go Bad” – Interview

      Katharine Fountain Shares “When Good Girls Go Bad” – Interview

      Halifax artist and producer Katharine Fountain introduces her solo project with a deeply personal electronic pop single exploring grief, identity, and the search for healing. Halifax-based singer-songwriter and producer Katharine Fountain introduces her solo project...

      Mercedes Brown Shares New Single “No Tomorrow” – Interview

      Mercedes Brown Shares New Single “No Tomorrow” – Interview

      Red Deer, Alberta alt-rock artist Mercedes Brown reflects on life's fleeting moments with her heartfelt new single “No Tomorrow,” from her debut album, Light the Fire. Sometimes, the smallest moments leave the biggest impressions. For Mercedes Brown, a simple walk...

      Henry Lees Shares Emotional New Single “That Last Goodbye”

      Henry Lees Shares Emotional New Single “That Last Goodbye”

      Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter Henry Lees transforms personal grief into a moving tribute to his late sisters on his poignant new single, “That Last Goodbye.” Sometimes, there are no easy goodbyes, especially when they're final. For Canadian...

      SEE ALL
  • REVIEWS

      REVIEWS

      Joanne Powell releases new single, “Lay Your Head Down” – Single Review

      Joanne Powell releases new single, “Lay Your Head Down” – Single Review

      The soulful singer-songwriter turns love, loss, and goodbye into a moving tribute arriving two years after Lenny Stoute’s passing. With her upcoming single “Lay Your Head Down,” passionate powerhouse jazz/blues/R&B singer and soulful songwriter Joanne Powell...

      Joce Reyome Releases New Six-Song EP, Smoke Break – EP Review

      Joce Reyome Releases New Six-Song EP, Smoke Break – EP Review

      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....

      Criminal Hero shares debut album, Walk Through The Fire – Album Review

      Criminal Hero shares debut album, Walk Through The Fire – Album Review

      CRIMINAL HERO DELIVERS DETROIT-POWERED ROCK ON DEBUT ALBUM, WALK THROUGH THE FIRE With Walk Through the Fire, Criminal Hero turns years of experience, mistakes, reinvention, and hard-earned perspective into a debut album that hits with both muscle and meaning....

      SEE ALL
  • SHOWS

      SHOWS

      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...

      RAYE in Laval, QC – Show Review

      RAYE in Laval, QC – Show Review

      RAYE, Absolutely & AmmaApril 12, 2026Place Bell, Laval, QC RAYE doesn’t just perform songs — she inhabits them. On April 12 at Place Bell in Laval, the British artist delivered a show that felt equal parts concert, testimony, and celebration. This Tour May Contain...

      SEE ALL
  • PASSPORT

      PASSPORT

      Joji in Toronto, ON – Show Review

      Joji in Toronto, ON – Show Review

      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...

      Bailey Zimmerman in Toronto, ON – Show Review

      Bailey Zimmerman in Toronto, ON – Show Review

      Bailey Zimmerman, Blake Whiten & Hudson WestbrookJune 18, 2026RBC Amphitheatre, Toronto, ON It takes a unique kind of artist to outdraw a national soccer match, but Bailey Zimmerman did just that in Toronto. Despite competing directly with a Team Canada FIFA World...

      SEE ALL
  • FEATURES

      FEATURES

      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...

      Zach’s Picks of the Week – May 5 – May 10, 2025

      Time to get into the new music and jam out!! Welcome back to the best place on the Internet to find said music. Lots of it is coming out here on our website. Canadian Beats, so stay up-to-date on all of our social media. Welcome back to Zach’s Picks Of The Week, my...

      SEE ALL
  • FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      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...

      Churchill Park Music Fest – Day 1 – Show Recap

      Churchill Park Music Fest – Day 1 – Show Recap

      Churchill Park Music FestivalJuly 17, 2026With Violet, Classified, 3OH!3, Kesha The 2026 Churchill Park Music Festival kicked off on Friday, July 17th with a lineup that had people talking for quite some time. Local group With Violet kicked things off with their...

      SEE ALL
  • CONTACT US

Brandon Howard Roy – ECMA 2023 Nominees – ZOOMIES

by JamesM | Apr 26, 2023 | Festivals & Events, Interviews, Zoomies

Queer singer-songwriter and entertainer Brandon Howard Roy is nominated for Song of the Year for his single, “Give Me Love.” Recently, Brandon has unveiled his single, “Home.” “Home” is the lead single off Brandon’s upcoming sophomore EP, Bravo...

ZOOMIES – Little Misty unveils new album, Nowhere Land

by JamesM | Apr 22, 2023 | Interviews, Zoomies

Photo Credit: Camille Gladu-Drouin Montreal progressive folk band Little Misty has released their sophomore album titled Nowhere Land. Although orbiting around folk music, Little Misty’s sophomore album is a collection of very contrasting short stories, representing a...

ZOOMIES – Jessica Sole unveils new EP, Hometown Cliché

by JamesM | Apr 21, 2023 | Interviews, Zoomies

Ontario pop-country artist Jessica Sole has unveiled her sophomore EP, Hometown Cliché. Hometown Cliché was recorded at Nashville’s legendary Blackbird Studio alongside award-winning producer Shawn Moore and world-renowned audio engineer John McBride.  “This EP...

ZOOMIES – Five Roses share Jukebox Vibrations Deluxe Edition EP

by JamesM | Apr 21, 2023 | Interviews, Zoomies

Today, country duo Five Roses share the Jukebox Vibrations Deluxe Edition EP via MDM Recordings Inc./Universal Music Canada.  The latest offering from the 2022 SiriusXM ‘Top of the Country’ semi-finalists includes nine previously released...

ZOOMIES – Brutal Youth unveils new album, Rebuilding Year

by JamesM | Apr 21, 2023 | Interviews, Zoomies

Toronto’s masters of melodic hardcore, Brutal Youth, have unveiled their new album, Rebuilding Year, via Stomp Records. On Rebuilding Year (their 4th long-player), we find the band once again breaking the rules and rewriting their own playbook. 14 songs ranging from...

ZOOMIES – Kris Ulrich releases new album, Big in the USA

by JamesM | Apr 20, 2023 | Interviews, Zoomies

Kris Ulrich’s remarkable new album Big in the USA is out now via Birthday Cake Records. In celebration, he’s shared a live video for chiming, hyper-catchy album standout “Lucky,” filmed at his hometown Winnipeg, Canada’s No Fun Club, which captures the...
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