• PROMOS

      PROMOS

      STARPAINTER shares new single, “I Found A River”

      STARPAINTER shares new single, “I Found A River”

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      Keegan Powell shares new single, “Long Way Through Doom”

      Keegan Powell shares new single, “Long Way Through Doom”

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      The Sling Sisters Release Emotional New Single “The Reason”

      The Sling Sisters Release Emotional New Single “The Reason”

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  • INTERVIEWS

      INTERVIEWS

      Marty Kolls shares new single, “Waves” – Interview

      Marty Kolls shares new single, “Waves” – Interview

      Marty Kolls Finds Stillness and Surrender on Reflective Folk-Pop Single "Waves" Building upon years of writing, teaching, and performing music rooted in connection and observation, London, Ontario–based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Marty Kolls releases...

      Feura shares new album, “Lose Your Head” – Interview

      Feura shares new album, “Lose Your Head” – Interview

      Feura Unleashes "Lose Your Head," a Bold Debut from a Queer BIPOC Rock Artist Done Asking Permission Feura takes a stand. The Toronto-based queer, BIPOC, East Asian rock artist releases her debut single "Lose Your Head" today, a sharp, unrelenting rock anthem that...

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

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

      The dystopian follow-up to “San Francisco” transforms burnout, shame, and self-destruction into a rebellious alt-rock anthem Canadian alt-rock artist Harley Olivia is back with “Trouble,” a powerful new single that tears down the hopeful fantasy introduced in her...

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  • REVIEWS

      REVIEWS

      Soul Filter Drops “Letters To Myself” – Single Review

      Soul Filter Drops “Letters To Myself” – Single Review

      Soul Filter Addresses Insecurities in Latest Single, "Letters To Myself" Soul Filter returns with “Letters To Myself,” a track that feels both like a reintroduction and a release. Shaped by life changes, a lineup shift, and the weight of a fast-moving post-pandemic...

      Julia Vos shares new single, “Jesus Drank Whiskey” – Single Review

      Julia Vos shares new single, “Jesus Drank Whiskey” – Single Review

      Julia Vos blends faith, grit, and humanity in her bold new country single “Jesus Drank Whiskey.” Canadian country artist Julia Vos is celebrating her newest single, “Jesus Drank Whiskey”, which is on all digital streaming platforms. Written by Julia Vos and produced...

      Tyler Ellis releases new single, “Union Song” – Single Review

      Tyler Ellis releases new single, “Union Song” – Single Review

      Award-winning Toronto singer-songwriter and extraordinary storyteller Tyler Ellis has crafted a new single, “Union Song,” that serves as a tonic for our troubled times. It’s the first single from his ninth album to date, Hardwarestore, coming out in...

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  • SHOWS

      SHOWS

      Goldie Boutilier in Toronto, ON – IN PHOTOS

      Goldie Boutilier, Glimmerjean and Goode & Anna GravesFebruary 21, 2026Danforth Music Hall, Toronto, ON Goldie Boutilier’s "The King of Possibilities Tour" arrived at a packed Danforth Music Hall, proving the Nova Scotian artist’s transition from high-profile EDM...

      Josh Ross in Toronto, ON – IN PHOTOS

      Josh Ross & Chandler WaltersFebruary 14, 2026HISTORY, Toronto, ON Josh Ross returned to Toronto on Valentine’s Day, performing for a near-capacity crowd at HISTORY. The Hamilton-born singer-songwriter delivered the second of two Toronto stops on his Later Tonight...

      Terra Lightfoot & Cheap Shirt in Kitchener, ON – IN PHOTOS

      Terra Lightfoot, Cheap ShirtFebruary 5, 2026Conrad Centre for Performing Arts, Kitchener ON Canadian seasoned rocker Terra Lightfoot, presently on tour was the secret artist who performed a free concert sponsored by the Downtown Kitchener BIA, curated...

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  • PASSPORT

      PASSPORT

      George Thorogood in Calgary, AB – Show Review

      George Thorogood in Calgary, AB – Show Review

      George ThorogoodMarch 20, 2026The Grey Eagle Casino & Resort, Calgary, AB One legendary act, one of the provinces top venues (The Grey Eagle), and one critical mistake on my part. Now for those of you who don’t know me, I took on a new job a few months ago which...

      Danko Jones in Sherwood Park, AB – Show Review

      Danko Jones in Sherwood Park, AB – Show Review

      All Photo Credit: Rich Moreland Danko JonesFebruary 6, 2026Festival Place, Sherwood Park AB Danko Jones made his first appearance back in Edmonton since 2021, and it was a ripper! The venue was Festival Place in Sherwood Park, a community on the outskirts of Edmonton...

      Beartooth in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      Beartooth in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      All Photo Credit: Eric Brisson BeartoothMarch 8, 2026Place Bell, Montreal, QC There are shows you enjoy, and then there are shows that stay with you—etched into your memory like a permanent soundtrack. March 8th at Place Bell was the latter. A stacked lineup...

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  • FEATURES

      FEATURES

      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...

      Zach’s Picks of the Week – April 21 – 25, 2025

      Happy Easter, Music Monday, everyone, I’m your host Zach Coopz. Here to welcome you all to my hand-picked list of the best music on the internet!! They are called Zach’s Picks Of The Week, so check them out in the links below in this post. These are just my top six...

      Zach’s Picks of the Week – April 14 to April 19, 2023

      Welcome back, music lovers and it’s time once again to explore what is bumping on Canadian Beats Media. This website is chock full of the best new articles that cover interviews, concert coverage and even the newest singles to be released by your favourite artists....

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  • FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      Riverfest Elora – Day 3 – IN PHOTOS

      Riverfest Elora Day 3August 17, 2025Riverfest Elora, Elora ON The 15th annual Riverfest Elora day 3 again showcased a roster of amazing artists and ended the festival on a high note. Emerging country artist and Elora native Chris Clark started day 3 of the...

      Riverfest Elora – Day 2 – IN PHOTOS

      Riverfest Elora Day 2August 16, 2025 (Day 2 of 3)Riverfest Elora, Elora ON The 15th annual Riverfest Elora day 2 showcased a roster of amazing artists. Local band The J-Strokes took the Main Stage to start off day 2 of the festival. Toronto rock...

      Back to the Farm’s 10th Anniversary: A Celebration of Community, Craft Beer and Canadian Music

      On a golden August afternoon, a quiet farmstead west of Kingston once again became a gathering ground for thousands of music lovers, families, and festival-goers as Back to the Farm celebrated its 10th anniversary. What began a decade ago as a modest concert on the...

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  • PROMOS

      PROMOS

      STARPAINTER shares new single, “I Found A River”

      STARPAINTER shares new single, “I Found A River”

      STARPAINTER returns with "I Found A River," first preview of follow up to 2023's Rattlesnake Dream The pride of Lethbridge, a city in southern Alberta that serves as the hub of the local rural community, Starpainter likes to think of itself in similar geographic...

      Keegan Powell shares new single, “Long Way Through Doom”

      Keegan Powell shares new single, “Long Way Through Doom”

      Keegan Powell Rides Instinct and Chaos on Raucous Alternative Anthem "Long Way Through Doom" Canadian musician Keegan Powell returns with “Long Way Through Doom,” a fierce and energetic indie anthem built on instinct, grit, and momentum. Blending massive guitars with...

      The Sling Sisters Release Emotional New Single “The Reason”

      The Sling Sisters Release Emotional New Single “The Reason”

      The Sling Sisters Release Tender New Single "The Reason" and Announce Packed 2026 Tour Schedule The Sling Sisters, the powerhouse Blues-Americana-Country trio from Cambridge and Toronto, Ontario, release their gorgeous new single "The Reason" today, a warm,...

      SEE ALL
  • INTERVIEWS

      INTERVIEWS

      Marty Kolls shares new single, “Waves” – Interview

      Marty Kolls shares new single, “Waves” – Interview

      Marty Kolls Finds Stillness and Surrender on Reflective Folk-Pop Single "Waves" Building upon years of writing, teaching, and performing music rooted in connection and observation, London, Ontario–based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Marty Kolls releases...

      Feura shares new album, “Lose Your Head” – Interview

      Feura shares new album, “Lose Your Head” – Interview

      Feura Unleashes "Lose Your Head," a Bold Debut from a Queer BIPOC Rock Artist Done Asking Permission Feura takes a stand. The Toronto-based queer, BIPOC, East Asian rock artist releases her debut single "Lose Your Head" today, a sharp, unrelenting rock anthem that...

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

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

      The dystopian follow-up to “San Francisco” transforms burnout, shame, and self-destruction into a rebellious alt-rock anthem Canadian alt-rock artist Harley Olivia is back with “Trouble,” a powerful new single that tears down the hopeful fantasy introduced in her...

      SEE ALL
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      REVIEWS

      Soul Filter Drops “Letters To Myself” – Single Review

      Soul Filter Drops “Letters To Myself” – Single Review

      Soul Filter Addresses Insecurities in Latest Single, "Letters To Myself" Soul Filter returns with “Letters To Myself,” a track that feels both like a reintroduction and a release. Shaped by life changes, a lineup shift, and the weight of a fast-moving post-pandemic...

      Julia Vos shares new single, “Jesus Drank Whiskey” – Single Review

      Julia Vos shares new single, “Jesus Drank Whiskey” – Single Review

      Julia Vos blends faith, grit, and humanity in her bold new country single “Jesus Drank Whiskey.” Canadian country artist Julia Vos is celebrating her newest single, “Jesus Drank Whiskey”, which is on all digital streaming platforms. Written by Julia Vos and produced...

      Tyler Ellis releases new single, “Union Song” – Single Review

      Tyler Ellis releases new single, “Union Song” – Single Review

      Award-winning Toronto singer-songwriter and extraordinary storyteller Tyler Ellis has crafted a new single, “Union Song,” that serves as a tonic for our troubled times. It’s the first single from his ninth album to date, Hardwarestore, coming out in...

      SEE ALL
  • SHOWS

      SHOWS

      Goldie Boutilier in Toronto, ON – IN PHOTOS

      Goldie Boutilier, Glimmerjean and Goode & Anna GravesFebruary 21, 2026Danforth Music Hall, Toronto, ON Goldie Boutilier’s "The King of Possibilities Tour" arrived at a packed Danforth Music Hall, proving the Nova Scotian artist’s transition from high-profile EDM...

      Josh Ross in Toronto, ON – IN PHOTOS

      Josh Ross & Chandler WaltersFebruary 14, 2026HISTORY, Toronto, ON Josh Ross returned to Toronto on Valentine’s Day, performing for a near-capacity crowd at HISTORY. The Hamilton-born singer-songwriter delivered the second of two Toronto stops on his Later Tonight...

      Terra Lightfoot & Cheap Shirt in Kitchener, ON – IN PHOTOS

      Terra Lightfoot, Cheap ShirtFebruary 5, 2026Conrad Centre for Performing Arts, Kitchener ON Canadian seasoned rocker Terra Lightfoot, presently on tour was the secret artist who performed a free concert sponsored by the Downtown Kitchener BIA, curated...

      SEE ALL
  • PASSPORT

      PASSPORT

      George Thorogood in Calgary, AB – Show Review

      George Thorogood in Calgary, AB – Show Review

      George ThorogoodMarch 20, 2026The Grey Eagle Casino & Resort, Calgary, AB One legendary act, one of the provinces top venues (The Grey Eagle), and one critical mistake on my part. Now for those of you who don’t know me, I took on a new job a few months ago which...

      Danko Jones in Sherwood Park, AB – Show Review

      Danko Jones in Sherwood Park, AB – Show Review

      All Photo Credit: Rich Moreland Danko JonesFebruary 6, 2026Festival Place, Sherwood Park AB Danko Jones made his first appearance back in Edmonton since 2021, and it was a ripper! The venue was Festival Place in Sherwood Park, a community on the outskirts of Edmonton...

      Beartooth in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      Beartooth in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      All Photo Credit: Eric Brisson BeartoothMarch 8, 2026Place Bell, Montreal, QC There are shows you enjoy, and then there are shows that stay with you—etched into your memory like a permanent soundtrack. March 8th at Place Bell was the latter. A stacked lineup...

      SEE ALL
  • FEATURES

      FEATURES

      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...

      Zach’s Picks of the Week – April 21 – 25, 2025

      Happy Easter, Music Monday, everyone, I’m your host Zach Coopz. Here to welcome you all to my hand-picked list of the best music on the internet!! They are called Zach’s Picks Of The Week, so check them out in the links below in this post. These are just my top six...

      Zach’s Picks of the Week – April 14 to April 19, 2023

      Welcome back, music lovers and it’s time once again to explore what is bumping on Canadian Beats Media. This website is chock full of the best new articles that cover interviews, concert coverage and even the newest singles to be released by your favourite artists....

      SEE ALL
  • FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      Riverfest Elora – Day 3 – IN PHOTOS

      Riverfest Elora Day 3August 17, 2025Riverfest Elora, Elora ON The 15th annual Riverfest Elora day 3 again showcased a roster of amazing artists and ended the festival on a high note. Emerging country artist and Elora native Chris Clark started day 3 of the...

      Riverfest Elora – Day 2 – IN PHOTOS

      Riverfest Elora Day 2August 16, 2025 (Day 2 of 3)Riverfest Elora, Elora ON The 15th annual Riverfest Elora day 2 showcased a roster of amazing artists. Local band The J-Strokes took the Main Stage to start off day 2 of the festival. Toronto rock...

      Back to the Farm’s 10th Anniversary: A Celebration of Community, Craft Beer and Canadian Music

      On a golden August afternoon, a quiet farmstead west of Kingston once again became a gathering ground for thousands of music lovers, families, and festival-goers as Back to the Farm celebrated its 10th anniversary. What began a decade ago as a modest concert on the...

      SEE ALL

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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