by JamesM | Jan 22, 2025 | Festivals & Events
Markham Jazzlicious WinterFest Announces 2025 Lineup: Grammy Winner Nicole Zuraitis, JUNO Award nominees Alex Bird, Jill Barber, Jay Douglas, Tanika Charles Destination Markham proudly announces the return of the wildly popular Markham Jazzlicious WinterFest for its...
by | Jan 22, 2025 | Passport
L’IMPÉRATRICEJANUARY 21st, 2024MTELUS, MONTREAL, QCCANADIAN BEATS PASSPORT Last night, French pop and nu-disco band L’Impératrice took over MTelus for the first of two nights! On a stage adorned with tiny mirrors, turning everything into one big disco...
by JamesM | Jan 21, 2025 | Reviews
Barrie, ON’s Brigitte Eve & The Troublemaker Shares New Single, “Winter Jacket” Brigitte Eve & The Troublemaker are kicking off 2025 with a deeply personal new single, “Winter Jacket”. Written collaboratively by Brigitte and drummer...
by JamesM | Jan 21, 2025 | Interviews
Roots Musician John Dawson Finds Universal Love in Wrestling-Inspired Single “Under All the Lights” They say that behind every great man is a woman. That’s the theme of “Under All the Lights,” the new single from Newmarket roots musician John Dawson that...
by JamesM | Jan 21, 2025 | Promos
Toronto Rock n’ Soul Duo Glimmerjean & Goode Debut Whimsical First Single, “Rosavelle” Toronto-based rock n’ soul duo Glimmerjean & Goode debut their first single, “Rosavelle,” a playful and uplifting track inspired by early...
by JamesM | Jan 21, 2025 | Interviews
JUNO Award-Winning Blues Artist Crystal Shawanda Shares “Would You Know Love” JUNO Award-winning artist Crystal Shawanda returns with her heartfelt new single, “Would You Know Love,” released January 10th via New Sun Records. Produced by her husband and collaborator...
by JamesM | Jan 21, 2025 | Interviews
“One Good Reason” Marks A Brilliant Follow-Up for Ojibwe Folk Artist Sara Kae After Top 10 Indigenous Music Countdown Hit “25” Depression and mental health issues can be heavy topics to discuss. But with more awareness comes more empathy and...
by JamesM | Jan 20, 2025 | Reviews
CAM BLAKE INVITES LISTENERS TO BE A PASSENGER ON HIS NEW JOURNEY Growing up in Maple Ridge, BC, Cam Blake began writing music at age 8, blending genres from indie rock to electronic and hyperpop. “Passenger” showcases this diverse influence, with stripped-back...
by | Jan 20, 2025 | Shows
Sum 41January 16, 2025Calgary Saddledome, Calgary, AB The atmosphere crackled with excitement as fans filled Calgary Saddledome last week for an unforgettable Sum 41 performance. The legendary Canadian punk rockers, celebrated for their explosive anthems and dynamic...
by | Jan 20, 2025 | Features
Welcome back to another exciting list of the best new music from around the world. This is going to be once again, Zach‘s Picks of the Week from Canadian Beats Media. My handpicked favourites were posted on our website this last week. I have chosen six articles that...