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      Red Bull BC One All Stars National Tour Lands In Toronto

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  • INTERVIEWS

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      JR & the Bad OX Band Share Road-Ready Anthem “Highway Life” – Interview

      JR & the Bad OX Band Share Road-Ready Anthem “Highway Life” – Interview

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      The Satisfactory share new double single, “How To Swim/ Lydia” – Interview

      The Satisfactory share new double single, “How To Swim/ Lydia” – Interview

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      Osinski Bros Drop “I’ll Take Those Odds” – Interview

      Osinski Bros Drop “I’ll Take Those Odds” – Interview

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  • REVIEWS

      REVIEWS

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      Poison The Well in Toronto, ON – Show Review

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      My Son The Hurricane in Waterloo, ON – Photo Review

      My Son The Hurricane in Waterloo, ON – Photo Review

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      Old Man Luedecke in Guelph, ON – Photo Review

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      Old Man Luedecke, Colour Film March 30, 2026Sonic Hall, Guelph ON All Photo Credit: Dan Fischer Two time Juno winner singer-songwriter Old Man Luedecke brought his high energy and clever/poignant lyrics to the Sonic Hall in Guelph ON. Hamilton's...

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  • PASSPORT

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      Rise Against in Edmonton, AB – Show Review

      Rise Against in Edmonton, AB – Show Review

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      George Thorogood in Calgary, AB – Show Review

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      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...

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      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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      Canadian Blues Music Awards Crown First-Ever Winners at Landmark Toronto Gala

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      Lasso Montreal unveils 2026 lineup

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      Four Winds Music Fest returns for 2026 installment

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  • PROMOS

      PROMOS

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      SEE ALL
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      REVIEWS

      Keven Daken releases “Brand New Truck” – Single Review

      Keven Daken releases “Brand New Truck” – Single Review

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      Jessica Lockwood Shares Back To Yellow (EP Review)

      Jessica Lockwood Shares Back To Yellow (EP Review)

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      Poison The Well in Toronto, ON – Show Review

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      My Son The Hurricane in Waterloo, ON – Photo Review

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      Old Man Luedecke in Guelph, ON – Photo Review

      Old Man Luedecke in Guelph, ON – Photo Review

      Old Man Luedecke, Colour Film March 30, 2026Sonic Hall, Guelph ON All Photo Credit: Dan Fischer Two time Juno winner singer-songwriter Old Man Luedecke brought his high energy and clever/poignant lyrics to the Sonic Hall in Guelph ON. Hamilton's...

      SEE ALL
  • PASSPORT

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      Rise Against in Edmonton, AB – Show Review

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      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...

      SEE ALL
  • FEATURES

      FEATURES

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

      Well, let’s get right into another exciting list of music that has premiered right here on our website. Welcome to Zach’s Picks of the Week, where I handpick several articles that were posted this last week. Share them with you and your friends and family, and...

      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...

      SEE ALL
  • FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      Canadian Blues Music Awards Crown First-Ever Winners at Landmark Toronto Gala

      Canadian Blues Music Awards Crown First-Ever Winners at Landmark Toronto Gala

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      Lasso Montreal unveils 2026 lineup

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      SEE ALL

Dayna Reid unveils music video for “She’s Me” + 5Q’s ZOOM Interview

by JamesM | Jan 31, 2023 | Interviews

Fresh off the release of her debut, three-track EP Back To The Trailer, emerging country artist Dayna Reid has been turning heads across the industry since signing to Open Road Recordings & RGK Entertainment Group in late 2022. Dayna recently released her single,...

Brava Kilo & Annie Sumi release “Stone Between The Lips” + 5Q’s ZOOM Interview

by JamesM | Jan 24, 2023 | Interviews

Kintsugi collaborators Brava Kilo and Annie Sumi have a new song to release from their upcoming EP, which accompanies their installation, which can currently be experienced at Toronto’s Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. The lilting and curious acoustic/experimental...
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