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      Woody Woodburn shares new single, “Mario Lemieux”

      Woody Woodburn shares new single, “Mario Lemieux”

      Canadian singer/songwriter WOODY WOODBURN gets an assist from Arkells members on new single "Mario Lemieux" With his roots in the fertile musical soil of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, and now based in the singer-songwriter hotbed of southern Ontario, Woody Woodburn has...

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      Raphaela shares new single, “Take It Back”

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      Next Week’s Washing shares new single, “Clear Eyes”

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      René Huard shares new single, “Tail Waggin'” – Interview

      René Huard shares new single, “Tail Waggin'” – Interview

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      D-Tension & The Secrets share new album & single – Interview

      D-Tension & The Secrets share new album & single – Interview

      Massachusetts Rockers D-Tension & The Secrets Release Self-Titled Debut Album Led by Single "Hate To See You Go" D-Tension & The Secrets have released their eponymous debut album, D-Tension & The Secrets, a nine-song set led by the single "Hate To See You...

      Bat Leather unveils new album, Dark Arts – Interview

      Bat Leather unveils new album, Dark Arts – Interview

      Brutal Minimalist Noise Rock BAT LEATHER’s New Album, Dark Arts No List Records announces that brutal minimalist noise rock duo Bat Leather’s new album Dark Arts is officially available now on limited‑edition vinyl (150 white vinyl copies, 50 rare black editions)....

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      Julia Vos releases new single, “Cigarette Sundays” – Single Review

      Julia Vos releases new single, “Cigarette Sundays” – Single Review

      Canadian country artist Julia Vos slows things down with a heartfelt new single about love, connection, and appreciating life's quieter moments. Canadian country artist Julia Vos is celebrating her newest single, “Cigarette Sundays", which is available on all...

      Andre Pettipas Teams Up with Madeline Salter on “Last Night’s Moonlight” – Single Review

      Andre Pettipas Teams Up with Madeline Salter on “Last Night’s Moonlight” – Single Review

      Andre Pettipas Teams Up with Madeline Salter for Nostalgic Alt-Rock Anthem “Last Night’s Moonlight” Nova Scotia’s Andre Pettipas joins forces with Newfoundland and Labrador singer-songwriter Madeline Salter on “Last Night’s Moonlight,” a nostalgic alt-rock...

      Ana & Eric Blend Brazil and Newfoundland on New Single “Autumn Bliss” – Single Review

      Ana & Eric Blend Brazil and Newfoundland on New Single “Autumn Bliss” – Single Review

      The Newfoundland-based Brazilian duo blend bossa nova, folk, and East Coast influences on the first taste of their upcoming sophomore album. Ana & Eric announce the release of “Autumn Bliss,” the first single from their highly anticipated sophomore album, Older...

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  • SHOWS

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      54.40 & Zeus in Waterloo, ON – Photo Review

      54.40 & Zeus in Waterloo, ON – Photo Review

      54.40, ZeusOctober 2, 2026Maxwell’s Waterloo, ON BC rockers 54.40 performed to a sold out show at Maxwell’s in Waterloo ON. Toronto indie rock band Zeus opened the sold out show. For more photos from the show, head to our Facebook...

      TALK Takes the Stage at Addytude! 2026 in Elora, Ontario – Photo Review

      TALK Takes the Stage at Addytude! 2026 in Elora, Ontario – Photo Review

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      My Son The Hurricane & Cabin Fever in Guelph, ON – PHOTO REVIEW

      My Son The Hurricane & Cabin Fever in Guelph, ON – PHOTO REVIEW

      My Son The Hurricane, Cabin FeverSeptember 11, 2026Sonic Hall Guelph, ON The brass, funk beast aka My Son The Hurricane made gave the Sonic Hall in Guelph a first hand taste of the danceable mayhem they are known for. Southwestern Ontario alternative folk/roots band...

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      Despised Icon, 200 Stab Wounds, Teeth, Rust & Scorching Tomb Take Over Toronto – Show Review

      Despised Icon, 200 Stab Wounds, Teeth, Rust & Scorching Tomb Take Over Toronto – Show Review

      A Thanksgiving weekend of crushing riffs, relentless energy, and Canadian metal at its finest. Canadian deathcore legends Despised Icon have blessed the Thanksgiving weekend by doing two shows in Ontario. The first night took place in Ottawa while the second night in...

      Two Door Cinema Club in Toronto, ON – Photo Review

      Two Door Cinema Club in Toronto, ON – Photo Review

      Two Door Cinema Club deliver a sold-out night of indie-pop nostalgia and infectious energy at History in Toronto, with STRFKR opening the show. Celebrating fifteen years of their landmark debut Tourist History, Two Door Cinema Club brought a sold-out crowd to...

      Pennywise, Circle Jerks, H2O & Murphy’s Law Rock Toronto’s HISTORY – Photo Review

      Pennywise, Circle Jerks, H2O & Murphy’s Law Rock Toronto’s HISTORY – Photo Review

      Four punk and hardcore heavyweights deliver a relentless night of high-energy performances at Toronto’s HISTORY. A packed History hosted an uncompromising night of hardcore and punk, bringing together four acts with deep roots in the scene. Murphy’s Law opened with...

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      🎧 Friday on Repeat: 8 Canadian New Music Releases – October 9, 2026

      🎧 Friday on Repeat: 8 Canadian New Music Releases – October 9, 2026

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      🎧 Friday on Repeat: 8 Canadian New Music Releases – September 25, 2026

      🎧 Friday on Repeat: 8 Canadian New Music Releases – September 25, 2026

      New music. Fresh discoveries. And the Canadian artists we can’t stop playing. This week, Friday on Repeat moves through pop, country, punk, rock, singer-songwriter sounds, and more with eight releases worth adding to your weekend listening. From artists recently...

      🎧 Friday on Repeat: 8 Canadian New Music Releases – September 18, 2026

      🎧 Friday on Repeat: 8 Canadian New Music Releases – September 18, 2026

      New music. Fresh discoveries. And the Canadian artists we can’t stop playing. This week, Friday on Repeat moves through blues, roots rock, alternative pop, hip-hop, funk, folk, rock, pop, and country with eight Canadian releases worth adding to your weekend listening....

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  • FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      Second Summer Festival: Night 3 at The Drake Underground – Photo Review

      Second Summer Festival: Night 3 at The Drake Underground – Photo Review

      PUP’s Picks Take Over The Drake Underground for an Eclectic Final Night Local legends PUP's curation for the final night of the festival crept onto the bill at The Drake Underground, showcasing distinct, complementary sounds. Early sets from Sophie Noel and Common...

      Angine de Poitrine wins 2026 Polaris Music Prize

      Angine de Poitrine wins 2026 Polaris Music Prize

      Angine de Poitrine take home both the Polaris Album Prize and SOCAN Polaris Song Prize during a celebration of Canadian music at Massey Hall. Angine de Poitrine, Saguenay’s masked, micro-tonal, math rock duo currently dominating music spaces around the world, are the...

      CityFolk brought the folk, country and punk to Ottawa

      CityFolk brought the folk, country and punk to Ottawa

      Five nights, countless genres and one unforgettable CityFolk debut at Ottawa’s RA Centre grounds. A diverse weekend of folk, country and the most legendary punk rock welcomed Ottawa’s concert goers to 2026 CityFolk at its debut at the RA Centre grounds. Night one saw...

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      Woody Woodburn shares new single, “Mario Lemieux”

      Woody Woodburn shares new single, “Mario Lemieux”

      Canadian singer/songwriter WOODY WOODBURN gets an assist from Arkells members on new single "Mario Lemieux" With his roots in the fertile musical soil of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, and now based in the singer-songwriter hotbed of southern Ontario, Woody Woodburn has...

      Raphaela shares new single, “Take It Back”

      Raphaela shares new single, “Take It Back”

      Raphaela Revisits the Moment Before Love Got Complicated on Nostalgic New Single "Take It Back" Lebanese-Canadian artist Raphaela shares “Take It Back,” a nostalgic, uplifting pop single caught between memory and uncertainty. Vivid and cinematic, the track looks back...

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      René Huard shares new single, “Tail Waggin'” – Interview

      René Huard shares new single, “Tail Waggin'” – Interview

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      D-Tension & The Secrets share new album & single – Interview

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      Bat Leather unveils new album, Dark Arts – Interview

      Bat Leather unveils new album, Dark Arts – Interview

      Brutal Minimalist Noise Rock BAT LEATHER’s New Album, Dark Arts No List Records announces that brutal minimalist noise rock duo Bat Leather’s new album Dark Arts is officially available now on limited‑edition vinyl (150 white vinyl copies, 50 rare black editions)....

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      REVIEWS

      Julia Vos releases new single, “Cigarette Sundays” – Single Review

      Julia Vos releases new single, “Cigarette Sundays” – Single Review

      Canadian country artist Julia Vos slows things down with a heartfelt new single about love, connection, and appreciating life's quieter moments. Canadian country artist Julia Vos is celebrating her newest single, “Cigarette Sundays", which is available on all...

      Andre Pettipas Teams Up with Madeline Salter on “Last Night’s Moonlight” – Single Review

      Andre Pettipas Teams Up with Madeline Salter on “Last Night’s Moonlight” – Single Review

      Andre Pettipas Teams Up with Madeline Salter for Nostalgic Alt-Rock Anthem “Last Night’s Moonlight” Nova Scotia’s Andre Pettipas joins forces with Newfoundland and Labrador singer-songwriter Madeline Salter on “Last Night’s Moonlight,” a nostalgic alt-rock...

      Ana & Eric Blend Brazil and Newfoundland on New Single “Autumn Bliss” – Single Review

      Ana & Eric Blend Brazil and Newfoundland on New Single “Autumn Bliss” – Single Review

      The Newfoundland-based Brazilian duo blend bossa nova, folk, and East Coast influences on the first taste of their upcoming sophomore album. Ana & Eric announce the release of “Autumn Bliss,” the first single from their highly anticipated sophomore album, Older...

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      54.40 & Zeus in Waterloo, ON – Photo Review

      54.40 & Zeus in Waterloo, ON – Photo Review

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      TALK Takes the Stage at Addytude! 2026 in Elora, Ontario – Photo Review

      TALK Takes the Stage at Addytude! 2026 in Elora, Ontario – Photo Review

      TALK - Addytude!September 19, 2026Elora Centre For The Arts  The fourth annual ADDYTUDE Concert brings live music and community to the MacDonald Pavilion at the Elora Centre For The Arts — honouring Addison “Addy” Hill and supporting sarcoma research at SickKids. Juno...

      My Son The Hurricane & Cabin Fever in Guelph, ON – PHOTO REVIEW

      My Son The Hurricane & Cabin Fever in Guelph, ON – PHOTO REVIEW

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      Despised Icon, 200 Stab Wounds, Teeth, Rust & Scorching Tomb Take Over Toronto – Show Review

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      A Thanksgiving weekend of crushing riffs, relentless energy, and Canadian metal at its finest. Canadian deathcore legends Despised Icon have blessed the Thanksgiving weekend by doing two shows in Ontario. The first night took place in Ottawa while the second night in...

      Two Door Cinema Club in Toronto, ON – Photo Review

      Two Door Cinema Club in Toronto, ON – Photo Review

      Two Door Cinema Club deliver a sold-out night of indie-pop nostalgia and infectious energy at History in Toronto, with STRFKR opening the show. Celebrating fifteen years of their landmark debut Tourist History, Two Door Cinema Club brought a sold-out crowd to...

      Pennywise, Circle Jerks, H2O & Murphy’s Law Rock Toronto’s HISTORY – Photo Review

      Pennywise, Circle Jerks, H2O & Murphy’s Law Rock Toronto’s HISTORY – Photo Review

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      🎧 Friday on Repeat: 8 Canadian New Music Releases – October 9, 2026

      🎧 Friday on Repeat: 8 Canadian New Music Releases – October 9, 2026

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      🎧 Friday on Repeat: 8 Canadian New Music Releases – September 25, 2026

      🎧 Friday on Repeat: 8 Canadian New Music Releases – September 25, 2026

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      🎧 Friday on Repeat: 8 Canadian New Music Releases – September 18, 2026

      🎧 Friday on Repeat: 8 Canadian New Music Releases – September 18, 2026

      New music. Fresh discoveries. And the Canadian artists we can’t stop playing. This week, Friday on Repeat moves through blues, roots rock, alternative pop, hip-hop, funk, folk, rock, pop, and country with eight Canadian releases worth adding to your weekend listening....

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      Second Summer Festival: Night 3 at The Drake Underground – Photo Review

      Second Summer Festival: Night 3 at The Drake Underground – Photo Review

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      Angine de Poitrine wins 2026 Polaris Music Prize

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      CityFolk brought the folk, country and punk to Ottawa

      CityFolk brought the folk, country and punk to Ottawa

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Black and White Rewrite – Tokyo Ghost (Single Review & Interview)

by JamesM | Feb 25, 2026 | Interviews, Reviews

Dark, explosive, and emotionally charged — “Tokyo Ghost” delivers soaring melody and controlled chaos in one unforgettable pop-punk punch Winnipeg five-piece Black and White Rewrite are back — louder, sharper, and more energized than ever. Blending decades of punk,...
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