Zach’s Picks of the Week – July 14 – 19, 2025

Welcome back, and who’s ready to jam out? Because it’s time once again to check out the best music on the Internet. Coming at you right here from the articles posted on our website, Canadian Beats. These are handpicked articles that were favoured by myself, and I know...

Canada Day in Ottawa – Review/ Photos

Canada Day in Ottawa – A celebration of unity, culture, and song The hot, sticky weather and blinding sun of July 1st couldn’t keep the people from far and wide from Nation’s Capital, the national Canada Day in Ottawa celebrations at Lebreton Flats! The...

Cityfolk takes over Ottawa’s Landsdowne Park

On the Great Lawn at Lansdowne Park, Ottawa concert-goers bid farewell to the summer with the 2024 edition of CityFolk. Held between September 11 and September 15, CityFolk is a companion to July’s Bluesfest celebrations and is notable for attracting unique Canadian...

Spitty to unveil new album, Motherland (Interview)

Rising Brampton Rapper, Spitty To Release New Album Motherland Brampton-raised rapper and community leader, Lankesh Patel, A.K.A. Spitty, will release his highly-anticipated new album Motherland on September 27th via all streaming platforms. Produced by Nick...

Shawnee Kish shares new single, “Dear Dad”

JUNO NOMINATED SINGER-SONGWRITER SHAWNEE KISH RELEASES HEARTFELT NEW SINGLE “DEAR DAD” Acclaimed singer-songwriter and Mohawk artist Shawnee Kish delivers a poignant tribute to her late father with her deeply personal new single, “Dear Dad”, available now. Showcasing...