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      The Give ’Em Hell Boys Drop “All Said And Done”

      The Give ’Em Hell Boys Drop “All Said And Done”

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      Red Bull BC One All Stars National Tour Lands In Toronto

      Red Bull BC One All Stars National Tour Lands In Toronto

      The world’s top breakers take over Toronto—celebrating the culture that built them This April, the Red Bull BC One All Star Tour travels across Canada, connecting world-class breakers with local dance communities and the broader hip-hop culture through workshops,...

      Supertrendt Turns Tax Day Into a Party With New Single – Interview

      Supertrendt Turns Tax Day Into a Party With New Single – Interview

      Rising Pop Star Supertrendt Soundtracks America’s Most Dreaded Day With "Tax Day" Out Now Every year on April 15, millions of Americans file their taxes. Some dread it. Some dodge it. Nobody has ever celebrated it. Until now. Tax Day just got a soundtrack. “Tax Day,”...

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  • INTERVIEWS

      INTERVIEWS

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

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

      Where farm life meets fearless love — “I’ll Take Those Odds.” The Osinski Bros, made up of brothers Mason (19) and Burke (21) from Eastend, Saskatchewan, are turning small-town roots into authentic country storytelling with their latest single, “I’ll Take Those Odds.”...

      Sinematic Unveils Powerful Debut Album Metamorphosis – Interview

      Sinematic Unveils Powerful Debut Album Metamorphosis – Interview

      Sinematic Releases Debut Album, Metamorphosis, A Cinematic Rock Statement from Cree Nation of Mistissini Sinematic, the musical persona of Indigenous rock artist and multigenre composer Ayden Gray, has released his debut full-length album Metamorphosis – out now on...

      ORAEN Shares New Single “Going Nowhere” – Interview

      ORAEN Shares New Single “Going Nowhere” – Interview

      ORAEN blends rage, resilience, and punk energy on bold new single “Going Nowhere.” Alt-rock project ORAEN returns with “Going Nowhere,” a fast, urgent, and unapologetically direct single that channels political frustration without surrendering to apathy. At its core,...

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  • REVIEWS

      REVIEWS

      Jessica Lockwood Shares Back To Yellow (EP Review)

      Jessica Lockwood Shares Back To Yellow (EP Review)

      Jessica Lockwood embraces joy and self-growth on empowering debut EP Back To Yellow Jessica Lockwood continues her rise as one of Ontario’s most exciting emerging voices with the release of her debut EP, Back To Yellow. Known for blending blues rock, soul-pop, gospel,...

      Poison The Well in Toronto, ON – Show Review

      Poison The Well in Toronto, ON – Show Review

      Poison The Well, Coverage, Spy & BalmoraApril 7, 2026History, Toronto, ON Metalcore legends Poison the Well have periodically been on and off hiatus since the 2010's. In 2020, the band reunited in a seemingly more permanent manner and released their sixth studio...

      Dylan Hennessy Drops “Just Slow Down” – Single Review

      Dylan Hennessy Drops “Just Slow Down” – Single Review

      Dylan Hennessy shares new single, "Just Slow Down" Toronto singer-songwriter and producer Dylan Hennessy returns with “Just Slow Down,” a genre-blending single that pairs warm, groove-driven instrumentation with a message about empathy, division, and the importance of...

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  • SHOWS

      SHOWS

      Aysanabee in Kitchener, ON – Photo Review

      Aysanabee in Kitchener, ON – Photo Review

      Aysanabee, Tennyson KingApril 3, 2026The Boathouse, Kitchener  ON Fresh from his two 2026 Juno awards wins for Alternative Album of the year and Contemporary Indigenous Album of the year Oji-Cree singer-songwriter Aysanabee performed to a sold crowd at the...

      My Son The Hurricane in Waterloo, ON – Photo Review

      My Son The Hurricane in Waterloo, ON – Photo Review

      My Son The Hurricane, Arcade AllstarsMarch 28, 2026Maxwell's, Waterloo  ON My Son The Hurricane, the multi-horn, multi-drummer, multi-singer brass funk beast from Niagara ON is touring again and had the crowd at Maxwell's dancing from the first note played. Local...

      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...

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  • PASSPORT

      PASSPORT

      Rise Against in Edmonton, AB – Show Review

      Rise Against in Edmonton, AB – Show Review

      Rise Against, Destroy Boys & KoyoMarch 24, 2026Edmonton Convention Centre, Edmonton, AB Three bands carrying the torch of rebellion and one nearly sold out venue were the perfect recipe for a Tuesday night in Edmonton. Kicking off the night were Koyo, a Long...

      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...

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  • 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

      Honouring the roots. Celebrating the future The Canadian Blues Music Awards made history Monday night at The Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto, crowning the first-ever winners of Canada's new national blues recognition programme across 16 competitive categories. The...

      Lasso Montreal unveils 2026 lineup

      COUNTRY MUSIC TAKES OVER MONTRÉAL AS LASSO 2026 UNVEILS ITS LINEUP, FEATURING KOE WETZEL, MAX McNOWN, CARLY PEARCE, TURNPIKE TROUBADOURS, CAMERON WHITCOMBAND MORE, JOINING A PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED ALL-STAR BILL INCLUDING THOMAS RHETT, MUMFORD & SONS, JON PARDI AND...

      Four Winds Music Fest returns for 2026 installment

      Four Winds Music Fest Returns For Fourth Year With Blackie + The Rodeo Kings, The Bros. Landreth, Tim Baker, And Debut Of New Heritage And Cultural Stage Three-day camping passes and single-day tickets are now available at www.fourwindsmusicfest.com Four Winds Music...

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  • PROMOS

      PROMOS

      The Give ’Em Hell Boys Drop “All Said And Done”

      The Give ’Em Hell Boys Drop “All Said And Done”

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      Red Bull BC One All Stars National Tour Lands In Toronto

      Red Bull BC One All Stars National Tour Lands In Toronto

      The world’s top breakers take over Toronto—celebrating the culture that built them This April, the Red Bull BC One All Star Tour travels across Canada, connecting world-class breakers with local dance communities and the broader hip-hop culture through workshops,...

      Supertrendt Turns Tax Day Into a Party With New Single – Interview

      Supertrendt Turns Tax Day Into a Party With New Single – Interview

      Rising Pop Star Supertrendt Soundtracks America’s Most Dreaded Day With "Tax Day" Out Now Every year on April 15, millions of Americans file their taxes. Some dread it. Some dodge it. Nobody has ever celebrated it. Until now. Tax Day just got a soundtrack. “Tax Day,”...

      SEE ALL
  • INTERVIEWS

      INTERVIEWS

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

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

      Where farm life meets fearless love — “I’ll Take Those Odds.” The Osinski Bros, made up of brothers Mason (19) and Burke (21) from Eastend, Saskatchewan, are turning small-town roots into authentic country storytelling with their latest single, “I’ll Take Those Odds.”...

      Sinematic Unveils Powerful Debut Album Metamorphosis – Interview

      Sinematic Unveils Powerful Debut Album Metamorphosis – Interview

      Sinematic Releases Debut Album, Metamorphosis, A Cinematic Rock Statement from Cree Nation of Mistissini Sinematic, the musical persona of Indigenous rock artist and multigenre composer Ayden Gray, has released his debut full-length album Metamorphosis – out now on...

      ORAEN Shares New Single “Going Nowhere” – Interview

      ORAEN Shares New Single “Going Nowhere” – Interview

      ORAEN blends rage, resilience, and punk energy on bold new single “Going Nowhere.” Alt-rock project ORAEN returns with “Going Nowhere,” a fast, urgent, and unapologetically direct single that channels political frustration without surrendering to apathy. At its core,...

      SEE ALL
  • REVIEWS

      REVIEWS

      Jessica Lockwood Shares Back To Yellow (EP Review)

      Jessica Lockwood Shares Back To Yellow (EP Review)

      Jessica Lockwood embraces joy and self-growth on empowering debut EP Back To Yellow Jessica Lockwood continues her rise as one of Ontario’s most exciting emerging voices with the release of her debut EP, Back To Yellow. Known for blending blues rock, soul-pop, gospel,...

      Poison The Well in Toronto, ON – Show Review

      Poison The Well in Toronto, ON – Show Review

      Poison The Well, Coverage, Spy & BalmoraApril 7, 2026History, Toronto, ON Metalcore legends Poison the Well have periodically been on and off hiatus since the 2010's. In 2020, the band reunited in a seemingly more permanent manner and released their sixth studio...

      Dylan Hennessy Drops “Just Slow Down” – Single Review

      Dylan Hennessy Drops “Just Slow Down” – Single Review

      Dylan Hennessy shares new single, "Just Slow Down" Toronto singer-songwriter and producer Dylan Hennessy returns with “Just Slow Down,” a genre-blending single that pairs warm, groove-driven instrumentation with a message about empathy, division, and the importance of...

      SEE ALL
  • SHOWS

      SHOWS

      Aysanabee in Kitchener, ON – Photo Review

      Aysanabee in Kitchener, ON – Photo Review

      Aysanabee, Tennyson KingApril 3, 2026The Boathouse, Kitchener  ON Fresh from his two 2026 Juno awards wins for Alternative Album of the year and Contemporary Indigenous Album of the year Oji-Cree singer-songwriter Aysanabee performed to a sold crowd at the...

      My Son The Hurricane in Waterloo, ON – Photo Review

      My Son The Hurricane in Waterloo, ON – Photo Review

      My Son The Hurricane, Arcade AllstarsMarch 28, 2026Maxwell's, Waterloo  ON My Son The Hurricane, the multi-horn, multi-drummer, multi-singer brass funk beast from Niagara ON is touring again and had the crowd at Maxwell's dancing from the first note played. Local...

      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

      PASSPORT

      Rise Against in Edmonton, AB – Show Review

      Rise Against in Edmonton, AB – Show Review

      Rise Against, Destroy Boys & KoyoMarch 24, 2026Edmonton Convention Centre, Edmonton, AB Three bands carrying the torch of rebellion and one nearly sold out venue were the perfect recipe for a Tuesday night in Edmonton. Kicking off the night were Koyo, a Long...

      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

      Honouring the roots. Celebrating the future The Canadian Blues Music Awards made history Monday night at The Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto, crowning the first-ever winners of Canada's new national blues recognition programme across 16 competitive categories. The...

      Lasso Montreal unveils 2026 lineup

      COUNTRY MUSIC TAKES OVER MONTRÉAL AS LASSO 2026 UNVEILS ITS LINEUP, FEATURING KOE WETZEL, MAX McNOWN, CARLY PEARCE, TURNPIKE TROUBADOURS, CAMERON WHITCOMBAND MORE, JOINING A PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED ALL-STAR BILL INCLUDING THOMAS RHETT, MUMFORD & SONS, JON PARDI AND...

      Four Winds Music Fest returns for 2026 installment

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      SEE ALL

Zoomies – James Downham to play Neon & Denim Country Showcase presented by Dave Woods

by JamesM | Jul 10, 2023 | Inside The Industry, Zoomies

Raised in small town rural Ontario, James Downham called Pembroke and Picton home before settling in Southwestern Ontario.  Downham’s latest track, “Wine & Whiskey” isn’t a country drinking song. Rather, this song is about having someone in...
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