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      The Get Alongs Return With “Come On”

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      Matthew Alexander Shares “The Matter of the Heart” – Interview

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      John Lewitt shares new single, “Six Ways to Sunday” – Interview

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      Don Ross Brings the Past to Life with “Did I Fool You” – Interview

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      Liam Hopkins Drops “START AGAIN” – Single Review

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      Ally Cribb shares “Better Off” – Single Review

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      Awake & Dreaming share “Something To Believe In” – Single 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...

      Crown Lands in Guelph, ON – Photo Review

      Crown Lands in Guelph, ON – Photo Review

      Crown LandsMarch 27, 2026River Run, Guelph  ON All Photo Credit: Dan Fischer Juno winners Crown Lands, progressive rock duo from Oshawa, celebrated for their electrifying live performances and exceptional multi-instrumental talent performed to an adoring crowd at the...

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      Danko Jones in Sherwood Park, AB – Show Review

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      Beartooth in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      Beartooth in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      All Photo Credit: Eric Brisson BeartoothMarch 8, 2026Place Bell, Montreal, QC There are shows you enjoy, and then there are shows that stay with you—etched into your memory like a permanent soundtrack. March 8th at Place Bell was the latter. A stacked lineup...

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      Zach’s Picks of the Week – August 25 – 30, 2025

      Tuning in once again, looking the best new music and content on the internet? Then you found your way to Zach’s Picks of The Week, where I believe you’re gonna find all of the above! Canadian Beats is your one stop shop for the best music releases and interviews or...

      Zach’s Picks of the Week – August 18 – 23, 2025

      Back for some more entertainment this week. You go check out one of those gossip channels, because right here is where we talk about the best music on the Internet. Coming up you’re gonna see links to each of my favourite articles, they were posted on our website his...

      Zach’s Picks of the Week – July 28 – August 2, 2025

      Once again, you know what time it is! If you don’t, that’s OK because you’re just in time for the best music on the Internet! Graciously provided to us by the articles posted this week on our website, Canadian Beats. All kinds of awesome content have come down the...

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      Winterfolk XXIV takes place February 12–15, 2026

      WINTERFOLK XXIV RETURNS TO TORONTO — FOUR DAYS OF ROOTS, BLUES, AND COMMUNITY AT THE TRANZAC CLUB Winterfolk XXIV, Toronto’s beloved mid-winter music festival, returns bigger than ever for its 24th year with four full days of live roots and blues music at the Tranzac...

      Fest2Fall in Cambridge, ON – IN PHOTOS

      What: Fest2FallWhen: September 19, 20 2025Where: Cambridge, ON  As the leaves start to turn color, there are few precious music festivals left in Ontario. One of those is Fest2Fall in Cambridge ON which celebrated their third year with an amazing roster of...

      The Northern Pikes & Grapes of Wrath celebrated at the Canadian Museum of History

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      GrimSkunk shares “United & Strong”

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      Matthew Alexander Shares “The Matter of the Heart” – Interview

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      John Lewitt shares new single, “Six Ways to Sunday” – Interview

      John Lewitt shares new single, “Six Ways to Sunday” – Interview

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  • REVIEWS

      REVIEWS

      Liam Hopkins Drops “START AGAIN” – Single Review

      Liam Hopkins Drops “START AGAIN” – Single Review

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      Ally Cribb shares “Better Off” – Single 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

      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...

      Crown Lands in Guelph, ON – Photo Review

      Crown Lands in Guelph, ON – Photo Review

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      SEE ALL
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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

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      Beartooth in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      Beartooth in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      All Photo Credit: Eric Brisson BeartoothMarch 8, 2026Place Bell, Montreal, QC There are shows you enjoy, and then there are shows that stay with you—etched into your memory like a permanent soundtrack. March 8th at Place Bell was the latter. A stacked lineup...

      SEE ALL
  • FEATURES

      FEATURES

      Zach’s Picks of the Week – August 25 – 30, 2025

      Tuning in once again, looking the best new music and content on the internet? Then you found your way to Zach’s Picks of The Week, where I believe you’re gonna find all of the above! Canadian Beats is your one stop shop for the best music releases and interviews or...

      Zach’s Picks of the Week – August 18 – 23, 2025

      Back for some more entertainment this week. You go check out one of those gossip channels, because right here is where we talk about the best music on the Internet. Coming up you’re gonna see links to each of my favourite articles, they were posted on our website his...

      Zach’s Picks of the Week – July 28 – August 2, 2025

      Once again, you know what time it is! If you don’t, that’s OK because you’re just in time for the best music on the Internet! Graciously provided to us by the articles posted this week on our website, Canadian Beats. All kinds of awesome content have come down the...

      SEE ALL
  • FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      FESTIVALS & EVENTS

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      The Northern Pikes & Grapes of Wrath celebrated at the Canadian Museum of History

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Ginalina – Going Back (Album Review) + Five Questions With

by JamesM | Feb 21, 2023 | Interviews, Reviews

Artist: Ginalina Album: Going Back: Remembered and Remixed Family Folk Songs, Vol. 1 Release Date: November 15, 2022 https://open.spotify.com/album/4DiTYWHpSheyJLM9nh3lnF?si=ljIfOsL1Tg-q3wi3_9RyuQ 2nd generation Canadian, multi-genre singer-songwriter Ginalina has...
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