• PROMOS

      PROMOS

      Tyler Ellis shares new album, Hardwarestore

      Tyler Ellis shares new album, Hardwarestore

      Tyler Ellis Releases New Album HARDWARESTORE - OUT June 12th Award-winning singer-songwriter and brilliant storyteller Tyler Ellis releases his ninth album to date, Hardwarestore, on June 12th, and celebrates it with a record release party/concert...

      QUIETLOVE shares new single, “High”

      QUIETLOVE shares new single, “High”

      Toronto artist QUIETLOVE celebrating the release of his latest single “High,” a glossy blend of indie pop and alternative R&B that previews his upcoming EP Handshakes & Heartbreaks. Toronto-based alt-pop artist QUIETLOVE returns with “High,” a glossy,...

      Allegories share new single, “Honestly, that’s enough honesty”

      Allegories share new single, “Honestly, that’s enough honesty”

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  • INTERVIEWS

      INTERVIEWS

      Dren McDonald shares new single, “Fading” – Interview

      Dren McDonald shares new single, “Fading” – Interview

      Award-Winning Game Composer Dren McDonald Announces Vox Pterous, Shares New Single "Fading" Featuring Sophia James San Francisco Bay Area composer, producer, and musician Dren McDonald announces Vox Pterous (Appearing Records), a stunning new album due July 31, 2026...

      Princess Melia shares debut album, Good Nights & Bad Days – Interview

      Princess Melia shares debut album, Good Nights & Bad Days – Interview

      PRINCESS MELIA CAPTURES EMOTIONAL EXTREMES ON DEBUT ALBUM, GOOD NIGHTS & BAD DAYS Rising Indigenous alt-pop artist Princess Melia steps fully into her voice with the release of her debut album Good Nights & Bad Days. Rooted in her experience living with...

      Crown Lands expand their extended universe with Apocolypse – Interview

      Crown Lands expand their extended universe with Apocolypse – Interview

      Kevin Comeau discusses Apocalypse, the saga of Fearless and Kerrigan, and how Crown Lands are expanding their sci-fi universe far beyond music. At the time I sat down on Zoom with Crown Land’s multi-instrumentalist, Kevin Comeau, was on his way to meet drummer and...

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  • REVIEWS

      REVIEWS

      Satya releases “Love2hate” – Single Review

      Satya releases “Love2hate” – Single Review

      Satya Channels Reinvention and Resilience on Powerful New Single “Love2hate” Canadian pop and R&B, Satya returns with her powerful new single, “Love2hate,” an emotionally honest anthem inspired by personal growth, reinvention, and perseverance. Blending nostalgic...

      Adam Baxter Reflects on Lost Friendships in New Single “21’s” – Single Review

      Adam Baxter Reflects on Lost Friendships in New Single “21’s” – Single Review

      Adam Baxter shares new single, "21's," out now There’s a special kind of nostalgia that comes from thinking about the friends who once felt like they’d be part of your life forever. On his latest single, “21’s,” award-winning Newfoundland singer-songwriter Adam Baxter...

      Lennikim shares anthemic new single, “Gas Station Lover” – Single Review

      Lennikim shares anthemic new single, “Gas Station Lover” – Single Review

      Montreal-born polymath Lennikim shares "Gas Station Lover" Montreal-born polymath Lennikim shares "Gas Station Lover," a sun-soaked, homoerotic pop anthem that marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter. Channeling his background as an actor into his music,...

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  • SHOWS

      SHOWS

      Three Days Grace in St. John’s, NL – Photo Review

      Three Days Grace in St. John’s, NL – Photo Review

      When the Alienation Tour was announced back in December, fans hurried to grab their tickets. Demand was so high that the St. John’s date, originally scheduled as the final night of the tour, sold out quickly and an additional show had to be added. The tour ultimately...

      Marianas Trench Rock The JAG Soundhouse With Special Guest Nick Earle & The Reckless Hearts

      Marianas Trench Rock The JAG Soundhouse With Special Guest Nick Earle & The Reckless Hearts

      Marianas Trench and Nick Earle & The Reckless HeartsMay 8, 2026The JAG Soundhouse, St. John's, NL All Photo Credit: Tara Thompson The JAG Soundhouse is a new venue to me. Although it has been around for a while now, Friday May 8th was the first time I ventured out...

      April Wine & Triumph in Halifax, NS – Photo Review

      April Wine & Triumph in Halifax, NS – Photo Review

      April Wine/TriumphApril 28, 2026Scotiabank Centre, Halifax NS An evening of nostalgia and hits from both April Wine and Triumph filling up the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax.  Both bands did nothing but play the hits and had everyone screaming, cheering, and singing...

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  • PASSPORT

      PASSPORT

      Josh Groban & Jennifer Hudson in Laval, QC – Show Review

      Josh Groban & Jennifer Hudson in Laval, QC – Show Review

      Josh Groban & Jennifer HudsonJune 2, 2026Place Bell, Laval, QC It’s not often that a concert delivers excellence from start to finish, but on June 2 at Place Bell in Laval, Josh Groban and Jennifer Hudson created an evening that felt nothing short of...

      A$AP Rocky in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      A$AP Rocky in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      A$AP RockyJune 1, 2026Centre Bell, Montreal, QC Montreal’s Centre Bell was transformed into something far more chaotic than a traditional concert venue on June 1st, 2026. With no opening act to warm up the crowd, anticipation built slowly but intensely throughout the...

      Napalm Death in Waterloo, ON – Photo Review

      Napalm Death in Waterloo, ON – Photo Review

      Napalm Death, Primitive Man, Bad Egg, InvictaJune 3, 2026Maxwell's Waterloo, ON English pioneers of the grindcore genre Napalm Death performed to the faithful at a packed show in Waterloo ON. American doom metal band from Denver, Colorado Primitive Man as well as...

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  • FEATURES

      FEATURES

      Zach’s Picks of the Week – October 13 – 18, 2025

      Have you been looking for the best music on the Internet? Well it’s good that you stopped here, I've got just that for you! Welcome to Canadians Beats Media, the home of the best music on the Internet in my opinion. All kinds of contents, including interviews, music...

      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...

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  • FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      Blue Rodeo in Picton, ON – Show Review

      Blue Rodeo in Picton, ON – Show Review

      Blue Rodeo, Brooks & BowskillJune 6, 2025Base 31, Picton, ON The summer season of RBC Drill Hall shows at Base31 in Picton kicked-off on high ground this Saturday June 6 with a sold out Canadian classic, Blue Rodeo. Brooks & Bowskill - Ethereal sound,...

      Matchbox Twenty set to return to Churchill Park on July 25, 2026, with Phillip Phillips and Timber

      Matchbox Twenty set to return to Churchill Park on July 25, 2026, with Phillip Phillips and Timber

      The long awaited return of Matchbox Twenty to the Churchill Park Music Festival is here. Matchbox Twenty was one of the first headlines of this festival five years ago. Ever since, we've seen fans ask for an encore. To celebrate the fifth festival, the pleas have been...

      Meadows Music Festival 2026 – Day 2

      Meadows Music Festival 2026 – Day 2

      Meadows Music Festival 2026 - Day 2 (of 2)May 30, 2026Fergus ON Now in its fourth year, the Meadows Music Festival had another amazing year! Not only showcasing great bands and good food but the weather also cooperated this year. As has become customary the second day...

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  • PROMOS

      PROMOS

      Tyler Ellis shares new album, Hardwarestore

      Tyler Ellis shares new album, Hardwarestore

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      QUIETLOVE shares new single, “High”

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      Allegories share new single, “Honestly, that’s enough honesty”

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  • INTERVIEWS

      INTERVIEWS

      Dren McDonald shares new single, “Fading” – Interview

      Dren McDonald shares new single, “Fading” – Interview

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      Princess Melia shares debut album, Good Nights & Bad Days – Interview

      Princess Melia shares debut album, Good Nights & Bad Days – Interview

      PRINCESS MELIA CAPTURES EMOTIONAL EXTREMES ON DEBUT ALBUM, GOOD NIGHTS & BAD DAYS Rising Indigenous alt-pop artist Princess Melia steps fully into her voice with the release of her debut album Good Nights & Bad Days. Rooted in her experience living with...

      Crown Lands expand their extended universe with Apocolypse – Interview

      Crown Lands expand their extended universe with Apocolypse – Interview

      Kevin Comeau discusses Apocalypse, the saga of Fearless and Kerrigan, and how Crown Lands are expanding their sci-fi universe far beyond music. At the time I sat down on Zoom with Crown Land’s multi-instrumentalist, Kevin Comeau, was on his way to meet drummer and...

      SEE ALL
  • REVIEWS

      REVIEWS

      Satya releases “Love2hate” – Single Review

      Satya releases “Love2hate” – Single Review

      Satya Channels Reinvention and Resilience on Powerful New Single “Love2hate” Canadian pop and R&B, Satya returns with her powerful new single, “Love2hate,” an emotionally honest anthem inspired by personal growth, reinvention, and perseverance. Blending nostalgic...

      Adam Baxter Reflects on Lost Friendships in New Single “21’s” – Single Review

      Adam Baxter Reflects on Lost Friendships in New Single “21’s” – Single Review

      Adam Baxter shares new single, "21's," out now There’s a special kind of nostalgia that comes from thinking about the friends who once felt like they’d be part of your life forever. On his latest single, “21’s,” award-winning Newfoundland singer-songwriter Adam Baxter...

      Lennikim shares anthemic new single, “Gas Station Lover” – Single Review

      Lennikim shares anthemic new single, “Gas Station Lover” – Single Review

      Montreal-born polymath Lennikim shares "Gas Station Lover" Montreal-born polymath Lennikim shares "Gas Station Lover," a sun-soaked, homoerotic pop anthem that marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter. Channeling his background as an actor into his music,...

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  • SHOWS

      SHOWS

      Three Days Grace in St. John’s, NL – Photo Review

      Three Days Grace in St. John’s, NL – Photo Review

      When the Alienation Tour was announced back in December, fans hurried to grab their tickets. Demand was so high that the St. John’s date, originally scheduled as the final night of the tour, sold out quickly and an additional show had to be added. The tour ultimately...

      Marianas Trench Rock The JAG Soundhouse With Special Guest Nick Earle & The Reckless Hearts

      Marianas Trench Rock The JAG Soundhouse With Special Guest Nick Earle & The Reckless Hearts

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      April Wine & Triumph in Halifax, NS – Photo Review

      April Wine & Triumph in Halifax, NS – Photo Review

      April Wine/TriumphApril 28, 2026Scotiabank Centre, Halifax NS An evening of nostalgia and hits from both April Wine and Triumph filling up the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax.  Both bands did nothing but play the hits and had everyone screaming, cheering, and singing...

      SEE ALL
  • PASSPORT

      PASSPORT

      Josh Groban & Jennifer Hudson in Laval, QC – Show Review

      Josh Groban & Jennifer Hudson in Laval, QC – Show Review

      Josh Groban & Jennifer HudsonJune 2, 2026Place Bell, Laval, QC It’s not often that a concert delivers excellence from start to finish, but on June 2 at Place Bell in Laval, Josh Groban and Jennifer Hudson created an evening that felt nothing short of...

      A$AP Rocky in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      A$AP Rocky in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      A$AP RockyJune 1, 2026Centre Bell, Montreal, QC Montreal’s Centre Bell was transformed into something far more chaotic than a traditional concert venue on June 1st, 2026. With no opening act to warm up the crowd, anticipation built slowly but intensely throughout the...

      Napalm Death in Waterloo, ON – Photo Review

      Napalm Death in Waterloo, ON – Photo Review

      Napalm Death, Primitive Man, Bad Egg, InvictaJune 3, 2026Maxwell's Waterloo, ON English pioneers of the grindcore genre Napalm Death performed to the faithful at a packed show in Waterloo ON. American doom metal band from Denver, Colorado Primitive Man as well as...

      SEE ALL
  • FEATURES

      FEATURES

      Zach’s Picks of the Week – October 13 – 18, 2025

      Have you been looking for the best music on the Internet? Well it’s good that you stopped here, I've got just that for you! Welcome to Canadians Beats Media, the home of the best music on the Internet in my opinion. All kinds of contents, including interviews, music...

      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...

      SEE ALL
  • FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      Blue Rodeo in Picton, ON – Show Review

      Blue Rodeo in Picton, ON – Show Review

      Blue Rodeo, Brooks & BowskillJune 6, 2025Base 31, Picton, ON The summer season of RBC Drill Hall shows at Base31 in Picton kicked-off on high ground this Saturday June 6 with a sold out Canadian classic, Blue Rodeo. Brooks & Bowskill - Ethereal sound,...

      Matchbox Twenty set to return to Churchill Park on July 25, 2026, with Phillip Phillips and Timber

      Matchbox Twenty set to return to Churchill Park on July 25, 2026, with Phillip Phillips and Timber

      The long awaited return of Matchbox Twenty to the Churchill Park Music Festival is here. Matchbox Twenty was one of the first headlines of this festival five years ago. Ever since, we've seen fans ask for an encore. To celebrate the fifth festival, the pleas have been...

      Meadows Music Festival 2026 – Day 2

      Meadows Music Festival 2026 – Day 2

      Meadows Music Festival 2026 - Day 2 (of 2)May 30, 2026Fergus ON Now in its fourth year, the Meadows Music Festival had another amazing year! Not only showcasing great bands and good food but the weather also cooperated this year. As has become customary the second day...

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Southern Ontario Musicians Gather for the 2nd Annual John Licari Charity Event in Support of SickKids Foundation

by JamesM | Mar 26, 2024 | Festivals & Events

Musicians from Southern Ontario gather in honor of local musician, singer, and friend, John Licari, who died in June 2022 after a three-year battle with cancer.  John was a staple of the Southern Ontario music scene as well as the longtime organist and music director...
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