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      Arkells Unveil Striking “Handshake Thugs” Music Video Filmed in Abandoned Hamilton Mall

      Arkells Unveil Striking “Handshake Thugs” Music Video Filmed in Abandoned Hamilton Mall

      Director Jack Harrison transforms Hamilton City Centre into an eerie digital landscape for the band's latest music video. Nine-time JUNO Award winners Arkells have unveiled the official music video for “Handshake Thugs,” turning a familiar Hamilton landmark into the...

      Shiloh Lindsey Unveils Deeply Personal New Album The Western Veil

      Shiloh Lindsey Unveils Deeply Personal New Album The Western Veil

      Canadian singer-songwriter Shiloh Lindsey transforms heartbreak, survival, and personal change into a powerful collection of alt-country and Americana songs on her new album, The Western Veil. Blending folk-rock influences with raw, deeply personal storytelling, The...

      Tennyson King Releases 100 Cities 百城, Exploring Culture and Identity

      Tennyson King Releases 100 Cities 百城, Exploring Culture and Identity

      Toronto-based songwriter Tennyson King blends indie folk with traditional Chinese instrumentation on his deeply personal new album, 100 Cities 百城. Hong Kong-born, Toronto-based singer-songwriter Tennyson King has unveiled his new album, 100 Cities 百城, a deeply...

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      INTERVIEWS

      Good Effort Talk Band Changes, New Music & What’s Next – Interview

      Good Effort Talk Band Changes, New Music & What’s Next – Interview

      From unexpected opportunities to a new creative chapter, the Sudbury rock band reflects on its journey and looks toward the future. Sudbury, Ontario rock band Good Effort has experienced its share of unexpected turns since we last caught up with them in 2023. From...

      Unquiet Nights Share “Last Days of Rome” – Interview

      Unquiet Nights Share “Last Days of Rome” – Interview

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      Novus Cantus Explore Depression and Spiritual Longing on “Down in the Valley” – Interview

      Novus Cantus Explore Depression and Spiritual Longing on “Down in the Valley” – Interview

      New York-based brothers Alexander and Christian Herasimtschuk discuss the emotional journey behind their haunting new single, blending world music influences with deeply personal storytelling. New York world rock fusion duo Novus Cantus have unveiled their latest...

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  • REVIEWS

      REVIEWS

      Justine Lynn – “High As You” (Single Review)

      Justine Lynn – “High As You” (Single Review)

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      Bearcat – “Kisseynew” – Single Review

      Bearcat – “Kisseynew” – Single Review

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      Blue October & Danny Malone in Toronto, ON – Show Review

      Blue October & Danny Malone in Toronto, ON – Show Review

      Blue October Celebrates 20 Years of Foiled with a Sold-Out Toronto Show Who: Blue October, Danny MaloneWhere: Danforth Music Hall, Toronto, ONEvent: Blue October – Foiled 20th Anniversary Tour Danny Malone Opens for Blue October Toronto Concert Danny Malone opened the...

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      SHOWS

      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 at ADDYTUDE! 2026 in Elora, Ontario – Photo Review

      TALK at ADDYTUDE! 2026 in Elora, Ontario – Photo Review

      Canadian JUNO Winner TALK Takes the Stage at Elora's Annual Fundraising Concert Supporting Sarcoma Research at SickKids TALK - Addytude!September 19, 2026Elora Centre For The Arts  Canadian JUNO Award-winning artist TALK, the stage name of Nicholas Durocher,...

      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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      PASSPORT

      Sabaton Brings Explosive Live Show to Place Bell in Laval – Show Review

      Sabaton Brings Explosive Live Show to Place Bell in Laval – Show Review

      Sabaton sets Place Bell ablaze with explosive pyro, thunderous metal, and unstoppable crowd energy. Sabaton brought the war machine to Place Bell in Laval, and we absolutely loved it. From the moment they hit the stage, the energy was massive, with a crowd that was...

      Bring Me The Horizon in Edmonton, AB – Show Review

      Bring Me The Horizon in Edmonton, AB – Show Review

      Bring Me The Horizon, Motionless In White, The Plot in YouSeptember 23, 2026Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB Bring Me The Horizon Returns to Rogers Place After 15 Years for a Spectacular Night with Motionless In White and The Plot In You Bring Me The Horizon made a...

      Staind Brings Break The Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour to Toronto – Show Review

      Staind Brings Break The Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour to Toronto – Show Review

      Staind Celebrates 25 Years of Break the Cycle With a Toronto Concert Staind brought their Break The Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour to a sold-out RBC Amphitheatre in Toronto, delivering a night of late-'90s and early-2000s rock nostalgia alongside special guests Seether,...

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      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...

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  • FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      Dauphin’s Countryfest Announces 2027 Headliners Nate Smith, Kip Moore & Riley Green

      Dauphin’s Countryfest Announces 2027 Headliners Nate Smith, Kip Moore & Riley Green

      Barenaked Ladies to headline a special Canada Day celebration as Dauphin’s Countryfest returns July 1–4, 2027. Dauphin’s Countryfest 2027 is gearing up for another unforgettable summer in Manitoba, announcing Nate Smith, Kip Moore, and Riley Green as its first country...

      Cavendish Beach Music Festival 2027 Announces Tim McGraw, Riley Green & Sam Barber as Headliners

      Cavendish Beach Music Festival 2027 Announces Tim McGraw, Riley Green & Sam Barber as Headliners

      Three days of country music return to Prince Edward Island July 8–10, 2027, with 18 artists announced and more to come. Cavendish Beach Music Festival 2027 is gearing up for another unforgettable summer on Prince Edward Island, with Tim McGraw, Riley Green, and Sam...

      GEDfest 2026 Unites Tragically Hip Tribute Bands Across 12 Cities

      GEDfest 2026 Unites Tragically Hip Tribute Bands Across 12 Cities

      13 Shows Across Canada and the U.S. Honour Gord Downie's Legacy While Raising Funds for Cancer Charities Canada said goodbye to Gord Downie. Nine years later, fans will gather to sing his songs, celebrate his legacy, and raise money to support people affected by...

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  • PROMOS

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      Arkells Unveil Striking “Handshake Thugs” Music Video Filmed in Abandoned Hamilton Mall

      Arkells Unveil Striking “Handshake Thugs” Music Video Filmed in Abandoned Hamilton Mall

      Director Jack Harrison transforms Hamilton City Centre into an eerie digital landscape for the band's latest music video. Nine-time JUNO Award winners Arkells have unveiled the official music video for “Handshake Thugs,” turning a familiar Hamilton landmark into the...

      Shiloh Lindsey Unveils Deeply Personal New Album The Western Veil

      Shiloh Lindsey Unveils Deeply Personal New Album The Western Veil

      Canadian singer-songwriter Shiloh Lindsey transforms heartbreak, survival, and personal change into a powerful collection of alt-country and Americana songs on her new album, The Western Veil. Blending folk-rock influences with raw, deeply personal storytelling, The...

      Tennyson King Releases 100 Cities 百城, Exploring Culture and Identity

      Tennyson King Releases 100 Cities 百城, Exploring Culture and Identity

      Toronto-based songwriter Tennyson King blends indie folk with traditional Chinese instrumentation on his deeply personal new album, 100 Cities 百城. Hong Kong-born, Toronto-based singer-songwriter Tennyson King has unveiled his new album, 100 Cities 百城, a deeply...

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  • INTERVIEWS

      INTERVIEWS

      Good Effort Talk Band Changes, New Music & What’s Next – Interview

      Good Effort Talk Band Changes, New Music & What’s Next – Interview

      From unexpected opportunities to a new creative chapter, the Sudbury rock band reflects on its journey and looks toward the future. Sudbury, Ontario rock band Good Effort has experienced its share of unexpected turns since we last caught up with them in 2023. From...

      Unquiet Nights Share “Last Days of Rome” – Interview

      Unquiet Nights Share “Last Days of Rome” – Interview

      Belfast-formed rock band Unquiet Nights return with “Last Days of Rome,” a deeply personal single inspired by six years spent living in Italy and a song that took 15 years to complete. For Unquiet Nights, some songs need time to find their meaning. Their latest...

      Novus Cantus Explore Depression and Spiritual Longing on “Down in the Valley” – Interview

      Novus Cantus Explore Depression and Spiritual Longing on “Down in the Valley” – Interview

      New York-based brothers Alexander and Christian Herasimtschuk discuss the emotional journey behind their haunting new single, blending world music influences with deeply personal storytelling. New York world rock fusion duo Novus Cantus have unveiled their latest...

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  • REVIEWS

      REVIEWS

      Justine Lynn – “High As You” (Single Review)

      Justine Lynn – “High As You” (Single Review)

      Vancouver Country Artist Justine Lynn Brings Blues, Soul, and Romance to “High As You” Vancouver-based country artist Justine Lynn continues her exciting new musical chapter with “High As You,” a funky, blues-soaked single that blends country storytelling with soulful...

      Bearcat – “Kisseynew” – Single Review

      Bearcat – “Kisseynew” – Single Review

      Bearcat Reflects on Loss, Memory, and the Places We Leave Behind on “Kisseynew” Winnipeg-based Bearcat explores the powerful connection between people, place, and memory with their new single, “Kisseynew.” Inspired by the story of a commercial fishing camp at...

      Blue October & Danny Malone in Toronto, ON – Show Review

      Blue October & Danny Malone in Toronto, ON – Show Review

      Blue October Celebrates 20 Years of Foiled with a Sold-Out Toronto Show Who: Blue October, Danny MaloneWhere: Danforth Music Hall, Toronto, ONEvent: Blue October – Foiled 20th Anniversary Tour Danny Malone Opens for Blue October Toronto Concert Danny Malone opened the...

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  • SHOWS

      SHOWS

      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 at ADDYTUDE! 2026 in Elora, Ontario – Photo Review

      TALK at ADDYTUDE! 2026 in Elora, Ontario – Photo Review

      Canadian JUNO Winner TALK Takes the Stage at Elora's Annual Fundraising Concert Supporting Sarcoma Research at SickKids TALK - Addytude!September 19, 2026Elora Centre For The Arts  Canadian JUNO Award-winning artist TALK, the stage name of Nicholas Durocher,...

      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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  • PASSPORT

      PASSPORT

      Sabaton Brings Explosive Live Show to Place Bell in Laval – Show Review

      Sabaton Brings Explosive Live Show to Place Bell in Laval – Show Review

      Sabaton sets Place Bell ablaze with explosive pyro, thunderous metal, and unstoppable crowd energy. Sabaton brought the war machine to Place Bell in Laval, and we absolutely loved it. From the moment they hit the stage, the energy was massive, with a crowd that was...

      Bring Me The Horizon in Edmonton, AB – Show Review

      Bring Me The Horizon in Edmonton, AB – Show Review

      Bring Me The Horizon, Motionless In White, The Plot in YouSeptember 23, 2026Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB Bring Me The Horizon Returns to Rogers Place After 15 Years for a Spectacular Night with Motionless In White and The Plot In You Bring Me The Horizon made a...

      Staind Brings Break The Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour to Toronto – Show Review

      Staind Brings Break The Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour to Toronto – Show Review

      Staind Celebrates 25 Years of Break the Cycle With a Toronto Concert Staind brought their Break The Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour to a sold-out RBC Amphitheatre in Toronto, delivering a night of late-'90s and early-2000s rock nostalgia alongside special guests Seether,...

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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...

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  • FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      Dauphin’s Countryfest Announces 2027 Headliners Nate Smith, Kip Moore & Riley Green

      Dauphin’s Countryfest Announces 2027 Headliners Nate Smith, Kip Moore & Riley Green

      Barenaked Ladies to headline a special Canada Day celebration as Dauphin’s Countryfest returns July 1–4, 2027. Dauphin’s Countryfest 2027 is gearing up for another unforgettable summer in Manitoba, announcing Nate Smith, Kip Moore, and Riley Green as its first country...

      Cavendish Beach Music Festival 2027 Announces Tim McGraw, Riley Green & Sam Barber as Headliners

      Cavendish Beach Music Festival 2027 Announces Tim McGraw, Riley Green & Sam Barber as Headliners

      Three days of country music return to Prince Edward Island July 8–10, 2027, with 18 artists announced and more to come. Cavendish Beach Music Festival 2027 is gearing up for another unforgettable summer on Prince Edward Island, with Tim McGraw, Riley Green, and Sam...

      GEDfest 2026 Unites Tragically Hip Tribute Bands Across 12 Cities

      GEDfest 2026 Unites Tragically Hip Tribute Bands Across 12 Cities

      13 Shows Across Canada and the U.S. Honour Gord Downie's Legacy While Raising Funds for Cancer Charities Canada said goodbye to Gord Downie. Nine years later, fans will gather to sing his songs, celebrate his legacy, and raise money to support people affected by...

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Mary Garnett Edwards shares new single, “Boneyard” – Interview

Mary Garnett Edwards shares new single, “Boneyard” – Interview

by Jenna Melanson | Jul 30, 2026 | Interviews

Mary Garnett Edwards, Vancouver-Based Country and Bluegrass Storyteller, Releases New Single “Boneyard” Mary Garnett Edwards has spent more than five decades turning her own life into song, and her raw, raspy new single “Boneyard” stands as one...
Johanna Rose & The Dreamboats in Guelph, ON – Photo Review

Johanna Rose & The Dreamboats in Guelph, ON – Photo Review

by Dan Fischer | Jul 30, 2026 | Passport

Johanna Rose & The Dreamboats, Josh & The Dirty RagsJuly 29, 2026Sonic Hall Guelph ON New Orleans-based singer-songwriter Johanna Rose and The Dreamboats perform at Sonic Hall in Guelph, delivering their signature smoky, sultry, and chaotic sound on the final...
Hearts of Kin Release Feel-Good Single “Rhonda” – Single Review

Hearts of Kin Release Feel-Good Single “Rhonda” – Single Review

by Jenna Melanson | Jul 29, 2026 | Reviews

A beloved vintage RV, an unforgettable journey, and one irresistibly catchy summer anthem. Award-winning Cape Breton duo Hearts of Kin are hitting the road this summer with the release of their new single, “Rhonda.” Inspired by true events,...
Scott Cook shares new single, “Frankie’s Braids”

Scott Cook shares new single, “Frankie’s Braids”

by Jenna Melanson | Jul 28, 2026 | Promos

Canadian singer-songwriter SCOTT COOK announces new album Troubadourly Yours with latest single “Frankie’s Braids” Scott Cook couldn’t have picked a better title for his eighth album, Troubadourly Yours, out Aug. 21 via Release Guru. The...
John Gerard shares new album, Threads – Interview

John Gerard shares new album, Threads – Interview

by Jenna Melanson | Jul 28, 2026 | Interviews

Boston, Massachusetts Folk and Americana Singer-Songwriter John Gerard Announces New Album, Threads Boston based singer, songwriter, and guitarist John Gerard has released his new album Threads, a collection built around the ebb and flow of family life and the ties...
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