• PROMOS

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      MOONRIIVR Return with “Force of Habit” – Indie Rock That Balances Nostalgia and Chaos

      MOONRIIVR Return with “Force of Habit” – Indie Rock That Balances Nostalgia and Chaos

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      Faiyaz and the Wasted Chances shares “Bleeding Out”

      Faiyaz and the Wasted Chances Pair Catchy Chaos with Raw Pain on “Bleeding Out” Toronto trio Faiyaz & the Wasted Chances drop “Bleeding Out,” a bouncy and unrelenting garage punk single that fuses high-voltage energy with a darker emotional undercurrent. Driven by...

      Allen Dobb’s The Afterlife Sessions Brings Folk Storytelling to Life

      Allen Dobb’s The Afterlife Sessions Brings Folk Storytelling to Life

      British Columbia's Allen Dobb Pairs Acoustic Warmth with Personal Storytelling on New Album, 'The Afterlife Sessions,' Helmed by Haunting Lead Single "Ballad of Willie Holmes" Canadian singer-songwriter Allen Dobb’s new album, The Afterlife Sessions, is a return to...

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  • INTERVIEWS

      INTERVIEWS

      Howdytoons Roar with “Smilodon” – Interview

      Howdytoons Roar with “Smilodon” – Interview

      Howdytoons, The Toronto Band With 1.5 Billion YouTube Streams, Releases Ferocious New Single "Smilodon" And Debut Album, Megafauna Metal Howdytoons – the Toronto-based band behind the most-streamed dinosaur music on the planet, with over 1.5 billion YouTube streams...

      Ellie Heath shares “Sick of Myself” – Interview

      Ellie Heath shares “Sick of Myself” – Interview

      Ellie Heath Explores Growth and Vulnerability Through Reflective Indie Pop on "Sick of Myself" Building on the momentum of recent releases, “Too Old (For This Shit)” and “Pushing Forty,” Canadian singer-songwriter Ellie Heath shares “Sick of Myself,” a bold and...

      Carrie Clark Releases Resistor – Interview

      Carrie Clark Releases Resistor – Interview

      A haunting, genre-blurring EP that proves Carrie Clark is fully in her element For decades, Carrie Clark has been a steady and respected presence in Hamilton’s music scene, lending her bass and vocal talents to countless projects and live performances. From her work...

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  • REVIEWS

      REVIEWS

      Lynne Hanson shares new single, “Invisible” – Single Review

      Lynne Hanson shares new single, “Invisible” – Single Review

      Lynne Hanson Returns with Haunting New Single “Invisible,” Produced by Jim Bryson Canadian songwriter Lynne Hanson has released her new single “Invisible.” Produced by acclaimed Canadian producer and musician Jim Bryson, the standalone track explores the quiet ache of...

      Soul Filter Drops “Letters To Myself” – Single Review

      Soul Filter Drops “Letters To Myself” – Single Review

      Soul Filter Addresses Insecurities in Latest Single, "Letters To Myself" Soul Filter returns with “Letters To Myself,” a track that feels both like a reintroduction and a release. Shaped by life changes, a lineup shift, and the weight of a fast-moving post-pandemic...

      Julia Vos shares new single, “Jesus Drank Whiskey” – Single Review

      Julia Vos shares new single, “Jesus Drank Whiskey” – Single Review

      Julia Vos blends faith, grit, and humanity in her bold new country single “Jesus Drank Whiskey.” Canadian country artist Julia Vos is celebrating her newest single, “Jesus Drank Whiskey”, which is on all digital streaming platforms. Written by Julia Vos and produced...

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  • SHOWS

      SHOWS

      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...

      Cancer Bats in Edmonton, AB – Show Review

      Cancer Bats in Edmonton, AB – Show Review

      Cancer Bats , Chastity, TEETH, ANCIIENTSMarch 23, 2026Pawn Shop Live, Edmonton AB The first of four absolutely stellar shows kicked off Thursday night in Edmonton at the newly renamed Pawn Shop Live (formerly Union Hall) - the venue got a re-dress, with some subtle...

      Danny Michel in Kitchener, ON – Photo Review

      Danny Michel in Kitchener, ON – Photo Review

      Danny MichelApril 24, 2026Conrad Centre For The Performing Arts, Kitchener ON Canadian singer, songwriter, Danny Michel performed solo to a sold out home crowd at the Conrad Centre for the Performing art in Kitchener ON. Presented...

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  • PASSPORT

      PASSPORT

      The Last Dinner Party in Toronto, ON – IN PHOTOS

      The Last Dinner Party in Toronto, ON – IN PHOTOS

      The Last Dinner PartyApril 23, 2026Massey Hall, Toronto, ON Certain performances transcend the standard recital of a discography, evolving instead into a communal event. Inside a sold-out Massey Hall, fans arrived in cohesive attire, vocalizing every lyric and...

      Lewis Capaldi in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      Lewis Capaldi in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      Lewis Capaldi & Joy CrookesApril 21, 2026Bell Centre, Montreal, QC There’s something about seeing Lewis Capaldi live that turns a concert into something closer to group therapy—and his April 21st, 2026 stop at the Bell Centre in Montreal was exactly that. The...

      Lady Gaga in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      Lady Gaga in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      Lady GagaApril 2, 2026Bell Centre, Montreal, QC Photo from November 2025 show in Paris, Credit: Nicko Guihal Write-up by Indiana Stock  Last Thursday, April 2nd 2026, Lady Gaga gave Montreal an amazing show, the first of three nights at the Bell Center, only 10 days...

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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

      Live From Hamilton, the 2026 JUNO Awards were one for the books

      Live From Hamilton, the 2026 JUNO Awards were one for the books

      The soul of Hamilton was on full display as the 2026 JUNO Awards took the city by storm this weekend! The JUNOS celebrated the artists shaping the soundtrack of Canada today, from the JUNO Songwriters’ Circle, to JUNOFest; both of which spotlighted national and local...

      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...

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  • PROMOS

      PROMOS

      MOONRIIVR Return with “Force of Habit” – Indie Rock That Balances Nostalgia and Chaos

      MOONRIIVR Return with “Force of Habit” – Indie Rock That Balances Nostalgia and Chaos

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      Faiyaz and the Wasted Chances shares “Bleeding Out”

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  • INTERVIEWS

      INTERVIEWS

      Howdytoons Roar with “Smilodon” – Interview

      Howdytoons Roar with “Smilodon” – Interview

      Howdytoons, The Toronto Band With 1.5 Billion YouTube Streams, Releases Ferocious New Single "Smilodon" And Debut Album, Megafauna Metal Howdytoons – the Toronto-based band behind the most-streamed dinosaur music on the planet, with over 1.5 billion YouTube streams...

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      Ellie Heath shares “Sick of Myself” – Interview

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      Carrie Clark Releases Resistor – Interview

      Carrie Clark Releases Resistor – Interview

      A haunting, genre-blurring EP that proves Carrie Clark is fully in her element For decades, Carrie Clark has been a steady and respected presence in Hamilton’s music scene, lending her bass and vocal talents to countless projects and live performances. From her work...

      SEE ALL
  • REVIEWS

      REVIEWS

      Lynne Hanson shares new single, “Invisible” – Single Review

      Lynne Hanson shares new single, “Invisible” – Single Review

      Lynne Hanson Returns with Haunting New Single “Invisible,” Produced by Jim Bryson Canadian songwriter Lynne Hanson has released her new single “Invisible.” Produced by acclaimed Canadian producer and musician Jim Bryson, the standalone track explores the quiet ache of...

      Soul Filter Drops “Letters To Myself” – Single Review

      Soul Filter Drops “Letters To Myself” – Single Review

      Soul Filter Addresses Insecurities in Latest Single, "Letters To Myself" Soul Filter returns with “Letters To Myself,” a track that feels both like a reintroduction and a release. Shaped by life changes, a lineup shift, and the weight of a fast-moving post-pandemic...

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      Julia Vos shares new single, “Jesus Drank Whiskey” – Single Review

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  • SHOWS

      SHOWS

      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...

      Cancer Bats in Edmonton, AB – Show Review

      Cancer Bats in Edmonton, AB – Show Review

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      Danny Michel in Kitchener, ON – Photo Review

      Danny Michel in Kitchener, ON – Photo Review

      Danny MichelApril 24, 2026Conrad Centre For The Performing Arts, Kitchener ON Canadian singer, songwriter, Danny Michel performed solo to a sold out home crowd at the Conrad Centre for the Performing art in Kitchener ON. Presented...

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  • PASSPORT

      PASSPORT

      The Last Dinner Party in Toronto, ON – IN PHOTOS

      The Last Dinner Party in Toronto, ON – IN PHOTOS

      The Last Dinner PartyApril 23, 2026Massey Hall, Toronto, ON Certain performances transcend the standard recital of a discography, evolving instead into a communal event. Inside a sold-out Massey Hall, fans arrived in cohesive attire, vocalizing every lyric and...

      Lewis Capaldi in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      Lewis Capaldi in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      Lewis Capaldi & Joy CrookesApril 21, 2026Bell Centre, Montreal, QC There’s something about seeing Lewis Capaldi live that turns a concert into something closer to group therapy—and his April 21st, 2026 stop at the Bell Centre in Montreal was exactly that. The...

      Lady Gaga in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      Lady Gaga in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      Lady GagaApril 2, 2026Bell Centre, Montreal, QC Photo from November 2025 show in Paris, Credit: Nicko Guihal Write-up by Indiana Stock  Last Thursday, April 2nd 2026, Lady Gaga gave Montreal an amazing show, the first of three nights at the Bell Center, only 10 days...

      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

      Live From Hamilton, the 2026 JUNO Awards were one for the books

      Live From Hamilton, the 2026 JUNO Awards were one for the books

      The soul of Hamilton was on full display as the 2026 JUNO Awards took the city by storm this weekend! The JUNOS celebrated the artists shaping the soundtrack of Canada today, from the JUNO Songwriters’ Circle, to JUNOFest; both of which spotlighted national and local...

      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

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Darrian Gerard – “Villain” (Single Review) + Five Questions With

by JamesM | Apr 12, 2024 | Reviews

Darrian Gerard, the Canadian Pop-Rock sensation hailing from BC, Canada has unveiled the new single, “Villain.” From mastering guitar at the tender age of 7 to seamlessly embracing multiple instruments, Gerard’s multi-instrumental prowess defines her...
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