• PROMOS

      PROMOS

      Libby Ember shares new single, “I’ll Stand in the Doorway”

      Libby Ember shares new single, “I’ll Stand in the Doorway”

      Libby Ember Lingers in Emotional Aftermath on Dreamy Bedroom Pop Single "I'll Stand in the Doorway" Following the releases of acclaimed singles “Let Me Go” and “News at the Party” earlier this year, both of which garnered Spotify Editorial support, Montreal...

      DRAKULAS shares new album, Midnight City

      DRAKULAS shares new album, Midnight City

      Austin Scene Veterans DRAKULAS Return With Synth-Soaked LP Midnight City Austin, Texas synth-punk lifers Drakulas return with Midnight City, their third full-length, out May 1 via Dirtnap Records (Wild Honey Records in Europe/UK). Built from proto-punk grit, garage...

      Among Legends Drop New Single, “H/A/C/K”

      Among Legends Drop New Single, “H/A/C/K”

      Toronto Punk Rock Power Trio AMONG LEGENDS Kick Off New LP Lose My Grip with “H/A/C/K” Ontario punk trio Among Legends kick off their next chapter with “H/A/C/K,” the lead single from their upcoming full-length Lose My Grip, due July 10, 2026. The track draws from the...

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  • INTERVIEWS

      INTERVIEWS

      Moira Chicilo Shares “Bred in My Bones” – Interview

      Moira Chicilo Shares “Bred in My Bones” – Interview

      Rooted in the prairies, told from the soul There’s something quietly powerful about the way Moira Chicilo tells a story. The Saskatchewan-born indie folk singer-songwriter has built her sound around honesty—songs that feel lived-in, shaped by the people, places, and...

      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...

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  • REVIEWS

      REVIEWS

      Bae Baracus Drop “Between 2 Worlds” – EP Review

      Bae Baracus Drop “Between 2 Worlds” – EP Review

      Caught between chaos and clarity, Bae Baracus turn Between 2 Worlds into a bold, genre-bending ride. West Coast Canada electro-punk trio Bae Baracus return with their latest EP, Between 2 Worlds, a three-track release that captures both the heart and chaos of their...

      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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  • 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

      THE CHICKS set to headlines the Churchill Park Music Festival on Saturday July 18, 2026 with ELLE KING

      THE CHICKS set to headlines the Churchill Park Music Festival on Saturday July 18, 2026 with ELLE KING

      The Chicks Take Over St. John’s for a Massive Summer Night The rumours are true! The Chicks are coming to town. The long-awaited announcement for the Churchill Park Music Festival has been announced. Located in the heart of St. John’s, Newfoundland, the festival...

      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...

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  • PROMOS

      PROMOS

      Libby Ember shares new single, “I’ll Stand in the Doorway”

      Libby Ember shares new single, “I’ll Stand in the Doorway”

      Libby Ember Lingers in Emotional Aftermath on Dreamy Bedroom Pop Single "I'll Stand in the Doorway" Following the releases of acclaimed singles “Let Me Go” and “News at the Party” earlier this year, both of which garnered Spotify Editorial support, Montreal...

      DRAKULAS shares new album, Midnight City

      DRAKULAS shares new album, Midnight City

      Austin Scene Veterans DRAKULAS Return With Synth-Soaked LP Midnight City Austin, Texas synth-punk lifers Drakulas return with Midnight City, their third full-length, out May 1 via Dirtnap Records (Wild Honey Records in Europe/UK). Built from proto-punk grit, garage...

      Among Legends Drop New Single, “H/A/C/K”

      Among Legends Drop New Single, “H/A/C/K”

      Toronto Punk Rock Power Trio AMONG LEGENDS Kick Off New LP Lose My Grip with “H/A/C/K” Ontario punk trio Among Legends kick off their next chapter with “H/A/C/K,” the lead single from their upcoming full-length Lose My Grip, due July 10, 2026. The track draws from the...

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  • INTERVIEWS

      INTERVIEWS

      Moira Chicilo Shares “Bred in My Bones” – Interview

      Moira Chicilo Shares “Bred in My Bones” – Interview

      Rooted in the prairies, told from the soul There’s something quietly powerful about the way Moira Chicilo tells a story. The Saskatchewan-born indie folk singer-songwriter has built her sound around honesty—songs that feel lived-in, shaped by the people, places, and...

      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...

      SEE ALL
  • REVIEWS

      REVIEWS

      Bae Baracus Drop “Between 2 Worlds” – EP Review

      Bae Baracus Drop “Between 2 Worlds” – EP Review

      Caught between chaos and clarity, Bae Baracus turn Between 2 Worlds into a bold, genre-bending ride. West Coast Canada electro-punk trio Bae Baracus return with their latest EP, Between 2 Worlds, a three-track release that captures both the heart and chaos of their...

      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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  • 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...

      SEE ALL
  • FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      THE CHICKS set to headlines the Churchill Park Music Festival on Saturday July 18, 2026 with ELLE KING

      THE CHICKS set to headlines the Churchill Park Music Festival on Saturday July 18, 2026 with ELLE KING

      The Chicks Take Over St. John’s for a Massive Summer Night The rumours are true! The Chicks are coming to town. The long-awaited announcement for the Churchill Park Music Festival has been announced. Located in the heart of St. John’s, Newfoundland, the festival...

      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...

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COUNTDOWN TO STAN ROGERS FOLK FESTIVAL – INTERVIEW WITH CARSIE BLANTON

by JamesM | Jun 26, 2024 | Festivals & Events, Interviews

Carsie Blanton is a songwriter with hooks, chutzpah, and revolutionary optimism. “It is possible to face the world as it is – rapidly heating, ruled by grifters, ravaged by profitable wars – and still have hope,” she says of her latest release, After the...
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