• PROMOS

      PROMOS

      Maddy Little shares new single, “Quicksand”

      Maddy Little shares new single, “Quicksand”

      Maddy Little Shares “Quicksand,” A Breakup Song About Sinking While Love Slips Away Canadian indie alt-pop artist Maddy Little returns with “Quicksand,” a quietly devastating reflection on self-doubt, overthinking, and the slow realization that someone you love is...

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      CATTO shares new single, “Love Her Like Jesus”

      Real love isn’t about being right — it’s about choosing grace every day “Love Her Like Jesus” is CATTO at his most honest — a stripped-back, faith-rooted country song that wrestles with what real love actually looks like when grace costs something. Built on acoustic...

      Thomas Duxbury and New Mother Nature share “She Never Knows”

      Thomas Duxbury and New Mother Nature Celebrate Being True to Yourself on New Single "She Never Knows" Hamilton, ON's Thomas Duxbury and New Mother Nature are following up on their debut single, "Istanbul," with "She Never Knows," a high-voltage garage-rock burner that...

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  • INTERVIEWS

      INTERVIEWS

      Ata Dune shares debut album, Tekosa (Interview)

      Ata Dune Releases Debut Album, Tekosa: Seattle Producer Brings Intensity and Rebellion Back to Ambient Music Seattle-based electronic producer Ata Dune releases Tekosa, a debut full-length album that reimagines ambient music through the lens of intensity and creative...

      Navan – Five Questions With

      Navan has released his emotional ode to his country Iran Persian-Canadian Pop/R&B artist Navan continues his rise as a global voice with “IRAN,” a deeply emotional release that channels his trilingual artistry and cultural roots into a powerful statement.   At its...

      MINOE – Five Questions With

      MINOE shares intoxicating new offering, "Loophole" Nova Scotia-born, artist to watch MINOE reveals her brand new single, "Loophole." Rich in measured reflection, "Loophole" draws on the moments of dissociation MINOE used as a means of coping when she was younger....

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  • REVIEWS

      REVIEWS

      Madlands – “Witching Hour” (Single Review)

      Toronto-based MADLANDS emerge in 2026 carrying the spirit of a time when rock was messy, emotional, and unpolished—when art was art, not content, and meaning wasn’t dictated by metrics or algorithms. Driven by the belief that art should unsettle rather than simply be...

      Aria Ohlsson – “Ghost” (Single Review)

      Honest songs. Haunted hearts. Unforgettable hooks. Aria Ohlsson is a 28-year-old Toronto-based singer-songwriter whose music is rooted in honesty, vulnerability, and emotional depth. After losing her mother at just 12 years old, songwriting became her way of...

      Black and White Rewrite – Tokyo Ghost (Single Review & Interview)

      Dark, explosive, and emotionally charged — “Tokyo Ghost” delivers soaring melody and controlled chaos in one unforgettable pop-punk punch Winnipeg five-piece Black and White Rewrite are back — louder, sharper, and more energized than ever. Blending decades of punk,...

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  • SHOWS

      SHOWS

      Sam Roberts Band in Guelph, ON – IN PHOTOS

      Sam Roberts BandFebruary 21, 2026River Run Centre, Guelph ON Multi Juno award Canadian alternative rockers Sam Roberts Band ended their 10 stop Singles Night tour, a tour of beautiful theatres throughout Ontario; performing to a packed house at the River Run Centre in...

      Goldie Boutilier in Toronto, ON – IN PHOTOS

      Goldie Boutilier, Glimmerjean and Goode & Anna GravesFebruary 21, 2026Danforth Music Hall, Toronto, ON Goldie Boutilier’s "The King of Possibilities Tour" arrived at a packed Danforth Music Hall, proving the Nova Scotian artist’s transition from high-profile EDM...

      Josh Ross in Toronto, ON – IN PHOTOS

      Josh Ross & Chandler WaltersFebruary 14, 2026HISTORY, Toronto, ON Josh Ross returned to Toronto on Valentine’s Day, performing for a near-capacity crowd at HISTORY. The Hamilton-born singer-songwriter delivered the second of two Toronto stops on his Later Tonight...

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  • PASSPORT

      PASSPORT

      Nothing More in Toronto, ON – IN PHOTOS

      Nothing More, Catch Your Breath, Archers, DoobieFebruary 24, 2026HISTORY, Toronto, ON The lineup at HISTORY followed a steady build, starting with Doobie. Their set bridged the gap between rap and rock, establishing an aggressive pace early on. Archers from Wisconsin...

      Alex Sampson in Toronto, ON – IN PHOTOS

      Alex Sampson, MaryJo Young, Rikki LumiFebruary 22, 2026The Mod Club, Toronto, ON Alex Sampson brought the "Thank You For Loving Me" tour to a capacity crowd at Toronto’s Mod Club. The night opened with 19-year-old Rikki Lumi delivered a performance built around her...

      Nine Inch Nails in Montreal, Qc – Show Review

      NINE INCH NAILSFEBRUARY 16th, 2026BELL CENTRE, MONTREAL, QC On February 16, 2026, the Nine Inch Nails turned the Bell Centre into something far more than an arena show — it became an immersive, industrial cathedral. We walked in excited. We walked out completely blown...

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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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      Four Winds Music Fest returns for 2026 installment

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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...

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  • PROMOS

      PROMOS

      Maddy Little shares new single, “Quicksand”

      Maddy Little shares new single, “Quicksand”

      Maddy Little Shares “Quicksand,” A Breakup Song About Sinking While Love Slips Away Canadian indie alt-pop artist Maddy Little returns with “Quicksand,” a quietly devastating reflection on self-doubt, overthinking, and the slow realization that someone you love is...

      Maddy Little shares new single, “Quicksand”

      CATTO shares new single, “Love Her Like Jesus”

      Real love isn’t about being right — it’s about choosing grace every day “Love Her Like Jesus” is CATTO at his most honest — a stripped-back, faith-rooted country song that wrestles with what real love actually looks like when grace costs something. Built on acoustic...

      Thomas Duxbury and New Mother Nature share “She Never Knows”

      Thomas Duxbury and New Mother Nature Celebrate Being True to Yourself on New Single "She Never Knows" Hamilton, ON's Thomas Duxbury and New Mother Nature are following up on their debut single, "Istanbul," with "She Never Knows," a high-voltage garage-rock burner that...

      SEE ALL
  • INTERVIEWS

      INTERVIEWS

      Ata Dune shares debut album, Tekosa (Interview)

      Ata Dune Releases Debut Album, Tekosa: Seattle Producer Brings Intensity and Rebellion Back to Ambient Music Seattle-based electronic producer Ata Dune releases Tekosa, a debut full-length album that reimagines ambient music through the lens of intensity and creative...

      Navan – Five Questions With

      Navan has released his emotional ode to his country Iran Persian-Canadian Pop/R&B artist Navan continues his rise as a global voice with “IRAN,” a deeply emotional release that channels his trilingual artistry and cultural roots into a powerful statement.   At its...

      MINOE – Five Questions With

      MINOE shares intoxicating new offering, "Loophole" Nova Scotia-born, artist to watch MINOE reveals her brand new single, "Loophole." Rich in measured reflection, "Loophole" draws on the moments of dissociation MINOE used as a means of coping when she was younger....

      SEE ALL
  • REVIEWS

      REVIEWS

      Madlands – “Witching Hour” (Single Review)

      Toronto-based MADLANDS emerge in 2026 carrying the spirit of a time when rock was messy, emotional, and unpolished—when art was art, not content, and meaning wasn’t dictated by metrics or algorithms. Driven by the belief that art should unsettle rather than simply be...

      Aria Ohlsson – “Ghost” (Single Review)

      Honest songs. Haunted hearts. Unforgettable hooks. Aria Ohlsson is a 28-year-old Toronto-based singer-songwriter whose music is rooted in honesty, vulnerability, and emotional depth. After losing her mother at just 12 years old, songwriting became her way of...

      Black and White Rewrite – Tokyo Ghost (Single Review & Interview)

      Dark, explosive, and emotionally charged — “Tokyo Ghost” delivers soaring melody and controlled chaos in one unforgettable pop-punk punch Winnipeg five-piece Black and White Rewrite are back — louder, sharper, and more energized than ever. Blending decades of punk,...

      SEE ALL
  • SHOWS

      SHOWS

      Sam Roberts Band in Guelph, ON – IN PHOTOS

      Sam Roberts BandFebruary 21, 2026River Run Centre, Guelph ON Multi Juno award Canadian alternative rockers Sam Roberts Band ended their 10 stop Singles Night tour, a tour of beautiful theatres throughout Ontario; performing to a packed house at the River Run Centre in...

      Goldie Boutilier in Toronto, ON – IN PHOTOS

      Goldie Boutilier, Glimmerjean and Goode & Anna GravesFebruary 21, 2026Danforth Music Hall, Toronto, ON Goldie Boutilier’s "The King of Possibilities Tour" arrived at a packed Danforth Music Hall, proving the Nova Scotian artist’s transition from high-profile EDM...

      Josh Ross in Toronto, ON – IN PHOTOS

      Josh Ross & Chandler WaltersFebruary 14, 2026HISTORY, Toronto, ON Josh Ross returned to Toronto on Valentine’s Day, performing for a near-capacity crowd at HISTORY. The Hamilton-born singer-songwriter delivered the second of two Toronto stops on his Later Tonight...

      SEE ALL
  • PASSPORT

      PASSPORT

      Nothing More in Toronto, ON – IN PHOTOS

      Nothing More, Catch Your Breath, Archers, DoobieFebruary 24, 2026HISTORY, Toronto, ON The lineup at HISTORY followed a steady build, starting with Doobie. Their set bridged the gap between rap and rock, establishing an aggressive pace early on. Archers from Wisconsin...

      Alex Sampson in Toronto, ON – IN PHOTOS

      Alex Sampson, MaryJo Young, Rikki LumiFebruary 22, 2026The Mod Club, Toronto, ON Alex Sampson brought the "Thank You For Loving Me" tour to a capacity crowd at Toronto’s Mod Club. The night opened with 19-year-old Rikki Lumi delivered a performance built around her...

      Nine Inch Nails in Montreal, Qc – Show Review

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      SEE ALL
  • 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...

      SEE ALL
  • FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      Four Winds Music Fest returns for 2026 installment

      Four Winds Music Fest Returns For Fourth Year With Blackie + The Rodeo Kings, The Bros. Landreth, Tim Baker, And Debut Of New Heritage And Cultural Stage Three-day camping passes and single-day tickets are now available at www.fourwindsmusicfest.com Four Winds Music...

      Winterfolk XXIV takes place February 12–15, 2026

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      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...

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Firsts, Favourites & Facts – Canada Day Feature – Part 3

by JamesM | Jul 2, 2023 | Features

To celebrate Canada Day, we asked a whole bunch of Canadian artists a few Canada Day-related questions, watch them below, and see Part 1 here and Part 2 here. Jamie McRoberts Oakville, ON country pop singer Jamie McRoberts has unveiled her debut album, Bring Me...
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