• PROMOS

      PROMOS

      Wine Lips shares new single, “Projector”

      Wine Lips shares new single, “Projector”

      Toronto Psych-Punk Powerhouses WINE LIPS Preview TV Dinner With “Projector” Toronto’s Wine Lips return with “Projector,” the first single from their newly announced fifth album TV Dinner, arriving August 28 on Stomp Records. Drawing from the blown-out...

      Justin Maki shares new album, Technicolor Dreams

      Justin Maki shares new album, Technicolor Dreams

      Justin Maki Introduces Bold R&B/Pop Album 'Technicolor Dreams,' Helmed by Hopeful Lead Single "Hey" London, ON-born/Toronto-based artist Justin Maki unveils his sophomore album Technicolor Dreams alongside its lead focus track “Hey,” arriving together as the...

      pssyclwz shares new single, “howl” feat. Amelia Antoinette

      pssyclwz shares new single, “howl” feat. Amelia Antoinette

      pssyclwz Chooses Self-Rescue on Ethereal Indie Pop/Folk Single "howl" (feat. Amelia Antoinette) Toronto-based artist pssyclwz returns with “howl” (feat. Amelia Antoinette), an ethereal, haunting new single that explores the difficult choice of saving yourself when...

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  • INTERVIEWS

      INTERVIEWS

      Kalycia Lauren Makes a Memorable First Impression with Heartfelt Country Debut – Interview

      Kalycia Lauren Makes a Memorable First Impression with Heartfelt Country Debut – Interview

      Raw stories, genuine country spirit, and a voice built for the spotlight. Kalycia Lauren is an up-and-coming Métis country singer/songwriter from Devon, Alberta. Now living in Edmonton, she’s still got small town roots - but with a big story to tell. This is...

      Emma Rush Brings Catharina Pratten’s Legacy Home on New EP Home Sweet Home – Interview

      Emma Rush Brings Catharina Pratten’s Legacy Home on New EP Home Sweet Home – Interview

      Acclaimed Classical Guitarist Emma Rush Continues Her Mission To Honour Catharina Pratten With New EP, Home Sweet Home Acclaimed classical guitarist Emma Rush, widely regarded as one of Canada's premier classical guitarists (Vivascene Magazine), returns with her new...

      Simon Howard Releases New Single “Lost and Found” – Interview

      Simon Howard Releases New Single “Lost and Found” – Interview

      A raw, searching Americana confession from one of Liverpool’s most compelling voices Liverpool-born singer-songwriter Simon Howard releases his powerful new single “Lost and Found” today —a sparse, deeply felt Americana track that marks one of the most honest and...

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  • REVIEWS

      REVIEWS

      Annika Catharina Celebrates Breakout Success with “Old Habit” – Single Review

      Annika Catharina Celebrates Breakout Success with “Old Habit” – Single Review

      Annika Catharina's "Old Habit" Keeps Winning as Up All Night Nears Breakout Canadian country artist Annika Catharina is celebrating her current single “Old Habit” which is on all streaming platforms. Written by Annika and fellow artist Jada Leroux, “Old Habit” was...

      BETHANY Returns with Dark New Single “Witches” – Single Review

      BETHANY Returns with Dark New Single “Witches” – Single Review

      Dark, shimmering, and emotionally charged, "Witches" showcases BETHANY's fearless approach to indie rock. Halifax-based indie-rock artist BETHANY returns with "Witches," a captivating new single that balances darkness and light through shimmering instrumentation and...

      Jordyn Rayne Delivers Bold New Anthem, “Pandora’s Box” – Single Review

      Jordyn Rayne Delivers Bold New Anthem, “Pandora’s Box” – Single Review

      Jordyn Rayne unleashes "Pandora's Box," a fearless pop/punk anthem celebrating women in rock and challenging today's political climate. Edmonton's Jordyn Rayne continues to make her mark on Canada's pop/punk scene with the release of her explosive new single,...

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  • SHOWS

      SHOWS

      Angine de Poitrine in Picton, ON – Show Review

      Angine de Poitrine in Picton, ON – Show Review

      Angine de Poitrine & Le ParcJune 26, 2026Base31, Picton, ON A duo from Saguenay, Quebec is taking over the world. Angine de Poitrine stopped by Base 31 in Picton, Ontario - a show that sold out in 3 minutes - as part of their Canadian run. Opening the evening was...

      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...

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  • PASSPORT

      PASSPORT

      Tash Sultana in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      Tash Sultana in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      Tash Sultana, Daisy The GreatJune 9, 2026MTELUS, Montreal, QC After conquering Montreal as a headliner at the 2022 Montreal Jazz Festival in front of tens of thousands of fans and previously filling Place Bell in 2018, it was a pleasant surprise to see Tash Sultana...

      Bailey Zimmerman in Toronto, ON – Show Review

      Bailey Zimmerman in Toronto, ON – Show Review

      Bailey Zimmerman, Blake Whiten & Hudson WestbrookJune 18, 2026RBC Amphitheatre, Toronto, ON It takes a unique kind of artist to outdraw a national soccer match, but Bailey Zimmerman did just that in Toronto. Despite competing directly with a Team Canada FIFA World...

      Amyl and The Sniffers in Laval, QC – Show Review

      Amyl and The Sniffers in Laval, QC – Show Review

      Amyl and The Sniffers, L7 & Party Dozen June 5, 2026Place Bell, Laval, QC Place Bell was treated to an evening of loud, unapologetic rock on June 5, as Amyl and The Sniffers headlined a stacked bill featuring Party Dozen and legendary grunge pioneers L7. Opening...

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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

      Margaret McGuffin Talks 2026 Women in the Studio Accelerator – Interview

      Margaret McGuffin Talks 2026 Women in the Studio Accelerator – Interview

      From Opportunity to Impact: Margaret McGuffin Discusses Women in the Studio’s Growing Legacy Music Publishers Canada continues its work to create more equitable opportunities across the music industry through the Women in the Studio National Accelerator, an initiative...

      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...

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  • PROMOS

      PROMOS

      Wine Lips shares new single, “Projector”

      Wine Lips shares new single, “Projector”

      Toronto Psych-Punk Powerhouses WINE LIPS Preview TV Dinner With “Projector” Toronto’s Wine Lips return with “Projector,” the first single from their newly announced fifth album TV Dinner, arriving August 28 on Stomp Records. Drawing from the blown-out...

      Justin Maki shares new album, Technicolor Dreams

      Justin Maki shares new album, Technicolor Dreams

      Justin Maki Introduces Bold R&B/Pop Album 'Technicolor Dreams,' Helmed by Hopeful Lead Single "Hey" London, ON-born/Toronto-based artist Justin Maki unveils his sophomore album Technicolor Dreams alongside its lead focus track “Hey,” arriving together as the...

      pssyclwz shares new single, “howl” feat. Amelia Antoinette

      pssyclwz shares new single, “howl” feat. Amelia Antoinette

      pssyclwz Chooses Self-Rescue on Ethereal Indie Pop/Folk Single "howl" (feat. Amelia Antoinette) Toronto-based artist pssyclwz returns with “howl” (feat. Amelia Antoinette), an ethereal, haunting new single that explores the difficult choice of saving yourself when...

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  • INTERVIEWS

      INTERVIEWS

      Kalycia Lauren Makes a Memorable First Impression with Heartfelt Country Debut – Interview

      Kalycia Lauren Makes a Memorable First Impression with Heartfelt Country Debut – Interview

      Raw stories, genuine country spirit, and a voice built for the spotlight. Kalycia Lauren is an up-and-coming Métis country singer/songwriter from Devon, Alberta. Now living in Edmonton, she’s still got small town roots - but with a big story to tell. This is...

      Emma Rush Brings Catharina Pratten’s Legacy Home on New EP Home Sweet Home – Interview

      Emma Rush Brings Catharina Pratten’s Legacy Home on New EP Home Sweet Home – Interview

      Acclaimed Classical Guitarist Emma Rush Continues Her Mission To Honour Catharina Pratten With New EP, Home Sweet Home Acclaimed classical guitarist Emma Rush, widely regarded as one of Canada's premier classical guitarists (Vivascene Magazine), returns with her new...

      Simon Howard Releases New Single “Lost and Found” – Interview

      Simon Howard Releases New Single “Lost and Found” – Interview

      A raw, searching Americana confession from one of Liverpool’s most compelling voices Liverpool-born singer-songwriter Simon Howard releases his powerful new single “Lost and Found” today —a sparse, deeply felt Americana track that marks one of the most honest and...

      SEE ALL
  • REVIEWS

      REVIEWS

      Annika Catharina Celebrates Breakout Success with “Old Habit” – Single Review

      Annika Catharina Celebrates Breakout Success with “Old Habit” – Single Review

      Annika Catharina's "Old Habit" Keeps Winning as Up All Night Nears Breakout Canadian country artist Annika Catharina is celebrating her current single “Old Habit” which is on all streaming platforms. Written by Annika and fellow artist Jada Leroux, “Old Habit” was...

      BETHANY Returns with Dark New Single “Witches” – Single Review

      BETHANY Returns with Dark New Single “Witches” – Single Review

      Dark, shimmering, and emotionally charged, "Witches" showcases BETHANY's fearless approach to indie rock. Halifax-based indie-rock artist BETHANY returns with "Witches," a captivating new single that balances darkness and light through shimmering instrumentation and...

      Jordyn Rayne Delivers Bold New Anthem, “Pandora’s Box” – Single Review

      Jordyn Rayne Delivers Bold New Anthem, “Pandora’s Box” – Single Review

      Jordyn Rayne unleashes "Pandora's Box," a fearless pop/punk anthem celebrating women in rock and challenging today's political climate. Edmonton's Jordyn Rayne continues to make her mark on Canada's pop/punk scene with the release of her explosive new single,...

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  • SHOWS

      SHOWS

      Angine de Poitrine in Picton, ON – Show Review

      Angine de Poitrine in Picton, ON – Show Review

      Angine de Poitrine & Le ParcJune 26, 2026Base31, Picton, ON A duo from Saguenay, Quebec is taking over the world. Angine de Poitrine stopped by Base 31 in Picton, Ontario - a show that sold out in 3 minutes - as part of their Canadian run. Opening the evening was...

      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...

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  • PASSPORT

      PASSPORT

      Tash Sultana in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      Tash Sultana in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      Tash Sultana, Daisy The GreatJune 9, 2026MTELUS, Montreal, QC After conquering Montreal as a headliner at the 2022 Montreal Jazz Festival in front of tens of thousands of fans and previously filling Place Bell in 2018, it was a pleasant surprise to see Tash Sultana...

      Bailey Zimmerman in Toronto, ON – Show Review

      Bailey Zimmerman in Toronto, ON – Show Review

      Bailey Zimmerman, Blake Whiten & Hudson WestbrookJune 18, 2026RBC Amphitheatre, Toronto, ON It takes a unique kind of artist to outdraw a national soccer match, but Bailey Zimmerman did just that in Toronto. Despite competing directly with a Team Canada FIFA World...

      Amyl and The Sniffers in Laval, QC – Show Review

      Amyl and The Sniffers in Laval, QC – Show Review

      Amyl and The Sniffers, L7 & Party Dozen June 5, 2026Place Bell, Laval, QC Place Bell was treated to an evening of loud, unapologetic rock on June 5, as Amyl and The Sniffers headlined a stacked bill featuring Party Dozen and legendary grunge pioneers L7. Opening...

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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...

      SEE ALL
  • FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      FESTIVALS & EVENTS

      Margaret McGuffin Talks 2026 Women in the Studio Accelerator – Interview

      Margaret McGuffin Talks 2026 Women in the Studio Accelerator – Interview

      From Opportunity to Impact: Margaret McGuffin Discusses Women in the Studio’s Growing Legacy Music Publishers Canada continues its work to create more equitable opportunities across the music industry through the Women in the Studio National Accelerator, an initiative...

      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...

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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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