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      PROMOS

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      Faiyaz and the Wasted Chances shares “Bleeding Out”

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      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...

      Satya shares new single, “Won’t Let Go”

      Satya shares new single, “Won’t Let Go”

      Satya Channels Grief into Strength on Empowering Pop Single "Won't Let Go" Satya shares “Won’t Let Go,” an emotional and empowering pop single that transforms personal loss into a message of strength, resilience, and enduring love. Rooted in real life experience, the...

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  • INTERVIEWS

      INTERVIEWS

      Joseph Sarenhes Returns With “Wendigo Hunt” – Interview

      Joseph Sarenhes Returns With “Wendigo Hunt” – Interview

      Québec Afro-Indigenous Artist Joseph Sarenhes Returns with New Single “Wendigo Hunt” Québec-based Afro-Indigenous artist Joseph Sarenhes is stepping into a bold new chapter with the release of his latest single, “Wendigo Hunt.” After a few years away from...

      Strange Plants share “Ground Falls Away” – Interview

      Strange Plants share “Ground Falls Away” – Interview

      Strange Plants Channel Relentless Momentum on Groovy Rock Anthem "Ground Falls Away" Strange Plants return with “Ground Falls Away,” an energetic rock single that blends kinetic grooves with the band’s signature analog warmth. Driven by pulsing rhythms, vintage...

      Michael Antelope shares new single, “Cat Crow” – Interview

      Michael Antelope shares new single, “Cat Crow” – Interview

      Michael Antelope Deliver a Haunting Yet Comforting Folk Meditation on Debut Single "Cat Crow" Hamilton, Ontario folk duo Michael Antelope (singers/guitarists Doug McBrien and Lenny McGowan) share their debut single, “Cat Crow,” a mysterious and quietly disarming...

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  • REVIEWS

      REVIEWS

      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...

      Tyler Ellis releases new single, “Union Song” – Single Review

      Tyler Ellis releases new single, “Union Song” – Single Review

      Award-winning Toronto singer-songwriter and extraordinary storyteller Tyler Ellis has crafted a new single, “Union Song,” that serves as a tonic for our troubled times. It’s the first single from his ninth album to date, Hardwarestore, coming out in...

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  • SHOWS

      SHOWS

      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...

      RAYE in Laval, QC – Show Review

      RAYE in Laval, QC – Show Review

      RAYE, Absolutely & AmmaApril 12, 2026Place Bell, Laval, QC RAYE doesn’t just perform songs — she inhabits them. On April 12 at Place Bell in Laval, the British artist delivered a show that felt equal parts concert, testimony, and celebration. This Tour May Contain...

      Rose Cousins in Elora, ON – Photo Review

      Rose Cousins in Elora, ON – Photo Review

      Rose Cousins April 10, 2026Elora Centre For The Arts, Elora  ON Canadian folk singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Rose Cousins was the first musical guest to perform in the recently renovated Elora Centre For The Arts. The multi Juno award winner performed...

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  • PASSPORT

      PASSPORT

      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...

      Rise Against in Edmonton, AB – Show Review

      Rise Against in Edmonton, AB – Show Review

      Rise Against, Destroy Boys & KoyoMarch 24, 2026Edmonton Convention Centre, Edmonton, AB Three bands carrying the torch of rebellion and one nearly sold out venue were the perfect recipe for a Tuesday night in Edmonton. Kicking off the night were Koyo, a Long...

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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

      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...

      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...

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      PROMOS

      Faiyaz and the Wasted Chances shares “Bleeding Out”

      Faiyaz and the Wasted Chances shares “Bleeding Out”

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

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      Satya shares new single, “Won’t Let Go”

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  • INTERVIEWS

      INTERVIEWS

      Joseph Sarenhes Returns With “Wendigo Hunt” – Interview

      Joseph Sarenhes Returns With “Wendigo Hunt” – Interview

      Québec Afro-Indigenous Artist Joseph Sarenhes Returns with New Single “Wendigo Hunt” Québec-based Afro-Indigenous artist Joseph Sarenhes is stepping into a bold new chapter with the release of his latest single, “Wendigo Hunt.” After a few years away from...

      Strange Plants share “Ground Falls Away” – Interview

      Strange Plants share “Ground Falls Away” – Interview

      Strange Plants Channel Relentless Momentum on Groovy Rock Anthem "Ground Falls Away" Strange Plants return with “Ground Falls Away,” an energetic rock single that blends kinetic grooves with the band’s signature analog warmth. Driven by pulsing rhythms, vintage...

      Michael Antelope shares new single, “Cat Crow” – Interview

      Michael Antelope shares new single, “Cat Crow” – Interview

      Michael Antelope Deliver a Haunting Yet Comforting Folk Meditation on Debut Single "Cat Crow" Hamilton, Ontario folk duo Michael Antelope (singers/guitarists Doug McBrien and Lenny McGowan) share their debut single, “Cat Crow,” a mysterious and quietly disarming...

      SEE ALL
  • REVIEWS

      REVIEWS

      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...

      Tyler Ellis releases new single, “Union Song” – Single Review

      Tyler Ellis releases new single, “Union Song” – Single Review

      Award-winning Toronto singer-songwriter and extraordinary storyteller Tyler Ellis has crafted a new single, “Union Song,” that serves as a tonic for our troubled times. It’s the first single from his ninth album to date, Hardwarestore, coming out in...

      SEE ALL
  • SHOWS

      SHOWS

      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...

      RAYE in Laval, QC – Show Review

      RAYE in Laval, QC – Show Review

      RAYE, Absolutely & AmmaApril 12, 2026Place Bell, Laval, QC RAYE doesn’t just perform songs — she inhabits them. On April 12 at Place Bell in Laval, the British artist delivered a show that felt equal parts concert, testimony, and celebration. This Tour May Contain...

      Rose Cousins in Elora, ON – Photo Review

      Rose Cousins in Elora, ON – Photo Review

      Rose Cousins April 10, 2026Elora Centre For The Arts, Elora  ON Canadian folk singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Rose Cousins was the first musical guest to perform in the recently renovated Elora Centre For The Arts. The multi Juno award winner performed...

      SEE ALL
  • PASSPORT

      PASSPORT

      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...

      Rise Against in Edmonton, AB – Show Review

      Rise Against in Edmonton, AB – Show Review

      Rise Against, Destroy Boys & KoyoMarch 24, 2026Edmonton Convention Centre, Edmonton, AB Three bands carrying the torch of rebellion and one nearly sold out venue were the perfect recipe for a Tuesday night in Edmonton. Kicking off the night were Koyo, a Long...

      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

      Canadian Blues Music Awards Crown First-Ever Winners at Landmark Toronto Gala

      Canadian Blues Music Awards Crown First-Ever Winners at Landmark Toronto Gala

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      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...

      Four Winds Music Fest returns for 2026 installment

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Countdown to Canadian Folk Music Awards – Interview with Kyle McKearney

by JamesM | Mar 29, 2023 | Festivals & Events, Interviews

The Canadian Folk Music Awards take place in Vancouver, BC, from March 31 to April 2, with two awards shows and three showcases. On April 1 at 6:00 pm PDT,  Night One of the Canadian Folk Music Awards will take place at Mel Lehan Hall at St James Community Square. Get...
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