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      Heliara shares new EP, Everything’s a Love Song – Interview

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      Aynsley Saxe shares new single, “Silhouette” – Interview

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  • REVIEWS

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  • SHOWS

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      April Wine & Triumph in Halifax, NS – Photo Review

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      Cancer Bats in Edmonton, AB – Show Review

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      Danny Michel in Kitchener, ON – Photo Review

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      Charlie Puth in Vancouver, BC – Show Review

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      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...

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      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...

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      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

      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

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

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  • PROMOS

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      SEE ALL
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      SEE ALL
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      REVIEWS

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      5TH PROJEKT shares new EP, Live in London – EP Review

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      Danny Michel in Kitchener, ON – Photo Review

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      SEE ALL
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      Mika in Montreal, QC – Show Review

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      Biffy Clyro in Montreal, QC – Show Review

      Biffy Clyro in Montreal, QC – Show Review

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      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...

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      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

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

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JR & the Bad OX Band Share Road-Ready Anthem “Highway Life” – Interview

JR & the Bad OX Band Share Road-Ready Anthem “Highway Life” – Interview

by Jenna Melanson | Apr 15, 2026 | Interviews

Victoria’s JR and the Bad Ox Band Cruise Into “Highway Life” with All-Star Nashville Team JR and the Bad OX Band, the heartfelt country project of Canadian singer-songwriter John Rewers, today releases “Highway Life,” a sun-drenched, rolling ode to...
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