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The Tragically Hip, Feist to enter Songwriters HOF

Toronto's indie music scene mainstay Feist and Kingston alt-rock legends the Tragically Hip are among musical acts set to be inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame.

cleopatrick Expand Tour Schedule into 2027, Add Toronto

Alt-rock duo cleopatrick have expanded their tour into 2027 as they launch the new single "WHAAT." Following shows this week in Ottawa

Indie to Know: 5 Bands to Hear This Week

Another week, another 5 awesome tracks that you should listen to. The heaps of electronic mail, links, suggestions and carrier pigeons have delivered some good stuff yet again: psy...

No Beauty – “Matty”

Hamilton, Ontario-based act No Beauty conjure a gripping alt-rock vigor on “Matty,” described as exploring “a looming sense of despondency and a constant underlying urge to escape...

Ones to Watch: The Sour Patch Men

Calgary, Alberta | Bluegrass / Country / Punk There’s no shortage of incredible music being made across Canada, but some of the most exciting artists are the ones you may not have...

'Guitar Hero' Successor Will Include Songs from Good Kid, Billy Talent

There's a new music game coming from the developers of 'Guitar Hero' — and it features some CanCon in the initial lineup of songs

Indie to Know: 5 Bands to Hear This Week

I am back from my trip to Ottawa and Montreal (shout out to Aux 33, Beatnik Records, and Monster Records for the great vinyl finds) and read to dig into the old mailbag

🎧 Friday on Repeat: 8 Canadian New Music Releases – October 9, 2026

New music. Fresh discoveries. And the Canadian artists we can’t stop playing. Another Friday, another reason to turn up the volume! Welcome back to Friday on Repeat, where we’re hi...

Junkhouse Chase the Summer Glow on Sizzling New Single “Hot Hot Sun,” Head to OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino November 21

Crank the amps, roll down the windows and point the car straight toward the horizon. Junkhouse, the Hamilton, Ontario roots rockers whose ferocious blend of blues, folk and rock ‘n...

I Mother Earth Plot Ontario Theatre Tour

"Your extended-jam boyfriends" in long-running Toronto-formed alt-rock crew I Mother Earth have announced An Evening with I Mother Earth, a

HOTHALF DOZEN 9.1.26

A little rock - actually a lot of rock -and a couple of love songs. We listen to both sides of the border

🎧 Friday on Repeat: 8 Canadian New Music Releases – October 16, 2026

Fresh Canadian sounds, new discoveries, and eight releases worth putting on repeat this week. New music. Fresh discoveries. And the Canadian artists we can’t stop playing. Another...

Marianas Trench Announce Windsor Show

With just two concerts lined up in the coming months, beloved CanCon vets Marianas Trench have now added a third show in their home country

Evanescence, The Offspring And Billy Corgan Lead iHeartRadio ALTer EGO 2027 Lineup

Alternative rock has always been a wonderfully crowded neighbourhood, and iHeartRadio’s ALTer EGO is bringing several generations of its most recognizable residents together for on...

STARPAINTER shares new album, Cayenne Flowerbed

Canadian alt-country adventurers STARPAINTER release Cayenne Flowerbed Following the singles “I Found a River” and “Rabbits,” today Starpainter releases their latest album Cayenne...

Low Budget Rock Star Share Sweet New Single “Cotton Candy”

The Manitoba Indigenous power pop rockers deliver an infectious new single and music video featuring Melody McArthur. Cheap noodles, long nights, and just enough gas to reach the n...

In Canada: Inside Danielle Smith’s Plans to Make the Calgary Music Industry ‘Nashville North’

Also up north this week: The Beaches scores its first gold-certified record in the U.S. and Vancouver's Reliant Music Group signs a global distribution deal.

🎧 Friday on Repeat: 8 Canadian New Music Releases – September 18, 2026

New music. Fresh discoveries. And the Canadian artists we can’t stop playing. This week, Friday on Repeat moves through blues, roots rock, alternative pop, hip-hop, funk, folk, roc...

Aemia Announce Vancouver and Toronto Pop-Up Shows

Having just signed to Artist House for the release of their new single "Nowhere to Hide," Persian-Canadian alt-rockers Aemia have announced

Junkhouse shares new single, “Hot Hot Sun”

Roots Rockers Junkhouse Chase the Summer Glow on Sizzling New Single “Hot Hot Sun,” Head to OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino November 21 Crank the amps, roll down the windows and poin...

CityFolk brought the folk, country and punk to Ottawa

Five nights, countless genres and one unforgettable CityFolk debut at Ottawa’s RA Centre grounds. A diverse weekend of folk, country and the most legendary punk rock welcomed Ottaw...

Indie to Know: 5 Bands to Hear This Week!

Hello! I hope you are well and whenever you are reading this is a good day/afternoon/evening. Me? I’m getting to listen to a metric ton of music and pick out the best stuff

Sky Is Alright – “Summer In Galt”

London-based act Sky Is Alright’s “Summer In Galt” is an excellent alt-rock single with shoegaze textures, warming guitars, and a reflective songwriting approach. The first single...