December 2023 / January 2024 Issue
Jeff Rosenstock's Battle Against Self-Hatred and One-Percenters
The Exclaim! Questionnaire
PUBLISHED Feb 2, 2024
Over the past few years, Jeff Rosenstock has evolved from a punk's punk into one of the scene's most critically acclaimed, widely respected...
The Music News That Defined 2023
PUBLISHED Dec 19, 2023
As Hollywood ground to a halt due to actors' and writers' strikes, 2023 was a comparatively smooth time for the music industry. It was a ye...
Working for the Weekend: Canadian Musicians Reveal Their Day Jobs
Show & Tell
PUBLISHED Dec 18, 2023
It's famously challenging for even established artists to make a career out of music, meaning that most have to earn a living in other ways...
'American Fiction' Contains Truths
Directed by Cord Jefferson
PUBLISHED Dec 13, 2023
American Fiction comes at a time when many could benefit from understanding what it means to truly support historically marginalized voices...
Canadian Artists Name Their Favourite Albums of 2023
PUBLISHED Dec 6, 2023
Here at Exclaim!, we've already had our say about the best albums of 2023 — but what do the artists themselves think? We reached out to so...
Exclaim! Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Vinyl and Box Sets of 2023
PUBLISHED Dec 5, 2023
It's the gift that's sure to please the music obsessive on your holiday list: a new record. From deluxe version of recent favourites to exp...
Exclaim!'s 20 Best Films of 2023
PUBLISHED Dec 4, 2023
Without a doubt, the cinematic highlight of the year was Barbenheimer. Sure, it's a silly internet portmanteau, but what it produced should...
Exclaim!'s 25 Best Songs of 2023
PUBLISHED Dec 1, 2023
In recent years, the music industry has become increasingly dominated by solo artists rather than bands — but, looking back at the best son...
