March 2021 Issue

PUP on Getting Kicked Out of Weezer's Backstage, Their Dubious Ska Origins and Being a "Fuckin' C-List Rock Band"

The Exclaim! Questionnaire

PUBLISHED Feb 10, 2021

With touring still off the table in early 2021, the first PUP performance of the year saw the beloved outfit shoot a Tiny Desk (Home) Conce...

slowthai Asks Himself the Tough Questions

PUBLISHED Feb 9, 2021

"If you can't stand to be in your own company, how can someone else? That's always been something I try to live by." In this time of isola...

8 Emerging Canadian Artists You Need to Hear in February 2021

PUBLISHED Feb 4, 2021

February may be the shortest month of the year, but it doesn't mean you should skimp out on getting your monthly dose of emerging Canadian...

The Weather Station Plants Seeds of Optimism Amid Today's Crises

PUBLISHED Feb 3, 2021

When asked to describe her outlook on life, Tamara Lindeman pauses before landing on the word: "Liminality." It's a fitting response from a...

Foo Fighters Are Keeping Their Underdog Spirit Alive

PUBLISHED Feb 2, 2021

As one of the biggest rock stars on the planet, Dave Grohl is something between a loveable mascot and an elder statesman. On the one hand,...

Inside Dave Grohl's Surprising Connections to Canadian Indie Music

PUBLISHED Feb 2, 2021

Even as Dave Grohl has become one of the most famous rock musicians in the world, he's maintained his ties to the underground, popping up i...