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Canadian Artists Share Their Favourite Stories from Music Festivals

PUBLISHED Jun 27, 2022

Many Canadian artists will be sweating it out on stages all summer long, so we asked some of our favourites to share their most inspiring f...

Hamilton's Because Beer Festival Announces 2022 Lineup with Dwayne Gretzky, Dear Rouge

PUBLISHED May 5, 2022

Hamilton, ON's Because Beer Craft Beer Festival has announced details of its 2022 event, which will return to the city's waterfront Pier 4...

Metric Announce New Album 'Formentera,' Plot 2022 North American Tour

PUBLISHED Apr 28, 2022

After teasing new single "All Comes Crashing" last week, Toronto indie champs Metric have come through to deliver it today — complete with...

Squamish Constellation Festival to Feature Headliners Sarah McLachlan, Black Pumas and July Talk

PUBLISHED Apr 18, 2022

Squamish Constellation Festival is returning this year to Hendrickson Field in Squamish, British Columbia from July 22 to 24, and the fest'...

Dear Rouge Lift their 'Spirit' with Care and Community

PUBLISHED Apr 12, 2022

With its fickle followers and algorithmic influence, Drew and Danielle McTaggart are not seriously tempted by the trappings of fame. Yet, e...

Hear the Week's Best New Canadian Music: Dear Rouge, Orville Peck, Tanika Charles

PUBLISHED Apr 8, 2022

Buckle up, folks — when it rains, it pours, and April has already showered us with an overwhelming smattering of new music. As per usual, C...

Muskoka's Tall Pines Music & Arts Festival Announces Inaugural Fest

PUBLISHED Mar 2, 2022

Today, Tall Pines Music & Arts Festival announces its inaugural season, taking place June 4 and 5 in Gravenhurst, ON, at Muskoka Wharf Spor...

The Cutest Couples in Canadian Music

Show & Tell

PUBLISHED Feb 11, 2022

Behind every great Canadian musician is… another Canadian musician. With Valentine's Day right around the corner, we caught up with some of...