Karkwa

Karkwa Sound Rich, Honest and Relevant on 'Dans la seconde'

PUBLISHED Sep 7, 2023

It might be a bit difficult for non-Francophones to grasp the significance of Karkwa's comeback. From 2005 to 2011, the band played a key r...

Karkwa, Elisapie, Les Louanges Set for Quebec's FME 2023

PUBLISHED Jul 18, 2023

Every year at the tail-end of summer, a little bit of magic happens in Rouyn-Noranda, QC. Festival de Musique Émergente (FME) returns for i...

Hear the Week's Best New Canadian Music: Karkwa, Jayda G, Leith Ross

PUBLISHED May 19, 2023

It's May 2-4 weekend in Canada, and if you're looking for something a little newer than the classics in Exclaim!'s dock rock playlist, we'v...

Karkwa Return for First New Album in 13 Years

PUBLISHED May 18, 2023

Polaris-winning Francophone rockers Karkwa went on hiatus back in 2011, and now they've finally returned. They will release a new album on...

Karkwatson (Karkwa and Patrick Watson)

Festival de Musique Emergente, Rouyn-Noranda QC, August 31

PUBLISHED Sep 1, 2018

It's easy, when wrapped up in the tricky language narratives that ensconce French Canada, to place Karkwa and Patrick Watson in separate wo...

Karkwa Plot Live Album, Announce Hiatus

PUBLISHED Dec 14, 2011

In 2010, Karkwa won over a host of new followers when they took home the prestigious Polaris Music Prize for best Canadian album with Les C...

Hillside 2011 featuring Karkwa and Hollerado

PUBLISHED Jul 28, 2011

The 28th instalment of Guelph's Hillside Festival has passed, but you can relive the whole experience from the comfort of your own home. Ab...

Karkwa Map Out Cross-Canada Tour

PUBLISHED Jun 15, 2011

Last year, francophone rockers Karkwa caused a major stir when they snagged the 2010 Polaris Music Prize for their album Les Chemins De Ver...