Shocking: Fyre Festival 2 Postponed
In news that is so unsurprising it almost feels pedantic to report on, Fyre Festival 2 has been postponed once again, with no replacement
Sydney Brasil•Apr 16, 2025
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Scholarship for Women, Transgender and Non-Binary Creatives Launched in Memory of SOPHIE
A scholarship has been created in memory of producer and avant-garde pop star SOPHIE. Launched by the nonprofit organization We Are Moving
Karlie Rogers•Apr 16, 20252hollis Schedules North American Tour
Fresh off the release of his new album 'star', 2hollis — the Chicago-hailing producer, rapper and singer born Hollis Frazier-Herndon — has
Megan LaPierre•Apr 16, 2025Lorde Announces New Single "What Was That"
Some of us are about to get even more annoying than we already are, because Lorde Summer is imminent. After Charli XCX seemingly confirmed
Megan LaPierre•Apr 16, 2025Tate McRae Is Collaborating with Morgan Wallen, and People Are Pissed
Tate McRae's new album 'So Close to What' has not only led her to become the first Canadian woman to top the Billboard 200 in the 2020s, but
Megan LaPierre•Apr 16, 2025Neil Young's US Citizenship Was Repeatedly Impeded by the Trump Administration
Neil Young has speculated that he might be barred from returning to the US due to his negative comments about Donald Trump. Young will be
Alex Hudson•Apr 16, 2025Blue Rodeo, Stars, Marianas Trench Lead Picton's Base31's 2025 Drill Hall Lineup
Picton's Base31 has unveiled the full programming for its 2025 Drill Hall RBC Stage summer concert series. The evolving cultural hub in
Karlie Rogers•Apr 16, 2025Neko Case Maps Out North American Tour
Although she embarked on a book tour of the continent behind her 'The Harder I Fight the More I Love You' memoir earlier this year, Neko
Megan LaPierre•Apr 16, 2025MIKE and Tony Seltzer Announce 'Pinball II,' Share "Prezzy"
One of 2024's best albums is getting a sequel, as MIKE and Tony Seltzer have announced 'Pinball II.' The album will be out in just a few
Alex Hudson•Apr 16, 2025Calgary Stampede Gets Tom Morello, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, TLC for 2025 Edition
Running from July 4 through 13 this year, the Calgary Stampede promises a lot of cowboy couture, rodeo, bloomin' onions and, of course, live
Megan LaPierre•Apr 16, 2025Royale Lynn Details Debut Album 'BLACK MAGIC'
Nashville-by-way-of-Canada artist Royale Lynn is gearing up to release her debut. 'BLACK MAGIC' arrives June 27 via Epitaph, and is an
Sydney Brasil•Apr 16, 2025Absolute Treat (f.k.a Dilettante) Plot Ontario Tour
Toronto's Absolute Treat (who you may remember as Dilettante) have just announced a slew of Ontario tours behind their first EP under their
Allie Gregory•Apr 16, 2025Spotify Experiences Major Outage
Here's one of the many problems with a tech company dominating the music industry: Spotify has experienced major outages today, leaving
Alex Hudson•Apr 16, 2025The Bug Club Book North American Tour
Welsh indie rock unit the Bug Club have announced a slate of North American tour dates behind their forthcoming new album 'Very Human
Megan LaPierre•Apr 16, 2025LCD Soundsystem Announce Toronto Shows
LCD Soundsystem appear to be teasing a show at Toronto's History. Yesterday evening (April 8), the venue posted a photo of the nightclub
Alex Hudson•Apr 16, 2025Montreal Jazz Festival Details 2025 Lineup with Nas, Ayra Starr, Thundercat
Now in its 45th year, the Montreal Jazz Festival has shared the details of its 2025 edition, running from June 26 to July 5. The festival
Alex Hudson•Apr 16, 2025Newport Jazz Festival Taps Janelle Monáe, the Roots, Jacob Collier for 2025 Edition
Newport Jazz Festival is back for its 71st iteration, and is set to return to Fort Adams State Park in Newport, RI, from August 1–3
Sydney Brasil•Apr 15, 2025Toronto Concertgoers Warned of Possible Measles Exposure at Coca-Cola Coliseum
In Canada, measles was eliminated in 1998. But nope, not anymore! This is seriously the anti-vax timeline we're living in, with Ontario
Megan LaPierre•Apr 15, 2025Peter Dreams and MOONRIIVR Set Alberta Dates
Fresh off the collab album 'Peter Dreams and MOONRIIVR,' July Talk singer Peter Dreimanis has announced a couple of Alberta shows in
Alex Hudson•Apr 15, 2025Rhiannon Giddens Leads the Royal Conservatory of Music's Spring Concert Programming
Rhiannon Giddens has achieved a level of popularity and critical acclaim that few musicians can even aspire to, with not only a Pulitzer
Exclaim! Staff•Apr 15, 2025Sled Island Adds Zola Jesus, Truck Violence, Bibi Club, PYPY in Full Lineup Reveal
The 2025 edition of Sled Island already has plenty to offer, but organizers have unveiled even more reasons to attend this year's festival
Allie Gregory•Apr 15, 2025Kes the Band Announce Toronto Budweiser Stage Show
Trinidadian soca group Kes the Band have announced a lone Toronto show set for Budweiser Stage that they're calling "a dream come true"
Allie Gregory•Apr 15, 2025The Struts Plot 10th Anniversary 'Everybody Wants' Tour
English glam-rockers the Struts became radio rock fodder ten years ago when they released 'Everybody Wants,' as as is tradition for every
Sydney Brasil•Apr 15, 2025Wilco Expand Summer Tour, Add Canadian Dates
Wilco have expanded their 2025 tour plans to include a handful of Canadian dates in late summer. The Sweet and Sour Spring 2025 will give
Allie Gregory•Apr 15, 2025Flyte Book 2025 World Tour
If you're also a sucker for harmonies and timeless songwriting, seeing Flyte live should be a no-brainer. Fresh off the recent release of
Megan LaPierre•Apr 15, 2025Ice Cube Plots North American Tour
Hip-hop pioneer and Ottawa Redblacks fan Ice Cube has announced that he will be embarking on his first headlining arena tour in over a
Karlie Rogers•Apr 15, 2025Cryptopsy Detail 'An Insatiable Violence,' Share "Until There's Nothing Left"
Long-running Montreal death metal titans Cryptopsy have announced their ninth album. 'An Insatiable Violence' lands on June 20 via Season of
Alex Hudson•Apr 15, 2025Great Outdoors Comedy Festival Expands 2025 Lineup, Adds Local Talent Across All Dates
After sharing the headliners for 2025's season last fall, the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival (GOCF) has announced the latest additions to
Karlie Rogers•Apr 15, 2025Alice Cooper and Judas Priest Map Out Co-Headlining North American Tour
Although we've just reported the sad news of former Judas Priest drummer Les Binks's death, fans of the heavy metal innovators will likely
Megan LaPierre•Apr 15, 2025Former Judas Priest Drummer Les Binks Dead at 73
Former Judas Priest drummer Les Binks has died, the band have confirmed. He was 73. Judas Priest shared the news of Binks's passing on
Megan LaPierre•Apr 15, 2025Halifax Jazz Festival Adds Big Boi, St. Vincent to 2025 Edition
The TD Halifax Jazz Festival has announced the details of its 2025 edition, rounding out its lineup with main stage additions Big Boi, St.
Alex Hudson•Apr 15, 2025The Darkness Announce North American Tour
If you have dreams of seeing the Darkness perform their new album 'Dreams on Toast' live, they just might come true: the band have announced
Megan LaPierre•Apr 15, 2025Meggie Lennon Details Sophomore Album 'Desire Days,' Shares "My Best Self"
Meggie Lennon — the Montreal dream pop singer-songwriter and former leader of Quebec City indie pop band Abrdeen — has announced her
Megan LaPierre•Apr 15, 2025Adrienne Lenker Announces 43-Track Live Album
Big Thief singer-songwriter Adrianne Lenker has announced a 43-track live album clocking in at two hours in length. 'Live at Revolution
Alex Hudson•Apr 15, 2025King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Preview Orchestral Album 'Phantom Island' with New Single "Deadstick"
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard are infamous for their ridiculously prolific output, so it's kind of strange that it's been eight whole
Megan LaPierre•Apr 15, 2025CJ Wiley Sets 'So Brand New' Release Show for Toronto's Drake Underground
CJ Wiley has had almost no time off since releasing 'So Brand New' in February. Between playing with Shania Twink and plotting to bring
Sydney Brasil•Apr 14, 2025Project Nowhere Gets Mother Tongues, Motherhood, Jane Inc for Departure Fest Performance
Project Nowhere is teaming up with Departure Festival to present a stacked night of live music on May 8 at the Garrison.Toronto-based
Karlie Rogers•Apr 14, 2025The Flashing Lights' Henri Sangalang Has Died
Henri Sangalang — the Halifax musician best known as the bassist of the Flashing Lights, Matt Murphy's side project between Super Friendz
Megan LaPierre•Apr 14, 2025Stevie Nicks Maps Out North American Tour
Fleetwood Mac legend Stevie Nicks is set to return to Toronto this summer on her newly announced solo North American tour. In addition to
Megan LaPierre•Apr 14, 2025Niko Stratis Announces Tour for Debut Book, Shares Statement on Touring the US
Toronto-based journalist Niko Stratis is preparing to release her debut book. Now, she has announced a book tour in support of
Alex Hudson•Apr 14, 2025Watch Megan Thee Stallion Bring Out Spiritbox's Courtney LaPlante at Coachella
It's almost a prerequisite for artists to bring out surprise guests at their Coachella set, and this year was no different. Megan Thee
Sydney Brasil•Apr 14, 2025BAMBII Criticizes Coachella for Malfunctioning Equipment, Alleged Missed Payment
Toronto DJ/producer BAMBII performed at Coachella's Do LaB during the festival's first weekend, and now says she wasn't paid and was
Allie Gregory•Apr 14, 2025Toronto's Zuffalo Team with Pizza Pizza to Celebrate 4/20 on Jingle-Inspired 'Dope Jams' Album
To put it bluntly, April 20th is fast approaching. It actually falls on Easter Sunday this year, so if you need a little something extra to
Megan LaPierre•Apr 14, 2025Bachman–Turner Overdrive Get Their Own Street in Winnipeg
Winnipegers will be able to put their car into overdrive this week and head down to Bachman–Turner Overdrive's street in the city. Winnipeg
Alex Hudson•Apr 14, 2025Russ Enlists Big Sean, Sabrina Claudio for North American Tour
Rapper, producer and best-selling author Russ has announced a slate of headlining North American dates. With support from Big Sean and
Megan LaPierre•Apr 14, 2025The Halluci Nation Expand North American Tour
The Halluci Nation kicked off the year by dropping new single "Babylon," a tribute to their hometown of Ottawa's lost venue. The duo of
Allie Gregory•Apr 14, 2025Weezer Confirm They Have a Movie in the Works
The fact that Weezer bassist Scott Shriner's wife was shot by police was probably the wildest news story to come out of last week; some
Megan LaPierre•Apr 14, 2025Arcade Fire Continue Comeback Attempt with Toronto, Montreal Shows
Arcade Fire are continuing their comeback attempt: the group have now announced shows in Toronto and Montreal as part of a North American
Alex Hudson•Apr 14, 2025Toronto's 8 Can't-Miss Concerts This Week, Including Mount Eerie, Franz Ferdinand and Denzel Curry
The first half of April has been pretty damp — they don't say April showers for nothing! Make sure to check the weather forecast as you head
Exclaim! Staff•Apr 14, 2025Charli XCX Seemingly Confirms That Lorde's New Album Will Be Out This Summer
Charli XCX has seemingly confirmed that Lorde's long-anticipated new album will be coming out in summer 2025. Charli brought out Lorde
Alex Hudson•Apr 14, 2025