Wu-Tang Clan Announce Final Tour
Almost 33 years on from their formation, Wu-Tang Clan have announced their final tour. Wu-Tang Clan: The Final Chamber kicks off in North
Megan LaPierre•Feb 24, 2025
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Our Lady Peace Add Toronto Show to Canadian Tour
Our Lady Peace are currently celebrating 30 years as a band on a cross-Canada tour, but a concert in their hometown of Toronto was
Megan LaPierre•Feb 24, 2025Bill Fay Dead at 81
Cult-beloved '70s folk musician Bill Fay has died. He was 81. The news was confirmed over the weekend by Dead Oceans, the label through
Megan LaPierre•Feb 24, 2025Hunter Schafer's Passport Gender Changed After Trump Anti-Trans Order: "Fuck This Administration"
'Euphoria' actress and model Hunter Schafer is says she was "shocked" to find that her newly issued passport identifies her as male in the
Calum Slingerland•Feb 22, 2025Rico Nasty Signs to Fueled by Ramen for New Album 'Lethal'
Rico Nasty has detailed her third studio full-length. The artist will share new album 'Lethal' on May 16 via Fueled By Ramen. Following
Calum Slingerland•Feb 21, 2025Lawyer Representing Sean "Diddy" Combs Files Motion to Withdraw from Case
An attorney representing Sean "Diddy" Combs in his federal sex trafficking case has entered a bid to withdraw as the hip-hop mogul's legal
Calum Slingerland•Feb 21, 2025MJ Lenderman Will No Longer Tour in Wednesday
What a day to be an dad-rockin' indie guy: MJ Lenderman has been profiled in 'GQ'! The Himbo Dome is alive and well, folks. Written by
Megan LaPierre•Feb 21, 2025Phil Collins Says He's "Not Hungry" for Making Music Amid Health Struggles
Recent reports that Phil Collins is working on his first new solo material since the 2003 'Brother Bear' soundtrack are unfortunately
Megan LaPierre•Feb 21, 2025Paul McCartney's Personal Beatlemania Photographs Bound for AGO Exhibition
A collection of newfangled billionaire Paul McCartney's personal photographs, documenting the rise of Beatlemania in North America from his
Megan LaPierre•Feb 21, 2025Watch Djo Cover HAIM's "Gasoline" on Triple J
After finishing the Australian leg of his tour, Djo — a.k.a Joe Keery of 'Stranger Things' fame — stopped by Triple J to perform a cover
Karlie Rogers•Feb 21, 2025Grimes Turns to Twitter to Plead with Elon Musk to Respond to Their Child's "Medical Crisis"
Grimes and Elon Musk's drama is once again a matter of public record, as the musician turned to Twitter to beg her ex to respond to her
Alex Hudson•Feb 21, 2025Counting Crows Announce New Album 'Butter Miracle, the Complete Sweets!'
Counting Crows are continuing their post-dreadlocks era by announcing a new album. 'Butter Miracle, the Complete Sweets!' is out May 9 via
Alex Hudson•Feb 21, 2025The Dog from 'Hudson & Rex' Died at the Beginning of Current Season
Canadian police procedural 'Hudson & Rex' features a dog as one of its titular stars — but the show's creators have now revealed that the
Alex Hudson•Feb 21, 2025Chantal Kreviazuk Changed "O Canada" Lyrics at 4 Nations Face-Off in Response to Trump
Donald Trump's repeated threats to make Canada the 51st state has inspired a surge of patriotism north of the 49th parallel, ranging from
Alex Hudson•Feb 21, 2025Hear the Debut Single from Justin Trudeau's Son Xavier
It sounds like somebody was feeling very inspired by the sonic journey of Exclaim!'s 'Road Trip from Ottawa' playlist. Weeks after Justin
Megan LaPierre•Feb 21, 2025Drake's Australian Concert Crowds Seem More About Money Than Music
Despite his recent pivot into online gambling degeneracy, Drake has still shown he's capable of "God's Plan"-level generosity in awarding
Calum Slingerland•Feb 21, 2025Amazon MGM Takes Creative Control of James Bond Franchise
Amazon MGM Studios has announced it will take creative control of the James Bond franchise as part of a new agreement with longtime 007
Calum Slingerland•Feb 20, 2025The Saints '73-'78 Hit Toronto on International Tour
The Saints' original members (sans the late Chris Bailey) reformed in 2024 to perform their classics across Australia, and now, the band
Allie Gregory•Feb 20, 2025Father John Misty Extends North American Tour
Father John Misty is gearing up to release 'Mahashmashana' next month, and has now announced a slate of 2025 North American tour dates
Megan LaPierre•Feb 20, 2025Superheaven Unveil First New Album in 10 Years
After mapping out a pretty significant North American tour earlier this week, Superheaven have returned with details of their first new
Allie Gregory•Feb 20, 2025Dan Mangan Teases New Album
Dan Mangan is teasing a new album, and he's enlisting fans for help with its rollout campaign. In an email to subscribers of his Reality
Alex Hudson•Feb 20, 2025Rose City Band Expand North American Tour
Rose City Band — the Pacific Northwest-based project helmed by Ripley Johnson (Wooden Shjips, Moon Duo) — have announced their fifth studio
Megan LaPierre•Feb 20, 2025Rock the Park Gets Hozier, Marianas Trench, Valley for 2025 Edition
London's annual Rock the Park music festival is returning to Harris Park for its 21st edition. Running from July 8 to 12, the five-day fest
Karlie Rogers•Feb 20, 2025The Black Dahlia Murder Guitarist Brandon Ellis Exits Band
After nine years with Waterford, MI-formed melodic death metallers the Black Dahlia Murder, guitarist Brandon Ellis has announced his
Megan LaPierre•Feb 20, 2025The Tragically Hip Jukebox Musical to Debut in Hamilton
If you thought people were running out of ways to honour the Tragically Hip's enduring legacy as "Canada's band," think again! Their
Megan LaPierre•Feb 20, 2025Rich Hope Announces Vancouver Shows for Live Album Recording
Roots rockin' Vancouver vet Rich Hope has announced a pair of hometown shows, which will be turned into a live album. On April 4 and 5, Hope
Alex Hudson•Feb 20, 2025Nadah El Shazly Announces Sophomore Album 'Laini Tani,' Shares "Ghorzetein"
Egyptian-born, Montreal-based composer, producer, vocalist and actor Nadah El Shazly has announced her sophomore album, previewed by lead
Megan LaPierre•Feb 20, 2025Big Thief Drummer James Krivchenia Announces Solo Album
With Big Thief having been fairly quiet in the last couple of years outside of a recent fundraiser EP, the band's drummer and occasional
Alex Hudson•Feb 20, 2025Quebec's FIMAV Gets Mats Gustafsson, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum for 2025 Edition
The 41st edition of Quebec's Festival International de Musique Actuelle (or FIMAV for short) is taking place from May 12 to 18 in
Megan LaPierre•Feb 20, 2025Here's the Premiere Date for 'The Last of Us' Season 2
HBO has set a premiere date for the new season of 'The Last of Us.' Season 2 of the series, based on the video game franchise, will
Calum Slingerland•Feb 19, 2025Yelle Plot 20th Anniversary Tour
Yelle — the French electronic band founded and helmed vocally by its namesake Yelle (Julie Budet) that hit the big time in the mid-aughts
Megan LaPierre•Feb 19, 2025A$AP Rocky Acquitted in Shooting Trial
After a three-week jury trial in Los Angeles, CA, A$AP Rocky has been acquitted from accusations of firing a gun at his former friend and
Megan LaPierre•Feb 19, 2025Judd Apatow Is Making a Norm Macdonald Documentary for Netflix
While he awaits the return of R-rated comedy films to the big screen, Judd Apatow has shared he's at work on a documentary about the
Calum Slingerland•Feb 19, 2025Azealia Banks Says Quebec Is the Best Part of Canada, Because "French-Canadian Culture Is Very Cunt"
Azealia Banks is known to wield her opinions on Twitter/X with all the subtlety of a bulldozer, causing offence and hilarity in equal
Alex Hudson•Feb 19, 2025Tribulation Map Out North American Tour
Swedish black metal heroes Tribulation have announced a spring North American tour — scheduled to bring them to Canada for a pair of
Megan LaPierre•Feb 19, 2025SXSW Gets La Sécurité, Yoo Doo Right, Gloin, Truck Violence for Canadian Showcase
Project Nowhere, Mothland and M for Montreal are bringing the chill to Austin for this year's SXSW Canadian showcase at Swan Dive, which
Allie Gregory•Feb 19, 2025Sam Roberts Band Announce New Album 'Frequencies'
Sam Roberts Band are already booked for a few Canadian festivals this summer, and they'll have some reimagined material to debut as they've
Allie Gregory•Feb 19, 2025High School Jazz Pressing '1001 Est Crémazie' to Be Reissued on 50th Anniversary
Toronto-based record label We Are Busy Bodies has announced the remastered release of the rare 1975 self-titled album from Canadian high
Karlie Rogers•Feb 19, 2025Ottawa Is Getting Its Own History Venue
Drake may be taking Ls left and right, but he's now facilitating a huge W for Ottawa by expanding his History venue venture into the nation
Allie Gregory•Feb 19, 2025Cavendish's Sommo Festival Adds Ducks Ltd., PVRIS, St. Paul & the Broken Bones to 2025 Lineup
Having already announced heavy-hitters Hozier and Alanis Morissette as the headliners for its third edition, Cavendish's Sommo Festival
Megan LaPierre•Feb 19, 2025Sleigh Bells Announce 'Bunky Becky Birthday Boy,' Share "Bunky Pop"
After announcing a tour last month after three years away, Sleigh Bells have detailed their upcoming seventh album 'Bunky Becky Birthday
Karlie Rogers•Feb 19, 2025Jensen McRae Readies New Album 'I Don't Know How but They Found Me!,' North American Tour
Jensen McRae rules. I've been saying it for years! The sharp-witted, poetic singer-songwriter has now announced her forthcoming sophomore
Megan LaPierre•Feb 19, 2025Skydiggers Book Canadian Spring Tour, Share New Single
Canadian roots rock lifers Skydiggers have rolled out a new single and the dates for a spring tour.The new single is called "Dreams and
Alex Hudson•Feb 19, 2025BLACKPINK Book 2025 World Tour
K-pop sensations BLACKPINK are returning to the stage for a 2025 world tour, which is set to bring them to Canada for a lone concert in
Megan LaPierre•Feb 19, 2025Paris Drinks Fest Gets Sam Roberts Band, Matt Mays, SHEBAD for 2025 Edition
Now going into its sixth year, Paris Drinks Fest — the annual two-day music festival in Paris, ON — organizers have announced the lineup for
Megan LaPierre•Feb 19, 2025Tyler, the Creator, Olivia Rodrigo, the Killers to Headline Osheaga 2025
Organizers behind Montreal's world-renowned Osheaga Music and Arts Festival have announced the lineup for the fest's 2025 edition, set to
Megan LaPierre•Feb 19, 2025Car Seat Headrest Is Teasing Something with a Cryptic "WebQuest"
Car Seat Headrest appears to be teasing something, as Will Toledo's indie rock project has launched a cryptic website called the Car Seat
Alex Hudson•Feb 19, 2025Allie X Announces "Reunion" Tour Dates for 'Cape God' Album
Allie X shared her 'Cape God' album weeks before the global pandemic upended live music touring, and the Ontario artist has announced
Calum Slingerland•Feb 19, 2025Judd Apatow Is Hoping for an R-Rated Comedy Comeback at the Box Office
Despite the previous rejection of sequels to Superbad and Pineapple Express, Judd Apatow remains optimistic about the return of R-rated com
Calum Slingerland•Feb 19, 2025Dwayne Gretzky and Choir! Choir! Choir! Plot an "Epic Summer Sing-Along" at Toronto's Budweiser Stage
Dwayne Gretzky and Choir! Choir! Choir! are bringing their can't-miss live shows together for a special summer evening in Toronto. On August
Calum Slingerland•Feb 18, 2025