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Toronto Dating Hellscape Doc Gets World Premiere at NXNE
The well-trodden scammer documentary genre will get another chapter next month when new docuseries 'ROMCON: Who the F**k is Jason Porter?'
Allie Gregory•May 30, 2025Taylor Swift Regains Ownership of Masters, Updates Fans on 'Reputation (Taylor's Version)'
Last week, rumours began swirling that Taylor Swift may have the opportunity to buy back the master recordings. As the saga goes, six years
Megan LaPierre•May 30, 2025Thom Yorke Clarifies Stance on Israel, Hamas
Thom Yorke has spoken out to clarify his stance on Israel, Palestine and the unfolding genocide in Gaza.Radiohead's singer has been at the
Alex Hudson•May 30, 2025Tinge Plot 2025 Tour Dates, Share New Single "Inside Jokes"
Exclaim! New Faves/Staff Picks alum Tinge released their excellent debut EP 'Big Deep Sigh' back in 2023, with the record earning hat tips
Allie Gregory•May 30, 2025Here's Everything Coming to Prime Video in June 2025
If you're like a good chunk of the Exclaim! staff and are also currently gearing up for a 'Skins summer,' chances are you're subject to the
Megan LaPierre•May 30, 2025Here’s Everything Coming to Disney+ Canada in June 2025
If you've been hoping to have an animated summer, you're in luck — maybe in more ways than one. Whether you have a lively season of fun in
Payton Knox•May 30, 2025Big Thief's Upcoming New Song Is About Ontario
Big Thief certainly seem to be teasing new music, which is exciting enough on its own — but even moreso this time around for this Canadian
Sydney Brasil•May 30, 2025Simple Plan Detail Their Upcoming Prime Video Documentary
Following up on Simple Plan's announcement at the When We Were Young festival last year in Las Vegas, the Canadian pop-punk band's
Rachel Ho•May 30, 2025Here's What's Coming to Paramount+ in June 2025
It's almost like Paramount+ read our minds: the summer season is the best time to live vicariously through the lives of the cast of
Exclaim! Staff•May 30, 2025The Second City Training Centre in Toronto Has Opened Enrolment for Summer Classes
Summer school doesn't have to be a drag, as the Second City Training Centre in Toronto has now opened enrolment for its summer term
Payton Knox•May 29, 2025Here’s What’s Coming to CBC Gem in June 2025
Happy Pride, and Happy Indigenous History Month! To celebrate, among CBC Gem's new arrivals for June are the specially curated Pride
Payton Knox•May 29, 2025Nathan Fielder Talks 'The Rehearsal' on CNN, Slams FAA Response
The Season 2 finale of 'The Rehearsal' may have woken us up inside, but it didn't do the same for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Sydney Brasil•May 29, 2025Tash Sultana Releases New EP 'Return to the Roots’
Australian singer-songwriter Tash Sultana has released a new EP titled 'Return to the Roots,' consisting of six tracks that combine hypnotic
Daria May•May 29, 2025Paul Simon Calls Canada a "Beacon in the Darkness"
It certainly feels more than a little ironic (don't you think?) that, after a long history of predominantly building a national mythology on
Megan LaPierre•May 29, 2025Sydney Sweeney Launches Soap Made from Her Bathwater
Taking a page right out of 'Saltburn,' Sydney Sweeney is selling bars of soap that was made out of her bathwater. The actor teamed up with
Sydney Brasil•May 29, 2025Clipse Announce First New Album Since 2009, 'Let God Sort Em Out'
While they were slightly off on the timing when they said it would be arriving "later this year" in 2024, hip-hop duo Clipse have finally
Payton Knox•May 29, 2025Tom Morello Adds Ontario, Quebec Acoustic Shows to Solo Tour
As we know, the touring future of Rage Against the Machine remains on shaky ground. Tom Morello, however, won't take it lying down: in
Megan LaPierre•May 29, 2025Smokey Robinson Countersues Sexual Assault Accusers for Defamation, Elder Abuse
Earlier this month, Smokey Robinson — singer-songwriter, producer, former record executive and Motown veteran — was sued by four women
Megan LaPierre•May 29, 2025Shawn Mendes Maps Out International Tour
Shawn Mendes is hitting the road with the aptly named On the Road Again Tour this fall, which will take the Pickering-born
Karlie Rogers•May 29, 2025Finn Wolfhard Plots 'Happy Birthday' Listening Parties
To celebrate his upcoming album 'Happy Birthday,' Finn Wolfhard is hosting a handful of listening parties at record stores in North America
Sydney Brasil•May 29, 2025Here's Everything Leaving Netflix Canada in June 2025
Netflix's catalogue will be tossing some older titles in favour of some delightfully depraved slop in June, so if you're more into the
Allie Gregory•May 29, 2025Sigur Ròs Plot Final North American Orchestral Tour
Having taken their latest album 'Átta' on a tour across the world with a 41-piece orchestra over the last few years — whilst simultaneously
Allie Gregory•May 29, 2025The Hidden Cameras Announce 'Bronto,' First New Album in Nine Years
After returning last month with new single "How do you love?," Joel Gibb's indie pop project the Hidden Cameras have announced their first
Megan LaPierre•May 29, 2025Montreal's Palomosa Gets Arca, M.I.A., Marie Davidson for 2025 Edition
After a successful inaugural edition last year, Palomosa — Montreal's hottest new music festival — returns to Parc Jean-Drapeau from
Megan LaPierre•May 29, 2025The 5 Essential Versions of "Hey Joe"
"Hey Joe" is one of the most storied songs in rock history, but its exact origins are difficult to trace, as it was seemingly written by
Alex Hudson•May 29, 2025Laufey Plots 2025 International Tour
Jazz singer-songwriter Laufey recently shared details about her forthcoming album 'A Matter of Time,' and has now revealed tour plans in
Karlie Rogers•May 29, 2025The Beaches Book 'No Hard Feelings' North American Tour
The Beaches are set to release their third studio album, 'No Hard Feelings,' on August 22. In addition to a bunch of one-off summer shows
Megan LaPierre•May 29, 2025Josh Klinghoffer Accepts Plea Deal in Vehicular Manslaughter Case
Josh Klinghoffer — the former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist who has recently toured with Pearl Jam — has accepted a plea deal to avoid
Megan LaPierre•May 29, 2025Here's Everything Coming to MUBI in June 2025
Give yourself a pat on the back for making it all the way to the summer! As a reward, MUBI is here to offer you a whole new list of
Karlie Rogers•May 29, 2025Here's What's Coming to Netflix Canada in June 2025
For the first time in a while, Netflix has made a hit home run with upcoming content for June, even if the majority of its wow-factor comes
Allie Gregory•May 29, 2025Sarah McLachlan, Cœur de pirate, Blue Rodeo to Play Official Canada Day Concert
There's been a surge in Canadian solidarity in recent months for obvious reasons, and now the country's official Canada Day concert has
Alex Hudson•May 29, 2025Alex G Announces New Album 'Headlights,' Shares "Afterlife"
Alex G has announced the follow-up to 2022's 'God Save the Animals.' 'Headlights' will be out July 18 via RCA Records, and the single
Alex Hudson•May 29, 2025Guillermo del Toro Set to Host Canadian Horror-Themed Toronto Film Showcase
Guillermo del Toro has long since earned the title of Honorary Torontonian. From shooting many of his films in the city, including 'Crimson
Payton Knox•May 28, 2025Allison Russell, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, the Roots Set for Edmonton Folk Music Festival 2025
The Edmonton Folk Music Festival has officially announced the lineup details for its 2025 edition, taking place from August 7 to 10 at
Megan LaPierre•May 28, 2025Jamie xx Announces 10th Anniversary Picture Disc Edition of ‘In Colour’
Tomorrow (May 29) marks the 10th anniversary of Jamie xx's 2015 album 'In Colour,' and the London-based producer and musician is celebrating
Payton Knox•May 28, 2025'White Lotus' Creator Mike White Returns to 'Survivor' Season 50
Real fans of 'The White Lotus' know that creator Mike White was the runner-up of Season 37 of 'Survivor,' and it shows. Now, the
Sydney Brasil•May 28, 2025Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening Extends 'Physical Graffiti' 50th Anniversary Tour
John Bonham's son, Jason Bonham, is currently touring the US with his Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening show celebrating the 50th
Megan LaPierre•May 28, 2025Queens of the Stone Age Announce Theatrical Screenings of 'Alive in the Catacombs'
Queens of the Stone Age have announced a limited run of international theatre screenings for their audiovisual album 'Queens of the Stone
Karlie Rogers•May 28, 2025Winnipeg's Burt Block Party Details 2025 Lineup with Dean Brody, the Glorious Sons, Kim Mitchell
Winnipeg's Burt Block Party is bringing a music festival to the city's downtown core with a concert series featuring Marianas Trench, the
Alex Hudson•May 28, 2025Fortunato Durutti Marinetti Announces New Album 'Bitter Sweet, Sweet Bitter'
Toronto jazz poet Fortunato Durutti Marinetti has announced his latest album of expansive, idiosyncratic art rock. 'Bitter Sweet, Sweet
Alex Hudson•May 28, 2025Yellowcard Announce 'Better Days,' Share Music Video for Title Track
Veteran alt-rockers Yellowcard have detailed their forthcoming new album 'Better Days,' which arrives October 10 via Better Noise Music
Karlie Rogers•May 28, 2025Maria Somerville Maps Out North American Tour
Maria Somerville's new album 'Luster' is really good, guys! Would absolutely recommend to a friend. Another recommendable thing? Catching
Megan LaPierre•May 28, 2025Toronto's Axis Club Returns to Mod Club Namesake
After closing in 2020 due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Toronto's Mod Club relaunched as the Axis Club in 2021. The legendary
Megan LaPierre•May 28, 2025Rise Against Detail New Album 'Ricochet,' Share "I Want It All"
Chicago punks Rise Against will be headlining Ontario's All Your Friends Fest and Quebec's Festivent this summer, and now they've confirmed
Alex Hudson•May 28, 2025Sufjan Stevens Says He's "Kind of Embarrassed" by 'Carrie & Lowell'
Sufjan Stevens is releasing a massive vinyl box set to commemorate the 10th anniversary of his cherished magnum opus, 'Carrie & Lowell,' on
Megan LaPierre•May 28, 2025TOPS Announce First New Album in Five Years, International Tour
After members Jane Penny and Marci both embarked on solo ventures over the past few years, Montreal dream pop darlings TOPS are back with t
Megan LaPierre•May 28, 2025Seth Meyers Discusses the Lonely Island Song That Made Him Throw Up from Laughing
No one is a bigger fan of the Lonely Island than Seth Meyers, who has a podcast with his former 'Saturday Night Live' colleagues and
Alex Hudson•May 28, 2025Rick Derringer Dead at 77
Rick Derringer, the Celina, OH-born musician who had a six-decade career begging with teen stardom as lead singer of the McCoys and included
Megan LaPierre•May 27, 2025Bono to Canada: "The Whole World Is in Awe of What You've Done"
'Stories of Surrender,' the documentary based on U2 frontman Bono's book tour behind his 2022 memoir 'Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story'
Megan LaPierre•May 27, 2025