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  5 Emerging Canadian Artists You Need to Hear in April 2025

  PUBLISHED Apr 2, 2025

  You know what they say about April showers — and how the adage conveniently leaves out the part where you end up with mud all over your...

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  Djo's Music Is Anything but Basic: "If Somebody Can Find Themselves in It, Then Mission Accomplished"

  PUBLISHED Apr 1, 2025

  "I kind of do this selfishly, just for myself." Joe Keery's craft comes from an insular place. Once best known for his role as the charming...

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  Catch an Exclaim! Cover Star and 9 More Can't-Miss Concerts in Vancouver in April 2025

  PUBLISHED Apr 1, 2025

  It's springtime in Vancouver! The cherry blossoms are coming out, and the touring season is in bloom. This month, Vancouver's can't-miss...

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  Take Me Out to Montreal's 10 Can't-Miss Concerts in April 2025

  PUBLISHED Apr 1, 2025

  It may be April 1, but Montreal is not fooling around with the selection of live music coming to the city this month. Here are Montreal's...

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  6 Key Takeaways from the 2025 JUNO Awards

  PUBLISHED Mar 31, 2025

  This past weekend, Vancouver hosted the 54th annual JUNO Awards. The ceremonies began with the JUNO Awards Gala on Saturday, March 29, co-...

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  Gotta Get Down to These Can't-Miss Toronto Concerts

  PUBLISHED Mar 31, 2025

  Get down (with the sickness) on Friday — and every other day of the week — as we kick off the month of April with concerts you can't miss in...

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  Exclaim!'s Favourite Songs of 2025 So Far

  PUBLISHED Mar 31, 2025

  As we reach the end of 2025's first quarter, the year's musical character is still coming into focus. The year's chart-defining hits are...

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  This Week's Newly Announced Shows, Including Garbage, Lady Gaga and More: March 28, 2025

  PUBLISHED Mar 28, 2025

  The end of March has welcomed several tour announcements with multiple Canadian dates to look forward to in 2025. This week's newly...