Alvvays

Alvvays Unearth "Archie, Marry Me" Demo: "It's Like Listening to a 10-Year-Old!"

PUBLISHED Oct 4, 2023

"Archie, Marry Me" remains one of Alvvays' biggest songs to date; in fact, it's a bonafide classic at this point. Perhaps lesser known is t...

Alvvays and Alex G Showed Toronto Why They're Similar Artists with Opposite Strengths

Budweiser Stage, August 28

PUBLISHED Aug 29, 2023

When Alvvays and Alex G announced their co-headlining tour earlier this year, it felt like a well-deserved victory lap; here were two belov...

Alvvays Discuss the Hidden Ted Nugent Voicemail in One of Their Songs

PUBLISHED Aug 21, 2023

Alvvays are masters at meticulous pop arrangements, as they pack their songs full of melodies, riffs and sonic details. Now, the group have...

Ottawa Bluesfest 2023's Second Weekend Kept the Spirit of Discovery Alive

PUBLISHED Jul 17, 2023

After a successful four-day stretch that relied heavily on nostalgia (including headlining acts from Shania Twain, Weezer, Robert Plant & A...

Polaris Music Prize Unveils 2023 Short List

PUBLISHED Jul 13, 2023

Every year, the Polaris Music Prize ventures to nominate a long list of 40 great Canadian albums, then narrow them down to 10 before announ...

Exclaim! Staffers Pick the Can't-Miss Acts of Festival Season 2023

PUBLISHED Jun 19, 2023

This summer, Canadian music fans are spoiled for choice: wherever you look on the map, there are amazing music festivals taking place, from...

Primavera Sound Porto Proved Why It's One of the World's Must-See Destination Festivals — Despite the Sideways Rain

PUBLISHED Jun 15, 2023

Have you ever seen rain move sideways? What about for, let's say, about three and a half hours straight? On Wednesday, June 7, 2023, it was...

Belinda Carlisle Wants to Play "Belinda Says" with Alvvays — They Just Need to Ask Her

PUBLISHED Apr 21, 2023

Alvvays and Belinda Carlisle have been flirting with each other for the past few months: first, Alvvays wrote the song "Belinda Says" in re...