TD Ends Sponsorship of Major Canadian Jazz Festivals
Toronto-Dominion (TD) bank has now quietly ended its longtime sponsorship of the Toronto Jazz Festival and Calgary's JazzYYC Summer
Megan LaPierre•Feb 26, 2025
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Festival d'été de Québec Gets Hozier, Pixies, Shania Twain, Slayer for 2025 Festival
Festival d'été de Québec is returning to the Plains of Abraham in Quebec City from July 3 to 13, and organizers have just unveiled the fest
Allie Gregory•Feb 26, 2025Drake Calls Off Rest of Tour Due to "Scheduling Conflict"
After being publicly owned on the most-watched TV event in history, Drake has cancelled the rest of his Oceania tour due to a "scheduling
Sydney Brasil•Feb 26, 2025Thanya Iyer Details New Album 'TIDE/TIED,' Shares "Low Tides"
Montreal art pop experimentalist and future-folk provocateur Thanya Iyer has announced her next album, previewed today by lead single "Low
Megan LaPierre•Feb 26, 2025Bono Is Getting His Own Documentary
U2 frontman Bono is getting his own Apple TV+ documentary, as 'Bono: Stories of Surrender' will land on the streaming service on May 30. The
Alex Hudson•Feb 26, 2025Autechre Plot North American Tour
English electronic duo Autechre have announced some pretty extensive touring plans for later this year — including their first North
Megan LaPierre•Feb 26, 2025Melanie Fiona Announces New EP 'Say Yes,' North American Tour
Toronto R&B maverick Melonie Fiona has announced the upcoming release of a new EP — news shared alongside plans for a spring North American
Megan LaPierre•Feb 26, 2025Two Hours Traffic Preview New EP with "On the Spot"
After hinting at a greater return last month, Two Hours Traffic have detailed their first release since 2013. The East Coast indie rockers
Calum Slingerland•Feb 26, 2025'Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii' Film to Get IMAX Release
Adrien Maben's influential Pink Floyd concert film, 1972's 'Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii,' is getting a new theatrical release in IMAX this
Megan LaPierre•Feb 26, 2025Jason Bateman Says Viewers Don't Want an 'Arrested Development' Movie
Once-beloved comedy 'Arrested Development' ended its original run in 2006, but the show has been periodically revived in the years since
Alex Hudson•Feb 26, 2025'Fear Street: Prom Queen' Unveils Release Date, Teaser
The summer 2021 trilogy from 'Fear Street' was one of the most fun horror events in recent memories, and director Leigh Janiak at the time
Alex Hudson•Feb 25, 2025Jah'Mila Teams Up with Toronto Students for Reggae Roots Performance
Canada's reggae roots run deep, and Jamaica-born/Halifax-based JUNO nominee Jah'Mila will be celebrating the genre alongside 40 students
Alex Hudson•Feb 25, 2025Bartees Strange Announces North American Tour in Support of 'Horror'
Oh, the 'Horror'! Bartees Strange just rolled out a new album, and now he's promoting it with a tour in support of it. The spring outing
Alex Hudson•Feb 25, 2025Heart Attack Man to Play Canada on Summer North American Tour
Ahead of delivering a new album in April, Heart Attack Man have announced plans to hit the road on a North American summer
Calum Slingerland•Feb 25, 2025Kate Bush, New Order, Damon Albarn Protest UK Government's AI Stance with Silent Album
Kate Bush, New Order and Damon Albarn are among 1,000 artists standing up for musicians' rights to have their art protected against being u
Megan LaPierre•Feb 25, 2025The 1975 Not Personally Liable for Malaysian Festival Losses, Judge Rules
Last year, the vibes were certifiably not such at Malaysia's Good Vibes Festival. After the 1975's Matty Healy kissed bandmate Ross
Megan LaPierre•Feb 25, 2025Beartooth, I Prevail, Killswitch Engage, Parkway Drive Lead Summer of Loud Tour
Sound Talent Group and Live Nation have joined forces to put together the Summer of Loud Tour: a travelling hard rock festival featuring a
Megan LaPierre•Feb 25, 2025Jenny Hval Announces New Album 'Iris Silver Mist,' Shares "To be a rose"
Pop experimentalist Jenny Hval has announced her latest album. Iris Silver Mist is out May 2 via 4AD, and the single "To be a rose" is out
Alex Hudson•Feb 25, 2025CJ Wiley Announces 2025 Tour, Shares "Get Paid"
Big Gay Night mastermind and Exclaim! Class of 2022 grad CJ Wiley's debut LP 'So Brand New' arrives this Friday (February 28) courtesy of
Allie Gregory•Feb 25, 2025Sparks Unveil 'MAD!' Details, Share "JanSport Backpack"
Ron and Russell Mael have been rolling out their 28th album 'MAD!' in 2025, and full details surrounding the new release — out May 23
Allie Gregory•Feb 25, 2025Lights Plots North American Tour
Hot on the heels of the announcement of her sixth studio album 'A6,' Lights has shared plans for a spring North American tour — including
Megan LaPierre•Feb 25, 2025Hozier, Green Day, Shania Twain, Kaytranada Set for Ottawa Bluesfest 2025
Ottawa Bluesfest organizers have announced the full lineup details for the festival's 31st edition, taking place at LeBreton Flats in the
Megan LaPierre•Feb 25, 2025Christina Ricci Simply Won't Stop Making Fun of Live's "Lightning Crashes"
Nostalgia heals many wounds, as many once-maligned bands become a lot more loveable with a couple decades' worth of hindsight. Don't tell t
Alex Hudson•Feb 25, 2025Model/Actriz Announce Sophomore Album 'Pirouette,' Spring Tour
Model/Actriz released one of the best albums of 2023 with 'Dogsbody,' and have now announced its follow-up: 'Pirouette' arrives May 2 via
Megan LaPierre•Feb 25, 2025Dawson City Music Festival Gets Jeremy Dutcher, Shad for 2025 Edition
The Dawson City Music Festival is gearing up for its 2025 edition, and while the full lineup is still forthcoming, the 47th annual edition
Alex Hudson•Feb 24, 2025PUP, Witch Prophet, July Talk and Wooden Sky to Mentor Emerging Artists in Northern Ontario Songwriting Experience
Cultural Industries Ontario North (CION) has selected its participants for the Northern Ontario Songwriting Experience (NOSE). Running from
Karlie Rogers•Feb 24, 2025Colleen Green Details 'I Want to Grow Up' 10th Anniversary Tour, Vinyl Reissue
Los Angeles indie pop musician Colleen Green released her third studio album, 'I Want to Grow Up,' to widespread critical acclaim in 2015
Megan LaPierre•Feb 24, 2025WU LYF Offshoot Lost Under Heaven Break Up
Manchester indie outfit WU LYF suddenly announced their disbandment in 2012, with frontman Ellery James Roberts publishing a farewell
Megan LaPierre•Feb 24, 2025Tony Hawk Pens Tribute to Kurt Cobain, Shares 1991 Nirvana Concert Ticket
Skating legend Tony Hawk has penned a moving tribute to late Nirvana frontman and co-grandfather-in-law Kurt Cobain on social media. Hawk's
Karlie Rogers•Feb 24, 2025Halocline Trance Announces Comp with Casey MQ, Stefana Fratila, myst milano.
Toronto electronic/experimental label Halocline Trace has announced 'How far would you take it?,' a compilation due out March 28. Featuring
Allie Gregory•Feb 24, 2025Aqyila, Nemahsis, Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Josh Ross, Tia Wood to Perform at 2025 JUNO Awards
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts (CARAS) and CBC have announced the newest additions to the performer lineup for this year's upcoming
Karlie Rogers•Feb 24, 2025Roberta Flack Has Died
R&B artist Roberta Flack has died at the age of 88. No cause of death was given, but she had been diagnosed with ALS in 2022. "We are
Alex Hudson•Feb 24, 2025Elbow Plot North American Tour
In support of their 2024 album 'AUDIO VERTIGO,' Elbow have announced a North American tour, which is slated to bring them to Canada for a
Megan LaPierre•Feb 24, 2025Neil Young Maps Out World Tour with the chrome hearts
Following last month's release of "big change," his first song with new band the chrome hearts, Neil Young has confirmed the globetrotting
Megan LaPierre•Feb 24, 2025Wu-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, 2025Our 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, 2025