Lainey Wilson Maps Out 2025 World Tour
Country star Lainey Wilson has announced a sprawling 2025 world tour, which is set to include a handful of Canadian stops in Calgary
Megan LaPierre•Jan 31, 2025
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Jann Arden Plots 2025 Canadian Tour
Today marks the release of Jann Arden's '90s cover songs project, 'Mixtape' — and the CanCon icon is celebrating the occasion by announcing
Megan LaPierre•Jan 31, 2025Mares of Thrace Announce New Album 'The Loss,' Share "The Second Stage: Denial"
Mares of Thrace — the Calgary-based doom metal duo of Thérèse Lanz and Casey Rodgers — have announced a new album, previewed today by the
Megan LaPierre•Jan 31, 2025Here's What's Coming to Netflix Canada in February 2025
January, being the longest month of all time, has certainly lived up to its reputation in 2025. We're almost at its end, and will soon be
Allie Gregory•Jan 31, 2025Netflix Details Latest 'Knives Out' Film, 'Wake Up Dead Man'
Netflix has detailed the next 'Knives Out' film, 'Wake Up Dead Man,' which will arrive on the streamer in fall 2025. As usual, the upcoming
Alex Hudson•Jan 30, 2025Sparks Announce New Record 'MAD!,' Share "Do Things My Own Way"
Sparks are keeping the ball rolling by announcing their 28th studio album. According to a press release, 'MAD!' will arrive "this year" via
Sydney Brasil•Jan 30, 2025Hanorah Announces 'Closer Than Hell' EP, Shares "Barbed Wire"
Montreal-based singer-songwriter Hanorah has returned with a new single, "Barbed Wire" today — a dive into the wounds of a broken
Kinza Zafar•Jan 30, 2025Marianne Faithfull Dies at 78
Singer/actor Marianne Faithfull has died at the age of 78, a spokesperson has confirmed to BBC. "It is with deep sadness that we announce
Allie Gregory•Jan 30, 2025'Squid Game' Announces Third and Final Season on Netflix
After a record-breaking opening week for season two last December, Netflix has announced the third and final season for 'Squid Game,' and
Karlie Rogers•Jan 30, 2025Ringo Starr Has Apparently Never Eaten Pizza
During an appearance on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' last night (January 29) in support of his latest country album 'Look Up,' Ringo Starr was ready
Karlie Rogers•Jan 30, 2025Sarah Harmer, Boi-1da to be Honoured at 2025 JUNO Awards
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) has announced that Sarah Harmer and Boi-1da will be honoured with special award
Megan LaPierre•Jan 30, 2025Hozier Extends 'Unreal Unearth' North American Tour
If you've failed to comprehend just how big Hozier has become, this might put it into perspective: in the latest expansion of his touring
Megan LaPierre•Jan 30, 2025John Mulaney's Weekly Netflix Talk Show Gets Premiere Date
Fallen former wife guys seem to remain booked and busy, so Dave Grohl probably shouldn't be too worried about his career: after recently
Megan LaPierre•Jan 30, 2025Cheekface Announce Fifth Album 'Middle Spoon'
Cheekface have a habit of surprise dropping their albums whenever they want, but this time, it seems as though Cheek Freaks are getting
Sydney Brasil•Jan 30, 2025Bells Larsen Details Sophomore Album 'Blurring Time'
Toronto singer-songwriter and Exclaim! New Faves alum Bells Larsen has announced his forthcoming sophomore album, previewed today by new
Megan LaPierre•Jan 30, 2025Patti Smith Collapses on Stage in Brazil
First covered by local newspaper 'Folha de S Paulo' and then picked up by the Associated Press, there have been numerous reports about Patti
Megan LaPierre•Jan 30, 2025Casper Skulls Announce New Album 'Kit-Cat,' Share Lead Single "Roddy Piper"
Toronto-via-Sudbury trio Casper Skulls returned in 2024 following the birth of Melanie St. Pierre-Bednis and Neil Bednis's baby to preview
Allie Gregory•Jan 30, 2025Here's Everything Coming to MUBI in February 2025
As everyone's favourite and least favourite holiday, Valentine's Day, quickly approaches, never fear! We've got your back — give the gift of
Karlie Rogers•Jan 30, 2025Black Country, New Road Announce Record 'Forever Howlong,' Share "Besties"
Black Country, New Road have spent the last few weeks teasing their new single "Besties," and with it's arrival today, they've also
Sydney Brasil•Jan 30, 2025Orpheus Choir of Toronto Celebrates 60th Anniversary with First Orchestral Performance in Canada of Forgotten Oratorio in over 100 Years
Under the artistic direction of Thomas Burton, the Orpheus Choir of Toronto is celebrating its 60th anniversary with an unearthed oratorio's
Exclaim! Staff•Jan 30, 2025Here's Everything Coming to Paramount+ in February 2025
After what felt like a million years, January is finally drawing to a close. What feels like a reward, February — a.k.a the shortest month
Karlie Rogers•Jan 30, 2025UWADE Announces Debut LP 'Florilegium'
Rising indie soul artist UWADE has shared "Call It A Draw," the first single from her upcoming album 'Florilegium,' set for release on April
Kinza Zafar•Jan 29, 2025Indie Artists Made $3.41 Per 1,000 Streams in 2024, Report Finds
We all know that royalty payout rates for artists from music streaming services are awful. We also know that, in many cases, labels and
Megan LaPierre•Jan 29, 2025Madonna Is Working on Stand-Up Material
Sometimes, you and Justin Timberlake only have four minutes to save the world; others, you're ready to test out your tight five. Such is the
Megan LaPierre•Jan 29, 2025Hayley Williams, Lucy Dacus, St. Vincent and More to Play L.A. Fire Relief Benefit
To support those impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires, Give a Fuck LA has announced a benefit and auction event to be held on February 5
Kinza Zafar•Jan 29, 2025Jamie xx Teams Up with Erykah Badu for "F.U." on 'In Waves' Deluxe
Following the release of his long-awaited sophomore album last year, London-based producer Jamie xx has returned with the deluxe version of
Karlie Rogers•Jan 29, 2025Winnipeg International Jazz Festival Gets Headliners Béla Fleck, Edmar Castañeda, Antonio Sánchez for 2025 Edition
Jazz Winnipeg has announced the headliners for the first evening of this year's TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival, which will take
Karlie Rogers•Jan 29, 2025Matt Mays Gets the Sheepdogs and Kathleen Edwards for Nova Scotia's Sundown Salut
Matt Mays and Sonic Concerts have enlisted the Sheepdogs and Kathleen Edwards for a doubleheader at Hubbards, NS's Shore Club, which he's d
Allie Gregory•Jan 29, 2025Condé Nast Reportedly Wanted Justin Bieber to Headline Pitchfork Music Festival
The 2024 edition of the flagship Pitchfork Music Festival was its last, with publishing giant Condé Nast (owner of 'Pitchfork' since 2015)
Megan LaPierre•Jan 29, 2025Alyson McNamara Announces New Album 'Wake,' Shares "In Your Wake"
Toronto singer-songwriter Alyson McNamara returned with a couple of new songs back in the fall, and now she's announced her new album
Alex Hudson•Jan 29, 2025Robert Ascroft Teams Up with Christopher Owens on 'Echo Still Remains' Preview "Should've Stayed in Bed"
Having moved the release date of his forthcoming album 'Echo Still Remains' from January 31 to February 14 (via Hand Drawn Dracula Records)
Allie Gregory•Jan 29, 2025Pierre Kwenders Returns with 'Tears on the Dancefloor' EP
Montreal-based Congolese polymath Pierre Kwenders made quite the splash on both the Canadian and global stage with his 2022 album 'José
Megan LaPierre•Jan 29, 2025Momma Detail New Album, North American Tour
Grungy rockers Momma have announced a new album and a North American tour. 'Welcome to My Blue Sky' is out April 4 through Polyvinyl Record
Alex Hudson•Jan 29, 2025Still House Plants Plot North American Tour
'If I don't make it, I love u' — the watershed third album from UK three-piece Still House Plants — was one of Exclaim!'s 50 Best Albums of
Megan LaPierre•Jan 29, 2025Here's Everything Coming to Disney+ Canada in February 2025
February is the shortest month — which is perhaps why the Disney+ Canada lineup is looking a tad thin for February 2025. This month sees the
Alex Hudson•Jan 29, 2025MJ Lenderman Expands North American Tour Once Again
Indie It Man MJ Lenderman announced a new album back in June, and now he's planning to take it on the road alongside his live band, the
Allie Gregory•Jan 29, 2025Miya Folick Books Spring North American Tour
Miya Folick is gearing up to release her self-produced third album 'Erotica Veronica' (out February 28 via Nettwerk), and has now announced
Megan LaPierre•Jan 29, 2025Julien Baker & TORRES Announce Debut Album 'Send a Prayer My Way'
After a lot of cowboy-hatted hinting, in December, boygenius's Julien Baker & TORRES released "Sugar in the Tank" — their debut country
Megan LaPierre•Jan 29, 2025Deafheaven Plot North American Tour
Deafheaven just announced their new album 'Lonely People with Power' (out March 28 via Roadrunner Records), and they've just mapped out a
Allie Gregory•Jan 29, 2025Alison Krauss & Union Station Detail First Album in 14 Years
Alison Krauss is back with her band Union Station for their first album in 14 years. 'Arcadia' will be out on March 28 through Down the Road
Alex Hudson•Jan 29, 2025COIN Disband, Cancel Rest of North American Tour
COIN bandleader Chase Lawrence has parted ways with the other two members of his project and cancelled the rest of their tour after
Sydney Brasil•Jan 28, 2025Bella White Books North American Tour
Canadian country singer-songwriter Bella White has announced a headlining North American tour for this spring behind her 2024 'Five for
Megan LaPierre•Jan 28, 2025Central Cee Maps Out First World Tour
Fresh off the release of his highly anticipated debut album 'Can't Rush Greatness,' UK rap sensation Central Cee has announced his first
Megan LaPierre•Jan 28, 2025Mother Tongues, Edmund Stay, Lee & Gamble Unlimited, Ancient Greece Celebrate the Year of the Snake with Toronto Show
With Lunar New Year celebrations getting underway this week, Toronto's own Mother Tongues are due to take part in the festivities by
Allie Gregory•Jan 28, 2025Modest Mouse Map Out North American Tour
Good news for people who love Modest Mouse — the turn-of-the-millennium indie heroes have announces a tour this June and July.The band will
Alex Hudson•Jan 28, 2025Rush Announce Career-Spanning 'RUSH 50' Anthology
For the first time, Rush have announced a super deluxe career-spanning anthology that encompasses the whole of their storied recorded output
Megan LaPierre•Jan 28, 2025Dave Matthews Band Schedule 2025 Tour
It's a big day for those of us who had a Dave Matthews Band phase in high school: the band have booked a summer 2025 North American tour, i
Alex Hudson•Jan 28, 2025Peter Bjorn and John Plot 'Writer’s Block' Tour
Remember Peter Bjorn and John? "Young Folks"? Geez, I miss a whistle melody — great stuff. Anyway, they're back with plans for a tour
Allie Gregory•Jan 28, 2025Silverstein Add London, Ottawa Shows to North American 25th Anniversary Tour
Post-hardcore troupe Silverstein formed in Burlington, ON, back in 2000. In 2025, that will put them at 25 years as a band — and to
Megan LaPierre•Jan 28, 2025Corridor's Jonathan Personne Announces New Solo Album 'Nouveau Monde'
Everyone's favourite Sup Pop Francophones Corridor released the delightful 'Mimi' and its incredible album art into the world last year, and
Allie Gregory•Jan 28, 2025