10 Independent Musicians To Listen To This September 2026
Article by Nathan Miller – The music industry is worlds away from where it was before the digital era. 20 years ago, the notion of kickstarting a music career with …
LIVE PICS // TOWA BIRD at Lincoln Hall in Chicago
Photos by Shannon Guest – Towa Bird is a British-Filipino singer-songwriter and guitarist who has quickly established herself as one of modern rock’s most electrifying new voices. Born in Hong …
U2 Announces New Studio Album, Carnaval De Luz, Out November 13
Interscope Records today announces the release of Carnaval De Luz – the 16th studio album from U2 and the first album of new material from the band in nine years – out …
INTERVIEW // Folk duo THE KENNEDYS about their beautiful new album “Smoketree”
Pete and Maura Kennedy, who have performed for decades as the folk-rock due The Kennedys are back with a brand-new album, “Smoketree.” With a thoughtful and inspiring attention to message …
Interview // Billion Streaming Metal Band SABATON Return To Canada This September
Formed in Falun, Sweden, in 1999, Sabaton has built a global power metal empire on high-octane riffage, cinematic orchestration, and a steadfast dedication to military history. Led by charismatic frontman …
LIVE PICS // BELLA KAY performing in Toronto at History
Photos by Nolan McBride – Pop singer-songwriter Bella Kay has solidified her status as one of 2026’s breakout stars, turning raw vulnerability into chart-topping success. The 20-year-old Texas-born artist first …
LIVE PICS + REVIEW // ALICE COOPER rocks The Big E in West Springfield, Massachusetts
Photos + Review by David Molnar – Alice Cooper, the Godfather of Shock Rock turned The Big E Arena in West Springfield, Massachusetts into a full-blown theatrical nightmare. On a …
MILEY CYRUS hosts star studded album release celebration at Marmont in Los Angeles
Grammy® Award-winning, multi-platinum global superstar Miley celebrated the release of her highly anticipated tenth studio album, Bass Persuades, with an intimate, star-studded event at the iconic Bar Marmont in West Hollywood. Among the …
LARKK’S new instrumental version of debut LP, out now!
“Opener “Cinders” and it showcases exactly what makes the record effective, as it starts as a slow ballad accompanied by atmospheric sounds and a steady piano. It builds until it …
ELLIOTT SKINNER Announces ‘How Far We’ve Come’ LP
Acclaimed singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist ELLIOTT SKINNER releases his debut solo EP ‘How Far We’ve Come’ via Ninja Tune. along with the EP’s focus track “Carols of My Mind” …
New Constellations Premiere “I’m Waiting Now” video; ACL Fest + US/CAN Headline Tour Next!
Portland indie-pop duo New Constellations share the official music video for “I’m Waiting Now,” a standout from their debut album It Comes In Waves , released this past May via …
CELLO Releases New Single “Forever”
Cello returns with her new single, “Forever”, taken from her forthcoming debut album ‘Kung Fu Disco’. Described by Cello as neon-tinged teenage heartbreak, the song finds her contemplating time, life and death, …
2026 Polaris Music Prize Album Short List Posters Revealed
New limited-edition poster collection created in partnership with aftermodern.lab to celebrate the 2026 Polaris Album Short List. CBC presents the Polaris Music Prize has unveiled the 10 newest additions to …
LIVE PICS // ERYKAH BADU at the Rivinia Festival outside Chicago
Photos by Shannon Guest – Erykah Badu entered 2026 cementing her status as the undisputed “Queen of Neo-Soul,” making an explosive return to the center stage of contemporary music. After …
LIVE PICS // DERMOT KENNEDY in Montreal at Place Bell
Photos by Veronique Jones – Dermot Kennedy entered 2026 cementing his reputation as one of Ireland’s defining modern musical exports, transitioning from his roots as a street busker in Dublin …
LIANNE CRANFIELD takes a leap of faith on “Last of the Dreamers”
Some songs ask questions. Others offer answers. Last of the Dreamers, the evocative debut single from Yukon-based singer-songwriter Lianne Cranfield, quietly does both. Written during a period of profound personal change, Last of …
LIVE PICS // CHANCE THE RAPPER at Andrew J Brady Music Center in Cincinnati
Photos by William Smith – Last week in Cincinnati, Chance brought out the 2016 nostalgia of his critically acclaimed mixtape, The Coloring Book. 10 years since it’s debut, Chance showed …
LIVE PICS // WU TANG CLAN at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Chicago
Photos by Shannon Guest – Wu-Tang Clan enter 2026 as one of hip-hop’s most influential and enduring collectives, carrying a legacy that has fundamentally reshaped the sound and culture of …
LIVE PICS // MT. JOY at RBC Amphitheatre in Toronto
Photos Nolan Mcbride – Mt. Joy have spent the past decade turning intimate songwriting and expansive indie-rock into a sound built for both headphones and packed arenas. Formed by longtime friends …
LIVE PICS + REVIEW // Sauble Beach Party 2026: Day 3 Goes Out With a Bang
Photos by Ari Johnson – There was no sense of a festival winding down when the gates opened for the final day of Sauble Beach Party 2026. If anything, Sunday, …