LIVE PICS // ARLO PARKS at History in Toronto
Photos by Nolan Mcbride – In 2026, British singer-songwriter Arlo Parks ushered in a major creative evolution with the release of her third studio album, Ambiguous Desire. Released on April …
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LIVE PICS // WEIRD AL YANKOVIC and PUDDLES PITY PARTY at the PNE in Vancouver
Photos by Sharon Steele – In 2026, “Weird Al” Yankovic embarked on his massive, 90-city “Bigger & Weirder” North American tour, cementing his status as comedy music’s premier touring icon. Kicking …
LIVE PICS + REVIEW // Unforgettable Energy and Endless Stars: Inside the Magic of Outside Lands Festival
Photos by William Smith – This year’s Outside Lands festival transformed San Francisco into one giant celebration. All three days were packed with unforgettable performances and memories that fans couldn’t …
LIVE PICS // EAGLES OF DEATH METAL show at Vogue Theatre in Vancouver
Photos by Sharon Steele – Formed in Palm Desert, California, in 1998 by childhood friends Jesse Hughes and Josh Homme, Eagles of Death Metal emerged as an infectious, swagger-heavy antidote …
Performer Lineup Announced for the 2026 Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Join us on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Massey Hall for the 2026 Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony presented by Amazon Music, honouring The Tragically Hip, Mike Reno & Paul …
2026 Polaris Festival Full Programming Revealed
This September, Polaris is creating space to listen differently. Across the month, the 2026 Polaris Festival moves through listening sessions, exhibitions, conversations, live performances, artist gatherings, and unexpected spaces across …
LIVE PICS // NELLY at the PNE / Playland Freedom Mobile Arch in Vancouver
Photos by Sharon Steele – Born Cornell Iral Haynes Jr. in Austin, Texas, and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Nelly grew up blending Midwestern hip-hop, Southern twang, and unmistakable pop …
LIVE PICS // THE BEACHES perform at PNE / Playland Freedom Mobile Arch in Vancouver
Photos by Sharon Steele – Named after the Toronto neighborhood where they grew up, The Beaches—comprising sisters Jordan Miller (lead vocals, bass) and Kylie Miller (guitar), along with close friends …
INTERVIEW // Perspectives, Raw Rock, and Reinvention: Inside CRIMINAL HERO’s Debut
Criminal Hero releases its debut album, Walk Through the Fire, today (Friday, August 28), delivering big guitars, driving rhythms and undeniable hooks with a punk-fuelled edge. Led by songwriter and …
LIVE PICS // GFLIP at the Hollywood Theatre in Vancouver
Photos by Sharon Steele – Melbourne-born singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist G Flip has established themselves as one of the most dynamic powerhouses in modern pop-rock. Emerging into the spotlight after …
LIVE PICS // ANGINE DE POITRINE at The Pearl in Vancouver
Photos by Sharon Steele – Angine de Poitrine is an enigmatic experimental math-rock duo hailing from Saguenay, Quebec, that has taken the international alternative music scene by storm. Performing as …
INTERVIEW // Canadian Alt-Rock Artist Nix Ironstone Releases Fierce New Single “Sincerely, Me”
Canadian alt-rock artist Nix Ironstone is back with a vengeance, channeling raw emotional grit and unyielding energy into his fierce new single, “Sincerely, Me.” Blending heavy guitar riffs with deeply …
LIVE PICS // It ain’t summer without a visit from Blue Rodeo at the PNE, Hastings Park, Vancouver
Photos by Sharon Steele – Formed in Toronto in 1984 by songwriting duo Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor, Blue Rodeo emerged as one of Canada’s defining country-rock institutions. Blending roots-rock …
LIVE PICS // GOOSE captured at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver
Photos by Sharon Steele – Hailing from Norwalk, Connecticut, indie-groove powerhouse Goose has spent the last decade morphing from a regional jam favorite into a genuine arena-selling force. Founded in …
PORCH LIGHT announce debut album Hush, available September 18
Coming off of breakout performances at Lollapalooza and Hinterland, Minneapolis band Porch Light are excited to announce their debut album, Hush, available September 18, 2026 via Mom + Pop. Recorded …
LIVE PICS // ANDY GRAMMAR: The Sound of Hope at the Peak of His Powers
Photos by Shannon Guest – Andy Grammer’s 2026 trajectory exemplifies an artist operating at the peak of his creative and performative powers. Building on a career defined by multi-platinum anthems …
INTERVIEW // DOUG ALBREGTS of alt-rock band Little Falls Trophy about the two newest singles, “Greenwich Village” and “Let It Go”
There is a familiarity in the music of Little Falls Trophy; it sounds, on first listen, like you may have heard the song before, but the music steers clear of …
LIVE PICS + REVIEW // AC/DC and THE PRETTY RECKLESS rock BC Place in Vancouver
Photos + Review by Sharon Steele – There are some bands that know exactly what their audience wants, and AC/DC is one of them. The Power Up Tour returned to …
LIVE PICS // ALEXISON FIRE & UNDEROATH at RBC Amphitheatre in Toronto
Photos by Caitie Corkal – Formed in St. Catharines, Ontario, in 2001, Alexisonfire earned their title as “the only band ever” by pioneering a signature blend of post-hardcore, melodic punk, …
LIVE PICS // CAMERON WHITCOMB and BE COTTRILL at Toronto’s History
Photos by Bailey Hurd – From working the Trans Mountain Pipeline in British Columbia to becoming one of North America’s most compelling storytellers, Cameron Whitcomb’s path to the spotlight has …