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 …
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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, …
LIVE PICS //DANNY ELFMAN at Toronto’s History
Photos by AlitziaTyminski – Danny Elfman enters 2026 continuing to prove why he remains one of the most distinctive and influential composers and musical artists of his generation. With more …
PREMIERE // LISA MICHELLE ANDERSON Rides the Line Between Faith and Rebellion on “Part-Time Preacher”
Lisa Michelle Anderson turns a bit of small-town Midwestern lore into a vivid character study on her new single, “Part-Time Preacher,” out Friday, September 11. Inspired by the preacher’s son …
LIVE PICS // SIMPLE PLAN at the Sauble Beach Party Festival
Photos by Orest Dorosh – Canadian pop-punk titans Simple Plan enter 2026 riding an unwavering wave of momentum as they continue celebrating over 25 years as a band. Founded in Montreal …
LIVE PICS // FEFE DOBSON at the Sauble Beach Party Festival
Photos by Orest Dorosh – Canadian pop-rock powerhouse Fefe Dobson enters 2026 cementing her legacy as a trailblazing icon of alternative music. Since launching into the spotlight in the early 2000s …
LIVE PICS // PIERCE THE VEIL show at PNE Amphitheatre on Sat Sept 5th 2026
Photos by Sharon Steele – San Diego rock icons Pierce The Veil enter 2026 at the peak of their global momentum, blending post-hardcore intensity with anthemic pop sensibility. After decades of …
LIVE PICS + REVIEW // SIERRA FERRELL at the Pines Theater in Northampton, Massachusetts
Photos + Review by David Molnar – On a crisp New England night in early September, country and folk artist Sierra Ferrell brought her 2026 Heavy Petal Tour to the historic …
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 …
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 …