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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …