Cirkut: From Canada to the Grammys, the Producer Shaping Global Pop
From making beats in Canada to producing global hits for Lady Gaga, The Weeknd, ROSÉ, Bruno Mars and Miley Cyrus, Cirkut has become one of pop music's most influential producers....
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The Tragically Hip’s Historic Final Concert Returns to CBC for 10th Anniversary
Ten years after Canada gathered to watch The Tragically Hip’s final concert in Kingston, CBC marked the anniversary with a special rebroadcast of The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration on August 22, 2026. The broadcast returned one of the most emotional moments in Canadian music...
This Month in Canadian Music History: August
August has delivered some memorable moments in Canadian music history. From the birth of one of the country’s biggest international stars to an emotional concert watched from coast to coast, these are some of the Canadian music milestones worth remembering this month. August 6, 1996 —...
New Music Friday: August 7, 2026
Another Friday means another round of new music — and at The Maple Music Café Lounge, Canadian artists always come first. This week brings everything from stripped-down Alberta country and Toronto hardcore to new Canadian rock, alongside a carefully selected group of international releases. Whether...
Album of the Week: Rush – Moving Pictures
Released on February 12, 1981, Rush's Moving Pictures stands as one of the most celebrated albums in Canadian music history. Combining technical brilliance with memorable songwriting, the album introduced progressive rock to a broader audience without sacrificing the musicianship that made Rush unique. More than...
Ryan Hemsworth Returns With Numbskull, His First Album in Eight Years
After eight years away from solo albums, Halifax-born producer Ryan Hemsworth returns with Numbskull. Arriving October 21, 2026, the adventurous 12-track release crosses trip-hop, hyperpop, rave and electroclash, with collaborators including Tegan and Sara....
Basia Bulat Reimagines Basia’s Palace With New Acoustic EP Bouquet
Canadian singer-songwriter Basia Bulat is returning to familiar songs from a new perspective with Bouquet, a five-track acoustic EP arriving August 28, 2026, through Secret City Records. Rather than introducing an entirely new collection, Bouquet revisits material from Bulat's 2025 album Basia’s Palace. The songs...
Sam Roberts Band Returns to the Road with Summer 2026 Canadian Tour
July 30 - September 24, 2026 | Canada's live music scene continues to thrive this summer as Sam Roberts Band embarks on another cross-country tour, bringing its celebrated live show to theatres, wineries, festivals and legendary concert venues from Atlantic Canada to Ontario. For more...
Dr. Oliver Jones: Canada’s Jazz Virtuoso Who Carried Montréal’s Legacy to the World
Dr. Oliver Jones is one of Canada's most celebrated jazz pianists, admired for his extraordinary technique, lyrical performances and lifelong dedication to preserving the rich tradition of jazz. From his early musical training in Montréal's Little Burgundy neighbourhood to standing on the world's greatest concert...
Cameron Whitcomb: From Nanaimo to International Stages, One Honest Song at a Time
Some artists spend years trying to discover their authentic voice. For Cameron Whitcomb, authenticity became the foundation of everything he creates. Raised in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Whitcomb's journey into music was anything but conventional. Long before audiences discovered his unmistakable raspy vocals, he was navigating...