New Music Friday

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Canadian music takes several directions this week. Bruce Cockburn revisits the songs that helped shape his musical life, while Shantaia releases a new country collection. Meanwhile, Jacques Greene heads towards the dance floor, and Hamilton duo Allegories explore the space between electronic music and indie...

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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] From powerful songwriting and indie rock to Canadian rock history, seven new releases offer plenty to explore this Friday. October begins with another wide-ranging collection of Canadian music. New Music Friday – October 2, 2026 brings established voices together...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] From roots and singer-songwriter storytelling to electronic music, jazz and cinematic piano, Canadian artists deliver an eclectic September 25. Canada’s latest release day brings together established artists, independent voices and musicians reaching important career milestones. New Music Friday –...

Canadian music is covering plenty of ground this week. September 18 brings major new releases from internationally recognised Canadian artists alongside albums and EPs from independent musicians deserving a wider audience. Carly Rae Jepsen returns with an ambitious double album, Neil Young revisits both new...

Canada’s new music calendar delivers an especially diverse mix this week, moving from young blues and experimental indie rock to garage punk, cinematic cello and a collaboration between two established Canadian bands. This week’s Maple Music Lounge picks include a remarkable debut from British Columbia...

September begins with a particularly varied week for Canadian music. One of Canada’s biggest international pop successes gets a 20th-anniversary expansion, a Canadian-born country artist delivers his debut album, and independent musicians are moving through R&B, jazz, ambient music, contemporary composition and electronic experimentation....

Friday is here, and Canadian music has delivered another strong batch of new releases. From intimate folk and acoustic songwriting to psychedelic rock and a deeply Canadian musical tribute, this week’s New Music Friday has plenty to discover. Here are five Canadian albums and EPs...

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