Canadian Music History Radio
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...
Released on January 18, 1974, Gordon Lightfoot’s Sundown marked a defining moment in the career of one of Canada’s greatest songwriters. Blending folk, country and soft rock, the album brought Lightfoot extraordinary international success while preserving the thoughtful storytelling that had already earned him widespread...
Canadian music takes centre stage this week with a release slate that stretches from one of the country's most important rock bands to independent country and adventurous experimental music. Leading New Music Friday for August 21, 2026 is a landmark live collection from The Tragically...
Released on February 1, 1972, Neil Young’s Harvest captured a quieter side of rock music at a time when the genre was growing louder and heavier. Blending folk, country and rock with deeply personal songwriting, the album became a defining moment in Young’s career. Its...
Canada’s music scene delivers another strong week of releases, with indie rock, R&B, country, folk and dream pop all represented. This week’s New Music Friday: Made in Canada puts the spotlight entirely on Canadian artists. From established performers to emerging voices, here are some of...
Released on June 13, 1995, Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill became one of the most influential albums of the 1990s. Honest, fearless and emotionally charged, it transformed Morissette from a Canadian pop artist into a global music phenomenon. Its powerful lyrics and alternative rock sound...
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 —...
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...
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...
Canadian artists take centre stage every Friday at Maple Music Lounge. Here are the releases we’re listening to this week. Valley – “Someday” (Single) Toronto’s multi-JUNO nominated indie-pop favourites return with an uplifting new single that blends shimmering guitars, heartfelt lyrics and the band’s unmistakable...
