Radio Free Alice return with the sharp new single “Lunch Money” and a fresh video as they kick off a huge summer of festival dates.
A stripped-back live performance of “See You Out There” captured with Shjaane Glover at Side Launch Brewing Co., highlighting one of Ontario’s most compelling emerging voices.
Mastodon return with the powerful new single “Your Ghost Again” alongside a must-watch official visualizer and a newly announced North American tour.
Geese will bring their Getting Killed Again tour to Toronto’s History on November 3, marking the band’s lone Canadian stop on their 2026 North American run. Full details here.
Jack White drops two fiery new singles in 2026: the psychedelic blues rant "G.O.D. and the Broken Ribs" and funky "Derecho Demonico." Listen to the new tracks here.
Loathe return with “Fangs,” a genre-blurring new single that offers a first look at A Stranger To You.
Hovvdy share “Blast,” a driving new single and video from their upcoming album Big World.
Protest The Hero return with “Mouthpiece,” a politically charged new track and video from their upcoming album Within.
Alt-J frontman Joe Newman’s JJerome87 debuts new single “Track and Field,” turning a hazy ’90s college romance into sparkling, singalong gold. Listen here.
Portrayal of Guilt return with two devastating new singles, “Object of Pain” and “Death From Above,” completing their …Beginning of the End video trilogy with director Craig Murray. A chilling preview of the Austin trio’s next experimental chapter.
Discover 10 rising Canadian artists you need to know now, proving Canada's music scene is set to dominate 2026. Click to find out who's essential.
Poison The Well brought their Peace in Place tour to Toronto's History on April 7 with raw power. Click through to see the full concert photo gallery.
Converge unleashed fury at History on April 7 amid their 2026 album rampage. Click through for the intense concert photo gallery here.
From Squamish to Toronto, Surf Hat brought their sun-soaked psych-surf rock to the stage as part of The Sheepdogs’ Out All Night Tour, touring in support of Modern World Blues (released November 6, 2025). Dive into the gallery below to check out some of our favourite moments from their set.
Blending country-tinged indie rock with fuzzed-out energy and heart, Ratboys and Florry lit up Lee’s Palace in Toronto for a night that hit all the right notes.
From second-degree Killswitch burns to intimate moments with Burton Cummings at the El Mocambo, 2025 was stacked with unforgettable shows. Scroll through our favourite concert photos from the year here.
This year's list covers an eclectic mix of genres and styles, from underground emerging artists to pop culture icons. Whether you're into metal, infectious indie pop, hip-hop, or experimental sounds, this collection will shake up your everyday rotation.
Without further ado, here are the 50 Best Albums of 2025, according to us.
The Mars Volta lit up Toronto’s History with a shadow-drenched set of all-new material. Read our review and explore the full photo gallery from the show.
Swedish hardcore legends Refused tore through Toronto one last time on their farewell tour, delivering a ferocious set that was equal parts celebration and goodbye. Read the full review and see the photos here.
Braving waist-high snowbanks and bone-chilling temperatures, Toronto’s hardcore faithful packed History for the kickoff of Counterparts’ Heaven Let Them Die tour. Read our review and check out all the concert photos from the night here.
Killswitch Engage at Budweiser Stage (2025)
Counterparts at History (2025)
Parkway Drive at Budweiser Stage (2025)
Refused at History (2025)
A deep dive into some of our best Toronto concert photos from the past decade.
All photography by Steve St. Jean
PUP join Second Summer Festival as guest curators, handpicking a lineup of must-see artists for its inaugural Toronto takeover.