DIIV are entering a bold new era with ZIRP!, a new A. G. Cook-produced album arriving October 30 alongside the band’s expansive new single, “The Fountain.”

Manchester’s Westside Cowboy return with “Dobro,” a fuzzed-out, slacker-rock groove and the final preview of their debut album It Goes On.

Cat Clyde and Dean Johnson are bringing their acclaimed alt-folk and Americana sounds to Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary, Denver, Seattle and more on an extensive 2026 co-headline tour.

Stella Lefty caps a breakout year with the announcement of her debut album Long Way Home, and her chart-topping single “Boston” is only getting bigger.

Cor de Lux return with “The Deli,” a sharp, satirical indie rock track paired with a nostalgic claymation video.

The Strokes’ Reality Awaits is a frustrating, brilliant, and ultimately rewarding listen that demands patience before it reveals its best moments.

Showing Teeth ramp up the intensity with new single “Bad Exchanges,” a chaotic preview of their debut EP. Listen to it here.

Greg Freeman has announced All Set The Bone, out October 2 via Transgressive/Canvasback, and shared the new single “Indu” with a video.

Protomartyr announce Hotel Usona and share the intense lead single “Sounds We Cannot Hear” ahead of their fall world tour.

Three sold-out nights, one unforgettable Toronto takeover. Read the review and see all the concert photos from Angine de Poitrine’s incredible run at The Mod Club.

Every Friday we challenge ourselves to sift through new music releases and curate a list of albums we think you should be listening to. Tap your favourite music app, put those headphones on and listen to some new music.

CEREMONY lean into a darker post-punk sound on new single “Dark Summer” ahead of Tell Me Your Dream. Listen to the new track here.

The Ocean return with “Belligerence,” a heavy and conceptual new single from their upcoming album Solaris. Listen to the new track here.

Mastodon return with a crushing new single featuring Josh Homme, watch the video now and see when they hit Toronto and Montreal this fall.

Protomartyr have announced a 2026–2027 world tour across North America and Europe, including Toronto and Montreal stops. Tickets go on sale Friday.

PUP join Second Summer Festival as guest curators, handpicking a lineup of must-see artists for its inaugural Toronto takeover.

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.

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.

Protest The Hero return with “Mouthpiece,” a politically charged new track and video from their upcoming album Within.