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Chastity Announce New Album, I Built This Prison Myself
Whitby, Ontario’s Chastity have announced their new album I Built This Prison Myself, arriving November 13 via Deathwish Inc. and Dine Alone Records in Canada, alongside the single “Misled Youth.”
Turnstile Announce NEVER ENOUGH: VERSIONS
Turnstile will release NEVER ENOUGH: VERSIONS on August 28, featuring collaborations with Elton John, Hayley Williams, Blood Orange, Alex G and more.
Best New Music This Week: Hey, Nothing, Denzel Currey & Kenny Beats, Westside Cowboy, and More
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.
AC/DC PWR/UP Pop-Up Experience Coming to Toronto’s Steam Whistle Brewery
Toronto AC/DC fans can get ready for the band’s 2026 stadium show with a free PWR/UP Pop-Up at Steam Whistle Brewery on September 15 and 16.
Cameron Winter Announces Live Album from Storied 2025 Carnegie Hall Performance
Cameron Winter will release Live at Carnegie Hall on October 9, capturing his acclaimed 2025 solo performance at New York’s historic Carnegie Hall.
Fontaines D.C. Announce New Album Dopamine Chamber and Share “Marianne”
Dublin post-punk band Fontaines D.C. have announced their fifth album, Dopamine Chamber, and shared the new single “Marianne” ahead of its October 16 release via XL Recordings.
Review: Alexisonfire Deliver a FOMO-Inducing Set for Their Crisis 20th Anniversary
Alexisonfire returned home to Toronto’s RBC Amphitheatre for a full run-through of Crisis. Read our review to relive the set, the visuals, and the Neil Young & Crazy Horse encore singalong.
Mastodon Share “In The Ruins” Ahead of New Album Marrow Deep
Atlanta metal band Mastodon have released “In The Ruins,” the latest preview of Marrow Deep, with upcoming shows in Montreal and Toronto this September.
Review: Dead Tired’s Hornets of Fall Is a Ruthless, Feature-Packed Fourth Album and Their Best Yet
Dead Tired’s Hornets of Fall is a ruthless, feature-packed fourth album and their best yet. Read our full review to hear why it hits harder than anything they’ve done before.
Denzel Curry and Kenny Beats Announce New Album ii, Share “The Difference” with Yebba
Denzel Curry and Kenny Beats reunite for ii, a new nine-track album featuring Yebba, JPEGMAFIA and Westside Gunn, arriving August 21 via Loma Vista Recordings.
Protest the Hero Announce 2026 Canadian Tour in Support of Within
Canadian progressive metal band Protest the Hero will bring their acclaimed new album Within to Moncton, Toronto, Vancouver and cities across the country this November and December.
Slow Pulp Share New Single “Spill” Ahead of New Album Melodie
Chicago indie rock band Slow Pulp have released “Spill,” the final preview of their new album Melodie, with a Toronto show at Danforth Music Hall coming this November.
Listen to “If You Don’t Know” by Wine Lips
Toronto’s Wine Lips return with a catchy new psych punk single ahead of their upcoming album TV Dinner.
Best New Music This Week: Citizen, Cancer Bats, Ceremony, And More
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.
DIIV Announce New Album ZIRP! and Share “The Fountain”
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.”
Listen to “Dobro” by Westside Cowboy
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 Announce 2026 Co-Headline Tour Across Western Canada and the U.S.
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 Announces Debut Album Long Way Home After Breakout Lollapalooza Set as “Boston” Dominates Charts
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 Share “The Deli” Video Ahead of Year Of The Horse Album on Ipecac Recordings
Cor de Lux return with “The Deli,” a sharp, satirical indie rock track paired with a nostalgic claymation video.
Review: The Strokes’ Reality Awaits Is Frustrating, Brilliant, and Worth It
The Strokes’ Reality Awaits is a frustrating, brilliant, and ultimately rewarding listen that demands patience before it reveals its best moments.