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Greg Freeman has announced All Set The Bone, out October 2 via Transgressive/Canvasback, and shared the new single “Indu” with a video.
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.
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.
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.
Québec's enigmatic duo, Angine de Poitrine, is sweeping the globe with their unique sound and mysterious persona. Dive into what makes this Canadian band so undeniably good and why they've become a global sensation.
OSHEAGA 2026 unveils a stacked lineup led by Lorde, Tate McRae, and Twenty One Pilots, alongside Geese, The xx, Turnstile, and more. See the full lineup here.
At The Gates announce new album “The Ghost of a Future Dead,” the final studio statement from late vocalist Tomas Lindberg. Watch the first single “The Fever Mask” here.
Cat Clyde returns with “Man’s World,” a soulful and fiery preview of her upcoming album Mud Blood Bone out March 13. Listen to the track here.
Arkells are stepping into a new era with the announcement of their upcoming album Between Us. Learn more about their upcoming release and watch their new music video for “Next Summer” here.
King Tuff roars back with MOO, a return to raw, joyful rock ‘n’ roll led by the fiery new single “Twisted on a Train.” Click to dive into his revival and hear what makes this record so alive.
The Sheepdogs return with “Keep Out Of The Storm,” a warm, guitar-driven title track from their upcoming album arriving February 27, 2026. The single sets the stage for a major Canadian headline tour kicking off this March.
A$AP Rocky is back with “Punk Rocky,” a left-field, guitar-laced track that feels loose, weird, and fully intentional. It’s not your typical Rocky single, which is exactly why it’s worth your time.
The Vans Warped Tour is officially returning to Canada in 2026 with a massive two-day stop in Montreal, its first Canadian date since its revival. Here’s what fans need to know about Warped’s biggest cross-border expansion yet.
Waxahatchee and MJ Lenderman just announced a co-headline tour, and Toronto fans can catch their special duo performance at Massey Hall on April 25, 2026. Click through for everything you need to know about Waxahatchee & MJ Lenderman’s 2026 tour.
Whitney join forces with GRAMMY-winner Madison Cunningham on “Evangeline,” the final preview of their upcoming album Small Talk, out this Friday via AWAL. The sweeping duet showcases the band’s lush, emotional return to form — listen now.
Puscifer return with “Pendulum,” the second single from their upcoming album Normal Isn’t, arriving February 6. The track channels dark ‘80s post-punk energy and introduces a mysterious new character to the Pusciverse. Listen now.
Canadian rapper Shad shares “Slanted,” the final single from his upcoming album Start Anew, a powerful close to his trilogy of socially conscious hip-hop, out October 31 via Secret City Records.
Parcels are back in Toronto with their new album LOVED and a stop on their LOVED Tour at Coca-Cola Coliseum on October 21. Here’s why you won’t want to miss it.
This Sunday, Side Launch Brewing London throws its biggest party yet: a one-day festival headlined by hometown hero Shad, plus Menno Versteeg, Born in the Eighties, and Sunshine Makers.
Trivium are back with a blistering new single and the announcement of their Struck Dead EP. Get the first taste with “Bury Me With My Screams,” a heavy-hitting anthem you don’t want to miss.
Hayley Williams confronts fame, identity, and Nashville in the sharply honest video for “Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party.” Watch as she takes on bachelorette chaos by day and karaoke confessions by night.
Heavy metal has lost a true legend. Ozzy Osbourne, the iconic voice behind Black Sabbath, has passed away at 76. Discover the moving details behind his final farewell concert and the legacy he leaves behind.
After a week of cryptic teasers and sold-out shows, Tyler, The Creator has just dropped a surprise new album, DON’T TAP THE GLASS. Discover why this release is making waves and how it connects to his record-setting world tour. Read more here.
Cor de Lux return with “The Deli,” a sharp, satirical indie rock track paired with a nostalgic claymation video.