canadian music

Preston Pablo is the Canadian R&B crooner on everyone’s Spotify playlist

Preston Pablo rose from bedroom YouTuber to must-see showman. He’s still finding his voice. 

(Photography by William Ukoh)

Canadian pop newcomer Jessia is rising to new heights

Her motivational melodies are winning over fans across the country—and some of the industry’s biggest names

Watch this Ukrainian music showcase put on by URGNT

Listen to and watch performances by Ukrainian artists starting at 7 p.m. ET—or 2 a.m. Kyiv time. More details here.

An online music festival during the coronavirus pandemic

The pandemic has led to the cancellation of concerts and festivals across the country. Here’s how you can watch this virtual music festival.

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Watch musicians Alex Cuba and Clear Mortifee in concert

Watch the Canadian artists perform from the comfort and safety of your own home

Watch The Holy Gasp in concert

Stream the musical group’s performance as you self-isolate and keep your physical distance during the COVID-19 pandemic

Watch Moscow Apartment in concert

Stream the indie rock band’s performance from the comfort of your home

Who’s in? Who’s out? The 2015 Polaris Prize long list by the numbers

Polaris Prize juror Michael Barclay tells you everything you need to know

Why the Junos need to recapture Canadian music’s weirdness

Music in Canada—our disparate, wide land mass—can be defined by its innovative oddness. So why don’t the Juno Awards reflect that?

Singing the Brian Mulroney blues

Trent Severn picks up where Stompin’ Tom left off

Folk trio sings the Brian Mulroney blues

From the Grammys to Cold Specks, Canada is in an R & B moment

Why Canadians are going abroad for international recognition

Tegan and Sara, twins at the peak

Calgary’s famous sisters picked up three Junos on Sunday