This Year’s Record Store Day Releases

Heads up, vinyl junkies: The bulk of this year's Record Store Day releases were announced today. Check out all the North American titles below and start putting together...

The Cookers Will Bring The Heat To Markham

Got a craving for a night of tasty post-bop jazz? Head on over to Flato Markham Theatre on April 5, 2025, when all-star septet The Cookers will serve up...

Canada’s Teen Jam Spotlights the Next Generation of Superstars

Canada’s Teen Jam is about to rock some young artist's world. The national music contest will bring together a network of talented young musicians for an unforgettable showcase at...

Bif Naked Is A Triple Threat

Iconic Canadian artist / author / activist Bif Naked, is starting 2025 with a bang, simultaneously releasing three singles in three distinct formats. These tracks showcase the breadth of...

The Memberz Want To Be Your Valentines

The Memberz will be sharing the love — and doubling your pleasure — on Valentine's Day weekend. The Toronto “nu-reggae” band are staging for two Reggae Valentine Shows at...

Canada Black Music Archives Announces Black History Month Programming

This Black History Month, the Canada Black Music Archives celebrates Toronto’s hip-hop icons and the impact the city has had on the genre. Often overlooked due to the popularity...

Area Resident’s Stylus Counsel | How to Avoid Buying American-Made Records

If you're a record collector like me, at least half of the records you buy are brand-new pressings. Here in Canada, this usually means that record was either made...

Next Week in Music | Feb. 3-9 • The Short List: 20 Titles You...

If this were March, I would say it's coming in like a lion, based on the number of killer releases on the way. Since it's February, I guess you...

Next Week in Music | Feb. 3-9 • The Short List: 20 Titles You...

If this were March, I would say it's coming in like a lion, based on the number of killer releases on the way. Since it's February, I guess you...

Next Week in Music | Feb. 3-9 • The Long List: 365+ Releases On...

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Next Week in Music | Feb. 3-9 • 16 New Books

What's the difference between a book lover, a collector and a hoarder? Beats me. Near as I can tell, like me, they all have to navigate the stacks of...

Next Week in Music | Feb. 3-9 • On TV

Grammys, Shmammys. Next week is all about the Super Bowl, baby! The annual gridiron orgy takes over the airwaves starting Monday, with umpteen hours of programming devoted to stadium-sized...

Chest Fever / Mrs. Henry Kick Off North American Tour In Canada

Chest Fever, the official revival of The Band (and alter ego of San Diego rock band Mrs. Henry) are kicking off their latest North American tour with a string...

Cedric Hanriot Unveils Time Is Color Vol. 2

Time is Color Vol.2 is the new body of work from the versatile polymath Cedric Hanriot. A key contributor to multiple Grammy-winning projects, collaborating with luminaries such as Herbie...

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