Category: Music
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What music were Canadians listening to in 2022?
The new year is the perfect time to analyze Canadians’ listening habits By: Daniella Lopez Having just said goodbye to 2022, it’s time…
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10 festive Christmas songs by Canadian artists
Have a very Canadian Christmas with these carefully curated carols By: Daniella Lopez (David Beale/Unsplash) As the snow begins to fall and the…
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Don’t miss a beat this holiday season: A gift guide for music lovers
‘There’s a song in my heart’ is what your music-loving friends and family will say this winter when opening presents from CanCulture’s gift…
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Canadian music industry calls for environmental activism at inaugural Music Climate Summit
The first-ever Canadian Music Climate Summit sparked a conversation about sustainability within the music industry By: Peyton Lake “There is no music on…
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Mattmac: An Oji-Cree producer, rapper, singer and musical mastermind
Through writing and producing his own music, Mattmac shares his story and journey with mental health vulnerably, demonstrating his drive to succeed. By:…
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Review: Tim Baker calls for community in new album ‘The Festival’
Through versatile instrumentation from a tried and true musician, former Hey Rosetta! singer offers a vulnerable sophomore album By: Olivia Wiens Tim Baker…
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Retro Review: Why The Tragically Hip’s ‘Fully Completely’ stands the test of time
The Tragically Hip’s most popular album turned 30-years-old this past October, and longtime fans are not surprised by the impact it still has…
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New XO Record’s Chxrry22 releases debut EP The Other Side
Embodying the old sounds of The Weeknd, Chxrry22 drops her debut 7-track EP, The Other Side By: Bana Yirgalem (XO Records/Republic) Chxrry22 (pronounced…
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Editor’s Picks: 8 songs by Canadian musicians to get you in an autumn mood
No matter your musical taste, these songs are sure to enhance your next apple-picking trip or pumpkin patch outing By: Caelan Monkman The…
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Retro Review: Justin Bieber’s My World. 2.0 is a harrowing, cliché trip down middle school memory lane
Bieber’s overproduced debut studio album is 90 per cent begging over synthesizers, but it’s an iconic Canadian music moment nonetheless By: Rochelle Raveendran…
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You and the music: Going to a concert alone
As I went solo, not for the first time, I connected with the music, the crowd, the band, on a whole new level…
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2022 Juno Awards: Charlotte Cardin tops list of nominees
Last year’s virtual ceremony garnered over 1.1 million total viewers. By: Kayla Higgins (Uwe Conrad/Unsplash) Nominations for the 51st annual Juno Awards were…
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“Ready, Set, Go”: The Canadian music community gears up for the revived return of live music
When pandemic restrictions closed venues and imposed restrictions, they also struck those who love and use them By: Rowan Flood As Canada eases…
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Jesse Maxwell: Bringing new life to R&B and soul
The Toronto artist goes in depth with CanCulture, talking about his current album rollout and creative process By: Alex Wauthy Via jessemaxwellmusic.com Toronto…
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Ranking Drake’s discography
Full of both highs and lows, the Toronto superstar’s catalogue is unlike any other By: Adriana Forestieri Drake performing at a Bun B…
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One day at a time: The rise of Charlotte Day Wilson
Poised for stardom, the singer is at the centre of Toronto’s ripening sound By: Kayla Higgins Charlotte Day Wilson (thecomeupshow via Openverse) When…
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Join the march with Rufus John — The Freedom Marching Project: EP review
Led by Rufus John, United Artists 4 Change released a powerful EP titled “The Freedom Marching Project” By: Bashair Ali United Artists 4…
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Why are these Canadians pulling music from Spotify?
Neil Young cited platforming of “deadly misinformation” as the reason he left By: Kinza Zafar Neil Young held a dandelion on his birthday in…
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Futuristic sounds meet ’80s electronic pop: The Weeknd continues new trilogy with ‘Dawn FM’
‘Dawn FM’ is yet another step in a new direction for The Weeknd, proving that he has no intention of slowing down By:…
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5 K-pop idols you didn’t know were Canadian
K-POP Idols who probably LOVE Tim Hortons… By: Teresa Valenton Photo via Pixabay Over the last decade, K-pop has gained international recognition as…
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The top 10 Canadian albums of 2021
2021 was an exceptional year for Canadian music — here are my picks for the 10 best albums of the year from Canadian…
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KAYTRANADA drops new EP after nearly 2-year gap
“Intimidated” is the Montreal-based artist’s latest release since his 2019 award-winning album, “BUBBA” By: Kinza Zafar KAYTRANADA’s newest EP masterfully showcases his dynamic…
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Which Canadian artists made our 2021 Spotify Wrapped?
CanCulture team members share the Canadian artists on their year-end Spotify Wrapped (Sara Kurfeß/Unsplash) The most exciting part of the year for Spotify…
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RedFox: More than just a folk band
Discover the genre-bending band based out of Montreal By: Nganji Kimonyo RedFox (Courtesy of RedFox) There’s a quote by author E.L. Doctorow that…
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Toronto celebrates new venue with ‘block pARTy’ music event
ArtHaus Music brought ‘block pARTy,’ a vendor market followed by a series of performances by an all-Canadian lineup, to Toronto’s west end By:…
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Dreaming through music: An exclusive interview with the founder of Peach Luffe
Peach Luffe provides fans with an escape from reality through their dreamy music. CanCulture sat down with their founder to delve into their…
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Concerts are back, COVID-19 or otherwise; let’s work together to make shows safe for everyone
Masks and vaccines are surely needed, but so is a comprehensive approach to fighting harassment By: Scott Martin On Nov. 20, for the…
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Independent Toronto artist NorthSideBenji shows vulnerability on new project ‘The Extravagant Collection’
NorthSideBenji’s new album paves a new path for Toronto rappers and what it means to express vulnerability in music By: Bana Yirgalem Toronto’s…
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Mac Miller’s ‘Faces’ hit streaming services on my birthday; an unbelievable gift
The legendary mixtape and one of my favourite projects of all time arrived to streaming services on Oct. 15, seven years after its…