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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: Bana Yirgalem Almost two years following the release of his globally successful 2020 album, After Hours, The Weeknd has kicked off another tumultuous year with Dawn FM – an album that brings…

  • 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 groups continue to break long-set records in the music industry. Several K-pop artists have charted on Billboard within the last year such as BTS, BLACKPINK, TWICE, Tomorrow x Together and more. American…

  • 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 artists  By: Isaac Fontes 2021 was a year full of ups and downs, as COVID-19 continued to plague all of our lives for yet another year. One thing that always helps me…

  • 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 range and capabilities as a producer and DJ. Despite consisting of only three tracks, each one possesses its own distinct sound.  The first track, “Intimidated,” is melodic and upbeat, a perfect marriage…

  • 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 users all around the world is in December, when Spotify Wrapped is released. Since 2016, the streaming platform has shown listeners what their year looked like in terms of their listening habits.…

  • 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 compares writing to driving at night in the fog. “You can only see as far as your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way.” It speaks to the uncertainty…

  • 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: Kinza Zafar Torontonians are celebrating the return of live events as COVID-19 restrictions slowly ease, starting with a never-before-used venue in the west end of the city.  “block pARTy,” the inaugural 10-hour…

  • 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 sound, dreams and experiences. By: Teresa Valenton Peach Luffe at CBC Music (Courtesy of Jong Lee) What began as a solo act has now evolved into a quartet that has created a…

  • 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 first time in a year and a half, I lined up outside a concert venue. Between a mixture of nervousness and excitement, I showed my ID, proof of vaccination and took my…

  • 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 hip-hop music scene is continuously developing and proving that the city is home to a cache of talented artists. NorthSideBenji is one of the latest examples, with a new album that’s letting…

  • 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 initial release  By: Isaac Fontes When I was just a 14-year-old, Mac Miller released Faces. It became available for free download on May 11, 2014, and served as the follow-up to his…

  • 5 Canadian Indigenous musicians you need in your playlist

    The Canadian Indigenous music scene is rich, varied and thriving; here are five acts you should check out By: Nganji Kimonyo Canadian Indigenous music, like Indigenous culture, is both varied and rich. Its scene is home to sounds and styles that encompass all genres, but what they all have in common is that they speak…