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By: Curtis Sindrey – Fan Expo Toronto 2026 was an exhilarating celebration of pop culture, fandom, and unforgettable moments that left attendees buzzing with excitement. The event was packed with incredible panels, exclusive merchandise, and meet-and-greets that showcased the best of the entertainment world. One of the most anticipated highlights was the legendary Mark Hamill, whose presence … Continue reading →

By: Curtis Sindrey – Pop-rock band The Fray, who released their newest album, A Light That Waits, on March 13th, 2026, which featured the singles “My Heart’s a Crowded Room”, “Emerald”, “Songs I’d Rather Not Sing”, and “A Light That Waits”, performed at RBC Amphitheatre in Toronto last night (Aug. 26th) with emo/indie rock band Dashboard … Continue reading →

By: Curtis Sindrey – Country music artist Kacey Musgraves, who released her newest album, Middle of Nowhere, on May 1, 2026 via Lost Highway, which featured the singles “Dry Spell”, “Middle of Nowhere”, “Loneliest Girl”, and “Mexico Honey”, performed at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto last night (Aug. 24th) with country music group Midland, who released their … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Alt-Rock icons Queens of the Stone Age have announced the release of their new album, Perfecth, due Oct. 30 from Matador Records. Out today is latest single “Insignificant Other,” which can be streamed below. “It’s a song about distance,” says frontman Joshua Homme. “About how someone can be your entire world only to … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Warm weather is back! And with that comes our recommendations to pick the best gifts for everyone on your list. Whether it’s for birthdays, anniversaries, or the holiday season, we have something for everybody. Start scrolling now to find the best new books, video games, tech, and more to impress everyone on your … Continue reading →

Photos by: Vlasta Titova – UK alt-rock band Swervedriver, who released their newest album, Future Ruins, on January 25th, 2019 via Dangerbird, which featured the singles “Mary Winter”, “Drone Lover”, “The Lonely Crowd Fades in the Air”, and “Spiked Flower”, performed at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto last night (Aug. 21st) with alt-rock band … Continue reading →

Photos by: Brandon Newfield – Pop-rap artist Jack Harlow, who released his newest album, Monica, on March 13, 2026 via Atlantic, which featured the single “Trade Places”, and featured production by, among others, Jermaine Paul (Alicia Keys, Kanye West), and Rogét Chahayed (Drake, Doja Cat, Lil Wayne), performed at History in Toronto last night (Aug. 18th) … Continue reading →

Photos by: Stephan Ordonez – R&B artist Kehlani, who released her newest album, Kehlani, on April 24, 2026 via Atlantic, performed at RBC Amphitheatre in Toronto last night (Aug. 16th).

Photos by: Vlasta Titova – Canadian post-hardcore band Alexisonfire, who released their new album, Otherness, on June 24th, 2022 via Dine Alone, which featured the singles “Sweet Dreams of Otherness”, “Reverse the Curse”, and “Sans Soleil”, performed at RBC Amphitheatre in Toronto on Aug. 14th with metalcore band Underoath, who released their newest album, The … Continue reading →

Photos by: Morgan Hotston –  Canadian country singer-songwriter Cameron Whitcomb, who released his newest EP, Deep Water, on April 17th, 2026 via Atlantic, which featured the singles “You and Me”, and “Kingdom of Fear”, and followed up his 2025 EP, Options, performed at History in Toronto on August 14th with Vancouver-based soul-roots artist Ben Cottrill, who released … Continue reading →

Photos by: David McDonald –  Norwegian symphonic black metal band Dimmu Borgir, who released their newest album, Grand Serpent Rising, on May 22nd, 2026 via Nuclear Blast, which featured the singles “Ulvgjeld & Blodsodel”, and “Ascent”, performed at History in Toronto last night (Aug. 10th) with black metal band Hulder, who released their newest album, Verbolgen, … Continue reading →

Photos by: Brandon Newfield – Boots and Hearts 2026 wrapped up on August 9th with performances by country music group Rascal Flatts, who released their newest album, Life Is a Highway: Refueled Duets, on June 6, 2025 via Big Machine, which featured the single “I Dare You”, country music artist Tucker Wetmore, who released his newest … Continue reading →

Photos by: Brandon Newfield – Boots and Hearts 2026 continued last night (Aug. 8th) with performances by country/pop artist Jessie Murph, who released her newest album, Sex Hysteria, on July 18, 2025 via Columbia, country/rock singer-songwriter Sam Barber, who released his newest album, Broken View, on April 3, 2026 via Atlantic, country artist Waylon Wyatt, who … Continue reading →

Photos by: Myles Herod – Australian indie pop artist G-Flip, who released their newest album, Dream Ride, on September 5th, 2025 via AWAL, performed at the Mod Club in Toronto last night (Aug. 8th).

Photos by: Darryll Magboo –  Midwest emo band American Football, who released their newest album, American Football, on May 1, 2026 via Polyvinyl, which featured the singles “Bad Moons”, and “No Feeling”, and guest vocalists including Brendan Yates of Trnstile, Caithlin de Marrais of Rainer Maria and Wisp, performed at History in Toronto last night … Continue reading →

Photos by: Brandon Newfield – Boots and Hearts 2026 kicked off last night (Aug. 7th) with performances by pop-rock band Jonas Brothers, who released a live album titled Friends from Your Hometown on March 13, 2026 via Republic, which featured guest performances from MGK, Demi Lovato, John Legend, 5 Seconds of Summer, Dashboard Confessional, and others, Canadian … Continue reading →

By: Curtis Sindrey – Canadian electropop band Metric, who released their newest album, Romanticize the Dive, on April 24th, 2026 via Thirty Tigers/Metric Music International, which featured the singles “Victim of Luck”, “Time is a Bomb”, and “Crush Forever”, performed at RBC Amphitheatre in Toronto last night (Aug. 7th) with Toronto-based indie rock band Broken Social … Continue reading →

Photos by: Caitie Corkal –  Heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold, who released their newest album, Life Is But a Dream…, on June 2nd, 2023 via Warner, which featured the singles “Nobody”, “We Love You”, and “Mattel”, performed at RBC Amphitheatre in Toronto last night (Aug. 6th) with pop-punk band Good Charlotte, who released their newest … Continue reading →

Photos by: Taija Grey –  Australian pop-rock band 5 Seconds of Summer, who released their newest album, Everyone’s a Star!, on November 14th, 2025 via Republic, which featured the singles “Not OK”, “Boyband”, “Telephone Busy”, and “Everyone’s a Star!”, performed at RBC Amphitheatre in Toronto last night (Aug. 5th) with Nashville-based indie rock band The … Continue reading →

Photos by: Vlasta Titova – Pop-Rock band Train, who will release their new album, Mad Dog in the Fog, on August 28th, 2026, which will follow up their 2022 album, AM Gold,  performed at RBC Amphitheatre in Toronto last night (Aug. 4th) with Canadian pop-rock band Barenaked Ladies, who released their newest album, In Flight, … Continue reading →

By: Curtis Sindrey – Last night at Rogers Stadium in Toronto, the energy was electric as Foo Fighters and Queens of the Stone Age delivered unforgettable performances. Foo Fighters, known for their dynamic stage presence and timeless rock anthems, truly outdid themselves. Frontman Dave Grohl’s commanding vocals and charismatic leadership created an atmosphere of pure excitement … Continue reading →

Photos by: Taija Grey –  Toronto-based R&B/Soul artist, Daniel Caesar, who released his newest album, Son of Spergy, on October 24th, 2025 via Republic, which featured the singles “Have a Baby (With Me)”, “Call on Me”, “Moon”, and “Who Knows”, performed at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto last night (Aug. 2nd) with indie pop artist Faye Webster, … Continue reading →

Photos by: Myles Herod – Heavy metal band Five Finger Death Punch, who released their newest album, Legacy, on July 31, 2026 via Better Noise, which featured the singles “Eye of the Storm”, “De Oppresso Liber”, and “Nails in the Coffin”, and was produced by Drew Fulk (Twenty One Pilots, A Day To Remember, Lil … Continue reading →

Photos by: Brandon Newfield – R&B artist Ne-Yo, who released his newest album, Highway 79, on July 10, 2026 via HSG Ventures/10K Projects, which featured the singles “Simple Things”, “Up Out & Gone”, “Ms. Tundra”, “Thinking What I’m Thinking”, and “Dance Right Now”, performed at RBC Amphitheatre in Toronto on July 31st with R&B/hip-hop artist Akon, … Continue reading →

Photos by: Amy Dao – Columbian balada artist Greeicy, who released her newest album, Candela, on May 22nd, 2026 via Universal Music Latin, performed at MTELUS in Montreal on July 30th.

Photos by: David McDonald –  Electropop artist Ashnikko, who released her newest album, Smoochies, on October 17, 2025 via Parlophone/Warner, which featured the singles “Itty Bitty”, “Trinkets”, “Sticky Fingers”, “Smoochie Girl”, and “Wet Like”, performed at History in Toronto last night (May 19th) with indie pop artist Royal and The Serpent, who released her debut album, … Continue reading →