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Polaris Music Prize Announces 2026 Album Short List

By: Staff – The Polaris Music Prize has revealed its 10 nominee album Short List.  The album Short List is where Polaris reveals the finalist records that will be considered for a given year’s Prize.  The 2026 Polaris Music Prize Album Short List is: Angine de Poitrine – Vol. II Aquakultre – 1783 – Performing  Begonia … Continue reading

Photos: Angine de Poitrine, Jade Elephant @ Ice District Fan Park 

Photos by: Tyler Roberts – Canadian math rock duo Angine de Poitrine, who released their newest album, Vol. II, on April 3rd, 2026 via Spectacles Bonzaï, which was longlisted for the 2026 Polaris Music Prize, and the songs “Fabienk” and “Yor Zarad” were longlisted for the SOCAN Polaris Song Prize, performed at the Ice District Fan Park  in … Continue reading

Photos: ASAP Rocky @ Rogers Place

Photos by: Tyler Roberts – Hip-Hop artist ASAP Rocky, who released his newest album, Don’t Be Dumb, on January 16, 2026 via AWGE/ASAP/RCA, performed at Rogers Place in Edmonton last night (July 3rd).

Photos: Evanescence, Spiritbox, Nova Twins @ RBC Amphitheatre

Photos by: Brandon Newfield – Hard rock band Evanescence, who released their newest album, Sanctuary, on June 5th, 2026 via BMG/Columbia, which featured the singles “Afterlife”, and “Who Will You Follow”, performed at RBC Amphitheatre in Toronto last night (June 29th) with heavy metal band Spiritbox, who released their newest album, Tsunami Sea, on March 7th, … Continue reading

Photos: Ásgeir @ The Great Hall

Photos by: Katrina Lat –  Icelandic folk/electronic artist Ásgeir, who released his newest album, Julia, on February 13th, 2026 via One Little Independent, performed at the Great Hall in Toronto on June 26th.

Phoebe Bridgers Announces New Album ‘Lost Weekend’

By: Staff – Phoebe Bridgers has revealed plans for her much anticipated third album. Lost Weekend will be released on August 14th on Dead Oceans. Pre-Order Lost Weekend  Lost Weekend is the first Phoebe Bridgers album since her multi-GRAMMY nominated sophomore album, Punisher, was released at the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic. Much was made of Bridgers’ wise-for-her-years virtuosity when her lauded debut, Stranger in the … Continue reading

Photos: Young The Giant, Cold War Kids, Almost Monday @ History Toronto

Photos by: Caitie Corkal –  Indie rock band Young The Giant, who released their newest album, Victory Garden, on May 1st, 2026 via Jungle Youth/Fearless/Concord, which was produced by Brendan O’Brien (AC/DC, Pearl Jam, Rage Against the Machine), performed at History in Toronto last night (June 22nd) with indie rock band Cold War Kids, who released … Continue reading

Photos: Joji, Nate Sib @ Scotiabank Arena

Photos by: Katrina Lat –  Japanese low-fi/trip-hop/R&B artist Joji, who released his newest album, Piss in the Wind, on February 6th, 2026 via Palace Creek/Virgin, which featured the singles “Pixelated Kisses”, “If It Only Gets Better”, “Past Won’t Leave My Bed”, “Love You Less”, and “Last of a Dying Breed”, performed at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto … Continue reading

Review: Cirque du Soleil’s “LUZIA” is a Compelling, Visually Stunning Experience

By: Curtis Sindrey – Cirque du Soleil’s “LUZIA” in Toronto is a mesmerizing spectacle that masterfully combines artistry, acrobatics, and storytelling to create an unforgettable experience. From the moment you step into the big top, you’re transported to a vibrant, dreamlike world inspired by Mexican culture and mythology. The show’s dazzling visuals and captivating music set … Continue reading

Photos: Kurt Vile, The Sadies @ History Toronto

Photos by: Darryll Magboo –  Indie Rock artist Kurt Vile, who released his newest album, Philadelphia’s Been Good to Me, on May 29, 2026 via Verve Forecast, which featured the singles “Chance to Bleed”, and “Zoom 97”, performed at History in Toronto last night (June 16th) with Toronto-based alt-country band The Sadies, who released their newest … Continue reading