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Over the last 25 years, these Canadian artists and many more have made their mark in music. From the rise of pop-punk and indie-rock in the early 2000s, to the global hip-hop takeover in the ...
But the situation highlights a new, troubling, if also untested reality for the Canadian music scene, as musicians, promoters, agents, and others grapple with 25 percent tariffs placed on Canadian ...
Tamara Lindeman of the band The Weather Station talks about how she’s thinking and feeling about travelling to the States for her upcoming tour in this tense political moment.
T. Thomason’s US touring visa doesn’t expire until June—but the Canadian pop artist is pulling out of a festival appearance in Belfast, Maine, next month because he doesn’t want to be ...
Canadian identity is shaped by music. Equitable funding is key to preserving diverse stories and a thriving cultural future.
Amid tariffs and '51st state' remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump, this year's Junos reflected a distinct Canadian pride. But how did it meet the moment?
A Canadian musician says he will no longer travel to the U.S. to tour, citing fears for his safety due to the country's anti-trans policies. Bells Larsen is a singer and songwriter based in ...
Alex Lifeson’s legacy as a virtuosic guitarist and co-founder of one of the most iconic progressive rock bands of all time is ...
In other Canadian music industry news this week, Billboard Canada announces a partnership with the Music Managers Forum and Neil Young sets a hometown show. Canadian music is good for more than ...
To understand Canada, we need to listen. Canadian music is how one can hear Canadian identity. Now more than ever, we must ensure equitable funding for this vital part of Canada’s cultural ...