Concerts and free masterclasses celebrate famed composer’s centennial

Composer and pianist Jeffrey Biegel will be performing several concerts in Marquette this weekend. (Photo courtesy of Jerry LoFaro and Jeffrey Biegel) MARQUETTE — Pianist Jeffrey Biegel will be performing composer George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in...

How a gang run from an Indian jail became listed as a terrorist group in Canada

Open this photo in gallery:Lawrence Bishnoi, shown in 2022, is the leader of the Bishnoi Gang. Canada has designated the gang as a terrorist organization.Hindustan Times/AFP/Getty Images The handheld video is shaky, but the message is clear. As...

Cassie and Maggie, Key Voices in the Canadian Contemporary Roots Scene

Cassie and Maggie – Gold And Coal (2025) Gold and Coal, the 2025 release from Nova Scotian sisters Cassie and Maggie, presents a confident fusion of Celtic tradition and contemporary folk songwriting. The highly talented siblings are known for...

Sophie Clarke: Lola Young is the latest example of how the music industry lets its stars burn out

Chances are, whether intentionally or not, you have heard ‘Messy’ by Croydon-born singer/songwriter Lola Young. The pop-rock single, in which she confronts a partner unwilling to accept her habits - such as drinking “one bottle of wine or two”...

In Canada: Program to Empower Black Canadian Music Managers Launches

A new initiative is elevating Black Canadian artist managers in the industry. F.A.M.E. (Foundations & Acceleration for Management Excellence) is designed to strengthen capacity, leadership and sustainability for Black music managers. Started by...

Music Awards Winners of the Reggae North Event

Ammoye with her Reggae North Music Awards. ONTARIO, Canada – Canadian reggae, which for years has yearned serious recognition for established and unsung players, may have found its saviour in the Reggae North Music Awards. That event’s second...

Spotify, Uber Eats celebrate ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ with IRL Taylor Swift-coded experiences

NEW YORK: Taylor Swift’s latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, is finally here and brands are bringing Swift-inspired experiences to fans via IRL activations in major U.S. cities. Before the pop star's 12th studio album, which was released Friday,...

Daniel Caesar’s Surprise Concert Thrills Fans in Bozeman

BOZEMAN, Mont. — Canadian singer-songwriter Daniel Caesar thrilled fans with a surprise pop-up concert in Bozeman on Thursday night. The event attracted hundreds of people after being announced just hours prior on Instagram. Students from Montana...

Yungblud drops world tour dates with one Canadian stop in Toronto. Here’s how to get tickets

Days after unveiling that he’d be making his “biggest announcement to date,” singer Yungblud has dropped the dates for his 2026 world tour — and he’ll only be playing one show in Canada. Kicking off next year in Michigan, Yungblud will be taking...

New Music Monday for October 6, 2025

Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and Spotify Renowned for her creative imagination and finesse, celebrated Montreal-based pianist and composer Kate Wyatt has earned a reputation as one of Canada’s most compelling voices. For her second...

The Sheepdogs conjure up breezy classic rock vibes on Nobody But You single

Canadian retro-rockers The Sheepdogs have released their first new music since the departure of longtime drummer Sam Corbett. Nobody But You is a typically breezy slice of good old-fashioned classic rock and is released on the band's own Right On...

Breaking Down the Meaning of Every Song on Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' Album

Taylor Swift's album The Life of a Showgirl contains a bunch of references and subtexts. Several tracks pay homage to the singer's fiancé Travis Kelce. Other songs seemingly nod to ex-lovers and friends. Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl era...

Canadian comedian joins Saturday Night Live cast as Season 51 premieres with Bad Bunny as host

Canadian comic Veronika Slowikowska could make her Saturday Night Live debut as the iconic sketch show kicks off its 51st season this Saturday. The Barrie, Ont. native is one of five new cast members joining SNL this season, and the only Canadian...

Popular artist’s surprise pop-up concert thrills fans but raises safety concerns for Law Enforcement

BOZEMAN — Popular Canadian singer-songwriter Daniel Caesar has been traveling the country on what he calls a “pop-up” tour, performing in random locations without prior public notice. Students at Montana State University were quick to express...

Orillia author's new book blends fiction, music, and hometown roots

New book marks a creative shift for Orillia author Michael McMullen, who will launch his book at Lake Country Grill Saturday The spark for Michael McMullen’s new book came from a single overheard sentence more than 20 years ago. “I was sitting in...

After 2 weeks, why the Kneecap ‘entry ban’ in Canada remains unclear

It’s been two weeks since a Liberal government official said the controversial Irish hip-hop group Kneecap was barred from entering Canada, and it remains unclear if the group is truly banned — or if the official went “rogue,” as some critics have...

Spotify Inventory Now Available Via Amazon, Yahoo DSPs

Spotify has expanded access to its programmatic ad inventory through new partnerships with Amazon DSP and Yahoo DSP across its buying channels Spotify Ad Exchange and Spotify Ads Manager. It's the first time that advertisers using Amazon DSP or...

Amazon hiring thousands in Canada with jobs opening in Victoria ahead of holidays

Amazon is preparing for the busy holiday shopping season and plan to hire over 7,000 seasonal employees across Canada, with more than 30 of those jobs located in Victoria. The company says hiring will take place in phases starting this month and...

Montreal Swifties celebrate release of new Taylor Swift album

Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Montrealers fêted the release of Taylor Swift’s new album The Life of a...

Spotify’s Fan Life Campaign Returns With Short Films Spotlighting Real Fans & New Global Fandoms

Spotify’s Fan Life ad campaign is back! This time, with seven cinematic films that put real fans front and centre. The viral campaign that celebrated global fandoms through stunning photography has evolved to include a series of short films, each...