8 Emerging Canadian Artists You Need to Hear This July

Published Jul 07, 2020

From coast to coast, these artists on the rise will take you on a road trip through the scenes, sights and sounds of Canada. Whether stylish...

Bad Breed Share New Video for "War with Myself"

Published Jul 03, 2020

Toronto-based rockers Bad Breed are set to drop sophomore album Ferocious Love on July 17 via Lizard Snake Records, and before they do, they...

You're Invited to the Canada Day House Party

Published Jun 29, 2020

Whether with concert tickets or offstage experiences alongside their favourite musicians, AIR MILES has long helped take Canadians' love of...

R.I.P. 'Into the Night' Singer Benny Mardones

Published Jun 29, 2020

Benny Mardones — an American pop singer and songwriter known best for his 1980 hit "Into the Night" — has died. News of Mardones's passing w...

Hear the Manvils' Deeply Personal New Album 'Reaction Arrow'

Published Jun 26, 2020

Long-running Canadian indie unit the Manvils are back with a new album. Called Reaction Arrow, the record stands as the third proper full-le...

9 Concert Films That Will Tide You Over Until the Real Thing Comes Back

Published Jun 25, 2020

By now, we're so deep into our socially isolated lives due to COVID-19 that we're starting to forget what going to concerts feel like. And w...

Exclaim!'s 33 Best Albums of 2020 So Far

Published Jun 24, 2020

We've all heard it a million times before: six months ago, at the start of the calendar year, who could have predicted what 2020 had in stor...

Four Rising Stars to Catch at Canada Day House Party

Published Jun 23, 2020

In spite of social distancing, Canada Day House Party is ready to celebrate on July 1 with a musical lineup that truly has something for eve...

Keep Creative with RIFF and Exclaim!'s Summer Stash

Published Jun 22, 2020

This summer's live music season is shaping up to be a quiet one, as concerts and arts events across Canada remain cancelled or postponed due...

Sam Roberts Band, Cadence Weapon, Dear Rouge to Play Canada Day House Party

Published Jun 16, 2020

Though Canada Day will be celebrated a little differently this year, a host of talent from across the country will come together to mark the...

10 Emerging Canadian Artists You Need to Hear This June

Published Jun 08, 2020

As the first half of 2020 wraps up, it's time for another crop of rising musical acts from different corners of the country that bridge genr...

6 Must-Watch Home Releases That Are Now Available on Blu-ray in 4K

Published Jun 03, 2020

We may not be able to bask in the air-conditioned environs of our local movie theatre any time soon, but that doesn't mean there are plenty...

Black Lives Matter — a Statement from Exclaim!

Published Jun 02, 2020

In support of Black Lives Matter and The Show Must Be Paused initiative, Exclaim! will not be publishing today as part of Blackout Tuesday....

The Holy Gasp Announce Livestreamed Performance Art Piece 'Grief'

Published Jun 01, 2020

The Holy Gasp, the Toronto-based art-pop collective led by Benjamin Hackman, have unveiled the details of their latest project. Grief, a new...

Toronto's Luminato Festival Announces Lineup for Virtual 2020 Edition

Published May 27, 2020

Like so many live events, Toronto's Luminato Festival was forced to change its 2020 plans, and organizers recently announced that the event...

You're Invited to POP Montreal's Le Funhouse Virtual Festival

Published May 26, 2020

While they remain hard at work locking in a lineup for POP Montreal's 2020 edition, festival organizers have now shared a special surprise i...

Here Are 9 TV Series That Deserve a Rewatch

Published May 22, 2020

Now that we've entered the dog days of coronavirus quarantine and have likely run out of ways to entertain ourselves, perhaps it is time to...

Longtime Less Than Jake Drummer/Lyricist Vinnie Fiorello Is a Cannabis Hero

Published May 13, 2020

For over 25 years, Vinnie Fiorello handled the drums (and wrote the lyrics) in ska punk band Less Than Jake. Although he left the band in 20...

Jonathan Torrens & Jeremy Taggart Get Dan Mangan, Ed Robertson, Tim Oxford for New Video

Published May 08, 2020

Jonathan Torrens and Jeremy Taggart are back as Taggart & Torrens for another new song, as well as cameo-loaded video. For the Canadian d...

9 Emerging Canadian Artists You Should Hear This May

Published May 06, 2020

We might not be able to explore the good weather, but we can certainly still explore great new Canadian music. Here are nine emerging Canadi...