Know Your Budtender: Sarah Mills at Fire & Flower in Kingston

Published Sep 21, 2020

Promotional consideration provided by Fire & Flower Fire & Flower is more than just another cannabis store — it's your guide to everythin...

Ten Acts You Can't Miss at POP Montreal

Published Sep 17, 2020

Promotional consideration provided by POP Montréal. POP Montréal is among a small selection of festivals to feature in-person performance...

This Mad Desire Release New Album 'American Dream'

Published Sep 10, 2020

Hamilton rockers This Mad Desire have returned with new album American Dream, which is available to listen to now. The album features son...

Exclaim!'s New Faves: Canadian Artists You Need to Hear in September 2020

Published Sep 03, 2020

Between You Say Party's XXXX, Ron Sexsmith's self-titled album and Big Sugar's Hemi-Vision, lots of Canadian artists are using this rather q...

Hong Kong Actor/Musician Josie Ho Reflects on Staying Busy Despite the Lockdown

Published Aug 24, 2020

As seen on the Exclaim! Experience page Just a few months ago, Josie Ho was gearing up for a busy slate of new projects in 2020. The Hong...

Open Mike's Comedy Unites Hilarious Comics in the Time of Distancing

Published Aug 13, 2020

Promotional consideration provided by Mike's Hard Have you been missing live comedy these past few months? You're not alone, and, thankfu...

8 Emerging Canadian Artists You Need to Hear This August

Published Aug 05, 2020

As we hit summer's peak, the sun is shining just as brightly as these artists' futures. Whether clever pop, swagger-filled hip-hop or barrie...

Kathleen Edwards Takes Us on a "Fools Ride"

Published Jul 28, 2020

Kathleen Edwards is once again back with another track from her upcoming album Total Freedom. This one is called "Fools Ride," and you can h...

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...