TOPIC: LISTS
The best Canadian musicians, from 2000 to the present
From Nelly Furtado and Avril Lavigne to Drake and the Weeknd, music by these artists has soundtracked the last 25 years.
The top 10 pop songs of 2025
The Weeknd, Justin Bieber, Tate McRae and more had the biggest hits of the year.
The 10 best Canadian albums of 2025
From Justin Bieber to Lou-Adrianne Cassidy to Pup, albums by these artists were among the best of the year.
Tate McRae's vulnerable reflection, and 4 more songs you need to hear this week
Listen to fresh new music from Dominique Fils-Aimé, Loud, Elysia Biro and Moonriivr.
Carly Rae Jepsen's albums, ranked
From her 2008 debut to 2023's The Loveliest Time, the Canadian singer's albums have helped to redefine the pop music landscape. On her 40th birthday, we look back at her prolific career so far.
Nelly Furtado's 25 best songs, ranked
The pop singer has released timeless hits across her many eras. Here are the songs that rise to the top.
The 15 best Sarah McLachlan songs, ranked
In honour of the singer's upcoming 10th studio album, we dig through 37 years of her catalogue.
Shania Twain's albums, ranked
The country-pop superstar's albums have solidified her status as a best-selling artist.
Ruby Waters' late-summer heater, and 3 more songs you need to hear this week
Listen to fresh new music from Milk & Bone and Chromeo, Debby Friday and more.
25 lyrics that transport us across Canada
From Drake to Sarah Harmer to Aquakultre to Terry Uyarak, we look at musicians who've lyrically taken us from place to place.
25 essential Canadian 2SLGBTQ+ anthems
Songs of love, pride and resilience highlight the country's rich history of queer musicians.
Sum 41's 10 best songs, ranked
A look back at the Ajax, Ont., band's career, which included pop-punk hits that defined the 2000s.
That's so Canadian: 20 songs that always make us think of Canada
Our Canada: a personal CBC Music playlist.
We ranked the 20 best Disney songs ever
From delightful earworms to tearjerker ballads, get ready to relive some childhood favourites.
7 Canadian Afrobeats artists to know
Nonso Amadi, Töme and more are bringing West African music into the spotlight.
Justin Bieber, the Weeknd, Avril Lavigne amongst Canadians on Billboard's greatest of the 21st century lists
Drake, Michael Bublé, Carly Rae Jepsen, more also included in the breakdown of the past 25 years.
Can you believe these albums are turning 25 in 2025?
From Joni Mitchell to Jacksoul to Nelly Furtado, we look back at the music that kicked off the 21st century.
The top 100 Canadian songs of 2024
From dance-floor heaters to cutthroat hip-hop jabs to high-energy sing-alongs, these are the essential songs of the year.
The top 10 hip-hop songs of 2024
Drake, Karan Aujla, Snotty Nose Rez Kids and more released new rap songs this year.
The 15 best Canadian albums of 2024
We make the case for why albums by Kaia Kater, Nemahsis, Charlotte Day Wilson, Shawn Mendes and more were the best of the year.
Céline Dion, Allison Russell and more: 10 musicians who shaped 2024
How Jeremy Dutcher, Kaytranada and other Canadian artists made waves this year.
The top 10 R&B songs of 2024
Jessie Reyez, PartyNextDoor and more released sultry love songs this year.
The top 10 pop songs of 2024
Releases from Tate McRae, Shawn Mendes and more soundtracked this year.
The 10 best Grey Cup halftime shows
From Justin Bieber to Nelly Furtado, we're looking back at the most memorable performances.
Joni Mitchell's 25 greatest songs, ranked
In honour of the icon's 81st birthday, we're celebrating the best music she's made — so far.