TOPIC: POP
Analysis
Juno Awards 2025: a breakdown of this year's nominees
Tate McRae and Josh Ross lead the nominations, and new categories bring big changes.
A yearning serenade from the Heated Rivalry soundtrack, and 6 more songs you need to hear this week
Listen to fresh new music from Baby Nova, Charlotte Day Wilson, Dominique Fils-Aimé, Swavy and more.
Sarah McLachlan, Jacob Tierney and Maggie Kang to appear at Departure Festival
McLachlan will receive an award at the Toronto festival in May.
10 songs to beat the winter blues
Blue Monday doesn't stand a chance against these unstoppably happy tunes.
Hot for Christmas: why are there so many sexy seasonal songs?
The hottest holiday songs for the longest, coldest night, including gems from the Pretty Reckless, Isabela Merced, Keke Palmer, Johnny Reid and Katie Kadan, Luther Vandross and more.
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.
Lou Val's earwormy bop, and 4 more songs you need to hear this week
Listen to fresh new tracks by Sara Kae, Pony, Hansom Eli and more.
Get to know the 10 albums nominated for the 2025 Polaris Music Prize
Bibi Club, Nemahsis, Yves Jarvis and more have landed on this year’s list.
Watch Tate McRae make her VMAs debut with a hypnotic performance of Sports Car
The pop star won a trophy and brought sharp choreography to the stage in New York.
Justin Bieber's gooey love song, and 3 more songs you need to hear this week
Listen to fresh new tracks from Aquakultre, Luna Li and more.
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.
JP Saxe cancels tour after low ticket sales
The Grammy-nominated singer shared a TikTok video last week warning fans the shows were in trouble.
Justin Bieber's unexpected new sound, and 4 more songs you need to hear this week
Listen to fresh new music from Kaytranada, Rochelle Jordan, Jonah Yano and more.
5 things to know about Swag, Justin Bieber's new album
Justin Bieber has finally returned with a new album, Swag — his first full-length record since 2021's Justice.
Dani Oliva launches Errant Records, a 2SLGBTQ-run label
The Canadian label and music management company has already signed singer-songwriters Charmie and Gus.
Luna Li and Hope Tala's spellbinding duet, and 3 more songs you need to hear this week
Listen to fresh new music from the Dears, TyriqueOrDie and Good Dear Good.
Sarah McLachlan announces first album in 9 years, premieres new song
Better Broken, the singer-songwriter’s 10th album, is out in September.
YouTube turns 20: how Justin Bieber proved the platform can produce pop stars
Discovering music via YouTube seems like the norm now, but two decades ago it was unheard of.
Tate McRae's sporty blockbuster hit, and 4 more songs you need to hear this week
Listen to fresh new music from Kaytranada and Justine Skye, Kaleah Lee, Chippy Nonstop and more.
25 essential Canadian 2SLGBTQ+ anthems
Songs of love, pride and resilience highlight the country's rich history of queer musicians.
Tate McRae earns her first No. 1 hit with Morgan Wallen duet
Their controversial collab, What I Want, topped the Billboard Hot 100.
Bukola, Nia Nadurata and more: 5 emerging musicians win SiriusXM Black Canadian Music Awards
Kalisway, Haleluya Hailu and Obediya Jones-Darrell were also recognized.