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Juno Awards 2025: a breakdown of this year's nominees

Tate McRae and Josh Ross lead the nominations, and new categories bring big changes.

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 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.
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Raine Maida on hope, his marriage and his work in Afghanistan

Raine Maida, the lead singer of Our Lady Peace, says that it’s devastating to see the devastation in Afghanistan and says it’s important to put the politics aside and focus on helping the women and children suffering in the country. He says receiving the NGO War Child's Founder's Award shows how important this work is.

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.
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Canadian rock icon Bill Henderson on Chilliwack's final tour | Hanomansing Tonight

Canadian rock legends are hitting the road for the last time after 55 years of music. Bill Henderson reflects on the band's legacy.
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This Ontario town agreed to take Canada’s nuclear waste

For The National, CBC’s Nick Purdon sees how millions of highly radioactive fuel rods will be stored underground, how it could benefit Ignace, Ont., and why some residents still have concerns about the project.

A classic Tragically Hip album receives retroactive recognition from Pitchfork

The album is the latest Canadian record to be featured in the outlet's Sunday series.

Reverie 2024: Watch Ashley Ghostkeeper, Logan Staats, Wiidaaseh and more perform live

The musicians played at TD Music Hall during the 2024 Indigenous Music Residency showcase.
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Toronto fans celebrate return of Oasis 17 years after last Canadian concert

Tens of thousands of Oasis fans filled Toronto's Rogers Stadium for the first of two sold-out shows on the band's reunion tour. It's the only Canadian stop on the tour, after the reconciliation of the Gallagher brothers, who had been estranged after the band broke up in 2009.

'He was a true entertainer': Black Rain producer Kevin Churko remembers Ozzy Osbourne

Randy Bachman and Rush also paid tribute to the Prince of Darkness.
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See Ozzy Osbourne play final show, weeks before his death

Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath played an emotional farewell gig in Birmingham, England, on July 5 in front of tens of thousands of fans. After the show, fans paid tribute to the godfather of heavy metal, who died Tuesday at the age of 76.
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Rock trailblazer Ozzy Osbourne dead at 76

John Michael 'Ozzy' Osbourne, the lead singer of Black Sabbath, has died at 76, his family confirmed Tuesday. Alan Cross, host of the Ongoing History of New Music podcast, says he will be remembered as 'one of the most influential musicians of all time.'
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Fans, politicians and artists pay homage to late Quebec singer, Serge Fiori

Quebecers said their final goodbyes to Harmonium frontman Serge Fiori at a national tribute ceremony at Place des Arts in downtown Montreal.

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.
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#TheMoment a N.S. woodworker made a custom guitar for Nickelback

Arnold London, a woodworker from Mahone Bay, N.S., recalls the moment he made a custom guitar for Nickelback’s lead guitarist, Ryan Peake — and heard him play it live in front of 20,000 fans.

10 songs with surprising Canadian connections

From BTS to the Rolling Stones, these hit songs had Canadians behind them.

Sarah McLachlan announces first album in 9 years, premieres new song

Better Broken, the singer-songwriter’s 10th album, is out in September.

Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings to reunite for 1st Guess Who performance in 23 years

The musicians haven't performed together as the Guess Who in decades.

WizTheMC's summery collab with Tyla, and 4 more songs you need to hear this week

Listen to new music from Bambii, Chris LaRocca, 80purppp and more.

Down With Webster's YouTube views soar 500% after Mark Carney's dancing goes viral

The band's songs were used during Carney's campaign and victory celebration.
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#TheMoment Metallica donated $40K to a Toronto food bank

Neil Hetherington, CEO of Toronto's Daily Bread Food Bank, recalls when Metallica donated $40,000 to help feed families across the city.

Spring 2025 album guide: 16 new releases you need to hear

Featuring music from Jessie Reyez, Finn Wolfhard, Lights, Pup, Shub and more.