Sparks Fly in 'The Lovebirds' Thanks to Comedy Magic from Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae Directed by Michael Showalter

Published Jun 03, 2020

The Lovebirds belongs to a micro-genre of comedies in which a romance spirals into an action-mystery over a case of mistaken identity. And,...

The National's Aaron Dessner Speaks Out After Being Misidentified as Antifa Organizer

Published Jun 01, 2020

Following accusations from ring-wing Twitter users, the National multi-instrumentalist Aaron Dessner has spoken out to clarify that he is no...

The Slocan Ramblers Premiere Video for Bluegrass Barnburner "Hill to Climb"

Published Jun 01, 2020

Toronto bluegrass combo the Slocan Ramblers released their album Queen City Jubilee back 2018, and two years later, they're stick picking up...

Members of PUP, Hooded Fang, Ducks Unlimited Cover All Your Favourite CanCon Anthems

Published May 29, 2020

Get ready to revisit all your favourite '90s CanCon hits — members of Toronto indie bands like PUP, Hooded Fang, Ducks Unlimited, Rapport an...

Orville Peck Announces 'Show Pony' EP, Featuring Shania Twain

Published May 29, 2020

Having made the leap to a major label earlier this year, Canadian cowboy king Orville Peck has announced a new EP. Show Pony will be out on...

Martin Scorsese's 'Killers of the Flower Moon' Picked Up by Apple

Published May 28, 2020

Apple Studios' catalogue just grew by over three hours. That's right: the company is reportedly acquiring the new Martin Scorsese film. K...

Disney+ Explains Why It Took So Long to Fix Aspect Ratio on 'The Simpsons'

Published May 28, 2020

Eerily prescient cartoon The Simpsons had a rocky launch on Disney+ last November, with the 16:9 aspect ratio killing some of the visual gag...

Russell Peters Becomes Chief Creative Officer at Canadian "Magic Truffles" Company

Published May 28, 2020

Since legalization, it's become fairly commonplace for celebs to get into the cannabis business, with Bif Naked, Seth Rogen, and Less Than J...

Fast Romantics Announce 'Pick It Up' LP, Premiere New Video

Published May 28, 2020

Toronto indie rockers Fast Romantics soundtracked last summer with their single "Do No Wrong," and now they're back with a new full-length....

Canadian Record Stores Brace for the Long Road Back to "Normal" as the Grand Reopening Begins

Published May 26, 2020

As parts of Canada have gradually begun to lift lockdown restrictions, many record stores have once again opened to the public. That's good...

Lana Del Rey Once Again Defends Herself Against Racism Accusations

Published May 25, 2020

Lana Del Rey has dug herself into a bit of a hole with some social media statements, as a post about feminism resulted in some racism accusa...

Fans Think Taylor Swift Re-Recorded "Look What You Made Me Do" Under a Fake Name to Get Back at Scooter Braun

Published May 25, 2020

Last night, Killing Eve featured a new cover of Taylor Swift's track "Look What You Made Me Do" performed by Jack Leopards & the Dolphin Clu...

Toronto's Luna Li Is the Breakout Star of Physical Distancing

Published May 22, 2020

On March 20, Toronto multi-instrumentalist Luna Li tweeted out a home performance video with the caption "harp jams all day." The 40-second...

How Dan Mangan's Side Door Is Paving the Way for the Brave New World of Live Music

Published May 21, 2020

When Vancouver songwriter Dan Mangan co-founded the concert company Side Door in 2017, he thought he was creating an "Airbnb for gigs" — an...

Lana Del Rey Responds to Claims Her Lyrics "Glamourize Abuse"

Published May 21, 2020

Over the years, Lana Del Rey has often received criticism over lyrics that allegedly glamourize abusive relationships, such as on the Crysta...

Kathleen Edwards Returns with 'Total Freedom,' Her First Album Since 2012

Published May 19, 2020

Late last year, beloved Canadian singer-songwriter Kathleen Edwards returned with her first new song since 2012. There's apparently a lot mo...

Pharis and Jason Romero Flash Back to 1964 Canoeing Trip in "Roll on My Friend" Video

Published May 15, 2020

It's release day for Juno-winning folk duo Pharis and Jason Romero, and as they welcome Bet on Love into the world, they have shared a fan-m...

Bernie Sanders Has a Framed RHCP Poster

Published May 12, 2020

What do Senator Bernie Sanders and dorm-dwelling freshmen have in common? The answer is simple: both of them have Red Hot Chili Peppers post...

Soft Plastics (f.k.a. Frog Eyes) Premiere New Video, Explain Why Isolation Is Barely Different from Normal Life

Published May 12, 2020

After spending nearly two full decades releasing fidgety, bookish art-rock under the name Frog Eyes, British Columbia songwriter Carey Merce...

Primavera Sound Cancels 2020 Edition

Published May 11, 2020

Another one of the music world's biggest festivals has been cancelled, as Barcelona's Primavera Sound has called off its 2020 edition. Th...