From the much-heralded artistry of the contemporary a cappella ensemble that has earned standing ovations worldwide, Countermeasure is bringing it home to where they started. On the heels of the release of the fifth album, Guest Sessions Vol II, they are giving their final concert, One More Spin, on Saturday, June 6 at Hart House Theatre as part of SING! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival. Tickets are available  https://harthouse.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1772

Juno Award-Winning Francois Bourassa Quartet Announces Landmark 30th Anniversary Summer Tour Across Canada

Montreal's Celebrated Jazz Piano Quartet Marks Three Decades Together with New Music and Dates from Victoria to the Montreal International Jazz Festival 

Bruce Cockburn Announces Extensive 2026 North American Tour

Bruce Cockburn, one of Canada's most celebrated and enduring singer-songwriters, today announces a sweeping North American tour spanning 2026, bringing his extraordinary catalogue of songs to stages from coast to coast across Canada and the United States. The run of dates represents one of the most anticipated live events of the concert season, uniting longtime devotees, and new listeners around a body of work that has shaped the very soul of Canadian music for more than five decades.

Tracey Savein brings an incredible eye (of the lens) capturing special moments in time. Because as the saying goes – A picture is worth a thousand words. “Any kind of photography, as I see it, is all about capturing motion and emotion. Whether the subject is raucous and rockin’ or the location is silent and still, if you can transport the viewer into a moment in time with an image and relay the energy of that moment, well, there’s your photograph.” 

Yacht Rock Show - May 16th @ The El Mocambo, Toronto

The mellow sounds of the 70’s anchored with groovin’ rock classics launch a smooth sailing trip to the Yacht Rock universe, as captain hats and Hawaiian shirts ebb and flow under the neon palms of the El Mocambo in Toronto

A Landmark Multi-Indigenous Collaboration of Live Performance, Teachings, award-winning Feature Film with Elder Dr. Duke Redbird, Shannon Thunderbird, Marc Meriläinen, Sultans of String & More!

On Sat June 6, 2026, LUMINATO brings the magic of collaboration to the Harbourfront Stage with The Power Of The Land, a full day of free programming that showcases award-winning First Nations, Métis and Inuit artists from across Turtle Island joined by Billboard-charting/6x CFMA winners Sultans of String’s Walking Through The Fire project.  Walking Through The Fire is a three-tiered offering – a profoundly collaborative Album, live Performance, as well as a feature Film - all created in direct response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s 94 Calls to Action.

Mystery Romance Unveils the first single “Losing You” from the new album FACES OF YOU. Following the success of their 2025 pop-R&B album ELECTRIC LOVE Canadian alt-rock collective Mystery Romance returns with “Losing You,” a polished new single from their forthcoming album FACES OF YOU.

Cashbox Canada has been following this band for a few years now and under the management and direction of Current Records label owner Gerry Young,  each release is top quality and “Losing You” is proving to be another hit on the horizon.

Country Crawl, supported by RBCxMusic, will showcase emerging artists through a series of free performances in Saskatoon, SK during Country Music Week 2026 (September 16–19). All Country Crawl events are free and open to the public.

CCMAU – the CCMA's professional development platform – expands with support from RBCxMusic, including an in-person session in Montreal on May 28, 2026.

Toronto, ON The Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA®) has announced a new national collaboration with RBCxMusic, rooted in a shared commitment to help strengthen Canada’s country music community and support the next generation of artists and industry professionals. This collaboration will deliver a combination of live performance and year-round professional development opportunities designed to foster sustainable careers in the country music industry.

                       “My Labin Dialect No Longer Has Barriers” - Elis Lovrić

Elis Lovrić is a Croatian contemporary folk singer-songwriter, actress, and poet from Istria, known for her captivating voice, multilingual performances, and promotion of the Labin Chakavian dialect. Blending traditional Istrian sounds with modern influences, she has released acclaimed works like Merika and Kanat od Mora, earned awards for songwriting, and gained recognition at national festivals including DORA and Zagreb Festival.

On The Three-Song Ep, Johnson Collaborates With Haviah Mighty On “Talk To Me,” Alongside “Long Time Running” And New Original “Slipped Away”

Recognized as one of Canada’s greatest voices, Molly Johnson releases her new three-song EP Long Time Running, a powerful and deeply collaborative project that brings her together with a new generation of artists. Included on the EP is “Talk To Me,” a striking new collaboration with acclaimed rapper Haviah Mighty, produced by rising talent Jonathan “CUBE” Renaud, alongside a reimagined take on The Tragically Hip’s “Long Time Running” with Jim Cuddy and the original composition “Slipped Away,” written by Molly Johnson and Davide Di Renzo.

Tracey Savein brings an incredible eye (of the lens) capturing special moments in time. Because as the saying goes – A picture is worth a thousand words. “Any kind of photography, as I see it, is all about capturing motion and emotion. Whether the subject is raucous and rockin’ or the location is silent and still, if you can transport the viewer into a moment in time with an image and relay the energy of that moment, well, there’s your photograph.” 

BEATrio - April 25th @ George Weston Recital Hall, Meridian Centre, Toronto

International all-star band, BEATrio featuring Béla Fleck, virtuoso Colombian harpist, Edmar Castañeda and sensational, Mexican jazz drummer, Antonio Sánchez dazzle all at Meridian Centre’s George Weston Recital Hall in Toronto

15th Annual Festival a Canadian Success Story

TORONTO, ON, April 20, 2026 - The power of the human voice will take centre stage at SING! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival, running from May 19 to June 1, 2026. 
Now in its 15th year, the festival features more than 20 events, including concert performances, industry workshops, and the second annual SING! Canadian A Cappella Championships. The full festival schedule is available now at singtoronto.com.

Canada’s premier a cappella festival features concert performances showcasing an array of musical styles — from pop to jazz, electronic to soul, and even an “aca-singalong” with Pitch Perfect movie Music Director, Deke Sharon. With the theme of Singing Together, this year’s festival celebrates the transformative power of singing, from the youngest kids in the I Love to SING! Education program to the seasoned professionals in FreePlay duo.

This year’s festival takes place at several locations across Toronto, including the Royal Ontario Museum, Koerner Hall in the TELUS Centre for Performance & Learning, the Rec Room, and The Great Hall.

How a few words turn into thousands of voices.

April arrives with a familiar feeling. As the lights came up at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2026, one thing became clear: this year’s lineup offered a real-time case study in how lyrics move from passive familiarity to collective recall, transforming from something we recognize alone into something we experience together.

That recognition often begins long before the festival gates open. In today’s listening landscape, music discovery happens across platforms, where a single line can surface, repeat, and embed itself in memory.

So, how do the lyrics we read on a screen or hear through headphones become something shouted back in unison, bridging the gap between digital discovery and real-world experience?

Let’s take a closer look at the artists whose words cut through this year’s festival circuit, and uncover what makes them resonate far beyond the setlist.

 Brings GRAMMY And JUNO Winners and Toronto's Most Celebrated Jazz Artists to Venues Across the City
 JazzInToronto, the not-for-profit dedicated to promoting local artists, today announced the return of its Community Celebration, taking place May 29, 30 and 31, 2026 across landmark venues in the downtown core. Produced by acclaimed musicians Lina Welch and Ori Dagan and supported in part by a grant from the Toronto Arts Council, the festival spans three distinct neighbourhoods — St. Lawrence Market, Yorkville, and Yonge & Dundas — and features a curated lineup that moves from swing and bebop to funk, soul and beyond.

"We are really thrilled with the lineup this year," said Ori Dagan, Artistic Director of JazzInToronto. "Besides booking exciting talent from rising stars to Grammy winners, we strive to be as diverse as possible, because that's what makes Toronto unique. And of course, our hope is to connect audiences to their new favourite artists who just happen to live in their own backyard."

They were 14 friends just out of university in 2010.  They were dubbed “the fresh face of a cappella”.  They started in a classroom, then sang in malls, then moved to small festival stages, co-founded an a cappella festival, and grew. They toured the world, produced five highly praised albums, and earned international accolades.  “5 Stars but should be 12 stars! Extraordinary group, unmissable concert, made for our times, flexible, versatile, highly recommended, breathtaking talent, astoundingly good, world class.” Wandsworth Radio, UK

That’s Countermeasure, one of Canada’s foremost contemporary a cappella ensembles. And now, on the heels of the release of the fifth album, Guest Sessions Vol II, they are giving their final concert, One More Spin, on May 22 at Toronto’s Paradise Theatre as part of SING! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival. Tickets are available at singtoronto.tickit.ca/events/34562

Tracey Savein brings an incredible eye (of the lens) capturing special moments in time. Because as the saying goes – A picture is worth a thousand words. “Any kind of photography, as I see it, is all about capturing motion and emotion. Whether the subject is raucous and rockin’ or the location is silent and still, if you can transport the viewer into a moment in time with an image and relay the energy of that moment, well, there’s your photograph.” 

Halo Rider/Toronto Blues Society Volunteer Appreciation - April 11th @ Hugh’s Room Live, Toronto
The Toronto Blues Society put on a night to remember in appreciation of their dedicated volunteers with bands of the blues, including the sweet and sultry southern sounds of Halo Rider, at Hugh’s Room Live in Toronto

On Monday, May 4, students, educators, musicians and communities across Canada will come together at the same moment to sing and play "Hold On", the iconic 1979 anthem by Triumph, as part of Music Monday, the country’s largest annual celebration of music education, bringing renewed energy to its message of resilience, unity and perseverance.

Toronto's Premier Yorkville Gallery Brings Two Icons of Contemporary Art to Cumberland Street This Season
Liss Gallery is proud to announce two unmissable exhibitions this spring at its Yorkville location, 112 Cumberland Street. On May 9th, the gallery opens a new showing of original oil paintings and limited edition works by Todd White – the Austin-based painter whose rat-pack-meets-Picasso vision has made him one of the most beloved and collected figurative artists working today. Then on June 6th, Liss Gallery welcomes the legendary Lynn Goldsmith, presenting a rare opportunity to acquire silver gelatin and C prints from one of the most celebrated music photographers in history. Together, the two exhibitions make for a season that is as visually thrilling as anything the gallery has mounted in its 30-plus years as a trusted leader in contemporary art.

TODD WHITE – OPENING MAY 9TH, 2026

The Nova Scotia Artist Heads to Nashville, Teams Up with Grammy-Nominated Hitmakers, and Returns with His Most Personal Collection of Songs Yet

Jon Mullane, one of Canada's most consistently compelling voices in modern rock, pop, and country – has released 'The Road', a five-song EP produced by Toronto's Creighton Doane, available now on all major platforms. It is Mullane's first artist-centric collection of new original songs since the pandemic, and it arrives with the confidence of an artist who knows exactly where he has been and exactly where he is going.

Check out more on Jon Mullane here: lnk.dmsmusic.co/jonmullane_theroad

Carla Muller has always written from the heart, and with the release of two deeply personal new songs – "That Tree" and "Everything's Gonna Be Alright" – the Woolwich, Ontario singer-songwriter invites listeners into the most sacred corners of her life: her relationships with her sisters. Both tracks are available now via Canterbury Music Company, and together they form an extraordinary emotional diptych – a celebration of resilience, devotion, and the fierce, unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.

Tracey Savein brings an incredible eye (of the lens) capturing special moments in time. Because as the saying goes – A picture is worth a thousand words. “Any kind of photography, as I see it, is all about capturing motion and emotion. Whether the subject is raucous and rockin’ or the location is silent and still, if you can transport the viewer into a moment in time with an image and relay the energy of that moment, well, there’s your photograph.” 

Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne/Canadian Blues Music Awards - March 30th @ The Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto