Anaheim-based singer-songwriter and author Bobbo Byrnes continues to build momentum behind Too Many Miles: On the Road with an Unofficial Rock & Roll Goodwill Ambassador, his 2026 memoir and companion album, a pairing that turns more than two decades of touring into a sprawling account of life on the road.

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/too-many-miles-bobbo-byrnes/1149473280

 Kitchener, Ontario singer-songwriter Kevin Westphal, better known to Canadian audiences as The Canuck, releases "The Food Inflation Blues," a country comedy track born out of a conversation that stuck with him longer than he expected. Standing in the checkout line, Westphal asked a store manager why prices kept climbing, and later that same night watched the news report record grocery store profits. "I picked up my guitar and 'The Food Inflation Blues' just came out," he says.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=qv7n-XMR20T-b6IH&v=X0xadJHI5Zs&feature=youtu.be

The Kensington Market Jazz Festival (KMJF) launches its 11th year with a free Opening Party at Trinity Common on Friday, September 18, from 6 to 8 p.m., the official kickoff to a full weekend of live music returning to the streets, stages, patios and intimate venues of one of Toronto's most storied neighbourhoods, September 18, 19 and 20, 2026. The party is open to everyone and marks the launch of a lineup that already includes five of the biggest names in Canadian jazz: Alex Bird, Hilario Duran, Robi Botos, Rich Brown and Jane Bunnett, along with book readings from Marc Jordan and Robert Priest and the premiere of a new event, the Poetry Slam. More artist announcements are still coming.

Award winning Ojibwe singer songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, humanitarian, and educator Shy-Anne Hovorka releases her new single and music video, "Raise My Fist," out now. Inspired by former Long Lake #58 First Nation Chief Judy Desmoulin, the song stands as a celebration of Indigenous strength, unity, and the ongoing journey of reconciliation, brought to life by a community of more than 30 Indigenous and ally artists from First Nations, Métis communities, and organizations across Canada.

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvM9Z5xnLq4

Chris McKhool, one of Canada's most beloved musicians for children and families, is inviting young listeners to clap, prowl, soar, and splash with his new single "Animal Samba," out now and the first taste of his forthcoming album 'Global Dance Party!' arriving November 6. Coming off a JUNO nomination for his 2025 release Little Leaf, McKhool continues a three-decade mission of creating joyful, inclusive music that gets kids moving while sparking genuine curiosity about the natural world.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAWzsHT06g8&feature=youtu.be

Bruce Cockburn has spent more than five decades writing some of the most enduring songs in Canadian music, and on his new album, 'The Blood of Others,' released October 16^th through Sunset Boulevard Records, he turns his attention to the songs that shaped him long before he wrote a single lyric of his own. 

The album gathers material written by others, tracing a musical lineage that stretches from the gospel and blues records he heard as a child in Ottawa to the folk clubs and coffeehouses where he first found his voice. "What began back in the eighties as a vague notion grew over time into a strong desire to put together a collection of material, written by others, that I found sticking to the edges of my musical landscape," Cockburn explains. "The accumulation of these songs started in the sixties, before I'd even begun to try to create my own."

Brampton will come alive with the rhythm, flavour and spirit of the Caribbean as the JAMBANA One World Festival lights up Brampton Sports Park on Monday, August 3, 2026. Presented by TD and in collaboration with the City of Brampton, the free festival celebrates Emancipation Day with an unforgettable day of live entertainment, cultural experiences, and family-friendly activities.

Recognized as one of Canada’s premier multicultural festivals, JAMBANA brings together thousands of attendees each year to honour the rich heritage and lasting contributions of the African and Caribbean diaspora while celebrating the diversity that makes Canada stronger.

August 14, 2026, Jazzin’ Juniors. Youth Showcase, Brantford, ON (Sold Out)

August 15, 2026, Main Event, Port Dover Community Centre, Port Dover, ON, 5 PM

August 16, 2026, Glenhyrst Gardens, Brantford, ON, 1 PM

Canadian Rock Icon Bif Naked Returns with New Single "Lift Me Up"

Canadian rock icon Bif Naked has released "Lift Me Up," a new single written with longtime collaborator Ezra Cipes and produced by Cipes alongside Peter Karroll. The track marks a reunion between two artists whose creative history stretches back nearly two decades, and it arrives as Bif continues one of the busiest stretches of her career, touring behind both her acclaimed, multi award winning documentary and her 2025 studio album 'Champion.'

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This new addition to our brand is a column dedicated to the night life (and some days) in the great city of Toronto, featuring live event photos. 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 – Tracey Savein

Hiromi - June 27th @ Koerner Hall, Toronto

Hiromi having a blast during the Toronto Jazz Festival at Koerner Hall in Toronto

Rockstalgia Music Festival announces its inaugural two-day celebration of rock music, set for July 11 and 12, 2026 at the Orono Fairgrounds in Orono, Ontario. Spanning 70s, 80s, and 90s rock across two stages and 24 bands, the festival is anchored by JUNO recognized Canadian headliner Wide Mouth, with tickets at $39.95 for Sunday, $69.95 for Saturday including taxes and fees.

Acclaimed classical guitarist Emma Rush, widely regarded as one of Canada's premier classical guitarists (Vivascene Magazine), returns with her new EP 'Home Sweet Home,' available now on 7" vinyl and through Bandcamp. The Hamilton-based virtuoso has built a remarkable career bringing forgotten music to light, and this release continues that mission with warmth, curiosity, and a deep sense of place. Recorded on a historic instrument and paired with a trio of striking videos, the project finds Rush at her most personal and inviting.