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Luna Li Proved That Indie Rock Remains Canada's Best Export at Ottawa Bluesfest │ Exclaim!
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (414+ words) LeBreton Flats, July 11 BY Daniel SylvesterPublished Jul 12, 2026 Although Ottawa's biggest music festival has spent recent years filling supporting slots on its two side stages with "TikTok stars" and "internet sensations," it's always refreshing to see it carve out room for…...
Actor Announce Ontario Shows, Detail 'The Best Of' Album │ Exclaim!
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (219+ words) Hear lead single "Golden Youth" BY Allie GregoryPublished Jul 8, 2026 Hamilton four-piece Actor (including former members of Teenage Kicks) have announced their sophomore album, The Best Of, arriving September 25 via Having Fun / We Are Busy Bodies. The band have also booked…...
How the Climate Crisis Is Transforming Canadian Concert Culture │ Exclaim!
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (793+ words) "Events need to accept that climate change is likely the most serious threat facing outdoor music festivals and make bold, decisive changes," says Stanfest's Troy Greencorn BY Liz WorthPublished Jul 8, 2026 It used to be that rain was the main weather…...
Toronto's 5 Can't-Miss Concerts, Including GOAT, Ella Mai and Cola: July 6–12, 2026 │ Exclaim!
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (310+ words) Also featuring the Ratskin Family Band and Yoo Doo Right with Population II and Nolan Potter BY Exclaim! StaffPublished Jul 6, 2026 Montreal is making its way to Toronto for this week's five can't-miss concerts, including GOAT with TEKE::TEKE (pictured above),…...
Broken Social Scene Drop Out of Halifax Jazz Festival Due to Health Issue │ Exclaim!
1+ week, 1+ day ago (216+ words) "This decision was made with the band's health and care in mind and is unfortunately outside of the Festival's control," said organizers BY Megan LaPierrePublished Jul 3, 2026 Recent Exclaim! cover stars Broken Social Scene were scheduled to perform as part of…...
Montreal's Can't-Miss Concerts in July 2026, Including Tame Impala, Cat Power and Ariana Grande │ Exclaim!
1+ week, 2+ day ago (462+ words) Also featuring Widowspeak, Billy Talent x Alexisonfire, Cat Power, Osheaga and more BY Exclaim! StaffPublished Jun 30, 2026 Montreal has has plenty of new shows to look forward to throughout July — ranging from big arena shows from Ariana Grande and Tame Impala…...
Vancouver's Can't-Miss Concerts in July 2026, Including A$AP Rocky, Alabama Shakes and Kim Gordon │ Exclaim!
1+ week, 4+ day ago (494+ words) Also featuring Yaeji, Goat, Nation of Language, Chinese American Bear and more BY Exclaim! StaffPublished Jul 1, 2026 Vancouver is bringing the heat with July's list of can't-miss concerts, including A$AP Rocky, Kim Gordon (pictured above), two festivals and more. See…...
Five Must-See Acts at Dawson City Music Festival 2026 │ Exclaim!
2+ week, 2+ day ago (300+ words) Come party under the midnight sun from July 17 to 19 BY Rojina AmmehPublished Jun 26, 2026 The annual Dawson City Music Festival will return to the Yukon under the midnight sun from July 17 to 19. The festival is back with an impressive lineup of…...
Destoyer Adds Solo Dates in BC │ Exclaim!
2+ week, 3+ day ago (117+ words) Dan Bejar will play Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast BY Alex HudsonPublished Jun 25, 2026 Dan Bejar had already signed on to open up for Neko Case and Wolf Parade on their respective fall tours. Now, he's added a few more…...
Sloan's Chris Murphy to Cross Canada on Solo Acoustic Tour │ Exclaim!
2+ week, 3+ day ago (149+ words) He will play 13 dates in October BY Alex HudsonPublished Jun 25, 2026 Sloan dude Chris Murphy has announced plans to hit the road for a solo acoustic tour this fall. Following a date at the Halifax Urban Folk Festival with a backing…...