CBC Music • 7th March 2023

All hail the new king of pop

A 10-year timeline of the Weeknd's rise, from Juno breakthrough artist to global superstar.

CBC • 28th February 2023

Rising rapper Mouraine wants to leave a legacy — for himself and Edmonton | Music

The Sudan-born, Edmonton-based rapper wants his music to uplift and inspire others.

CBC • 10th February 2023

10 queer love anthems to make your heart race

What makes a love song great? Is it a sweeping orchestral arrangement that makes your heart race? Is it a ballad belted out so flawlessly that it makes you question if you should get back together with an ex, just so the lyrics truly resonate? For these 2SLGBTQ musicians, it's a mix of all of the above.

CBC • 7th February 2023

Watch Benja bring his breezy bedroom pop to The Intro | Music

Benja's indie bedroom-pop sound will come into full bloom with the upcoming release of his first EP, Ivy.

CBC • 7th February 2023

Shania Twain's albums, ranked

Now 40 years into her career, Shania Twain shows no sign of slowing down. The queen of country pop recently released her sixth studio album, Queen of Me, one that Twain has described as "unapologetic and empowered," two words that can easily describe some of her best work — and a combination that has led Twain to become one of the best-selling artists of all time.

CBC • 11th January 2023

Kish's empowering kiss-off, and 5 other songs you need to hear this week | Music

We're back! Here at CBC Music, we're always on high alert for new songs by Canadian artists.

CBC • 9th January 2023

31 Canadian albums we can't wait to hear in 2023 | Music

The start of a new year presents a blank slate and endless possibilities. For music fans, that means a blank playlist waiting for new songs and albums to be added.

CBC • 29th December 2022

Beyond 'Four Strong Winds': 5 essential Ian Tyson songs | Music

Get to know some deeper cuts from the Canadian music legend’s catalogue.

Complex • 20th December 2022

The Best Canadian Songs of 2022

Complex • 14th December 2022

The Best Canadian Albums of 2022

Drake's 'Honestly, Nevermind' polarized listeners, which is why it landed near the top of the list for 2022.

Complex • 30th August 2022

20 Canadians Who Will Shape the Next 20 Years of the Culture

From The Weeknd to Jessie Reyez, these Canadians will continue to rock the world.

Complex • 18th August 2022

The 20 Best Canadian Rap Songs of All Time

Complex • 7th August 2022

The Best Moments From Drake’s Young Money Reunion Show

Fans were ecstatic to see the Big Three trio of Weezy, Drake, and Nicki Minaj together again at Toronto’s Budweiser stage.

Complex • 7th July 2022

Meet Nemahsis, the Palestinian-Canadian Artist Making Herself Vulnerable to Empower Others

If you’ve ever heard something from Palestinian-Canadian singer-songwriter Nemahsis—a.k.a Nemah Hasan—it’s likely been via TikTok.

Complex • 25th June 2022

The Rollercoaster Ascension of Ceréna

Complex • 25th May 2022

‘I’m Here’: Savannah Ré Is Ready for Her Unapologetic Next Phase

The Juno-winning singer spills on her upcoming EP.

Complex • 18th March 2022

Allan Rayman is Ready to Write His Next Chapter

Allan Rayman holds things close to the vest: “I don’t want to give too much away,” he says. It’s a sentiment that has persisted throughout his career, and it’s something he notes more than once throughout our conversation. It’s not necessarily because he’s determined to keep up living up to his oft-referred to label as the most mysterious man in music–although, that certainly is part of it. But it’s more so because he wants listeners to form their own interpretations of his work.

Complex • 4th March 2022

Luna Li Talks Her Debut Album, Touring With Japanese Breakfast, and the Joy of Being Alone

Luni Li does not wish to be perceived.

Complex • 11th February 2022

The Black Canadian Artists Who Have Shaped the Nation’s Sound

To celebrate Black History Month, we’ve asked some of our favourite Black Canadian artists to share the Black Canadian musicians who have uplifted and inspired them.

Complex • 22nd January 2022

Allan Rayman Releases New Single “Rider” Ahead of Upcoming Album

The new track is reminiscent of Rayman’s early albums such as 'Hotel Allan' and 'Roadhouse 01,' yet sonically expands upon the edgy and enigmatic R&B he’s known for.