De Montigny Contemporary opened Soft Tensions on August 7, 2026, bringing together 12 emerging LGBTQ2+ artists exploring the human body through painting, sculpture, photography, video, installation, and performance.
Carly Rae Jepsen kicks off the “Night” side of her upcoming double album Day and Night with “Don’t Leave Me on the Dance Floor,” a fun and infectious synth-disco pop banger about dancing your heartbreak away.
Vancouver-based band Empanadas Ilegales brought their infectious blend of psych-cumbia, Latin jazz, tropical and instrumental music to the National Arts Centre in Ottawa on August 6, 2026, previewing songs from their upcoming album LABORATORIO TROPICAL.
Toronto singer-songwriter Teagan Johnston unveils the nostalgic VHS-inspired music video for “Broken Bones, Country Roads,” a heartfelt indie pop-rock single from the upcoming album Big Times, arriving October 2, 2026.
Montreal duo Isla Den return with “Secrets,” a dreamy electro-pop dance single from their upcoming debut album Heaven Can Wait. Read our review of the shimmering, late-night anthem.
Edmonton indie alt-rock band Wayfinding returns after three years with “Kathleen,” a dark and emotionally charged lead single from their upcoming album A Nest of Wren, arriving October 9, 2026 via Are You Giving Me The Hi-Hat.
Michael (Miki) Watson’s project Preloved delivers a warm and introspective debut with Willow.
Released via Lauren Records, the nine-track album blends indie, lo-fi, and alt-pop into a calming, deeply personal listening experience.
Bonobo and Joy Crookes unite on “Always on Your Side,” a warm, soulful electronic single from the upcoming album Distance in Static. Read our review of this elegant collaboration.
Scotland’s The Catburgers finally see their long-lost song “I’ve Got a Friend” officially released ahead of the Galashiels reissue on September 25, 2026 via Slumberland Records. Read our review of this infectious slice of classic indie twee-pop.
Chicago singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist V.V. Lightbody unveils the whimsical new single and music video for “Practice Smiling,” the latest preview of her upcoming album Period Piece, arriving October 9, 2026 via Egghunt Records.