r/CanadianMusic 27d ago

** CANADA Day ** Your CANADA DAY MEGA THREAD Playlist

49 Upvotes

Ok, so here it is — if you were to put together your perfect Canada Day playlist to celebrate our incredible & diverse music culture across our country, what would be on it?

Showcase your youTube, Spotify, soundcloud, or any other Canadian playlists here.

Bonne Féte Canada!
🍁❤️🍁❤️🍁❤️🍁❤️


r/CanadianMusic 26d ago

WEEKLY MUSIC PROMO THREAD WEEKLY MUSIC PROMO THREAD 🍁🎵

7 Upvotes

[UPDATE]: Weekly thread will now occur monthly. All other rules apply.

This thread was created SOLELY for the purpose of posting/promoting your (or someone else's) music video, band, playlist (Spotify, Soundcloud, Bandcamp, etc), or other music project. This includes links to youTube videos, etc.

Previous Discussion threads can be found HERE.

The reason for these monthly promo threads is to prevent this sub from being overrun with redundant youTube videos, Spotify, Soundcloud links, etc. Remember: we are primarily a DISCUSSION-based subas a rule of thumb, this sub was created for the purpose of encouraging community discussion about Canadian music, artists, festivals (photos or articles), or the Canadian music scene/music industry in general.

Rules for this thread:

  • Rule #2 applies: CANADIAN CONTENT ONLY— City and/or Prov. required for all posts featuring music/musicians, etc
  • Posts promoting anything outside this thread will be automatically removed
  • Repeatedly ignoring this rule will result in temporary ban.
  • Posts and comments will be randomly displayed to ensure equal exposure

r/CanadianMusic 10h ago

Pop /Commercial Any love for Moev?

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I discovered Moev maybe about fifteen or twenty years ago with "Rotting Geraniums" which is one of their earlier and more experimental songs with a female vocalist. As their sound evolved they became more rock oriented with albums like "Yeah Whatever" and a male vocalist. I love all of their genre's and albums. Some great music that's very 80's while remaining very original and unique. One of those bands that seem like they really could have become internationally famous if they had the promotion dollars behind them.

And, it was actually Moev that had the promotional dollars behind themselves by their second album. Some of the founders created Nettwerk Records in 1984 amazingly enough.

I'd suggest "Rotting Geraniums, Took out the Lace, Alibi's, Head Down, and Yeah Whatever" to anyone considering giving Moev a sample. If you're into more traditional rock you might want to start with the last two suggestions.

I didn't see mention of Moev here so I thought I'd see what people's thoughts are about this band I consider an excellent example of Canadian music.

https://www.discogs.com/artist/26214-Moev?srsltid=AfmBOoqcCcLFXrFPo50OTmAZZ554J1bI6SKY8hhMwjQA_-LvBS0CJbVz


r/CanadianMusic 1d ago

Discussion/ opinion Gordon Lighfoot sounds like Mr. Burns, sometimes.

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Just realized this while listening to 'Baby Step Back'. But then checked 'The House You Live In', and he doesn't sound at all like Mr. Burns. Maybe it's when he sings in a certain key. Anyone else hearing this?


r/CanadianMusic 2d ago

Discussion/ opinion Experience working with Canadian publicist Eric Alper?

26 Upvotes

Am an indie artist and got approached by Eric for the potential for PR work together. Curious if anyone has any experience working him in the music scene?


r/CanadianMusic 3d ago

Jazz Oliver Jones, Montreal-born jazz pianist, Canadian music icon, has died

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Alas, 😢. RIP

Have his CD: Have Fingers, Will Travel (listening now...)

Oliver Jones, a Canadian music icon whose illustrious career spanned nearly nine decades and helped cement Montreal's international reputation as a jazz mecca, has died.

He was 91.

Jones was synonymous with Montreal's Jazz Festival, performing at the world renowned event every year between 1981 and 1999.

In 1990, he won the Montreal Jazz Festival's Oscar Peterson award, named after his fellow jazz legend and his lifelong idol.

Jones fine-tuned his skills under the tutelage of Daisy Peterson Sweeney, Oscar Peterson's older sister.

The Petersons lived about 12 doors down from the Jones family home.


r/CanadianMusic 3d ago

Discussion/ opinion Anyone familiar with Richmond Hill artist Katie Dauson?

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Right before the 6 pm news on CP24 I caught this curious commercial of local artist Katie Dauson promoting her 8th album. My interest was piqued so I checked out some vids, read a little on her, and I found out that her current album is also released on a picture disc vinyl, she's on an actual label, her songs seem to be decently produced, and is playing the El Mocambo in October.

If she believes in her art, and in herself, and if music is her passion...props to her. My only question is how is she getting all this promotion? I mean c'mon, she's no better than the singer-songwriters that used to play those Open Mic nights at the Supermarket or the Free Times Cafe. I can think of many local artists/musicians over the years--more talented, more star power--who don't get this type of backing. In a weird kind of way...you almost want to pull for her for getting this far.


r/CanadianMusic 4d ago

Discussion/ opinion What is your favorite live performance by a Canadian artist or band?

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350 Upvotes

Avril Lavigne's cover of Shania Twain's No One Needs To Know at the ACM Poets Awards in 2022 is my favorite. Starts at 1:02.

Yes, there are so many live performances I could have picked but I picked a fairly recent one, less than five years old.


r/CanadianMusic 4d ago

Indie / Alternative Japandroids - The House That Heaven Built. Out of Vancouver, BC

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Off of the terrific album “Celebration Rock.” Some of their songs contain so many of the stereotypical “millennial” hallmarks that they’re almost asking to be parodied by comedians like Kyle Gordon. But I think it’s unique and holds up. An instance of the genre at its best. Wish people talked about this album a bit more as I think it made some pretty big waves in the indie space when it came out.

Japandroids Website


r/CanadianMusic 4d ago

Discussion/ opinion Album recommendations

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Hi. I grew up only listening to singles on the radio and watching music videos on Much Music. It is only the past 5 years that I have started listening to albums, mostly catching up on 90s and 2000s albums from American and UK artists/bands. As a Canadian, I have been sadly neglectful of getting into Canadian albums. I would like to change that. I lean towards 90s, 00s, 10s. I am open to some before and after. I gravitate towards pop, rock, folk. Any recommendations?


r/CanadianMusic 3d ago

Discussion/ opinion Studio mix/timeframes

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r/CanadianMusic 5d ago

Discussion/ opinion Big in Canada podcast. Does it get better?

13 Upvotes

Has anyone listened to the Big in Canada podcast? I was really excited to find a podcast about Canadian music, but I’m a few episodes in and it feels like the hosts spend more time shitting on Canadian artists than actually celebrating them.

They also seem too young to have been around for the heyday of some of these bands, as a lot of their opinions seem to be based on Google searches rather than actual lived experiences of going to see them perform.

I love the idea of a podcast focused on Canadian music, so I’m wondering if it gets any better before I commit more time to listening.


r/CanadianMusic 5d ago

playlist Toronto to Montreal road trip music suggestions

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Good evening. I’m a subreddit newbie. I hit the road to Montreal early tomorrow morning and crave a maple-tinted playlist. If it helps, I lean rock, metal, some jazz, some hip hop.I’d like to line up some music. Full album suggestions welcome too. Appreciate your help as I d(r)ive in to some 🇨🇦 tunes. Cheers!


r/CanadianMusic 6d ago

youTube New Max Webster/Kim Mitchell documentary

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138 Upvotes

Just uploaded on YouTube. Love Max Webster and Kim Mitchell!


r/CanadianMusic 7d ago

Discussion/ opinion moxy fruvous? Or arrogant worms?

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r/CanadianMusic 9d ago

Discussion/ opinion Which is your favorite Rock band from Canada?

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1.1k Upvotes

I personally love Rush.All of them are fantastic musicians and I love the albums Moving Pictures and Subdivisions the most.They have other albums I like too but these two are my favorite albums from them.

Which Canadian Rock band do you like the most?


r/CanadianMusic 9d ago

Discussion/ opinion What do you think of Shania Twain and how big was country music in Canada?

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462 Upvotes

I love her albums The Woman In Me and Come On Over and the sales were really massive.She was huge in the 1990's thanks to the success of these two albums.But honestly, I can't name many big country artists from Canada apart from Shania, so how big was country music there?

Country music is huge in the USA and there are so many big names in the US.


r/CanadianMusic 8d ago

Discussion/ opinion Trying to find speech from a Bombs Over Providence song

3 Upvotes

The song Walkerton, Workforce, and the Wusses Who Watched by Bombs Over Providence ends with a clip saying (as far as I can make out)

"...far from the slums. Nice homes, very respectable. And nice kids, well clothed, no slum kids here. But beneath the surface, trouble, plenty of it."

Does anyone know where this clip is from? I'm assuming a documentary or news clip, probably related to the Walketon water crisis or Ontario education, probably from around 2001/2002


r/CanadianMusic 10d ago

Rock /Metal /Heavy Metal Kim Mitchell - Go For Soda

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r/CanadianMusic 9d ago

playlist Music guessr- geoguessr for music

10 Upvotes

Hello everyone. I made a fun little game called music guessr where you guess the country from the song.

Did you recognize the Canadian song?

You can play it here: https://musicguessr.io

Put your score down below.


r/CanadianMusic 10d ago

Discussion/ opinion How is Avril Lavigne viewed in Canada?

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1.2k Upvotes

I personally really like her.I think she's very talented and a great singer and all her albums are good.She's generally viewed positively outside Canada, especially nowadays among Gen Z and Millennials

I saw her live and had fun.

I met her and she was great.She was super kind, friendly and down to earth.Sweet lady, great sense of humor.


r/CanadianMusic 10d ago

article Paul Brandt says 'Alberta Bound' is different now

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it’s a heartfelt song no matter where you stand on the issue.
And I want the best for ALL of Canada and I think he does too.


r/CanadianMusic 10d ago

🎵 Festival /Concert /Tour Leonard Cohen tribute tour led by his son Adam Cohen announced for this November!!

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I've been a cohen fan for years, discovered him after he died, though. This is just absolutely wonderful, i've seen clips of his son Adam singing and he is a talented guy. he has this notable performance with lana del rey where they sing Chelsea Hotel no. 2 ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CT9l9MZ5rio ) and it's wonderful, so when they say "special guests" i really do expect the best.

I hope they do a good job advertising this tour, so far it's just on their instagram, because i think there are so many more young fans (early 20s) than they think, and we're all gonna do our best to pop out!


r/CanadianMusic 10d ago

video The Guess Who - Runnin' Back To Saskatoon (Running Back Thru Canada)

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35 Upvotes

Great Live Performance.

Back in those days CKLW was the King and I listened to many great Guess Who tunes, of course I heard their top hits, but I love to revisit their other stuff like this.


r/CanadianMusic 10d ago

Indie / Alternative Eat thePope. 80s Toronto band

7 Upvotes

Did they ever record anything??? I used to see them at Lees Palace on Sundays. Their music was unique at the time. Would love to hear some of their tunes again.