Spotify tells Billboard Canada that her streams have grown over the last two weeks, with hits like “On ne change pas” and “Pour que tu m’aimes encore” seeing major gains in her home country. — Heather Taylor-Singh, Billboard Canada
"I'm not one to make public statements about politicians, but I truly fear for the future of Toronto with its current leadership." — Megan LaPierre, Exclaim!
In a social media clip, the Canadian singer-songwriter reflects on his sophomore album, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Canadian Albums chart nearly a decade ago. Now, he's celebrating it with live renditions and demos. — Heather Taylor-Singh, Billboard Canada
From Aysanabee to Tia Wood to Ruby Waters, we’re spotlighting exceptional Indigenous acts in commemoration of the fifth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. — Heather Taylor-Singh, Billboard Canada
Fresh off winning Song of the Year at the for “Returning to Myself” at the Americana Awards the previous night in Nashville, singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile expressed her admiration for some of the best singers and songwriters, making sure to throw in a few Canadian names. — Hunter Soo, Georgia Straight
The performance from Hamilton-based artist Tommy Taylor and Abigail Lapell will bring frontline pandemic stories to Theatre Aquarius. Hamilton Spectator
When Raine Maida was trying to break into the music scene more than 30 years ago, he says he bought tickets to the Toronto Music Awards at Massey Hall, in hopes he could use the event to network with industry folks. — Kaitlyn McGrath, Canadian Press
Friends and fans are reporting the passing of Douglas Proulx tonight. Vancouver music fans knew the local punk rock legend best as the drummer for the hugely influential Death Sentence. No cause of death has been given. — Mike Usinger, Georgia Straight
For years, Halifax’s music scene has given artists a place to start. On Oct 3, a group of artists who found their way to Nova Scotia from different parts of the province and the world will perform on one of the city’s best-known stages, showcasing what can happen when those beginnings grow into something bigger. Warren D'Silva The Coast
The Quebec singer made a surprise appearance at the end of L'Oréal Paris' 2026 runway show on Sept. 28), performing her 2002 hit at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. Her concert residency at Plenitude Arena in Paris continues Sept. 30. — Stefano Rebuli, Billboard Canada
Prosecutors have put Smith's emails in front of Judge Koeltl, and say they show a man who knew from the start that his scheme was fraud. — Music Business Worldwide
The 81-year-old singer will wrap up a touring career that stretches back to his mid-teens in the early 1960s, with dates planned for UK and Europe. — The Guardian
The latest song to break the Hot 100's record for weeks at No. 1 and tie for No. 2 in Canada has some pop fans perplexed. Here's what happened — and why those people shouldn't be shocked if it ends up happening again. — Andrew Unterberger, Billboard
In 1981, a fledgling, all-female Los Angeles pop band released a debut that would become a new wave classic, with singles that would soundtrack a decade and an energy that would inspire the next generation of women in rock music. — Matt Melis, Paste
