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Music industry exec Lola Plaku on the title card for her video interview with The Manager's Playbook podcast.

Features

Lola Plaku Talks Music, Hustle and Legacy on The Manager’s Playbook

TLDR: In this Lola Plaku interview on The Manager’s Playbook, the exec unpacks the real strategies behind artist longevity, live performance, and community. In...

Johnny MazarattiAugust 26, 2025

Cover art for Dave Mac singles Alone and Show Me Love, showing him with a dog in a snowy forest at sunset on the left, and under a neon heart sign in the city on the right.

Music

Dave Mac Drops Self-Directed Videos for “Alone” and “Show Me Love”

Canadian recording artist Dave Mac has a knack for making every move feel like a declaration of independence. His latest singles, “Alone” and “Show...

FergusonAugust 25, 2025

Official artwork for the J.I.D album God Does Like Ugly

Music

God Does Like Ugly: J.I.D Taps Jessie Reyez, More For Latest Album

TLDR: J.I.D’s new album God Does Like Ugly blends intricate lyricism, bold production, and star-powered collaborations — from Canadian star Jessie Reyez, to Clipse,...

Code the CollectorAugust 9, 2025

Artwork for the single Better Days by Im'peretiv, G4 Jag and MercyDaHarlemKid.

Music

Better Days: IM’PERETIV Links With G4 Jag and MercyDaHarlemKid

TLDR: G4 Jag, MercyDaHarlemKid, and IM’PERETIV drop “Better Days,” a gritty single that fuels anticipation for the upcoming album, ALIVE! Fly Family’s G4 Jag,...

Johnny MazarattiAugust 7, 2025

Cartoon-style collage of polaroid photos from Osheaga 2025 music festival with a colourful outdoor stage in the background.

News & Press Releases

Osheaga Releases Statement About Successful 2025 Event

TLDR: Osheaga, one of Canada’s most popular annual music events, has released a statement celebrating the success of their latest festival. On August 5,...

Aliyah McIntyreAugust 7, 2025

Canadian rapper AK-SLIM performing with the AKIN EP cover projected like a sky signal over the Calgary skyline, vibrant digital illustration.

Music

AK-SLIM Drops Vibrant New AKIN EP and “She Obey Me” Video

TLDR: The AKIN EP by AK-SLIM is a bold, cross-cultural statement, recently spotlighted on Audiomack and celebrated for its global hip-hop fusion. Earlier this...

Johnny MazarattiAugust 6, 2025

Golden JUNO Award trophy with Hamilton city skyline in the background, representing the 2026 JUNO Awards updates to Rap and Latin music categories.

News & Press Releases

2026 JUNO Awards Add Latin Category, Update Rap Categories

TLDR: On August 5, CARAS released a press statement, “Celebrating Canada’s Diversity in Sound,” outlining major updates and exciting plans for 2026. The Canadian...

Soo DonimAugust 6, 2025

Radio studio with an On The Air sign, headphones, and a Black hand turning off the light switch, symbolizing the end of CIUT’s 35-year Masterplan Show and Generation Next.

Features

CIUT Ends 35-Year Legacy of Masterplan Show and Generation Next

TLDR: Canadian hip-hop’s 35-year radio legacy—The Masterplan Show, later Generation Next—has ended, a loss explored on CBC’s Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud and guest Dalton...

Aliyah McIntyreAugust 5, 2025

Kresnt stands by the Seine in Paris wearing a black suit and purple sneakers, with the Eiffel Tower behind him, promoting his 911 Coupe single.

Music

Vancouver’s Kresnt Drops Explosive New Single “911 Coupe”

TLDR: The newly released “911 Coupe” by Kresnt fuses Afghan pride and Parisian luxury into a sleek, defiant visual that showcases his global hip-hop...

Code the CollectorAugust 1, 2025

Taz Bentii performing on stage with Parliament Hill in the background, promoting his Eleven Eleven project.

Music

Ottawa Rapper Taz Bentii Unveils First Project Eleven Eleven

TLDR: Ottawa artist Taz Bentii drops Eleven Eleven, a project blending sharp lyricism and hypnotic beats, signalling his arrival as one of Canada’s most...

Johnny MazarattiJuly 31, 2025