OurBasement Release Radar August 2026
Well, August is officially in the rearview mirror, and after being away for a little while, I’m finally digging back into the inbox, the playlists, the charts, and the ever-growing pile of “you need to [...]
OurBasement Release Radar July 2026
Hundreds of New Canadian Sounds to Explore July was another busy month for Canadian indie music. With hundreds of new releases arriving from artists across the country, there was no shortage of music to discover—and [...]
The Exchange Folk Festival 2026
A New Chapter for Live Music in Regina This Saturday, August 8, a new tradition begins as the Exchange Folk Festival makes its debut in Regina. While it carries forward the community spirit and love [...]
2026 Slaight Family Polaris Heritage Prize
Public voting for the 2026 Slaight Family Polaris Heritage Prize has opened and the nominees are in. The companion award to the Polaris Music Album Prize, winners and nominees for the Heritage Prize are also [...]
Canadian Indie Summer 2026
Summer has finally arrived, bringing with it long evenings, road trips, weekends at the lake, music festivals, and the promise of new adventures. To celebrate the season, we've put together our Summer 2026 playlist, featuring [...]
OurBasement Release Radar June 2026
June delivered another outstanding month for Canadian indie music. As festival season kicked into high gear and artists prepared for a summer on the road, the flow of new releases barely slowed. Across every genre—from [...]
2026 Polaris Music Prize Short List
POLARIS MUSIC PRIZE REVEALS THE 10 ALBUM SHORT LIST, ANNOUNCES PERFORMERS FOR CONCERT & AWARD CEREMONY AT MASSEY HALL SEPTEMBER 22 CBC Music’s Short List Summer returns with The Ten weekly radio special, taking a [...]
2026 SOCAN POLARIS SONG PRIZE Long List
20 NOMINEES REVEALED FOR SECOND EDITION OF SOCAN POLARIS SONG PRIZE TORONTO, ON - June 24, 2026 CBC presents the 2026 Polaris Music Prize has revealed the 20 nominee Long List for the second edition [...]
National Indigenous Peoples Day 2026
Celebrating Indigenous Voices Through Music June 21, 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada—a day to recognize, celebrate, and honour the rich traditions, cultures, languages, histories, and contributions of First [...]
DarBar’s 2026 SOCAN Polaris Song Prize Long List Wish List
One of the newest additions to the Polaris Music Prize family is the SOCAN Polaris Song Prize, an award that recognizes the artistic power of a single song. Introduced in 2025, the prize is now [...]