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Joni Mitchell says she became U.S. citizen to vote but will never stop being Canadian

Alberta-born folk legend says she has no intention of giving up her Canadian passport

Joni Mitchell arrives at the 2026 Juno Awards in Hamilton, on Sunday, March 29, 2026.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Joni Mitchell arrives at the 2026 Juno Awards in Hamilton, on Sunday, March 29, 2026.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

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October 15, 2026

Joni Mitchell arrives at the 2026 Juno Awards in Hamilton, on Sunday, March 29, 2026.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Joni Mitchell arrives at the 2026 Juno Awards in Hamilton, on Sunday, March 29, 2026.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Joni Mitchell says she became U.S. citizen to vote but will never stop being Canadian

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October 14, 2026

At the Juno Awards this spring in Hamilton, Mitchell received a lifetime achievement award from Prime Minister Mark Carney.

At the Juno Awards this spring in Hamilton, Mitchell received a lifetime achievement award from Prime Minister Mark Carney.

opinion

Elbows down: We no longer own Joni Mitchell, and maybe we never did

Brad Wheeler

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October 13, 2026

Tony Award-winning singer Lena Hall

Tony Award-winning singer Lena Hall

Tony Award-winning singer Lena Hall is bringing James Bond to the Toronto Symphony Orchestra

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October 12, 2026

People walk near the pavilion that hosts the exhibition "In Minor Keys" curated by Cameroonian-Swiss art curator Koyo Kouoh during the pre-opening press view of the 61st Venice Art Biennale in Venice on May 5, 2026. 99 countries are participating in the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia (2026) which runs from May 9 to November 22, 2026. (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO / AFP via Getty Images) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY MENTION OF THE ARTIST UPON PUBLICATION - TO ILLUSTRATE THE EVENT AS SPECIFIED IN THE CAPTION

People walk near the pavilion that hosts the exhibition "In Minor Keys" curated by Cameroonian-Swiss art curator Koyo Kouoh during the pre-opening press view of the 61st Venice Art Biennale in Venice on May 5, 2026. 99 countries are participating in the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia (2026) which runs from May 9 to November 22, 2026. (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO / AFP via Getty Images) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY MENTION OF THE ARTIST UPON PUBLICATION - TO ILLUSTRATE THE EVENT AS SPECIFIED IN THE CAPTION

Canadian composer Sarah Davachi wins the Silver Lion at the Venice Biennale

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October 10, 2026

Carly Rae Jepsen's ninth studio album, Day and Night, was released last month.

Carly Rae Jepsen's ninth studio album, Day and Night, was released last month.

Carly Rae Jepsen built a career on yearning. Motherhood gave it a new meaning

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October 7, 2026

Drake performs during a concert by Vybz Kartel at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan

Drake performs during a concert by Vybz Kartel at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan

Drake, Jessie Reyez to be honoured with SOCAN Awards

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October 6, 2026

American composer Steve Reich will be celebrated on Oct. 6 with a concert at Toronto’s Koerner Hall.

American composer Steve Reich will be celebrated on Oct. 6 with a concert at Toronto’s Koerner Hall.

Clapping Music composer Steve Reich celebrates his 90th birthday – and what’s not to applaud?

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October 4, 2026

November 20, 2012, Hollywood, California, USA: SASS JORDAN, one of the Canada's most recognizable female rock performers, has died on Saturday at the age of 63. Â©2026 Ron Lyon Photo (Credit Image: © Ron Lyon/ZUMA Press Wire)

November 20, 2012, Hollywood, California, USA: SASS JORDAN, one of the Canada's most recognizable female rock performers, has died on Saturday at the age of 63. Â©2026 Ron Lyon Photo (Credit Image: © Ron Lyon/ZUMA Press Wire)

Montreal rocker Sass Jordan made us believers

Brad Wheeler

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October 3, 2026

Sass Jordan performs at the Concert for SARS Relief at Downsview Park in Toronto, July 30, 2003. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Kevin Frayer

Sass Jordan performs at the Concert for SARS Relief at Downsview Park in Toronto, July 30, 2003. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Kevin Frayer

Montreal rock singer Sass Jordan dies at 65

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October 2, 2026

Heavy is the pop star’s head that wears the crown, but Bridgers is faring well, writes Wheeler.

Heavy is the pop star’s head that wears the crown, but Bridgers is faring well, writes Wheeler.

Indie folk star Phoebe Bridgers dazzled with melancholy in Toronto

Brad Wheeler

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October 2, 2026

k.d. lang is shown at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

k.d. lang is shown at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Michael Bublé, Jann Arden among musicians to perform at tribute concert for k.d. lang

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October 2, 2026

Michael Brock, the Montreal-based musician who works under the name Mind Bath.

Michael Brock, the Montreal-based musician who works under the name Mind Bath.

Part of a wave of Canadian concept albums, Montreal’s Mind Bath releases Aqueous

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September 29, 2026

Geddy Lee, shown at TIFF on Sept. 16, said on Instagram that he believes Brad Bradford has ‘fresh ideas’ for the future of Toronto.

Geddy Lee, shown at TIFF on Sept. 16, said on Instagram that he believes Brad Bradford has ‘fresh ideas’ for the future of Toronto.

Rush frontman Geddy Lee endorses Brad Bradford for Toronto mayor

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September 28, 2026

video

The Tragically Hip, Feist enter Songwriters HOF

September 28, 2026

video

Taylor Swift makes VMA history

September 27, 2026

Our Lady Peace performing at the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Toronto, on Saturday. The band covered the Tragically Hip’s Locked in the Trunk of a Car.

Our Lady Peace performing at the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Toronto, on Saturday. The band covered the Tragically Hip’s Locked in the Trunk of a Car.

The best moments from the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony

Brad Wheeler

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September 26, 2026

Leslie Feist speaks after being inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame on stage in Toronto, on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan

Leslie Feist speaks after being inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame on stage in Toronto, on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan

The Tragically Hip, Feist to be inducted into Canadian Songwriters Hall of fame

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September 25, 2026

Two of Leslie Feist's songs were on the hit show Heated Rivalry, a boon to her already successful career.

Two of Leslie Feist's songs were on the hit show Heated Rivalry, a boon to her already successful career.

Feist talks Heated Rivalry, iPod ads and hit covers ahead of induction into Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame

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September 25, 2026

FILE - Taylor Swift performs at the Paris Le Defense Arena during her Eras Tour concert in Paris on May 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Lewis Joly, File)

FILE - Taylor Swift performs at the Paris Le Defense Arena during her Eras Tour concert in Paris on May 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Lewis Joly, File)

review

The Life of a Showgirl was Taylor Swift’s worst album. Its encore is a whole lot sharper

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September 24, 2026

This year McBride and the Nettwerk management team bought about 70 per cent of the company from its existing investors, valuing it at more than $500 million.

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Portrait of Terry McBride, the CEO and one of four founders of the Nettwerk Music Group. Photographed in his home in Vancouver, BC Canada on July 15, 2026.

rob magazine

The Nettwerk Effect: How Terry McBride rebuilt his indie label by gaming the algorithm

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September 23, 2026

Angine de Poitrine react to winning the Polaris Album Prize and the SOCAN Polaris Song Prize at Massey Hall in Toronto, on Tuesday.

Angine de Poitrine react to winning the Polaris Album Prize and the SOCAN Polaris Song Prize at Massey Hall in Toronto, on Tuesday.

Connecting the dots to explain Angine de Poitrine’s Polaris Music Prize win

Brad Wheeler

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September 23, 2026

Aaron Rowe performs at Toronto’s Drake Underground on Tuesday. The Irish singer-songwriter talked about his self-recusal from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour.

Aaron Rowe performs at Toronto’s Drake Underground on Tuesday. The Irish singer-songwriter talked about his self-recusal from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour.

Ed Sheeran tour defector Aaron Rowe addresses the pro-Palestine elephant in the room in Toronto

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September 23, 2026

FILE - Taylor Swift performs at the Monumental stadium during her Eras Tour concert in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Nov. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko, File)

FILE - Taylor Swift performs at the Monumental stadium during her Eras Tour concert in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Nov. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko, File)

Taylor Swift announces extended version of The Life of a Showgirl with four new tracks

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September 23, 2026

Alex Lifeson, Neil Peart and Geddy Lee of Rush in the film Neil Peart: No One's Disciple. The documentary premiered last week at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Alex Lifeson, Neil Peart and Geddy Lee of Rush in the film Neil Peart: No One's Disciple. The documentary premiered last week at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Neil Peart documentary explores both the human and virtuoso sides of the Rush drummer

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September 22, 2026

Angine de Poitrine perform at the Polaris Music Prize Awards at Massey Hall in Toronto, on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Laura Proctor

Angine de Poitrine perform at the Polaris Music Prize Awards at Massey Hall in Toronto, on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Laura Proctor

Rock duo Angine de Poitrine wins Polaris Prize

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September 22, 2026

Charli xcx performs at Scotiabank Arena, part of her tour in support of her seventh studio album, Music, Fashion, Film on September 22, 2026.

Charli xcx performs at Scotiabank Arena, part of her tour in support of her seventh studio album, Music, Fashion, Film on September 22, 2026.

review

At Charli xcx’s electric spectacle in Toronto, a Canadian filmmaking legend had a lasting presence

Brad Wheeler

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September 20, 2026

Kathleen Edwards performs at Massey Hall.

Kathleen Edwards performs at Massey Hall.

review

Kathleen Edwards takes Massey Hall, not by storm but by perseverance

Brad Wheeler

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September 19, 2026

With its new voting protocol, the Polaris Music Prize is a whole new horse race

Brad Wheeler

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September 18, 2026

Carly Rae Jepsen

Carly Rae Jepsen

review

Carly Rae Jepsen’s Day and Night is half a great album

Brad Wheeler

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September 18, 2026

FILE Ñ Duncan Sheik, a singer and composer, performs with an ensemble at 54 Below in New York, Sept. 9, 2013. Sheik, whose alt-pop hit ÒBarely BreathingÓ became a Generation X touchstone, but who squirmed under the label of MTV heartthrob and eventually decamped to Broadway, winning two Tonys for composing the smash musical ÒSpring Awakening,Ó died in Manhattan on Sept. 18, 2026. He was 56. (Richard Termine/The New York Times)

FILE Ñ Duncan Sheik, a singer and composer, performs with an ensemble at 54 Below in New York, Sept. 9, 2013. Sheik, whose alt-pop hit ÒBarely BreathingÓ became a Generation X touchstone, but who squirmed under the label of MTV heartthrob and eventually decamped to Broadway, winning two Tonys for composing the smash musical ÒSpring Awakening,Ó died in Manhattan on Sept. 18, 2026. He was 56. (Richard Termine/The New York Times)

Duncan Sheik, award-winning Spring Awakening composer and pop star, dies at 56

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