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Listen to "New You Anthem" Ft. Frank Iero by Held.
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A Decade in the Pit: Revisiting Toronto’s Live Music Scene in 2016 Through Concert Photography
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The Sheepdogs Release New Single “Keep Out Of The Storm” Ahead of 2026 Album and Canadian Tour
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BEYOND THE WATCH'S FAVOURITE CONCERT PHOTOS OF 2025
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BTW's 50 Best Albums of 2025
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Photos: Mac DeMarco at Massey Hall
The Sheepdogs return with “Keep Out Of The Storm,” a warm, guitar-driven title track from their upcoming album arriving February 27, 2026. The single sets the stage for a major Canadian headline tour kicking off this March.
A$AP Rocky is back with “Punk Rocky,” a left-field, guitar-laced track that feels loose, weird, and fully intentional. It’s not your typical Rocky single, which is exactly why it’s worth your time.
The Vans Warped Tour is officially returning to Canada in 2026 with a massive two-day stop in Montreal, its first Canadian date since its revival. Here’s what fans need to know about Warped’s biggest cross-border expansion yet.
Waxahatchee and MJ Lenderman just announced a co-headline tour, and Toronto fans can catch their special duo performance at Massey Hall on April 25, 2026. Click through for everything you need to know about Waxahatchee & MJ Lenderman’s 2026 tour.
Whitney join forces with GRAMMY-winner Madison Cunningham on “Evangeline,” the final preview of their upcoming album Small Talk, out this Friday via AWAL. The sweeping duet showcases the band’s lush, emotional return to form — listen now.
A decade ago, we were deep in the photo pit, shooting multiple shows a week and documenting a moment in time for Toronto’s live music scene. This photo set looks back at 2016 through the lens, capturing the artists, venues, and energy that defined that chapter.
Tex Crick brought his dreamy Australian bedroom-pop to Toronto while opening for Mac DeMarco. Check out our full concert photos from his set at Massey Hall.
Mac DeMarco returned to Toronto last night at Massey Hall with good vibes and unforgettable tunes. Click through to see our full gallery of concert photos from this long-awaited return.
From second-degree Killswitch burns to intimate moments with Burton Cummings at the El Mocambo, 2025 was stacked with unforgettable shows. Scroll through our favourite concert photos from the year here.
This year's list covers an eclectic mix of genres and styles, from underground emerging artists to pop culture icons. Whether you're into metal, infectious indie pop, hip-hop, or experimental sounds, this collection will shake up your everyday rotation.
Without further ado, here are the 50 Best Albums of 2025, according to us.
The Mars Volta lit up Toronto’s History with a shadow-drenched set of all-new material. Read our review and explore the full photo gallery from the show.
Swedish hardcore legends Refused tore through Toronto one last time on their farewell tour, delivering a ferocious set that was equal parts celebration and goodbye. Read the full review and see the photos here.
Braving waist-high snowbanks and bone-chilling temperatures, Toronto’s hardcore faithful packed History for the kickoff of Counterparts’ Heaven Let Them Die tour. Read our review and check out all the concert photos from the night here.
Toronto’s live music scene in 2024 was unforgettable – from electric punk shows to intimate indie sets, we captured it all. Check out our favourite concert photos of the year and relive the moments that made this year one to remember.
Held, with members of The Sleeping, Coheed and Cambria, and Frank Iero of My Chemical Romance, just unleashed “New You Anthem.” Crank it loud and get hit with the first blast from their upcoming album Grey.
Tobias Jesso Jr.’s new single “I Love You” is everything we’ve missed from him — raw, intimate, and quietly overwhelming, right up until that explosive closing drum section that completely floored us. Listen to his new track here.
Despised Icon’s new album Shadow Work is out today — and its standout track “Corpse Pose” is a relentless reminder of why they’re still deathcore royalty. Hit play and experience the chaos for yourself.
Thrice crank the intensity with “Gnash,” a new single that marks a heavy return to form. Dive into our pick for Best New Track and hear the band at their most unrelenting in years.
Deftones are back with one of their most atmospheric tracks yet. Hear the stunning new single “My Mind Is a Mountain” and get a glimpse of what’s to come on their newly announced album.
From shoegaze fuzz to metalcore fury, this week’s new releases deliver something for everyone. Dive into standout albums from Hotline TNT, HAIM, Malevolence, and more. Tap your favourite music app and discover something new.
CONCERT PHOTO ARCHIVE
A deep dive into some of our best Toronto concert photos from the past decade.
All photography by Steve St. Jean
King Tuff roars back with MOO, a return to raw, joyful rock ‘n’ roll led by the fiery new single “Twisted on a Train.” Click to dive into his revival and hear what makes this record so alive.