Category Archives: Genre

Hard to think of a better way to spend a Saturday in early October than with a sold out crowd at Kingston’s Slush Puppie Place and three of the hottest country artists on the radio today. Ashley Cooke and Mitchell Tenpenny supported Jordan Davis on his Damn Good Time Tour.

What better way to spend a late September Friday night than at a house party with Sam Hunt and a couple of his buddies at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa.

Fishnets, ripped and cut up clothing, band t-shirts, and coloured hair as far as the eye could see – also in the mirror for this punk rock fan – and still living on the high from Billy Talent’s performance the night before, Day 2 of the All Your Friends Festival kicked off and we all could not wait for the line up that was performing that day.

When All Your Friends Festival announced they would be putting on one of Canada’s largest Punk Festivals featuring some of Canada’s very own punk-rock and pop punk bands, it struck all our hearts like the piano G cord introduction to “Welcome To The Black Parade”. Taking place at the famous festival grounds of Burl’s Creek – famously known for their Boots & Hearts Festival which took place just 2 weeks prior – All Your Friends Festival designed the perfect Friday and Saturday to heal the hearts of the pop-punk kids who have grown up alongside the bands taking the stage. The only way to describe it would be 48 hours of pure nostalgia.

Returning for another year to close out the summer is Ottawa’s CityFolk Festival. And just like big sister festival Bluesfest you won’t just be hearing one genre of music.

Fans of Avril Lavigne and Simple Plan gathered in the Nation’s Capital on Wednesday for a night filled with nostalgia and throwbacks.

NOFX is an iconic American punk rock band that has significantly impacted the punk scene since its formation in 1983. The band was founded in Los Angeles, California, by vocalist and bassist Michael Burkett, better known as Fat Mike, and guitarist Eric Melvin. They were later joined by drummer Erik “Smelly” Sandin and guitarist Aaron “El Hefe” Abeyta, solidifying the lineup that would carry them through their careers.

On August 10, 2024, the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, was set ablaze by a night of unforgettable music.

The Emerging Artist Showcase at Boots and Hearts is an annual competition that showcases some of the best emerging talent from across Canada.2024 was no exception as 8 hopefuls from all corners of the country performed for their chance at winning the coveted title.