Author: Sophie Mitchell

San Diego-based melodic deathcore band Cascade Effect has released its new single and music video, “Rogue Wave,” ahead of the January 8, 2027, launch of its 13-track album, The Weight of Nothingness, through Eclipse Records. Directed by filmmaker Oz Riveros, the video combines storm imagery, live performance and personal archival footage to explore themes of mortality, human connection and the growing influence of digital technology. The release follows the band’s victory at Wacken Metal Battle USA and its subsequent appearance at Germany’s Wacken Open Air festival. Cascade Effect Introduces New Album With ‘Rogue Wave’ “Rogue Wave” serves as the first…

Canadian singer-songwriter Jenn Grant will return to Toronto on February 26, 2027, with The Keepsakes Tour, a new solo theatrical production combining live music, personal storytelling and visual performance. Presented by Massey Hall, the concert will take place at TD Music Hall, with general ticket sales opening October 16, 2026. The upcoming performance follows Grant’s multidisciplinary production Cradled by the Waves, which explored material from her album Queen of the Strait. The new show will expand on that creative approach while introducing additional theatrical elements and intimate arrangements of songs from her catalogue. Jenn Grant Brings The Keepsakes Tour to…

Prime Video has released the official trailer for Campus Drivers, its first French Young Adult Prime Original series, ahead of its worldwide premiere on November 6, 2026. Starring Carmen Kassovitz and Baptiste Masseline, the six-episode romantic drama will launch in France and more than 240 countries and territories, including Canada. Adapted from the bestselling novels by French author C.S. Quill, the production represents another investment in young adult entertainment as Prime Video expands its catalogue of internationally produced original programming. Campus Drivers Brings Bestselling French Novels to Television The upcoming series is based on C.S. Quill’s Campus Drivers novels, published…

The iconic television series Baywatch is returning with a new cast, updated storylines and a January 2027 premiere on Prime Video in Canada and several international markets. The first global trailer has been released, offering audiences an early look at the revival of one of television’s most widely distributed entertainment franchises. Co-produced by Fremantle and FOX Entertainment, the new series will revisit the lifeguard drama’s Southern California setting while introducing a new generation of characters. Stephen Amell leads the cast as Hobie Buchannon, the son of original series character Mitch Buchannon. Baywatch Returns to Television With a New Generation of…

Prime Video has released a new trailer and official teaser artwork for Blade Runner 2099, confirming that all eight episodes of the science-fiction limited series will premiere worldwide on November 25, 2026. The announcement was made October 10 during a panel at New York Comic Con, where cast members and producers discussed the upcoming production. Developed by Amazon MGM Studios and Alcon Television Group, the series will be available exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories, including Canada. Blade Runner 2099 Expands the Science-Fiction Franchise Set 50 years after the events of the 2017 film Blade…

Canadian New Wave band Spoons has announced its eighth studio album, Nightlife, scheduled for release November 6, 2026. The Burlington, Ontario, group has also released the lead single, “Take the World,” marking a new chapter in its more than four-decade recording career. The 10-track album will be available on CD, digital download and 180-gram red vinyl. It represents the band’s first fully independent release, giving its members complete control over creative decisions. Spoons Returns With First Fully Independent Studio Album Nightlife draws inspiration from the synthesizer-driven sound that established Spoons as a prominent Canadian New Wave act during the 1980s.…

Edmonton-based children’s musician Beppie has released her eighth album, Puzzle Pieces, featuring the singles “Nine” and “P-O-T-A-T-O Crew.” The 13-track project continues the JUNO-nominated artist’s work in Canadian family entertainment, combining educational songwriting, funk, hip-hop influences and collaborations with young performers. The release follows a period of professional recognition for Beppie, whose career spans music education, live performances and recorded children’s entertainment. Beppie Builds on Growing Career in Canadian Children’s Music Born Stephanie Nhan in Regina, Saskatchewan, Beppie has lived in Edmonton since 2006 and has established herself as a performer and educator. She has released seven previous albums since…

Vancouver blues musician Al “Wailin’” Walker has reached another career milestone with his eighth self-produced album, Bluesman, topping the Roots Music Report Canada chart and debuting at No. 13 on the Canadian Big Blues Chart. The achievement extends a recording career spanning nearly five decades and reinforces Walker’s position in Canada’s blues and roots music scene. The album has also reached No. 6 on the U.S. Roots Music Chart, with airplay reported across 57 radio stations worldwide. The latest chart success follows a series of strong performances for Walker, whose three most recent albums have each reached No. 1 on…

A theatrical tribute celebrating two of entertainment’s most flamboyant performers is coming to Toronto this fall, bringing a combination of live music, comedy and elaborate stage performances to TD Music Hall. Massey Hall will present Liberace & Liza – A Tribute on Saturday, November 21, 2026, featuring pianist David Saffert and vocalist Jillian Snow in a production inspired by legendary entertainer Liberace and award-winning singer and actress Liza Minnelli. The show combines classical piano virtuosity, musical theatre favourites and contemporary pop covers with comedic exchanges between its two performers. Tickets are currently available through TD Music Hall’s official ticketing service.…

Massachusetts rock band D-Tension & The Secrets have released their self-titled debut album, a nine-track collection combining alternative rock, punk, power pop and traditional rock influences. Led by the single “Hate To See You Go,” the record marks a new chapter for frontman D-Tension, who previously established his career in hip-hop before moving into rock music. The album is the band’s first project recorded together as a group, following earlier releases developed through remote collaborations. Its musical direction draws on several rock traditions, emphasizing melodic arrangements, guitar-driven performances and personal storytelling. From Hip-Hop Career to Massachusetts Rock Scene Before forming…