Jenna Melanson

Canada

Editor and Founder at Canadian Beats Media

I love music! Hedley is my all time favorite band, has been since 2004. I love hearing and tweeting with new bands! 3

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Elisa Thorn shares new single, "The Garden"

3 days ago | canadianbeats.ca | Jenna Melanson

Vancouver-based harpist, vocalist, and composer Elisa Thorn shares her latest single, “The Garden,” a gentle, nostalgic, and experimental folk track that reflects on memory, grief, and the inner landscape of the self across time. Inspired by a long-form sound collage Thorn created in 2021 called The Years In Between, “The Garden” explores the idea that all versions of ourselves – past, present, and future – exist within us simultaneously.
Eric Jackson & The Willow River Band - LIVE @ HALO STUDIO (EP Review)

3 days ago | canadianbeats.ca | Jenna Melanson

Live @ Halo Studio is the latest offering from Ontario-based alternative-country/bluegrass group Eric Jackson & Willow River Band, capturing the band’s raw, rootsy sound in its purest form. Recorded live in a single take at Halo Studios in Hamilton, the five-track EP blends two heartfelt originals with three handpicked covers. The album begins with “Aime (Live),” a warm, heartfelt take on the song that blends tight harmonies and earthy instrumentation with nostalgic charm.
98° shares new album, Full Circle

3 days ago | canadianbeats.ca | Jenna Melanson

For decades, the music industry thrived on contracts that kept artists from owning their own work, but those days are over. 98°, the multi-platinum, chart-dominating vocal group that soundtracked an era, is reclaiming their catalog and their career with their new album, Full Circle, out May 9, 2025, through XOXO Entertainment Corp.
Doctor Tongue shares new single, "Higher" (Interview)

3 days ago | canadianbeats.ca | Jenna Melanson

Hamilton’s most lovable weirdos, Doctor Tongue, are back with a brand-new single, “Higher,” out now via Jetpack Records. Blending funk rock, alternative, and soul with a poet’s heart and a glam-rock glint in the eye, the track is both a celebration of fantasy and a hard stare into the mirror. It’s seductive, surreal, and surprisingly heartfelt—like if Prince, Parliament, and the ghost of Carl Jung all split a cab home from band practice.
Dead Fields of Woolwich shares new music video, “Cult of the Cemetery”

3 days ago | canadianbeats.ca | Jenna Melanson

Unleashing their self-titled debut album in 2023, Dead Fields Of Woolwich unveils their first single “Cult of The Cemetery” off their forthcoming sophomore album “Monarch of The Grave” due out late this year. Dead Fields Of Woolwich has its beginnings going back to the autumn of 2020 in North Bay, Ontario, Canada, when multi-instrumentalist Kye Bell (Withing Nostalgia, Falamh) created a gloomy, doom metal project focused on dreary lyrics and a gothic-laden sound.
Raveena in Toronto, ON - IN PHOTOS

4 days ago | canadianbeats.ca | Jenna Melanson

Raveena brought her angelic vibe to The Danforth Music Hall as part of her “Where the Butterflies Tour in the Rain,” delivering a performance that was both visually and sonically stunning. With elegant choreography, dreamy lighting, and her soothing vocals, the show felt like a surreal escape. Each moment was carefully crafted, making it a truly memorable experience for the all-ages crowd. Opening the night was Minzi Roberta, whose mellow DJ set created a calm, relaxing atmosphere.
Victoria Lies shares new music video for "Zerotonin"

4 days ago | canadianbeats.ca | Jenna Melanson

Pushing the boundaries of its genre with thought-provoking lyrics, heavy grooves, and graceful technicality, by integrating unexpected elements and focusing on what serves the song rather than individual egos, Calgary, AB metalcore band Victoria Lies always aims to deliver a fresh and compelling sound. Formed in 2023, they have released a series of singles, “Trial By Fire” (May 2024) and “…Ready for it?” (December 2024) to introduce themselves to the Canadian metal scene and beyond.
Sandra Sutter shares new single, "Just Like the Moon" (Interview)

5 days ago | canadianbeats.ca | Jenna Melanson

Sandra Sutter is an award-winning Cree-Métis singer-songwriter and poet based in Calgary, whose music is rooted in oral traditions and shaped by contemporary sounds, honouring ancestral wisdom while embracing modern expression.Her latest single, “Just Like the Moon,” which will appear on her third album Shadow Stories, is a moody and melodic blend of jazz and rock that explores cycles of solitude, self-discovery, and renewal.
Takes an Army shares new EP, Rise Up

6 days ago | canadianbeats.ca | Jenna Melanson

Canadian punk outfit Takes an Army are sharing their most motivated and spiritually grounded work yet: Rise Up. The EP showcases the band’s signature blend of pop-punk, third-wave ska, and emotionally honest lyricism, brought together by years of growth, setbacks, and relentless hope. Rise Up is born of adversity but filled with triumph. Thematically, the EP explores faith, healing, and resilience in the face of life’s unexpected turns.
"Worth The Rodeo" (Single Review)

6 days ago | canadianbeats.ca | Jenna Melanson

Singer-songwriter Andie Therio kicks off a new musical chapter with the release of “Worth the Rodeo,” an upbeat pop-country track inspired by her own personal journey. The lyrics reflect her struggles with anxiety and the sense of release that comes from learning to let go. Created in collaboration with Marc Béland and Timothée Sussin, the track originally started out as a simple melody. Andie connected with the melody and added the lyrics that brought the story to life.