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06/18/2026

Canadas own The Guess Who and their number 1 hit “Laughing” performed on CBCs Wayne and Shuster, 1969 🇨🇦 🍁

1969 was an exciting year for The Guess Who…not only did the group release their first number 1 hit, but they also followed that up with yet another, number 1 hit!

Released on the groups album “Canned Wheat” in Sept of 1969, the album would sell a staggering 350 000 copies within its first 3 weeks of release.

Just a few months later the group would release their iconic American Woman album, now considered a staple of Classic Rock

• Canned Wheat also marked the first appearance of “No Time” a song later re recorded for the groups hugely successful American Woman album

• As a single “Laughing” was backed with the “Undun,” another successful hit for the group

• This was the second album released by the group under the name “The Guess Who” having previously performed under “The Guess Who?”

🎸: The Guess Who
💿: Canned Wheat, 1969
🎥: Wayne and Shuster, CBC, 1969
📍: Winnipeg Manitoba

06/17/2026

The Artist series is taking an indie-pop approach this week as we highlight one of Canada’s rising indie-pop artists Dee Holt 🇨🇦 🍁

Growing up surrounded by music and creativity, began releasing music independently at just 18 after connecting with Montreal producer Benjamin Nadeau. Early success on Spotify caught the attention of Nettwerk Music Group, leading to the release of her 2022 debut EP When I Close My Eyes.

The project earned millions of streams and widespread acclaim, with features from Billboard and Teen Vogue helping establish dee as one of the country’s emerging voices. Since then, she’s continued to build momentum with releases like i’ll be there and her 2024 EP loving in the dark, while appearing on major stages including the Montreal Jazz Festival and Sommo Fest.

Blending indie-pop, art-pop, and deeply personal songwriting, dee holt continues to carve out her own unique space in the Canadian music scene.

Dee recently released the first single “Figure It Out” from her Makes me wonder E.P which is due for release later this year. You can check out the full music video for the single on her YouTube channel or head over to her socials at

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06/16/2026

Its Trews-day so Here’s a little throwback to 2005 with The Trews performing “So She’s Leaving” live on Much 🇨🇦🍁

Released in August 2005, Den of Thieves was the follow up to the band’s hugely successful debut and saw the band team up with legendary producer Jack Douglas, whose résumé includes work with Aerosmith, John Lennon, and the New York Dolls.

Peaking at number 6 in Canada, the album saw the group expanding on their sound introducing more percussion, keys and various stringed instruments

The night before the album’s release, the band stopped by MuchMusic to perform the lead single “So She’s Leaving,” with a pumped up Rick Campanelli and Mrs. Green on hand to introduce the performance.

And in total 2005 fashion, The Trews weren’t the only artists in the building that day asKanye West was also in the house promoting his then new single “Gold Digger.”

• By the end of 2005 “Den Of Thieves” was certified gold in Canada for sales exceeding 50 thousand units

• Producer Jack Douglass would also appear on the album performing various percussion and even vocal tracks

• During the groups tour in support of the album they shared stages with acts such as Robert Plant, Guns n Roses, and The Rolling Stones

🎸: The Trews
💿: Den Of Thieves, 2005
🎥: Muchmusic, 2005
📍: Antigonish/Hamilton

06/15/2026

Only Saturday night live could manage to get Gordon Lightfoot, John Belushi, and Buck Henry on the same stage 🇨🇦 🍁

In this 1976 episode of Saturday Night Live, Director and Actor Buck Henry was hosting for his second time, alongside musical guest Gordon Lightfoot.

During his set Lightfoot performed “Summertime Dream, and “Spanish moss,” as well as attempting “Sundown” which was interrupted by Buck Henry and Belushi as the Samurai Taylor

• Cathy Smith the Subject of Lightfoots “Sundown” and former mistress, would be held responsible for providing the lethal dose of Her*oin and Coca*ine that claimed the life of John Belushi in 1982

• This episode was featured on SNL’s first season, airing in May of 1976

• This would mark Lightfoot first and only appearance on Saturday Night Live

🎸: Gordon Lightfoot
💿: Sundown, 1973
🎥: Saturday Night Live, 1976
📍: Orillia, Ontario

06/13/2026

This is and we’re thrilled to be sharing the live studio recording of their track “Thankless World” right here on 🇨🇦 🍁

If you haven’t checked out Saskatchewans latest southern rock influenced export, the band Black Tea it’s time to give their debut album “Now That You’re Here” a spin

With a rich 70s rock revival sound and a powerful lead on the Keys reminiscent of the work of Billy Powell, Joe Cocker and the mighty John Paul Jones, this three piece is quickly became a name to talk about when their single “Living easy” spent 15 consecutive weeks on the Canadian rock charts

With a touch more Mojo, the track “Thankless world” highlights a bit the heart and soul of the group and the combined collection of influences put into their songwriting

As one of Canadas rising acts we’re pleased to be showcasing their video release of “Thankless world”. Check out the full album or catch them on the road this summer across western Canada

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💿: Now That You’re Here, 2025
🎥: Thankless World, Video release

06/13/2026

Default’s debut album The Fallout celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, Here they are absolutely crushing “Deny” back in April 2002. 🇨🇦🍁

Released in October 2001, The Fallout became the band’s breakout release, fueled by the success of “Wasting My Time” and its follow up single “Deny.” The album has since gone on to sell more than one million copies.

Formed in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1999, Default released four studio albums before going on hiatus, with frontman Dallas Smith embarking on a hugely successful solo career. The band reunited in 2018 and has continued to perform together.

Default have also long been associated with Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger. After a demo tape found its way into Kroeger’s hands, he helped the band and is credited as a co-writer and co-producer on The Fallout.

• Deny” was also prominently featured in the soundtrack of the game NHL 2003

• In 2002 the group took home the Juno award for “Best new group”.

• The group recently announced a 25th anniversary tour in support of The Fallout happening later this fall

🎸: Default
💿: The Fallout, 2001
🎥: Craig Kilborn, 2002
📍: Vancouver British Columbia

06/13/2026

Crash Test Dummies performing “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm” live on Conan, 1994 🇨🇦 🍁

Easily one of the most recognizable and distinctive voices of the 1990s. Brad Roberts, the groups guitarist and vocalist sang lead on some of the groups most successful hits such as “Superman’s song” and “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm”. Keyboardist Ellen Reid also took on lead vocal duties for multiple songs.

Forming in Winnipeg in 1988, the Band broke big in Canada in 1991 with their debut album “The Ghosts that haunt me”. Within two years of release the album had sold an astonishing 400 000 copies in Canada alone. The albums lead single “Superman’s song” was a huge hit in Canada reaching number four on the charts.

The group’s follow up “God Shuffled his feet” was the groups global breakthrough. Reaching number one in 4 countries and the top 10 in many more, the album failed to crack the top 10 in Canada.

“Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm has since become the groups signature song. The lyrics describe three different children each being seen as an outcast and isolated from normality

• Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm” was used used in the Jim Carrey comedy “Dumb and Dumber” while “Ballad of Peter pumpkin head” appeared on the official soundtrack

• God Shuffled His Feet” has sold over 8 million copies worldwide, including 2 million units sold in The US

• Weird Al Yankovic released a parody of the song titled “Headline news” in 1994, referencing media headlines between ‘93/‘94

🎸: Crash Test Dummies
💿: God Shuffled his feet, 1993
🎥: Conan, 1994
📍: Winnipeg, Manitoba

This week we’re checking out This Love Is Drone, as this week’s featured group, apart of our weekly Artist Series 🇨🇦🍁 ta...
06/10/2026

This week we’re checking out This Love Is Drone, as this week’s featured group, apart of our weekly Artist Series 🇨🇦🍁

takes us back up to Northern Ontario, where this four-piece, riff-heavy group is really heating things up with a string of new releases over the coming weeks.

Since 2023, the band has been bringing synth-laced riffs, chaos, and humour to the stage—and they don’t plan on slowing down anytime soon.

This summer, they’ll be releasing four new singles as part of their Hot Summer Singles Series. The first single, and perhaps their most sincere song, “Grim Joke,” was released on June 5. “I’m a Spider, Baby!” arrives on June 26, followed by “Imprint,” featuring Dried Up Daisies, on July 17.

The series wraps up with what the band describes as their most sinister song yet, “Hail, Leighton!”, releasing on August 7.

TLID is also set to play its biggest show yet at River & Sky this summer on July 23, just outside North Bay, Ontario, before heading to Toronto for its first Southern Ontario show on August 8.

Head over to the band’s socials at or check them out now on all major streaming platforms.

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06/10/2026

Mark your calendars because it’s going to be a Black Tea party when we debut the live in studio video for their track “Thankless World” on June 13th🇨🇦 🍁

We’re stoked to be hosting the release party with our buddies for their latest video release, “Thankless World”

Black Tea came out of the gate strong with their debut album “Now That You’re Here” and the cross Canada chart success of their single “Livin Easy,” so let’s keep the momentum going with “Thankless World.”

These boys pack some serious Southern rock influences into their 1970s rock revival sound, and they have big things on the horizon. Catch them on the road across Western Canada this summer whenever you can. (Bonus fact: If you as nicely they might drive you and your buddies home after a Sheepdogs concert 😉)

Tune in on June 13 to catch the full live in-studio version of “Thankless World.”

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💿: Now That You’re here, 2025

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