Tickets to Canada’s biggest night in music, the 2026 JUNO Awards Broadcast, are officially on sale now at Ticketmaster. This year’s celebration promises to be a spectacular event, confirming that two absolute legends will be honored during the ceremony. The JUNO Awards will celebrate Joni Mitchell, one of the most influential songwriters and voices of her generation, who will receive the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award Presented by the National Arts Centre. Additionally, 10-time JUNO Award winner Nelly Furtado will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, joining the ranks of Canada’s most celebrated icons.
The 55th Annual JUNO Awards Broadcast will also feature highly electrifying live performances from two of Canada’s most dynamic bands: Arkells and The Beaches. The broadcast will air live across Canada at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC Radio One, CBC Music, and CBC Listen, and stream globally at CBCMusic.ca/junos and on CBC Music’s YouTube channel. Fans should act quickly to secure their seats for this massive celebration of Canadian artistry and heritage.
Emmy and Grammy Award-winning entertainer Jimmy Fallon has triumphantly returned to the holiday music scene, releasing his festive new single, “Ugly Sweater,” which features the incredible voice of rising Nashville star Carter Faith, out now via Republic Records.
Written entirely by Fallon and produced by the Grammy-winning Dave Cobb, the track captures a nostalgic, Conway Twitty-influenced sound that perfectly nods to the great country duets of the 1970s. The song tells the heartwarming story of one brave man who shows up to a Christmas party in the wrong outfit but ends up finding the right person, proving that sometimes, true love is just one mistletoe away and one questionable fashion choice apart.
This release follows Fallon’s monumental, chart-topping comedy holiday album, ‘Holiday Seasoning’, which featured collaborations with major stars like Dolly Parton, Justin Timberlake, and Ariana Grande.
Cologne, Germany-based “brutal post-punks” TV CULT are delighted to announce a full run of UK headline tour dates for January 2026, with additional EU dates also currently on sale. The band is riding a massive wave of momentum following the release of their critically-acclaimed second album, ‘Industry’, on Flight 13 Records earlier this autumn. The album, featuring striking artwork from world-famous Köln photographer Boris Becker’s ‘Konstruktionen’ series, follows their widely praised debut LP, ‘Colony’, and sees the band charting darker waters than ever before, exploring heavy themes including the decline of western culture.
TV CULT is driven by brooding, domineering bass lines, cold, frantic guitars, powerful drums, and vocals that alternate between gothic croon and golden-era DC hardcore, creating a unique sound that blends the best elements of bands like Joy Division, Black Flag, and Idles. Their latest single, “Overpressure,” recently earned a feature on Daniel P Carter’s BBC R1 Rock Show, adding to international radio airplay from NPR, KEXP, and more. The album was recorded by Christoph Scheidel, mixed by Misha Hering (High Vis, Idles) at Holy Mountain Studios in London, and mastered by Brad Boatright (Off!, Sleep) at Audiosiege in Portland.
Following previous headline tours and support slots with bands like High Vis, DITZ, and Militarie Gun, TV CULT is now setting its sights on taking its brutalist approach to wider UK audiences. The UK leg of the tour kicks off on January 25th in London at New Cross Inn and includes stops at The Croft in Bristol and Bannerman’s in Edinburgh, before the band moves on to multiple dates in mainland Europe, including shows in Bratislava, Ljubljana, and Milan across early March 2026. This is a formidable band, focused, fearless, and ready to deliver their aggressive sound to packed rooms everywhere.
THE HELLACOPTERS, hot off celebrating their 30th anniversary and the huge success of their latest album, ‘Overdriver’—which hit No. 1 in Sweden in early 2025—are offering their dedicated fanbase a truly massive dose of nostalgia. They have announced ‘Cream Of The Crap! Collected Non-Album Works • Volume 3’, the newest and long-overdue entry in their iconic rarities collection, set for release on February 13th, 2026. This incredible set combines twenty-four rare and lesser-known tracks originally released between 1998 and 2005, material spanning a myriad of out-of-print EPs, singles, and compilation songs, most of which have never been released digitally. The collection features essential originals like “Disappointment Blues,” “Freeway To Hell,” and “Doggone Your Bad-Luck Soul,” alongside fantastic cover versions of songs by Motorhead, Alice Cooper, The Ramones, Wilson Pickett, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Meticulously compiled by Robert Eriksson and remastered for maximum audio fidelity by Magnus Lindberg, this more than seventy-five minutes long release presents a stunning collection of high-octane rock’n’roll across double vinyl, CD, and digital formats.
CREAM OF THE CRAP! VOLUME 3 – TRACKLIST
RELEASE DATE: 13 February 2026
Long Gone Losers
Pack Of Lies (The Nomads cover)
Her Strut (Bob Seger cover)
Little Miss Sweetness (The Temptations cover)
Oh Yeah Allright!
I Get A Sensation (Adam West cover)
Disappointment Blues
American Ruse (MC5 cover)
Ferrytale (1998 version)
Whole Lot Of Shakin´ In My Heart (Since I Met You) (Smokey Robinson cover)
I’m Eighteen (Alice Cooper cover)
Sent En Lordagkväll (Nationalteatern cover) *
Working For MCA (Lynyrd Skynyrd cover)
Boney Maronie (Larry Williams cover)
A Man And A Half (Wilson Pickett cover)
455 SD (Radio Birdman cover)
Freeway To Hell
Get Ready (Smokey Robinson cover)
Doggone Your Badluck Soul
Stab Your Back (Damned cover)
Heaven (Scott Morgan cover)
What´d Ya Do? (Ramones cover)
Speedfreak (Motorhead cover)
Ungrounded Confusion (The Flaming Sideburns cover)
Quebec City’s punk-rock quintet Downstater has released their powerful new single, the punk rock anthem “Losing Grip,” complete with a new music video. The band describes the track as an ode to recklessness and fate, explaining that it is “about embracing the chaos of your imminent downfall. Like Sisyphus in Greek mythology who must face the absurdity of his punishment, ‘Losing Grip’ captures the thrill of looking down the barrel of defeat and smiling in the face of your impending collapse.” The group, led by singer and guitarist Jean-Philippe Lagacé—a veteran who made his mark internationally for sixteen years with his former band Get The Shot—seeks to revive the raw energy and overflowing passion of 90s punk rock, drawing deep influences from legends such as Rise Against, No Use For A Name, and The Offspring.
Since releasing their acclaimed 2023 debut album ‘Cruelest Defeats’ under the People of Punk Rock label, Downstater has significantly expanded its loyal fanbase, touring extensively across Canada and sharing stages with prominent bands like Lagwagon, Face To Face, and Goldfinger, alongside appearances at major events including Festival Au Lac and Music 4 Cancer. With songs that successfully merge nostalgia, anger, and resentment, the band continues to offer energetic and moving music that reflects their desire to find meaning in pain and the struggles of existence. The quintet is currently finalizing the recording of their second album and is set to embark on a series of international tours that will take them across Europe and North America in 2026, confirming their rising presence in the global punk scene.
Today is National Flossing Day, the only holiday that encourages you to dig between your teeth while still recovering from yesterday’s feast. It’s the day after the fourth Thursday in November, and honestly, what better time to celebrate clean vibes, minty confidence, and the kind of smile that could power a holiday card? Consider it self-care… but for your dentist.
A$AP Rocky – “All Smiles” A hazy, melodic track that floats between swagger and sweetness, reminding listeners that confidence shines brightest with a grin.
The Isley Brothers – “Behind a Painted Smile” A soulful classic about masking heartbreak with a smile, delivered with the Isleys’ signature emotion and fire.
Barry Manilow – “Can’t Smile Without You” A soft-focus, feel-good staple that’s basically the musical equivalent of a warm holiday sweater.
Kirk Franklin – “I Smile” An uplifting gospel anthem that encourages joy even when life feels heavy, radiating pure positivity.
Pilot – “Just a Smile” A breezy 70s pop gem that proves sometimes all you need is a grin to turn the whole day around.
Avril Lavigne – “Smile” A punchy pop-rock track celebrating the friend who keeps you laughing even on disaster days.
Jay-Z – “Smile” A layered, reflective piece about identity and healing, anchored by the idea that smiling through struggle is powerful.
Lily Allen – “Smile” A cheeky breakup bop where revenge, humor, and a killer hook all share the spotlight.
Nat King Cole – “Smile” A timeless ballad encouraging grace through hard times, delivered with Cole’s velvet-smooth vocals.
Uncle Kracker – “You Make Me Smile” A sunny, easygoing tune that feels like a road trip with the windows down and zero stress.
Lionsgate, in partnership with Universal Pictures, has announced the highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic, ‘Michael’, is set for release in theaters and IMAX on April 24, 2026. This cinematic portrayal of the life and monumental legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known will star Jackson’s own nephew, Jaafar Jackson, making his cinematic debut as The King of Pop. The film promises to tell the story of Jackson’s extraordinary life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the earliest discovery of his immense talent as the lead singer of the Jackson Five, to his evolution into the visionary artist whose relentless creative ambition propelled him to become the biggest entertainer on the planet.
Michael’ will highlight both his compelling life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, giving audiences a true front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before—a place where his story properly begins. The impressive cast list is robust, featuring Mia Long as Katherine Jackson, Coleman Domingo as Joe Jackson, Miles Teller as John Branco, Kat Graham as Diana Ross, and Kendrick Sampson as Quincy Jones. Numerous other legends are also portrayed, including Dick Clark, Mick Jagger, Gladys Knight, Tito Jackson, Sheryl Crow, Jermaine Jackson, and John Lennon.
Directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan, the film is expected to feature over two dozen songs from Jackson’s iconic music catalogue, promising a powerful soundtrack to match the dramatic scope of his life. To ensure maximum authenticity, Jackson’s famous Neverland Ranch was specially restored for the film’s production. Furthermore, his historic “Thriller” video was meticulously recreated in the same original California location where Jackson famously performed the celebrated Thriller Dance in 1983, proving the dedication to capturing the magic and history of the icon.
Canadian melodic rock band Fatal Vision has proudly released their new video for “Breakers (Duet Version),” a refreshed and emotionally charged interpretation of the track originally performed by U.S. country duo Thompson Square. The video, filmed against the striking backdrop of Quebec’s vibrant autumn landscape, brings renewed depth, chemistry, and dramatic intensity to the song’s message of heartbreak and emotional reckoning.
Lead vocalist Simon Marwood explained the track’s unexpected return, noting that the song “is always near and dear to us and our fans, goes over really well live, and life sometimes provides unexpected moments for particular messages, like it or not.” The video strongly enhances the tension between healing and breaking, perfectly capturing the song’s message that “some people are fixers… but some people decidedly are breakers,” all following the success of their 2024 album ‘Three Times Lucky’, while their brand new studio album, ‘Four Sides To Every Story’, is scheduled for release in 2026.
Math-pop innovators Wot Gorilla? have dropped huge news, announcing that their upcoming album, ‘Stay Home’, will be released on February 20th, 2026, through Drongo Records and Ripcord Records. The announcement arrives alongside the immediate unveiling of the record’s incredibly honest first single, “Young Man’s Game.” Vocalist and guitarist Mat Haigh shared the profound, relatable inspiration behind the track, saying, “‘Young Man’s Game’ explores the experience of still playing in a band as an older person, and the insecurities that come with that.” Haigh also reflected on the challenges of being a front man and dealing with feedback, stating that he tries “to stay grounded in the belief that if I’m happy with what we’ve created, that’s enough.” He noted the track is one of the more manic songs on the album and is a personal highlight thanks to the introduction of saxophone playing by Jonny.
‘Stay Home’ marks a sharp, entirely self-produced evolution for Wot Gorilla?, recorded completely by the band, with mastering by Joe Gibb (digital) and Pete Maher (vinyl). The band’s unique math-rock sound is louder, leaner, and more precise than ever before, successfully incorporating post-hardcore intensity and pop sensibility with new warmth and bite. Haigh notes that the album is the sound of the band “reconnecting with why we started this band in the first place,” distilling over a decade of angular riffs, complex rhythms, and melodic urgency into their most cohesive statement yet. The creation of ‘Stay Home’ was a slow, steady, and truly DIY process, stretching over nearly three years, with the title nodding not just to the isolation of lockdown, but to the deep, inward focus required to rebuild momentum when the scene went silent.
Formed in 2009 in Sowerby Bridge, Halifax, Wot Gorilla? have carved out a significant space in the UK’s math and post-hardcore scene. Veterans of massive events like Reading & Leeds, 2000trees, and ArcTanGent festivals, they have shared stages with incredible acts including Vennart, The Get Up Kids, and Rolo Tomassi, earning a strong reputation for their famously tight musicianship and highly dynamic live shows. With UK tour dates already lined up for February and March 2026, ‘Stay Home’ finds Wot Gorilla? sounding more focused, fearless, and formidable than ever before, ready to deliver their most essential work yet.
OEG Sports & Entertainment, Multicolore, and Boodang Music Canada have unveiled massive headliners for the debut edition of Igloofest Edmonton, which will take place from March 12th to 14th, 2026, in Fan Park at ICE District. Marking the festival’s first-ever appearance in Edmonton, the inaugural three-night event brings a towering lineup of global electronic music powerhouses, uniting internationally renowned artists with vital homegrown Canadian talent for an electrifying winter rave experience under the open sky. The festival begins on Thursday, March 12th, with Alison Wonderland, known for her cinematic bass sound and emotional intensity, followed by a signature night on Friday, March 13th, featuring a high-energy DJ set from the legendary UK duo Disclosure.
The debut edition of Igloofest Edmonton will conclude with a thunderous finale on Saturday, March 14th, headlined by Canada’s own electronic titan, Deadmau5, an iconic artist with an unmistakable sound and commanding stage presence. Joining the final night is Québec’s rapidly rising trance-and-rave sensation TDJ, who brings an exhilarating blend of underground edge and emotional uplift to the closing lineup. Winter 2026 marks a historic milestone for Igloofest as the iconic event expands beyond the province of Québec for the first time, bringing its frosty magic across Canada after over fifteen years of transforming the coldest months into a full-scale celebration of music and dance. General sale for the 18+ event kicks off today, Friday, November 28th, at 10 am local time.
