Everything Under The Sun

The Canadian rock and blues singer, Juno Award winner and longtime Canadian Idol judge died peacefully on October 2, leaving behind a catalogue that connected hard rock, blues and soul.

Randy Bachman's current BTO lineup includes his son Tal Bachman, whose 1999 Australian hit "She's So High" is now part of his father's set, and Tal's wife Coco on drums.

Nickelback have released Leave Me Behind, the third preview of their upcoming album Everything Under The Sun, due October 30 through Virgin Music Group.

Canadian rock veterans Finger Eleven have returned with a creative flourish, unveiling an eight-episode social media miniseries to accompany their latest studio album, Last Night On Earth. Released on November 7 via Better Noise Music, the record marks the band's first release with the label and their seventh studio album overall.

Classic Canadian rock will be front and centre in 2026, with April Wine confirmed as special guests on Triumph's long awaited North American tour. For fans of homegrown hard rock, it is a rare double bill that brings together two bands whose histories have been intertwined for almost five decades.

Triumph will return to full-scale touring in 2026, marking their first major run in three decades as the Canadian hard-rock giants unveil the Triumph 50th Anniversary Tour. Produced by Live Nation, the extensive North American itinerary celebrates fifty years of musical achievement, touring innovation, and a catalogue that shaped arena rock across Canada, the United States, and beyond.

Canadian rock veterans 54-40 will open 2026 with the release of their new studio album Porto, scheduled for 23 January 2026. The announcement follows the rollout of four new singles, Running For The Fence, Die To Heaven, Time Will Tell, and the newest track Virgil, which signals a renewed creative surge for the long-running band.