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Calling all witches, devils, ghosts and ghouls, this is your ultimate spooky soundtrack. Whether you need some Halloween hits for your costume party, or a creepy, spine tingling mix for those dark October nights, this stream is everything you need to get you in the Halloween mood. So take a jump to the left, take a step to the right and get ready to get spooked. Hear: Michael Jackson, Nick Cave, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Elvira and more!
Sample new twists on old classics. Filled with fresh takes of your old favourites, here is the place where everything is both familiar and unfamiliar at the same time. Hear: Seu Jorge, K.D. Lang, Johnny Cash, Feist and Nouvelle Vague
Fans of Saturday Night Jazz no longer have to wait for the weekend. Hand-picked jazz hits from the CBC Music collection including soulful singers and instumental masters. Hear: Oscar Peterson, Diana Krall, Molly Johnson, Michael Kaeshammer, Don Thompson, Robi Botos
The music of Afterdark. Avant-guarde and experimental new music from pop to electronic; singer-songwriter to ambient. Hear: Tei Shi, Chet Faker, Leif Vollebekk, Charlotte Day Wilson
Distilling six decades of classic ska rhythms, beats and heros down into pure dancehall enjoyment. 2-Tone revival, Third Wave, and the original Jamaican jams. Hear: Desmond Dekker, Specials, and the Skatalites.
The twang of country, the rhythm of the blues, and the fire of rock-and-roll. The legendary rockabilly players of the 50s to the modern revivalists, all gathered around a stand-up bass. Hear: Carl Perkins, Wanda Jackson, Ray Condo, and Eddie Cochran
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Indie-folk artist Common Holly will release her debut album on Oct. 27. Listen to it now.
The Montreal-based electronic artist releases her anticipated debut album. Listen to it now.
The Wailin' Jennys celebrate 15 years together as a band with an album of covers. Listen to it now.
Celebrating the lost recordings of a pioneering soul sensation.
After years of honing songs for his new album, the Halifax rocker is ready to put them out in the world.
Toronto trio Odonis Odonis gets post-apocalyptic on its new album. Listen to it now.
William "Billy" Corgan teams up with Rick Rubin on a sparse, triumphant solo work.
On her sixth full-length album, the Halifax-based singer has built a house of sweeping folk-pop songs that will tear you down before building you back up. Listen to it now.
The Pack A.D. grapples with the anxiety of existing on its new album. Listen to it now.
The legendary country singer releases her first children's album this month. Listen to it now.
Percussionist Evelyn Glennie joins the WSO and Alexander Mickelthwate to play two major works by Vincent Ho.
The singer-songwriter and guitarist releases her third album on Oct. 13, but you can stream it a week ahead right here.
Stomp your feet and wail out your demons to the band's fourth full-length, recorded with new bandmate Robin Hatch.
Complete Verdi operas, condensed into 10-minute guitar solos. You've got to hear it.
"If it is played well, [Bach's music] can sound good on any instrument." Stream the acclaimed accordionist's new all-Bach album now.
The Toronto rock quartet comes off of a whirlwind year with a brand new sophomore release. Listen to it now.
Tamara Lindeman is the next chapter in Canadian folk. Listen to her fourth full-length now.
The latest instalment in their Portraits series celebrates the popular Shutter Island and The Leftovers composer.
The Montreal artist's new album is a highly danceable, brilliant personal exploration of the multiplicity of identity. Listen to it now.
The Halifax songwriter releases her first concept record, and you can listen to it in advance right now.
"You get a singer like this once in a generation or two." — Wynton Marsalis
Listen to three striking new ballet scores, premiered by the NAC Orchestra and conductor Alexander Shelley.
Surprise! The legendary Canadian pianist is back.
The first release from Kathryn Calder's Oscar St. Records features dream pop with an honest undertone. Listen to it now.
Metz is ready to unleash its highly anticipated third album. Listen to it now.
Toronto singer-songwriter Ben Stevenson offers up an eclectic pop album for his debut release.
Un Blonde's 2016 acclaimed cassette-only release has been remixed and remastered. Listen to it now.
Discover music by Jacques Ibert and Henriette Renié on this stunning new release.
You'll recognize the Cold Specks on Fool's Paradise — Ladan Hussein's voice is arresting, unmistakable — but she's taking more chances, both musically and personally. Listen now.
Brooklyn-based alternative R&B singer Tangina Stone's frank and introspective lyricism and melodic arrangements form a strikingly idiosyncratic melange on her debut album.
The East Coast songwriter has coupled his trademark love songs with Johnny Cash twang and Elvis swagger for a dancier — though still hopelessly romantic — sound.
Wyclef Jean's first record in eight years covers a kaleidoscope of musical styles from Latin to Afrobeat.
U of T's MacMillan Singers and conductor Hilary Apfelstadt make an eloquent case for Chatman's choral music on this new album.
The Toronto post-punk group pushes boundaries on its new album. Listen to it now.
"I'm a songwriter because I wanted to be a guitar player." — Bruce Cockburn
Elliott Brood revisits the past on its sixth studio album. Listen to it now.
"I dedicate the album to my mom, grandma and aunt, three women who have been very important in my life and made me who I am." — Pierre Kwenders
Wildflower Blues is, more than anything, about the relationship between two kindreds finding their voices together again. Listen to it now.
Visual artist, animator, director, producer and musician Chad VanGaalen will release his sixth album on Sept. 8. Listen to it now.
The soprano channels 19th-century diva Julie Dorus-Gras (and Callas!) on her exciting new album.
The Toronto-based band is back with its anticipated second album — and a sophomore slump is nowhere in sight. Listen now.
Julie Doiron, Eamon McGrath and members of Cancer Bats have teamed up for a new album. Listen to it now.
Vancouver indie pop band Belle Game will release its label debut with Arts & Crafts on Sept. 8. Listen to it now.
Edmonton pop-rockers Faith Healer get candid on the new album Try ;-). Listen to it now.
San Francisco's Oh Sees releases its 19th album in 20 years on Aug. 25. Listen to it now.
Prepare to be blown away by the power and beauty of this group's debut album.
Joseph Shabason finds his voice as a saxophone player on his new album. Listen to it now.
The Young Rival singer is ready to put out his solo debut. Listen to it now.
The East Vancouver hip-hop artist walks us through her fourth album.
