The following musical events and releases are expected to happen in 2025 in Canada.
Notable events
Dates TBA
- Prism Prize
- 2025 Canadian Country Music Awards
- 47th Félix Awards
Albums set to be released
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- Backxwash, Only Dust Remains - March 28
- Quinton Barnes, CODE NOIR - January 10
- Quinton Barnes, BLACK NOISE - June 6
- The Beaches, No Hard Feelings - August 29
- The Birthday Massacre, Pathways - April 11[9]
- Blond:ish, Never Walk Alone - February 14[7]
- Bob Moses, TBA[10]
- John Borra, Last Dance at the E Room - October 24[11]
- Basia Bulat, Basia's Palace - February 21[12]
- The Burning Hell, Ghost Palace - March 7[7]
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Deaths
References
- ^ Kevin Maimann, "Buffy Sainte-Marie stripped of Juno, Polaris music awards". CBC News, March 7, 2025.
- ^ Megan Lapierre, "JUNO Awards Backtrack on Pulling Reggae Category from 2025 Awards Following Backlash". Exclaim!, September 18, 2024.
- ^ Kerry Doole, "Abigail Lapell Leads Nominations for 2025 Canadian Folk Music Awards". Billboard, October 31, 2024.
- ^ Maddie Ryan, "Butlerville's Jacob Lewis wins top prize on Canada's Got Talent". CBC News Newfoundland and Labrador, May 14, 2025.
- ^ Howard Druckman, "Polaris Music Prize announces 2025 Long List". Words & Music, June 11, 2025.
- ^ Allie Gregory, "Polaris Music Prize Unveils 2025 Long List, Announces Song Prize". Exclaim!, June 10, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Adams, Kelsey; Harmsen, Natalie; Warner, Andrea; Lau, Melody; Gordon, Holly (January 16, 2025). "22 Canadian albums we can't wait to hear in 2025". CBC Music. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
- ^ Hudson, Alex (March 19, 2025). "Aysanabee Details Sophomore Album 'Edge of the Earth,' Shares Two New Songs │ Exclaim!". Exclaim!. Retrieved March 29, 2025.
- ^ THE BIRTHDAY MASSACRE : Drop 'Sleep Tonight' included on 'Pathways' album out in April
- ^ Bob Moses: the hypnotic fusion of indie house and electronic music arrives in Bayamón. Mixmag Caribbean, April 4, 2025.
- ^ Alex Hudson, "John Borra Celebrates Toronto Studio with 'Last Dance at the E Room' Album". Exclaim!, July 8, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g Doole, Kerry (October 25, 2024). "New & Upcoming Canadian Albums: Alessia Cara and Art d'Ecco Announce 2025 Releases". Billboard. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
- ^ Alex Hudson, "Casper Skulls' "Dying in Eight Verses" Reflects on Generational Cycles of Rock". Exclaim!, March 5, 2025.
- ^ Allie Gregory, "Change of Heart Announce New Album, Book Release Shows at Toronto's Newest Venue". Exclaim!, January 28, 2025.
- ^ Richie Assaly, "After a harrowing spiral into darkness, Toronto singer Cold Specks returns with breathtaking comeback album". Toronto Star, April 11, 2025.
- ^ Gregory, Allie (September 27, 2024). "Rose Cousins Details New Album 'Conditions of Love - Vol 1,' Plots Canadian Tour". Exclaim!. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
- ^ Williams, Ollie (October 29, 2024). "Digawolf releases new music with album planned for 2025". Cabin Radio. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
- ^ The Dirty Nil ready new album, The Lash, for July 25th release date & unveil the tip of the spear with first single, "Gallop of the Hounds"
- ^ Sam Duerksen, "Victoria's Stephen Fearing explores the power of empathy in song". Victoria News, February 1, 2025.
- ^ Ethan Shanfeld, "How Foxwarren Made a Folk Rock Album With a Hip-Hop Ethos". Variety, May 30, 2025.
- ^ Valérie Lessard, "Quand Garou se chante dans ses propres mots". Ici Radio-Canada, April 4, 2025.
- ^ Richie Assaly, "From Tataskweyak Cree Nation to Toronto: Juno-nominated singer Sebastian Gaskin is ready to ‘bust down the door’ with his debut album". Toronto Star, February 21, 2025.
- ^ Ian Gormely, "Gloin Break the Feedback Loop on 'All of your anger is actually shame (and I bet that makes you angry)'". Exclaim!, March 27, 2025.
- ^ Megan Lapierre, "Georgia Harmer Readies Sophomore Album 'Eye of the Storm,' First Headlining Tour". Exclaim!, June 4, 2025.
- ^ "Brett Kissel Announces New Album Let Your Horses Run". BrettKissel.com. February 3, 2025. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
- ^ "Pierre Lapointe : le cœur à la fête" (in French). Ici Radio-Canada Télé. November 17, 2024. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
- ^ Megan Lapierre, "Bells Larsen Details Sophomore Album 'Blurring Time'". Exclaim!, January 30, 2025.
- ^ Allie Gregory, "Dan Mangan Unveils New Album 'Natural Light'". Exclaim!, March 6, 2025.
- ^ Hudson, Alex (January 15, 2025). "Mae Martin Confirms "Earnest Music Album" Is Coming Soon". Exclaim!. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
- ^ Horowitz, Steve J. (November 14, 2024). "Tate McRae Announces New Album 'So Close to What,' Plots 'Miss Possessive' Global Tour for 2025". Variety. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
- ^ Siméon Dumont, "Amy Millan lancera un premier album en 15 ans". Le Canal Auditif, February 12, 2025.
- ^ RELEASE/LIVE: MOTHER MOTHER announce new album, new single and Brixton Academy date in July....
- ^ Alex Hudson, "Jonathan Personne Charts a Majestic Power Pop Course on 'Nouveau Monde'". Exclaim!, March 14, 2025.
- ^ Allie Gregory, "William Prince Announces New Album 'Further from the Country'". Exclaim!, July 9, 2025.
- ^ Megan Lapierre, "Ribbon Skirt's 'Bite Down' Is Irresistible Indigenous Futurism". Exclaim!, April 11, 2025.
- ^ Hadusek, Jon (November 18, 2024). "Spiritbox Announce New Album Tsunami Sea, Unveil Single "Perfect Soul": Stream". Consequence. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
- ^ Calum Slingerland, "Two Hours Traffic Preview New EP with 'On the Spot'". Exclaim!, February 26, 2025.
- ^ Allie Gregory, "Sloan, the Sheepdogs, City and Colour, Bahamas Wish Joel Plaskett Happy Birthday with 'Songs from the Gang' Covers Album". Exclaim!, April 11, 2025.
- ^ Green, Walden (October 2, 2024). "The Weather Station Announces New Album Humanhood, Shares Video for New Song: Watch". Pitchfork. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
- ^ Aswad, Jem (January 13, 2025). "The Weeknd Cancels Rose Bowl Concert, Delays 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Album Release Date Due to L.A. Fires"". Variety. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
- ^ David Friend, "Kevan Staples, co-founder of Toronto rock band Rough Trade, has died". The Globe and Mail, March 25, 2025.
- ^ "Serge Fiori est décédé à l’âge de 73 ans". Ici Radio-Canada, June 24, 2025.