
Kelsey Adams
Kelsey Adams is an arts and culture journalist from Toronto. Her writing explores the intersection of music, art and film, with a focus on the work of marginalized cultural producers. She is an associate producer for CBC Music.
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Watch Billianne's stripped-back cover of Shania Twain's That Don't Impress Me Much
In the second episode of the 2025 Juno Sessions, the Milton, Ont. singer whittles the 1998 hit down to its bare bones.

Sum 41's 10 best songs, ranked
A look back at the Ajax, Ont., band's career, which included pop-punk hits that defined the 2000s.

Watch Good Kid's rollicking cover of Nelly Furtado's I'm Like a Bird
For the first edition of the 2025 Juno Sessions, the Toronto band brings their peppy energy to the 2001 hit.
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The 10 best Canadian reggae songs
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the reggae recording of the year at the Juno Awards, we break down the essential reggae tunes made in Canada.

Tate McRae is bringing dancing back to pop
The chart-topping artist's dancing has drawn comparisons to Britney Spears.

Juno Awards 2025: a breakdown of this year's nominees
Tate McRae and Josh Ross lead the nominations, and new categories bring big changes.
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Do you know these 2025 Canadian Grammy nominees?
Their work with Beyoncé, SZA, Jacob Collier and Kehlani got them the illustrious nominations.

Watch Nemahsis's stirring performance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Toronto artist made her late-night debut performing a song off her 2024 album, Verbathim.

22 Canadian albums we can't wait to hear in 2025
Including exciting new releases from Tate McRae, the Weeknd, Blond:ish, Destroyer and more.

Canadian songs turning 20 in 2025: from Jully Black, Daniel Powter, Martha Wainwright and more
CDs were over, iPods were in, and these songs helped define 2005.