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 Nemahsis's stirring performance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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Canadian songs turning 20 in 2025: from Jully Black, Daniel Powter, Martha Wainwright and more
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Céline Dion, Allison Russell and more: 10 musicians who shaped 2024
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The top 100 Canadian songs of 2024
From dance-floor heaters to cutthroat hip-hop jabs to high-energy sing-alongs, these are the essential songs of the year.
6 must-hear songs from Shawn Mendes's new album, Shawn
From 'Who I Am' to 'Heart of Gold,' the pop star goes folk on several soul-searching tracks.
Joni Mitchell's 25 greatest songs, ranked
In honour of the icon's 81st birthday, we're celebrating the best music she's made — so far.
The 10 greatest covers of Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah'
From well-known interpretations to unexpected renditions that bring new life to the classic song.
Meet A-Trak, the remixing wizard
The Montreal-born producer and DJ has fine-tuned the winning formula, using his crate-digger's ear to create major hits.