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Hamilton Spectator
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Deadmau5, The Beaches and Daniel Caesar among acts set for Toronto's NXNE Music Festival from June 11 to 15
Toronto's NXNE Music Festival is returning for its 30th year from June 11 to 15, and some big names have already been confirmed. The annual event features music performances, showcases, parties, and speaker panels featuring more than 250 artists across 20-plus venues in four nights. A post shared by Billboard Canada (@billboardca) Over the years, artists that have graced NXNE's stages in Toronto include Post Malone, Lizzo, Billy Talent, The Tragically Hip, The Lumineers, Arkells, and Lights. Fans can expect a similar big-name lineup this year. Among the headliners expected at this year's festival is Khalid, who will be performing for free at Sankofa Square (formerly known as Yonge-Dundas Square) on Thursday, June 12. A post shared by Billboard Canada (@billboardca) Canadian singer-songwriter Daniel Caesar, who was born in Scarborough, will also be hitting the stage at this year's festival for a performance at The Mod Club on Saturday, June 14. A post shared by Billboard Canada (@billboardca) Toronto-based group The Beaches will be performing a free show on Sunday, June 15, and tickets will be drawn on June 9 for those who comment on their NXNE post . A post shared by The Beaches (@thebeachesband) While he won't be performing this time around, Ontario-born DJ Deadmau5 will be a speaker at the Billboard Summit taking place at the TIFF Lightbox on Wednesday, June 11, with tickets going on sale at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4. A post shared by Billboard Canada (@billboardca) Here are the different ticket tiers and what is included in each for this year's festival. To purchase passes and to view the entire 2025 artist lineup, visit .
CTV News
4 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Three people seriously injured after scaffolding collapses near The Beaches: Toronto paramedics
A Toronto Paramedic Services ambulance is seen in this undated photo. (Simon Sheehan/CP24) Toronto paramedics say three people were seriously injured after scaffolding collapsed near The Beaches Monday afternoon. Emergency crews responded to the area of Queen Street and Victoria Park Avenue just before 1:45 p.m., Toronto police said in an email CP24. There, first responders found three males with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries, Toronto Paramedics Services told CP24. All three are being rushed to a trauma centre. No other details have been released. This is a developing story. More details to come.
CTV News
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Let's Go: The Beaches to play two Maritime shows this fall
The Canadian rock band The Beaches is pictured. (Source: The Beaches/X) The Canadian rock band The Beaches is headed for the Maritimes this fall. The Juno Award-winning group will bring their 'No Hard Feelings Tour' to the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax on Nov. 13 and Casino New Brunswick in Moncton on Nov. 15. The tour is in support of their third studio album 'No Hard Feelings,' which is set to be released on Aug. 29. The Beaches will be joined by Valley, a Canadian alternative pop band, whose new album 'Water the Flowers, Pray for a Garden,' will be out on Aug. 30. Tickets for the Halifax show go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. and tickets for the Moncton show will be available starting Monday at 10 a.m.
Globe and Mail
26-05-2025
- Health
- Globe and Mail
Indie Rock band The Beaches play a concert in support of UHN's Music Healing Programs
Earlier this month, patients and staff at the University Health Network (UHN) were treated to a special concert, not by a hospital music therapist, but by Toronto indie rock band, The Beaches. Known for their viral hit Blame Brett, which boasts more than 90 million streams on Spotify, the band swapped sold-out arenas for a more intimate hospital setting, playing for just a few dozen attendees in one of their most personal performances. Moments of such visible joy are rare in hospital settings, and this one struck a powerful chord as the band played a relaxed set of tunes in support of UHN's music healing programs, which assist patients with breathing challenges in rehabilitating and regaining control of their health. 'It was such an honour to perform,' said The Beaches' guitarist and keyboard player, Leandra Earl, who used to play for her grandmother when she had Alzheimer's disease. 'How much music helps people heal – not only the mind, but also the soul, the body – it's really just all encompassing.' The band's excitement reflects the increasing public interest in the link between music and health. Across the country, researchers, clinicians, and community groups are exploring how singing can do more than just entertain. According to some health experts, it can even physically heal. Research indicates numerous benefits of singing for patients dealing with breathing challenges. According to a study by the British Medical Journal's Open Respiratory Research, participants experienced reduced shortness of breath and improved oxygen saturation during singing sessions. 'Lung disease is extremely challenging and takes a lot of determination to overcome,' said UHN Foundation CEO Julie Quenneville. 'Music has an incredible healing power; the patients are doing physical rehabilitation and enjoying it.' At UHN, two programs help patients with breathing challenges: Singing to Breathe and The Tri Hards. Singing to Breathe, launched nearly a decade ago, brings together patients with chronic lung disease or those with pre- or post-lung transplants for biweekly singing sessions. Meanwhile, every Friday, The Tri Hards, a band of health care experts, play a concert for patients at Toronto Rehab. At the shows, patients are encouraged to sing along, move and unwind. The UHN therapists love the group because it's an easy way to encourage exercise. It also helps to create a positive and lighthearted environment during situations that are often challenging. 'Physiotherapy in these cases can be difficult,' Quenneville said. 'So, incorporating songs into exercises provides an enjoyable means of achieving similar outcomes in health.' While the UHN is quick to point out that neither program is technically music therapy – they're voluntary groups for patients – they still highlight how music, especially singing, can be a powerful tool for mental and physical well-being. And they're not alone. SingWell, a Canada-wide research project led by Dr. Frank Russo at Toronto Metropolitan University, is studying the effects of singing on people with chronic conditions. SingWell collaborates with numerous community choirs and rehabilitation programs throughout Canada, focusing on individuals with lung disease, Parkinson's disease, dementia and other disorders. 'Singing is interesting because it engages the body in ways that are kind of similar to physical therapy,' he said. 'It involves posture, breath control, using your core, coordinating speech and movement. And so the physical activity of singing is itself therapeutic.' One of SingWell's major goals is to make singing groups for health accessible and available for those seeking additional therapeutic options for their conditions, in hospitals, community centres, or long-term care homes. This means training choir leaders to work with vulnerable populations and embedding choirs within these communities. Initiatives such as SingWell represent a form of 'social prescription,' Dr. Russo said. He believes that being in a community with others can help those struggling with health challenges and collectively rehabilitate individuals with diverse health conditions. 'That social connection can even translate to physiological changes,' stated Dr. Russo. He indicated that evidence shows group singing increases oxytocin, the 'love hormone,' while lowering cortisol, a stress hormone. SingWell's preliminary findings echo what UHN is seeing on the ground. People who participate in singing programs report improved respiratory function, better mood, enhanced social connection, and even better sleep. These programs also offer something harder to measure: joy. 'What we've seen from participants in our research is that they keep coming back, that they're reporting it as something they enjoy, they feel a sense of belonging,' Dr. Russo said.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
11 queer songs that belonged on Spotify's Song of the Summer 2025
It's that time of year again! The weather is getting warmer, the days are getting longer, and pop music fans are starting to discuss what they think will be this year's "song of the summer." Picking just one song to encapsulate an entire summer is often challenging, but it's always an entertaining debate among music lovers. On Tuesday, May 20, Spotify revealed its selections for this year's "Song of the Summer," which included names like Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, and Charli XCX. Generally speaking, the Spotify list of guesses is pretty fun. Namely, queer people are obviously here for the resurgence of "Party 4 U." Anything Bad Bunny does is perfect, and "NUEVAYoL" is a standout track for the musician. And Lady Gaga is… well, mother! Zooming in, though, it's quite disappointing to see that Spotify's "Song of the Summer" list doesn't feature more tracks by queer artists, or even tracks that are resonating with the LGBTQ+ community. Below, spotlights queer contenders that should absolutely be considered in a "Song of the Summer" list for 2025. - YouTube Since winning her first-ever Grammy Award in 2024 for "Flowers," Miley Cyrus has dropped many incredible songs leading up to her new album. The third single, "End of the World" is a euphoric pop anthem that perfectly complements a sunny stroll in the park or a relaxed beach hang. - YouTube Your favorite artist's favorite artist, Chappell Roan, premiered her new song "The Giver" during her debut performance on Saturday Night Live back in November. Alas, the performance was subsequently scrubbed from the internet until she officially released the song in March. Since then, the banjo-blaring, foot-stomping country song has become an anthem for queer people who love to pleasure their partners. - YouTube Destin Conrad and Kehlani teamed up on a song called "Bad Bitches" for his debut album, Love on Digital. The 24-year-old Florida native, whose digital footprint goes all the way back to the late, great app known as Vine, is barging his way into the R&B space with a club-ready banger. - YouTube The Beaches are making some of the best rock music coming out right now. They're filling the MUNA-sized hole left by their absence, but with a heavier rock flare. The band released their song, "Blame Brett," in 2023, and it blew up on social media. Now, they have a new single called "Last Girls at the Party" that'll make you want to jump around and dance to their breezy, energetic new track off their upcoming third album, No Hard Feelings, due August 2025. - YouTube Halsey is doing things her way on their recent single, "Safeword," a kink-friendly punk-rock track with an earworm-y chorus, "I don't gotta listen to you, you're not the boss of me!" It's the perfect rebellious track to blast at full volume while driving down a highway with the windows down. - YouTube The first time you hear "Whiplash" by aespa, you'll want to run it back. The K-pop girl group mashed together roaring synths with a four-on-the-floor electronic beat that flawlessly blends with their breathy, confident vocals. - YouTube Can we all agree to never talk about "Friday" again? Rebecca Black has been making some of the best hyperpop music we've seen in a while! The 27-year-old singer is carving space for herself in the electronic music scene with her last two albums — her debut album in 2023, Let Her Burn, and Starvation, which came out in February of this year. On her latest project, she has a track called "Twist the Knife" that makes you wish you were hearing it outside, dancing around with your closest friends. - YouTube In March, Lil Nas X released an EP called Days Before Dreamboy, which features one of his best songs of his career, "HOTBOX." The song samples "Frontin'" by Pharrell and Chad Hugo (a.k.a. The Neptunes) and features some of Nas X's best rapping over a bouncy, playful beat. - YouTube Ceechyna is new to the music industry. But with only three songs out, she's clearly made her mark. In December 2024, the 21-year-old drill rapper from the UK released her biggest song, "Peggy." The British blends her humor and wit into a song about "pegging a man at the back of the bus." - YouTube This is my long shot, but this disco-inspired track by former Little Mix member Jade is the perfect summer bop. She worked with David LaChapelle on a music video, and with his signature sheen, she can be seen playing a disco diva Barbie and taking elements from the 1976 film Carrie and Soul Train. The former girl group member is the last of her bandmates to release solo music and is gearing up for her debut solo album, THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY, due out in September. - YouTube Dominican rapper Yailin may not identify as queer, but her song "Bing Bong," was definitely made with the girls and gays in mind. Her song, which has over 210 million views on YouTube and over 99 million streams on Spotify, perfectly blends two dynamic Latin genres, Brazilian funk, and Dominican dembow, to create an addictive summer track.
