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The following musical events and releases are expected to happen in 2025 in Canada.

Notable events

March 7 - Following the controversy around singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie's long-claimed indigenous Canadian heritage, both the Juno Awards and the Polaris Music Prize revoke awards that she had previously won.^[1]
March 30 - Juno Awards of 2025^[2]
April 6 - 20th Canadian Folk Music Awards^[3]

Dates TBA

Albums set to be released

A

Naya Ali, We Did the Damn Thing - February 7^[4]
Arcade Fire, Pink Elephant - May 9
Aysanabee, Edge of the Earth - June 20^[5]

B

The Birthday Massacre, Pathways - April 11^[6]
Blond:ish, Never Walk Alone - February 14^[4]
Bob Moses, TBA^[7]
Basia Bulat, Basia's Palace - February 21^[8]
The Burning Hell, Ghost Palace - March 7^[4]

C

Alessia Cara, Love & Hyperbole - February 14^[8]
Casper Skulls, Kit-Cat - April 11^[9]
Change of Heart, In the Wreckage - March 4^[10]
Cleopatrick, Fake Moon - March 14
Cold Specks, Light for the Midnight - April 9^[11]
Rose Cousins, Conditions of Love, Vol. 1 - March 14^[12]

D

Marie Davidson, City of Clowns - February 28^[4]
Art d'Ecco, Serene Demon - February 14^[8]
Destroyer, Dan's Boogie - March 28^[4]
Digawolf, Trapline - TBA^[13]
Peter Dreams, Peter Dreams and MOONRIIVR - February 14^[8]
Marc Dupré, TBA

F

Debby Friday, TBA^[4]

G

Garou, Un meilleur lendemain - April 4^[14]
Sebastian Gaskin, Lovechild - February 21^[15]

J

Yves Jarvis, TBA^[4]

K

Brett Kissel, Let Your Horses Run - The Album - February 28^[16]

L

Pierre Lapointe, Dix chansons démodées pour ceux qui ont le cœur abîmé - January 25^[17]
Isabella Lovestory, TBA^[4]

M

Dan Mangan, Natural Light - May 16^[18]
Mae Martin, I'm a TV - February 27^[19]
Tate McRae, So Close to What - February 21^[20]
Amy Millan, I Went to Find You - May 30^[21]
Mother Mother, Nostalgia - June 6^[22]

N

N Nao, Nouveau Langage - January 31^[8]
Nav, OMW2 Rexdale - March 28

P

PartyNextDoor & Drake, Some Sexy Songs 4 U - February 14
Jonathan Personne, Nouveau Monde - March 14^[23]
Lou Phelps, Chèlbè - April 4
Propagandhi, At Peace - May 2

R

Allan Rayman, #1 Girl - February 28
Jessie Reyez, Paid in Memories - March 28

S

Silverstein, Antibloom - February 21^[8]
Silverstein, Pink Moon - TBA^[8]
Skiifall, Lovers Till I'm Gone - January 10^[4]
Spiritbox, Tsunami Sea - March 7^[24]

T

Tariq, Scroll Before You Sleep - January 24
Three Days Grace, TBA^[25]
Tre Mission, Hell Is Other People - TBA^[4]
Two Hours Traffic, I Never See You Anymore - May 23^[26]

V

Various Artists, Songs from the Gang - April 11^[27]

W

The Weather Station, Humanhood - January 17^[28]
The Weeknd, Hurry Up Tomorrow - January 31^[29]

Deaths

March 23 - Kevan Staples, guitarist and songwriter (Rough Trade)^[30]

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.
^ ^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
^ ^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.
^ 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.
^ "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.
^ 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.
^ Hadusek, Jon (November 18, 2024). "Spiritbox Announce New Album Tsunami Sea, Unveil Single "Perfect Soul": Stream". Consequence. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
^ Childers, Chad (November 22, 2024). "Three Days Grace release first new song with Adam Gontier in 11 years". Loudwire. 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.

[1] Kevin Maimann, "Buffy Sainte-Marie stripped of Juno, Polaris music awards". CBC News, March 7, 2025.

[2] Megan Lapierre, "JUNO Awards Backtrack on Pulling Reggae Category from 2025 Awards Following Backlash". Exclaim!, September 18, 2024.

[3] Kerry Doole, "Abigail Lapell Leads Nominations for 2025 Canadian Folk Music Awards". Billboard, October 31, 2024.

[22albums-4] ^ ^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.

[5] Hudson, Alex (March 19, 2025). "Aysanabee Details Sophomore Album 'Edge of the Earth,' Shares Two New Songs │ Exclaim!". Exclaim!. Retrieved March 29, 2025.

[6] THE BIRTHDAY MASSACRE : Drop 'Sleep Tonight' included on 'Pathways' album out in April

[7] Bob Moses: the hypnotic fusion of indie house and electronic music arrives in Bayamón

[doole-8] ^ ^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.

[9] Alex Hudson, "Casper Skulls' "Dying in Eight Verses" Reflects on Generational Cycles of Rock". Exclaim!, March 5, 2025.

[10] Allie Gregory, "Change of Heart Announce New Album, Book Release Shows at Toronto's Newest Venue". Exclaim!, January 28, 2025.

[11] Richie Assaly, "After a harrowing spiral into darkness, Toronto singer Cold Specks returns with breathtaking comeback album". Toronto Star, April 11, 2025.

[12] Gregory, Allie (September 27, 2024). "Rose Cousins Details New Album 'Conditions of Love - Vol 1,' Plots Canadian Tour". Exclaim!. Retrieved November 23, 2024.

[13] Williams, Ollie (October 29, 2024). "Digawolf releases new music with album planned for 2025"". Cabin Radio. Retrieved November 23, 2024.

[14] Valérie Lessard, "Quand Garou se chante dans ses propres mots". Ici Radio-Canada, April 4, 2025.

[15] 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.

[16] "Brett Kissel Announces New Album Let Your Horses Run". BrettKissel.com. February 3, 2025. Retrieved February 4, 2025.

[17] "Pierre Lapointe : le cœur à la fête" (in French). Ici Radio-Canada Télé. November 17, 2024. Retrieved November 23, 2024.

[18] Allie Gregory, "Dan Mangan Unveils New Album 'Natural Light'". Exclaim!, March 6, 2025.

[19] Hudson, Alex (January 15, 2025). "Mae Martin Confirms "Earnest Music Album" Is Coming Soon". Exclaim!. Retrieved January 25, 2025.

[20] 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.

[21] Siméon Dumont, "Amy Millan lancera un premier album en 15 ans". Le Canal Auditif, February 12, 2025.

[22] RELEASE/LIVE: MOTHER MOTHER announce new album, new single and Brixton Academy date in July....

[23] Alex Hudson, "Jonathan Personne Charts a Majestic Power Pop Course on 'Nouveau Monde'". Exclaim!, March 14, 2025.

[24] Hadusek, Jon (November 18, 2024). "Spiritbox Announce New Album Tsunami Sea, Unveil Single "Perfect Soul": Stream". Consequence. Retrieved November 23, 2024.

[25] Childers, Chad (November 22, 2024). "Three Days Grace release first new song with Adam Gontier in 11 years". Loudwire. Retrieved November 23, 2024.

[26] Calum Slingerland, "Two Hours Traffic Preview New EP with 'On the Spot'". Exclaim!, February 26, 2025.

[27] 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.

[28] Green, Walden (October 2, 2024). "The Weather Station Announces New Album Humanhood, Shares Video for New Song: Watch". Pitchfork. Retrieved November 23, 2024.

[29] 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.

[30] David Friend, "Kevan Staples, co-founder of Toronto rock band Rough Trade, has died". The Globe and Mail, March 25, 2025.

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