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.

Latest from Kelsey Adams

5 things to know about Swag, Justin Bieber's new album

Justin Bieber has finally returned with a new album, Swag — his first full-length record since 2021's Justice. 

Get to know the 10 albums nominated for the 2025 Polaris Music Prize

Bibi Club, Nemahsis, Yves Jarvis and more have landed on this year’s list.

The Reverie Indigenous Music Residency is back for a 2nd year

The month-long program will provide 4 Indigenous musicians with the opportunity to make new music, receive mentorship and make industry connections.

10 songs with surprising Canadian connections

From BTS to the Rolling Stones, these hit songs had Canadians behind them.

Aysanabee, Shawnee Kish and more on the Indigenous artists who inspire them

Amanda Rheaume and Sebastian Gaskin also share stories about the artists they love.

Summer 2025 album guide: 15 new releases you need to hear

Featuring music from the Beaches, Aysanabee, Mac DeMarco, Bambii, Kathleen Edwards, Kardinal Offishall and more.

46 music festivals you won't want to miss this summer

From coast to coast to coast, we've got you covered with the best festivals happening across Canada.

Spring 2025 album guide: 16 new releases you need to hear

Featuring music from Jessie Reyez, Finn Wolfhard, Lights, Pup, Shub and more.

The best Canadian musicians, from 2000 to the present

From Nelly Furtado and Avril Lavigne to Drake and the Weeknd, music by these artists has soundtracked the last 25 years.

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.