
Natalie Harmsen
Associate producer, CBC Music
Natalie is a Toronto-based journalist with a passion for arts and culture. You can find her on Twitter @natharmsen.
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Spring 2025 album guide: 16 new releases you need to hear
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From Nelly Furtado and Avril Lavigne to Drake and the Weeknd, music by these artists has soundtracked the last 25 years.

Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter dominated the Grammys. Now her Canadian collaborators are getting their Junos moment
Lowell, Nathan Ferraro and Jack Rochon are among the songwriters and producers who helped helm the Grammy-winning country album.
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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.

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.

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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5 takeaways from the Weeknd's new album, Hurry Up Tomorrow
Easter eggs include a David Lynch credit and a House of Balloons connection.

Do you know these 2025 Canadian Grammy nominees?
Their work with Beyoncé, SZA, Jacob Collier and Kehlani got them the illustrious nominations.

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.