[2026] Roundup of Artists and Musicians from Canada — Featuring Many Emerging Talents!
Canada, where a rich mix of peoples and cultures continually gives rise to a unique music scene.
In recent years, the spread of the internet has led to a surge of young artists making their mark around the world.
From traditional folk to cutting-edge hip-hop, genre-crossing talents are taking flight on the global stage.
In this article, we’ll dive deep into the appeal of Canada’s acclaimed musicians.
The first half highlights globally popular artists of the 2020s and Gen Z newcomers, while the latter sections introduce legendary figures.
Ready to dive together into an astonishingly rich musical world?
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[2026] A roundup of artists and musicians from Canada — featuring many up-and-coming talents! (21–30)
Everybody KnowsLeonard Cohen
A song co-written by Leonard Cohen and Sharon Robinson, released in 1988.
It’s a pessimistic protest song that references AIDS and other social issues.
It has been covered by many artists.
The track was used in the 1990 film “Pump Up the Volume” and the 1994 film “Exotica.”
The PrisonerD.O.A.
Formed in Vancouver, Canada, in 1978, D.O.A.
is a pivotal band that has led the North American hardcore punk scene.
Centered around founder Joey “Shithead,” they have continued to deliver social messages—such as anti-war and environmental themes—armed with fast tempos and an aggressive sound.
From their 1980 debut album, “Something Better Change,” they established a distinctive style that also incorporates elements of rock ’n’ roll, blues, and reggae.
Over more than 40 years, they have earned accolades including the West Coast Music Awards and Independent Music Awards, and in 2019 they were inducted into the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame.
They are a band I wholeheartedly recommend to music fans seeking powerful performances and passionate messaging.
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Just Between You And MeApril Wine
A song by the Canadian hard rock band April Wine.
Written by vocalist Myles Goodwyn, it was released as a single in 1981.
It is a power ballad that achieved the band’s highest sales in the United States.
On MTV’s first day of broadcasting, August 1, 1981, it aired as the 14th music video, making April Wine the first Canadian artist to be broadcast on MTV.
World SickBroken Social Scene
A song by the Canadian indie rock music group Broken Social Scene.
It is the opening track of their fourth album, Forgiveness Rock Record, released in 2010.
The album reached No.
1 on the Canadian Albums Chart.
The Bad In Each OtherFeist
The opening track of Canadian singer-songwriter Feist’s album “Metals.” It is said to be inspired by her relationship with Kevin Drew of Broken Social Scene, whom she was dating at the time.
The male voice featured in the song is by Bry Webb, the vocalist of the Canadian indie rock band Constantines.
Say It RightNelly Furtado
A song released as a single in 2006 by Canadian singer Nelly Furtado.
It was produced by Nelly, Timbaland, and Nate Hills.
The track features poetic lyrics and keyboard-driven sounds.
It became a hit in countries around the world, including the United States, France, and New Zealand.
Stand TallBurton Cummings
The first solo hit released by Burton Cummings after he left the Canadian rock band The Guess Who.
It reached No.
10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Burton is an avid comic collector and is also known as a restaurant chain operator.