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Beyond The Watch curates music news for the world's biggest music junkies. Get up to speed on new releases, artist news, festivals and more.
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Beyond The Watch curates music news for the world's biggest music junkies. Get up to speed on new releases, artist news, festivals and more.
L.S. Dunes is gearing up to drop Violet, their highly anticipated sophomore album. Get a first listen to the electrifying title track and see why fans are already buzzing!
Cloakroom is back with Last Leg of the Human Table, blending shoegaze, doom, and post-punk into their most essential release yet. Dive into the lead single "Bad Larry" – a tale of freedom, defiance, and the chaos of modern life.
Sweet Pill strips things down with an acoustic twist on their fan-favourite tracks in their upcoming Unraveled EP. Experience a softer, more intimate side of the Philly band — listen to the new track here.
Tame Impala's Kevin Parker is redefining music creation with The Orchid—a portable idea machine for musicians of all levels. Discover how this innovative synth from Telepathic Instruments is set to transform your creative process.
Killswitch Engage is back with This Consequence, their highly anticipated new album dropping February 21. Dive into the first single, "Forever Aligned," and discover why Jesse Leach calls it the record they needed to make.
Post Malone is set to embark on his biggest headlining tour to date with Post Malone Presents: The BIG ASS Stadium Tour with a Toronto date at Rogers Centre on May 26, 2025. Get all the details on the tour here!
After performing The Black Parade album in its entirety at When We Were Young Festival, My Chemical Romance are back! MCR will be celebrating The Black Parade with a 2025 summer tour. Get all the details here.
Movements have announced a 2025 North American Tour, with special guests Citizen, Scowl, and Downward. Find out more about the tour and when they’ll be in Toronto by clicking here!
Toro y Moi releases the video for Hole Erth opener “Walking In The Rain” directed by longtime creative collaborator Harry Israelson in partnership with designer Salehe Bembury and Crocs. Watch it here.
Menno Versteeg shares "Backwater, NW", the final single from his upcoming debut album, Why We Run, out December 13th on Royal Mountain Records. Listen to the song and get pre-order details here!
Punk legends Hot Water Music and Quicksand join forces for a split EP, featuring fresh tracks and powerful covers that celebrate decades of friendship and music. Get the full story behind this epic collaboration!
Better Lovers have just released their final teaser track, “Love As An Act Of Rebellion,” ahead of their highly anticipated debut album Highly Irresponsible. Dive into the rebellious new music video and get ready for the full album drop this Friday!
Hovvdy announce a 2025 North America headline tour in support of their self-titled double album, Hovvdy, out now via Arts & Crafts. Find out when they will be in Toronto and listen to their new single here.
L.S. Dunes has announced their highly anticipated sophomore album, Violet, which is set to be released on January 31 via Fantasy Records. Get all the details on the release here.
After teasing new music on social media yesterday, Tyler, The Creator announces CHROMAKOPIA, the long-awaited follow-up to his critically acclaimed 2021 album CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST. Details here.
New York’s Been Stellar is gearing up for a massive 2025 North American headlining tour following the release of their gritty debut album Scream from New York, NY. Get the details on their tour stops and listen to their latest track 'Sweet'—this is one tour you won't want to miss!
Toro y Moi is hitting the road for a 2025 headline tour with special guest Panda Bear, bringing his bold new sound from Hole Erth to North America. With Panda Bear's new album on the horizon, this tour is set to be unforgettable—click through for all the details.
Prepare to journey through cosmic realms as Blood Incantation’s latest album Absolute Elsewhere pushes the boundaries of death metal, blending progressive rock, synths, and mind-bending atmospheres.
The Underachievers are back with a vengeance, dropping their new single "Have Nots" and teasing even bigger things on the horizon. Get the scoop on their latest release, upcoming reunion with Flatbush Zombies, and the highly anticipated 2025 project that fans can't stop talking about!
South African singer-songwriter Alice Phoebe Lou is joining forces with indie-pop star Clairo for an unforgettable tour, with three must-see Toronto shows this October. Get the inside scoop on Alice’s latest release, The World Above, and her exciting journey to Massey Hall—don’t miss your chance to experience these two powerhouse artists live!
Faye Webster returns with her enchanting new single "After The First Kiss," accompanied by a whimsical music video featuring a LARPing showdown. Don't miss the details of her sold-out tour and surprise guest appearances—click to dive into the full story!
Australian rock duo Skegss just released their feel-good single “High Beaming,” along with a must-watch video capturing their wild travels. Get the scoop on their upcoming album Pacific Highway Music and exclusive U.S. tour dates—click here for all the details!
Kerry King is kicking off the new year with the "North American Headline Tour 2025" with a stop in Toronto on February 1st at Danforth Music Hall. Get all the details and watch his newest music video for "Where I Reign" here.
Menno Versteeg shares his alt-country ripper, "Bad Dog". With twanging guitars and pounding drums it's a love letter to the bad dogs in the world. Listen to it here.
Chicago’s L.S. Dunes have dropped their explosive new single “Fatal Deluxe,” a boundary-pushing track that hints at the band's bold new direction. Watch their new video and listen to the track here.
Trivium and Bullet For My Valentine are celebrating 20 years of their iconic albums — 'Ascendancy' by Trivium and 'The Poison' by Bullet For My Valentine. Learn more about their co-headlining tour here.
Current Joys, the songwriting moniker of Nick Rattigan, has shared “Lullaby For The Lost,” the third single from his new album East My Love, due out October 11th. Listen here.
Soccer Mommy, the musical project of beloved Nashville songwriter and musician Sophie Allison, has announced her new album Evergreen. Listen to the new track and get the tour details here.
Billie Joe Armstrong's Pinhead Gunpowder have announced their new LP, Unt, to be released on October 18th via 1-2-3-4 Go Records. Learn more and listen to the title track "Unt" here.
Mac Miller's Estate just dropped '5 Dollar Pony Rides,' a sneak peek into the long-awaited Balloonerism album releasing next week. Discover the full tracklist, exclusive vinyl details, and more about this fan-favorite project finally getting its official debut!