Canadian Pop

Canadian pop is a genre characterized by its eclectic blend of melodic sensibilities, introspective lyrics, and genre-bending experimentation. Emerging in the 1990s, it drew from the country's rich musical heritage, incorporating elements of folk, rock, and R&B. The genre's defining sound often features lush vocal harmonies, atmospheric production, and a mix of acoustic and electronic instrumentation. Canadian pop's heyday was marked by the crossover success of artists who pushed the boundaries of teen pop, adult contemporary, and hip-hop, often incorporating introspective, emotionally charged storytelling. This distinct sound resonated with a global audience, particularly among young adults, and helped shape the contemporary pop landscape. Notable for its emphasis on melodic craftsmanship and lyrical vulnerability, Canadian pop has influenced a wide range of genres, from indie rock to electronic R&B, and continues to evolve as a unique and captivating force in popular music.

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Too Good
Single - Released May 30, 2025

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Alanis Morissette
Aleesia
Alena Kita
Alessia Cara
Allie X
Alyssa Reid
Anjulie
Anne Murray
Avril Lavigne
BRDGS
Barenaked Ladies
Billy Raffoul
Bobby Bazini
Brian Melo
Bryan Adams
CARYS
Carly Rae Jepsen
Carly Reirson
Cate
Charlotte Cardin
Christian Marc Gendron
Cold Specks
Coleman Hell
Céline Dion
Dan Talevski
Daniel Powter
Deborah Cox
Devin Malik
Dimi
Domanique Grant
Dragonette
Elijah Woods x Jamie Fine
Faouzia
Fefe Dobson
Feist
Francesco Yates
Franco Canadiense
François Lachance
Gabriela Bee
George Nozuka
Glenn Lewis
Jacquie Neville
Jamie Fine
Jann Arden
Jesse Labelle
Jessie Reyez
Johnny Orlando
Josh Ramsay
Justin Bieber
Justin Nozuka
Karl Wolf
Kayla Diamond
LU KALA
Laurell
Lennon Stella
Lights
LØLØ
Maggie Szabo
Maria Aragon
Massari
Melanie Fiona
Mendes
Mougleta
Nelly Furtado
Neon Dreams
Nic Dean
Nikki Yanofsky
Paul Anka
Preston Pablo
Ria Mae
Rufus Wainwright
Ruth B.
Sarah McLachlan
Serena Ryder
Shania Twain
Shawn Desman
Shawn Hook
Shawn Mendes
Shay Lia
Sherie Hartill
Simon Lachance
Sophie Pelletier
TLE Petty
Tamia
Tanna Leone
The Weeknd
Theo Tams
Tilsen
Trevor Guthrie
Victoria Duffield
Virginia To Vegas
Yanny Ritchot
jacksoul
k.d. lang
piri & tommy
renforshort
The Weeknd
Justin Bieber
Shawn Mendes
Nelly Furtado
Avril Lavigne
Céline Dion
Bryan Adams
Shania Twain
Ruth B.
Alessia Cara
Carly Rae Jepsen
Alanis Morissette
Jessie Reyez
Paul Anka
Francesco Yates
Tamia
Faouzia
Charlotte Cardin
Daniel Powter
Sarah McLachlan
Barenaked Ladies
Lennon Stella
Anne Murray
Feist
Preston Pablo
Mougleta
Trevor Guthrie
Billy Raffoul
Dragonette
Anjulie
Gabriela Bee
Johnny Orlando
Lights
Allie X
Rufus Wainwright
LØLØ
piri & tommy
LU KALA
Melanie Fiona
Jamie Fine
k.d. lang
Shay Lia
Deborah Cox
Tanna Leone
Laurell
Nic Dean
Massari
Virginia To Vegas
CARYS
renforshort
Serena Ryder
Coleman Hell
Justin Nozuka
Jann Arden
Fefe Dobson
Alyssa Reid
Maggie Szabo
Aleesia
Bobby Bazini
Glenn Lewis
Devin Malik
Shawn Desman
Cate
Maria Aragon
Karl Wolf
Nikki Yanofsky
Shawn Hook
Neon Dreams
BRDGS
Josh Ramsay
Tilsen
Dimi
Ria Mae
Alena Kita
Elijah Woods x Jamie Fine
François Lachance
Victoria Duffield
Dan Talevski
Kayla Diamond
Jesse Labelle
George Nozuka
Cold Specks
Theo Tams
Sophie Pelletier
jacksoul
Christian Marc Gendron
Mendes
Yanny Ritchot
Brian Melo
TLE Petty
Sherie Hartill
Simon Lachance
Carly Reirson
Domanique Grant
Franco Canadiense
Jacquie Neville