Contest ad goes here<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1784039200629{background-color: #efe1ce !important;}” z_index=”” padding_top=”40″ padding_bottom=”50″][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\n
Feature News<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner]- <\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>
In Conversation with Triumph: Five Decades of Canadian Rock Excellence<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Triumph:](\"https:\/\/torontoondemand.ca\/maplemusiclounge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/interview-triumph-800x470.jpg\")
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The Tragically Hip Celebrate a Historic Farewell with Live July 22 \u2013 August 20, 2016<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"The](\"https:\/\/torontoondemand.ca\/maplemusiclounge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/album-tragically-hip-800x470.jpg\")
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Rush: Fifty Something Tour Brings a Historic Homecoming to Toronto<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Rush:](\"https:\/\/torontoondemand.ca\/maplemusiclounge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/rush-tour-800x470.jpg\")
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July 7, 1980<\/h4><\/div>Led Zeppelin performed their final full concert with drummer John Bonham in Berlin. Just weeks later, Bonham passed away, bringing one of rock's greatest bands to an end.<\/p>
July 10, 1985<\/h4><\/div>Live Aid rehearsals were underway as artists prepared for one of the biggest charity concerts in history. The global event would take place three days later, raising millions for famine relief.<\/p>
July 13, 1985<\/h4><\/div>Live Aid united more than 70 artists across London and Philadelphia in an unprecedented global concert. Performances by Queen, U2, David Bowie, Elton John and many others were watched by an estimated 1.5 billion people worldwide.<\/p>
July 14, 1982<\/h4><\/div>Pink Floyd's film The Wall premiered in London. Based on the band's legendary concept album, the visually stunning production became a cult classic, blending live action with striking animation.<\/p>
July 16, 1954<\/h4><\/div>Elvis Presley recorded his first commercial single, \"That's All Right,\" at Sun Studio in Memphis, marking the beginning of a career that would forever change popular music.<\/p>
July 20, 1969<\/h4><\/div>As millions watched the Apollo 11 Moon landing, music became part of the celebration. Songs inspired by space exploration dominated radio throughout the summer, reflecting the optimism of the era.<\/p>
July 21, 1987<\/h4><\/div>Guns N' Roses released their debut album, Appetite for Destruction. Initially overlooked, it would become the best-selling debut album in rock history, thanks to hits including \"Sweet Child O' Mine\" and \"Welcome to the Jungle.\"<\/p>
July 25, 1965<\/h4><\/div>Bob Dylan shocked audiences by performing with an electric band at the Newport Folk Festival. The controversial performance changed the direction of modern folk and rock music forever.<\/p>
July 31, 1981<\/h4><\/div>MTV launched in the United States, forever changing how audiences discovered music. The channel began with \"Video Killed the Radio Star\" by The Buggles, ushering in the music video era.<\/p>
<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_video link=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/b5TDI31tokQ?si=OTKISpZ856eR4xIs”][vc_column_text]\u200e\u2068Copyright: @cbcmusic\u2069 | \u200e\u2068@TheJUNOAwards\u2069 | \u200e\u2068@GlassTigerOfficial\u2069<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” z_index=”” background_image=”16376″ padding_top=”40″ padding_bottom=”60″][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1784118584782{margin-left: 50px !important;}”]\nCanadian Hall of Fame Legends<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text]- <\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>
Oscar Peterson: Canada’s Jazz Virtuoso Who Inspired the World<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Oscar](\"https:\/\/torontoondemand.ca\/maplemusiclounge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/oscar-peterson-800x470.png\")
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Rush: Canada’s Progressive Rock Legends Who Changed Music Forever<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Rush:](\"https:\/\/torontoondemand.ca\/maplemusiclounge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/rush-800x470.png\")
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David Foster: The Canadian Music Maestro<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"David](\"https:\/\/torontoondemand.ca\/maplemusiclounge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/david-foster-800x470.png\")
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Paul Anka: The Canadian Legend Who Wrote the Soundtrack of Generations<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Paul](\"https:\/\/torontoondemand.ca\/maplemusiclounge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/paul-anka-800x470.png\")
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Gordon Lightfoot: Canada’s Master Storyteller Who Defined Folk Music<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Gordon](\"https:\/\/torontoondemand.ca\/maplemusiclounge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/gordon-lightfoot-800x470.jpg\")
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Glass Tiger: Canada’s Pop-Rock Icons Who Conquered the World<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Glass](\"https:\/\/torontoondemand.ca\/maplemusiclounge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/glass-tiger-800x470.jpg\")
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Leonard Cohen: The Poet Who Gave Canada One of Its Greatest Musical Legacies<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Leonard](\"https:\/\/torontoondemand.ca\/maplemusiclounge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/leonard-cohen-800x470.jpg\")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” z_index=”” padding_top=”40″ padding_bottom=”40″][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”16679″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_column_text]Every Friday, <\/strong>Maple Music Lounge highlights the week’s most exciting new releases from Canada and around the world. Whether you’re looking for fresh voices, long-awaited albums or future favourites, here’s what deserves a spot on your playlist this week.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”]July 17, 2026 Release<\/a>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/torontoondemand.ca\/maplemusiclounge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/maple-music-lounge-classics-300x291.png\")
\ud83d\udcc0 Album of the Week<\/h3>\n
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In Conversation with Triumph: Five Decades of Canadian Rock Excellence<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>Rush: Fifty Something Tour Brings a Historic Homecoming to Toronto<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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July 1, 1968<\/h4><\/div>
The Band released their groundbreaking debut album, Music From Big Pink. Featuring the timeless classic \"The Weight,\" the album helped redefine roots rock and influenced generations of musicians, including Eric Clapton and Elton John.<\/p>
July 7, 1980<\/h4><\/div>
Led Zeppelin performed their final full concert with drummer John Bonham in Berlin. Just weeks later, Bonham passed away, bringing one of rock's greatest bands to an end.<\/p>
July 10, 1985<\/h4><\/div>
Live Aid rehearsals were underway as artists prepared for one of the biggest charity concerts in history. The global event would take place three days later, raising millions for famine relief.<\/p>
July 13, 1985<\/h4><\/div>
Live Aid united more than 70 artists across London and Philadelphia in an unprecedented global concert. Performances by Queen, U2, David Bowie, Elton John and many others were watched by an estimated 1.5 billion people worldwide.<\/p>
July 14, 1982<\/h4><\/div>
Pink Floyd's film The Wall premiered in London. Based on the band's legendary concept album, the visually stunning production became a cult classic, blending live action with striking animation.<\/p>
July 16, 1954<\/h4><\/div>
Elvis Presley recorded his first commercial single, \"That's All Right,\" at Sun Studio in Memphis, marking the beginning of a career that would forever change popular music.<\/p>
July 20, 1969<\/h4><\/div>
As millions watched the Apollo 11 Moon landing, music became part of the celebration. Songs inspired by space exploration dominated radio throughout the summer, reflecting the optimism of the era.<\/p>
July 21, 1987<\/h4><\/div>
Guns N' Roses released their debut album, Appetite for Destruction. Initially overlooked, it would become the best-selling debut album in rock history, thanks to hits including \"Sweet Child O' Mine\" and \"Welcome to the Jungle.\"<\/p>
July 25, 1965<\/h4><\/div>
Bob Dylan shocked audiences by performing with an electric band at the Newport Folk Festival. The controversial performance changed the direction of modern folk and rock music forever.<\/p>
July 31, 1981<\/h4><\/div>
MTV launched in the United States, forever changing how audiences discovered music. The channel began with \"Video Killed the Radio Star\" by The Buggles, ushering in the music video era.<\/p>
<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_video link=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/b5TDI31tokQ?si=OTKISpZ856eR4xIs”][vc_column_text]\u200e\u2068Copyright: @cbcmusic\u2069 | \u200e\u2068@TheJUNOAwards\u2069 | \u200e\u2068@GlassTigerOfficial\u2069<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” z_index=”” background_image=”16376″ padding_top=”40″ padding_bottom=”60″][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1784118584782{margin-left: 50px !important;}”]\n
Canadian Hall of Fame Legends<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text]
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Oscar Peterson: Canada’s Jazz Virtuoso Who Inspired the World<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>David Foster: The Canadian Music Maestro<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>Paul Anka: The Canadian Legend Who Wrote the Soundtrack of Generations<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>Gordon Lightfoot: Canada’s Master Storyteller Who Defined Folk Music<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>Glass Tiger: Canada’s Pop-Rock Icons Who Conquered the World<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>Leonard Cohen: The Poet Who Gave Canada One of Its Greatest Musical Legacies<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” z_index=”” padding_top=”40″ padding_bottom=”40″][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”16679″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_column_text]Every Friday, <\/strong>Maple Music Lounge highlights the week’s most exciting new releases from Canada and around the world. Whether you’re looking for fresh voices, long-awaited albums or future favourites, here’s what deserves a spot on your playlist this week.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”]July 17, 2026 Release<\/a>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]\n\ud83d\udcc0 Album of the Week<\/h3>\n