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Canadian-based FRINGE MUSIC FIX highlights innovative emerging and established artists from the global pop scene through YouTube and Spotify playlists. 

Spotify Playlists (Updated weekly)

The BEST of NEW MUSIC FRIDAY — Expert curators from Acid Stag, Auteur Research, Ear Protection Required, She Makes Music, Sodwee and more unite for an eclectic collaborative playlist! One playlist pick per curator.

VIDEOFLOW — Tracks from my nightly new music video showcase. Updated weeknights. 

COUNTDOWN — Counting down the top 25 most popular new tracks in our rotation. Updated weekly and sorted by descending popularity.

DISCOVER — Discover the next wave of talent. Updated weekly and sorted by date discovered.

BLOOM — A selection of fascinating new artists. Updated monthly.

DEBUTS — Debut singles from emerging new artists. 

REPLAY — Twenty-five standout tracks released this week bound to keep you coming back for more. Updated weekly and sorted by newest release. 

ECHOES — Reconnect with this year's defining sounds. Updated weekly.

REWIND — Reunite with vibes from the past with these selections from 2010 to 2024 — Updated weekly and shuffled for maximum enjoyment. 

FLASHBACK — A nostalgic flow of music released between 1980 and 2009 — Updated weekly and shuffled for your enjoyment.

SHUFFLE — Take a chance with this random selection of top-tier new tracks — Updated weekly and sorted randomly.

HEARTS — My most recently additions to my liked singles — Updated weekly and sorted by most recently released. 

EP SAMPLER — EP release excerpts from artists I'm into — Updated weekly on New Music Friday. 

SAMPLER — Featured singles from highly anticipated full-lengths released on New Music Friday — Updated weekly. 

SINGLES — Noteworthy new singles from an eclectic mix of emerging and established artists — Updated weekly on New Music Friday. 

BEYOND — Newly released singles from beyond the fringes — Updated weekly and sorted by most recently released. 

VIBES — An unforgettable set of carefully selected singles culled from our PULSE playlist — Updated weekly and sorted by most recently released. 

HIGHLIGHTS — Electrifying track highlights selected from my favourite new full-lengths — Updated weekly and sorted by most recently released. 

HYPE — Buzzy new songs sourced from my favourite blogs — Updated weekly and sorted by newest release.

SELECTS — FRINGE MUSIC FIX approved tracks from critically acclaimed full lengths — Updated weekly and sorted by most recently released.

Alt Z — Twenty-five popular new singles — Updated weekly and sorted by most recently released. Alt Z blends alternative and pop, featuring emotional lyrics, dreamy melodies, and experimental sounds.

Alt R&B — Twenty-five popular new singles — Updated weekly and sorted by most recently released. Alternative R&B blends soulful vocals with experimental sounds, incorporating elements of hip-hop, electronic, and indie music.

Art Pop — Twenty-five popular new singles — Updated weekly and sorted by most recently released. Art pop blends experimental, avant-garde influences with pop structures, emphasizing artistic expression, innovation, and eclectic sounds.

Australian Indie — Twenty-five popular new singles — Updated weekly and sorted by most recently released. Australian Indie blends raw, heartfelt lyrics with diverse sounds, from jangly guitars to synths, reflecting unique Aussie stories and vibes.

Bedroom Pop — Twenty-five popular new singles — Updated weekly and sorted by most recently released. Bedroom pop is a lo-fi, intimate music style often created at home, blending indie, pop, and electronic influences with personal, relatable lyrics.

Bubblegrunge — Twenty-five popular new singles — Updated weekly and sorted by most recently released. Bubblegrunge blends pop's catchy melodies with grunge's raw edge, creating a lo-fi, emotional sound that bridges brightness and angst.

Canadian Indie — Twenty-five popular new singles — Updated weekly and sorted by most recently released. Canadian indie blends diverse sounds, from folk and rock to electronic, known for its heartfelt lyrics, rich melodies, and DIY spirit.

Chill Dream Pop — Twenty-five popular new singles — Updated weekly and sorted by most recently released. Chill dream pop blends soothing melodies, ethereal vocals, and lush, ambient soundscapes, creating a serene and introspective listening experience.

Chillwave — Twenty-five popular new singles — Updated weekly and sorted by most recently released. Chillwave blends dreamy synths, nostalgic vibes, and mellow beats, evoking a lo-fi, retro aesthetic perfect for relaxing or daydreaming.

Crank Wave — Twenty-five popular new singles — Updated weekly and sorted by most recently released. In the late 2010s, UK and Irish post-punk bands, dubbed "crank wave," mixed raw vocals, sharp lyrics, and punk-art influences.

Dark Pop — Twenty-five popular new singles — Updated weekly and sorted by most recently released. Dark pop blends catchy melodies with moody, often haunting lyrics, creating a blend of pop music and darker, introspective themes.

French Indie Pop — Twenty-five popular new singles — Updated weekly and sorted by most recently released. French indie pop blends dreamy melodies, catchy rhythms, and poetic lyrics, often with a touch of nostalgia and chic, laid-back vibes.

Grave Wave — Twenty-five popular new singles — Updated weekly and sorted by most recently released. Grave wave blends darkwave, post-punk, and gothic elements, creating a haunting, atmospheric sound with melancholic and eerie vibes.

Hyperpop — Twenty-five popular new singles — Updated weekly and sorted by most recently released. Hyperpop is an experimental genre blending glitchy, high-energy beats, distorted vocals, and futuristic soundscapes, often embracing chaos and playfulness. 

Indie Pop —Twenty-five popular new singles — Updated weekly and sorted by most recently released. Indie pop blends catchy melodies with DIY, low-fi production, often featuring introspective lyrics and a relaxed, unconventional style.

Indie Rock — Twenty-five popular new singles — Updated weekly and sorted by most recently released. Indie rock is a genre known for its independent, DIY ethos, blending alternative sounds with catchy melodies and often introspective lyrics.

Modern Darkwave — Twenty-five popular new singles — Updated weekly and sorted by most recently released. Modern darkwave blends atmospheric synths, haunting melodies, and electronic beats, creating a moody, introspective sound with gothic influences.

Modern Dream Pop — Twenty-five popular new singles — Updated weekly and sorted by most recently released. Modern dream pop blends ethereal melodies, atmospheric soundscapes, and soft vocals, creating a dreamy, introspective, and immersive listening experience.

Montreal Indie — Twenty-five popular new singles — Updated weekly and sorted by most recently released. Montreal indie blends diverse styles with raw, experimental sounds, often featuring intimate lyrics and a mix of folk, rock, and electronic influences.

Northern Ontario — Stream new singles from artists of all genres and popularity with roots in Northern Ontario. Updated weekly and sorted by latest release.


Pink Noise — Twenty-five popular new singles — Updated weekly and sorted by most recently released. 


Shoegaze — Twenty-five popular new singles — Updated weekly and sorted by most recently released. Shoegaze is a dreamy, ethereal music genre blending lush guitar effects, reverb, and soft vocals, creating a wall of sound with an introspective vibe. 

Toronto IndieTwenty-five popular new singles — Updated weekly and sorted by most recently released. Toronto Indie blends diverse sounds, from folk to alternative rock, with a focus on raw emotion, local storytelling, and experimental styles.


Vancouver IndieTwenty-five popular new singles — Updated weekly and sorted by most recently released.

Witch House — Twenty-five popular new singles — Updated weekly and sorted by most recently released. Witch house is a dark, atmospheric music genre blending occult themes, industrial beats, synths, and slow, eerie rhythms with a haunting vibe.

Electronica — Twenty-five popular new singles — Updated weekly and sorted by most recently released. Electronica is a broad music genre that blends electronic sounds with elements of pop, dance, ambient, and experimental music.

Horror Score — Twenty-five popular new singles — Updated weekly and sorted by most recently released. Horror score is music composed for films or media to create tension, fear, and suspense, using dissonant melodies, eerie sounds, and intense rhythms.

Reverie — Immerse yourself in REVERIE — a handpicked selection of instrumental, ambient, and electronic tracks for relaxation, meditation, creativity, focus, rest, lucidity, and evoking nostalgia. Updated weekly and sorted by most recently released — Updated weekly and sorted by most recently released.

All Playlists (Updated weekly)