FRINGE MUSIC FIX

A Canadian-based music video and playlist showcase founded in 2012, spotlighting international alt-pop artists with a strong emphasis on LGBTQ+ voices and diverse creative expression.

Spotify Playlists (Updated weekly)

The BEST of NEW MUSIC FRIDAY • a collaborative spotify playlist

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. Fancy yourself a curator? send email to alex@fringemusicfix.com

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VIDEOFLOW — by FRINGE MUSIC FIX

The soundtrack to my nightly new music video showcase. Stream the music videos now at — http://watch.fringemusicfix.com

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DISCOVER — by FRINGE MUSIC FIX

Your gateway to uncovering the next wave of talent.

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MEGAMIX — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXAn epic longlist loaded with my favourite new music.500+ tracks

COUNTDOWN — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXA playlist counting down the top twenty-five most popular new tracks in my current rotation.25 tracks

ASCEND — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXA selection of fascinating new artists on the come-up.25 tracks

DEBUTS — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXA collection of debut singles from promising new artists.25 tracks

COVERS — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXA mix of brilliant reinterpretations of essential favourites.25 tracks

REPLAY — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXA batch of twenty-five highly addictive new singles.25 tracks

PRISM — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXA vibrant mix of boundary-breaking queer artists.25 tracks

SPOTLIGHT — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXA showcase of popular songs from an artist or band I love.25 tracks

ECHOES — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXA set of songs for reconnecting with this year's defining sounds.25 tracks

REWIND — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXA playlist to rediscover vibes from 2010 to 2024.25 tracks

FLASHBACK — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXA nostalgic mix of music released between 1980 and 2009.25 tracks

SHUFFLE — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXA random selection of new music for high-stakes streamers.25 tracks

HEARTS — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXA set of new favourites.25 tracks

EP SAMPLER — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXExcerpts from this week's hottest extended plays.10+ tracks

SAMPLER — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXFeatured singles from highly anticipated full-lengths.

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SINGLES — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXNoteworthy new singles from an eclectic mix of emerging and established artists.

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BEYOND — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXNewly released singles from beyond the outer limits of pop.25 tracks

VIBES — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXAn unforgettable set of new music discoveries that promise to hit different.25 tracks

HIGHLIGHTS — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXElectrifying track highlights selected from my favourite new full-lengths.25 tracks

HYPE — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXBuzzy new singles sourced from my favourite blogs.25 tracks

SELECTS — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXFRINGE MUSIC FIX approved tracks from critically acclaimed full lengths.25 tracks

Alt Z — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXTwenty-five popular new singles. Alt Z is a music genre blending alternative and pop sounds, often emotional, edgy, and experimental, popular on streaming platforms.25 tracks

Alternative R&B — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXTwenty-five popular new singles. Alternative R&B blends traditional R&B with elements of indie, electronic, and hip-hop, creating a moodier, experimental, and genre-blurring sound.25 tracks

Art Pop — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXTwenty-five popular new singles. Art pop is a genre blending pop music with experimental, avant-garde, or conceptual elements, often emphasizing style, visuals, and innovation.25 tracks

Australian Indie — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXTwenty-five popular new singles. Australian indie blends raw, authentic sounds with diverse influences, from surf rock to synth-pop, showcasing unique voices from across Australia.25 tracks

Bedroom Pop — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXTwenty-five popular new singles. Bedroom pop is a lo-fi, intimate music style often made at home. It blends indie, pop, and DIY vibes with personal lyrics and chill production.25 tracks

Bubblegrunge — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXTwenty-five popular new singles. Bubblegrunge blends catchy pop melodies with gritty grunge elements, featuring fuzzy guitars, raw vocals, and a playful yet edgy sound.25 tracks

Canadian Indie — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXTwenty-five popular new singles. Canadian indie is a diverse music scene featuring independent artists blending folk, rock, pop, and electronic, often with distinct Canadian influences and creativity.25 tracks

Chill Dream Pop — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXTwenty-five popular new singles. Chill dream pop is a music genre blending relaxed, atmospheric soundscapes with dreamy, ethereal vocals, creating a calm and immersive listening experience.25 tracks

Chillwave — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXTwenty-five popular new singles. Chillwave is a genre blending synth-heavy, dreamy sounds with lo-fi aesthetics, often evoking nostalgic, relaxed vibes and atmospheric, summer-like moods.25 tracks

Crank Wave — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXTwenty-five popular new singles. A crank wave is a type of traveling wave in mechanical systems, often seen in engines or machinery, where periodic motion creates a wave-like pattern.25 tracks

Dark Pop — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXTwenty-five popular new singles. Dark pop is a genre blending pop melodies with moody, atmospheric, and often introspective themes, featuring eerie, haunting production and emotional lyrics.25 tracks

Darkwave — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXTwenty-five popular new singles. Dark wave is a subgenre of post-punk and new wave, characterized by atmospheric, melancholic sounds, often featuring synthesizers, moody vocals, and introspective themes.25 tracks

Dream Pop — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXTwenty-five popular new singles. Dream pop is a genre blending ethereal, atmospheric soundscapes with melodic vocals, creating a soothing, otherworldly feel. It often features reverb and soft instrumentation.25 tracks

FanPop — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXPopular new singles. FanPop artists blend their music careers with exclusive, direct-to-fan content, embracing both digital intimacy and mainstream appeal.13 tracks

French Indie Pop — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXTwenty-five popular new singles. French indie pop blends catchy melodies, introspective lyrics, and a mix of electronic and acoustic elements, often with a dreamy, whimsical, or melancholic vibe.25 tracks

Grave Wave — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXTwenty-five popular new singles. Grave wave is a music genre blending dark, atmospheric, and melancholic elements, often with electronic, post-punk, and industrial influences.25 tracks

Hyperpop — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXTwenty-five popular new singles. Hyperpop is a genre blending pop, electronic, and experimental sounds, known for its exaggerated, glitchy, and futuristic style with high-energy, unconventional elements.25 tracks

Indie Pop — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXTwenty-five popular new singles. Indie pop is a genre blending alternative rock and pop, featuring catchy melodies, DIY ethos, and a focus on artistic expression, often with a lo-fi sound.25 tracks

Indie Rock — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXTwenty-five popular new singles. Indie rock is a genre of alternative rock characterized by independent, non-mainstream production, often featuring raw, experimental sounds and unique styles.25 tracks

K-Pop — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXTwenty-five popular new singles. K-pop is a genre of popular music from South Korea, known for its catchy melodies, impressive choreography, and diverse mix of pop, hip-hop, and R&B influences.25 tracks

Montreal Indie — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXTwenty-five popular new singles. Montreal indie refers to the vibrant, independent music scene in Montreal, featuring diverse artists and genres, from folk to electronic, with a unique local flavor.25 tracks

Northern Ontario — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXTwenty-five popular new singles from artists with roots in Northern Ontario. Music from Northern Ontario blends folk, rock, pop, hip hop, country, and Indigenous influences, reflecting its rugged landscapes and tight-knit communities. Updated weekly.25 tracks

Pink Noise — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXTwenty-five popular new singles. Pink noise blends electronic and pop elements with distorted sounds, heavy basslines, and ethereal vocals. Exploring themes of sexuality, empowerment, and self-expression, it has an 80s/90s vibe with a modern twist.25 tracks

Post-Punk — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXTwenty-five popular new singles. Post-punk is a genre that emerged in the late 1970s, blending punk's raw energy with experimental, atmospheric, and often darker sounds.25 tracks

Shoegaze — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXTwenty-five popular new singles. Shoegaze is a music genre blending dreamy, reverb-heavy soundscapes with ethereal vocals, often creating a wall of sound that invites introspection.25 tracks

Toronto Indie — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXTwenty-five popular new singles. Toronto Indie refers to the city's vibrant independent music scene, featuring diverse genres, emerging artists, and DIY culture, blending creativity and local talent.25 tracks

Vancouver Indie — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXTwenty-five popular new singles. Vancouver indie is a music scene blending diverse styles, from folk to electronic, with emerging local artists creating unique, boundary-pushing sounds.25 tracks

Reverie — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXImmerse yourself in REVERIE — a selection of instrumental, ambient, and electronic tracks for relaxation, meditation, creativity, focus, rest, lucidity, and evoking nostalgia. Updated weekly.25 tracks

Smooth Jazz — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXTwenty-five popular new singles — Updated weekly and sorted by most recently released. Instrumental smooth jazz blends jazz improvisation with mellow, soothing melodies, often featuring soft rhythms and relaxing, atmospheric sounds.25 tracks

EBM — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXTwenty-five popular new EBM singles — Updated weekly and sorted by most recently released. EBM (Electronic Body Music) is a genre blending industrial, synth, and electronic dance with aggressive beats, dark atmospheres, and rhythmic vocals.25 tracks

Electronica — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXTwenty-five popular new Electronica 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.25 tracks

Horror Score — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXTwenty-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. Source: https://imdb.to/3EbNvhL25 tracks

IDM — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXTwenty-five popular new singles — Updated weekly and sorted by most recently released. IDM (Intelligent Dance Music) blends complex rhythms, experimental sounds, and ambient textures, focusing on intricate, non-repetitive compositions.25 tracks

Synthwave — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXTwenty-five popular new singles — Updated weekly and sorted by most recently released. Synthwave is a retro-futuristic music genre inspired by 80s electronic sounds, blending neon aesthetics, catchy melodies, and nostalgia.25 tracks

Vaporwave — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXTwenty-five popular new singles — Updated weekly and sorted by most recently released. Vaporwave is a nostalgic, surreal genre blending 80s/90s aesthetics, chillwave, and glitch art, often with retro visuals and smooth electronic beats.25 tracks

Witch House — by FRINGE MUSIC FIXTwenty-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.25 tracks

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