Pre-launch · test broadcast on air now
New Canadian music, turned up.
Triple C is a new not-for-profit radio station that champions new Canadian music, alongside the best new music from everywhere else. Our presenters pick every song, and every artist we play gets a page where you can hear more and find their next show.
- Free to submit
- Every track gets a listen
- Canadian artists first
Why Triple C
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New artists
Independent and emerging Canadian artists get regular airplay, alongside the best new music from around the world.
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Picked by people
We listen to every track that's sent in. There are no fees and no paid placements.
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Indigenous artists
We're committed to championing First Nations, Inuit and Métis artists, and to building that work together with Indigenous artists and communities.
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Live shows
Hear a band you like, then see where they're playing next. Our gig guide lists shows across the country.
For artists
Get your music on air.
Send us a song you're proud of. If it's right for the station, we'll play it and give you an artist page with your music, videos and upcoming shows.
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Upload your track
A finished song as an MP3 or WAV, plus a few words about you. It takes about five minutes.
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We listen
Our team listens to every submission and picks the tracks that go on air.
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Hear yourself on Triple C
Picked tracks go into rotation, and your artist page goes live so listeners can find you.
The deal, in plain English
A summary of the full licence.
You keep
- Ownership of your music.
- The right to release, sell and license it anywhere else.
- Any royalties you're owed through SOCAN, Re:Sound and other collectives.
- The right to ask us to stop playing it at any time.
All we ask
- Your OK to play it on Triple C, on air and online.
- A little room for radio edits, like a quicker fade or the odd bleep.
- Permission to feature your name, photos and story on Triple C.
Gig guide
Who's playing, where and when.
Shows across Canada, added by bands, venues and fans, and checked by us before they go on the map.
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On rotation
Artists we're playing
For venues
Partner with Triple C.
We want to work with venues of every size that put Canadian artists on stage.
🎤 Live recordingsWe record sets at partner venues and play the best of them on Triple C.
📅 Your shows, listedYour upcoming shows on our gig guide and map, and mentioned on air.
📣 Bigger crowdsListeners who hear a band on Triple C can see where they're playing next.
Where we're at
What's happening now
Now
Test broadcast
The stream is live while we build the station, and we're collecting music and shows for the gig guide.
Next
Downstairs and live sets
Our first Downstairs sessions, partner venues across the country, and live recordings.
Launch
Full schedule
Presenters, shows and new Canadian music every day.
FAQ
Questions
What does Triple C play?
New Canadian music comes first, alongside the best new music from everywhere else. Every genre: indie, hip-hop, electronic, punk, folk, R&B, country, metal, music in French and more. It's all music, with no talk shows or comedy. Most of it is new and emerging artists, mixed with music you already know.
Do you play Indigenous artists?
Yes. Championing First Nations, Inuit and Métis artists is part of what Triple C is for. We're building that work with Indigenous artists and communities, and we'll share more as it takes shape.
Do you play music in French?
Oui. We play francophone artists from Quebec, Acadia and across the country, right alongside music in English.
Why the name Triple C?
It's a nod to triple j, the Australian station that has championed new music for decades and inspired us to start this one. We hope they don't mind. Triple C is independent and isn't affiliated with triple j or the ABC. Read our story.
Does it cost anything to submit?
No. There are no submission fees and no paid placements, and there never will be.
Will you pay me if you play my song?
We don't pay artists directly for airplay. We're a not-for-profit, and the licence is royalty-free from us to you. Money owed through collective societies like SOCAN or Re:Sound for broadcasts is separate and isn't affected. If you're a member, make sure your songs are registered with them. Why we don't pay for airplay yet.
Who can submit?
Canadian artists come first, wherever they live, along with artists living in Canada. We also listen to music from anywhere else. You need to own the recording and the song, or have permission from everyone who does: bandmates, co-writers and your label.
Can I take my song off the station later?
Yes. Send us a message and we'll stop scheduling it. Shows we've already recorded may stay in our archive.
How do I list a show in the gig guide?
Anyone can suggest one, whether you're in the band, run the venue or just want to go. Add a show and we'll check it before it goes on the map.
Your next favourite band is playing now.
Press play, add Triple C to your home screen, and come find a show.