Drake
Toronto's rap ambassador — the 6ix's voice reached every corner of the globe.
The Weeknd
From anonymous mixtapes to global superstardom — darkwave R&B perfected.
Rush
Prog rock's most technically demanding trio — 2112 is a stone-cold classic.
Broken Social Scene
Toronto's sprawling indie-rock collective.
The Toronto music scene
Toronto (Canada) is represented on the Genesis of Sound map by 4 bands and artists across 4 genres. Canada's most cosmopolitan city — Drake's OVO Sound put Toronto on the global hip-hop map permanently.
The most represented genres are hip-hop (1), electronic (1) and rock (1). The scene also includes indie.
The earliest year on record is Rush (1968) and the latest is The Weeknd (2010); the busiest decade on the map is the 1960s with 1 act.
Notable acts to start with: Drake, The Weeknd, Rush and Broken Social Scene. Every entry links to Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube searches.
Nearby music scenes
Questions about Toronto music
What music is Toronto known for?
Toronto is known for rock, hip-hop music. Notable acts include Drake, The Weeknd, Rush.
How many bands are from Toronto?
The Genesis of Sound map features 4 bands and artists from Toronto, spanning hip-hop, electronic, rock, indie.