Vancouver Artist Jimi Makes Billboard Canada Modern Rock Chart After Toronto Blue Jay Performance
Jimi, the talented Vancouver blues-rock singer, and guitarist have made a remarkable entrance onto the Billboard Canada Modern Rock chart with her latest track “Leather Jacket.” This marks her first release since securing a global distribution agreement with Headwater Music Group located in Vancouver Island and ADA Canada, the distribution wing connected to Warner Music Canada. Jimi’s music takes on a more aggressive rock tone in “Leather Jacket,” perfectly complementing her sultry vocals, while her exceptional guitar skills are on full display in this three-minute piece. The track has not only gained recognition on the charts but is also rapidly gaining popularity across the country, especially after being chosen as a celebratory anthem for the 2026 Toronto Blue Jays season, featuring prominently at the Rogers Centre and during Sportsnet broadcasts.
Another Vancouver act, Uncle Strut, makes its debut at No. 40 on the chart with their song “Call My Name.” Despite being released towards the end of February, the indie rock and surf-psych elements in this song position the group as strong contenders for the summer anthem title. The band members themselves have expressed their fondness for this track, calling it their “favourite song that we’ve ever made.”
Maintaining its No. 1 position on the chart, Noah Kahan’s “The Great Divide” continues to rule the roost, but Metric’s “Victim of Luck” is hot on its heels, climbing up to No. 2. It wouldn’t be surprising if the Toronto indie rock band displaces Kahan from the top spot next week. Additionally, Owen Riegling’s “Love Hate Love” makes an entrance at No. 35 on the All-Format chart following some major performances in Toronto and Nashville. The song has steadily climbed the Canada Country chart, reaching its peak at No. 22 this week. The bluegrass troupe High Valley secures the No. 52 spot with “Fools,” while Tony Stevens’ “Nothing On Me” lands at No. 57.
In the Country music realm, Ella Langley’s track “Be Her” skyrockets to the No. 1 spot from its previous position at No. 4. Meanwhile, across various formats, Bruno Mars dominates with “I Just Might,” reigning supreme on All-Format, AC, CHR/Top 40, and Hot AC categories, all while continuing a series of ground-breaking concerts at Toronto’s Rogers Stadium.
Nickelback, holding steady with the No. 1 position on the Mainstream Rock chart for the third consecutive week with their song “Bones for the Crows,” has taken center stage as the theme song for WrestleMania 42. For a detailed look at the latest rankings, the Billboard Canada Airplay charts provide a comprehensive overview.