Photo credit: Justin Broadbent Shad is set to release Start Anew this Friday, October 31 via Secret City Records, his seventh studio album and the conclusion in a trilogy of socially conscious works including 2018’s…
Take A Listen To Shad's New Singles "K.I.S.S." and "Islands"
September 9, 2025
Last month, Shad shared the announcement that his forthcoming album, Start Anew is out on October 31 (via Secret City Records) – with the first single, “Bars and BBQs.” Today he has shared two singles…
2025 marks 20 years of an illustrious, diversely prolific career for Shad, and it’s aligned that this double decade celebration has led him to a stage of reflection and renewal. Perhaps a way to Start…
Shad at The Great Hall
December 27, 2018
Shad knocked it out of the park and was received with a hometown hero welcome at The Great Hall. He may have grown up in London, ON but Shad’s a close neighbour of Toronto; and…
Shad at the Mod Club
June 28, 2016
Shad performed at the Mod Club in Toronto
I’ve seen Shadrach Kabango, most famously known as just simply Shad, a handful of times in my life so far. The first time I saw him was in 2007 at UOIT/Durham college’s frosh week. Good…
Shad at Massey Hall
March 28, 2015
Photo credit Massey Hall | Malcolm Cook. Shad’s not the kind of guy to rest on laurels, as continuous JUNO and Polaris nominations can attest to. The Old Prince was recently crowned the new host of…
Shad at CBC World Cup
July 14, 2014
Shad performed a free show at the CBC World Cup stage in Toronto in celebration of the Germany vs. Argentina championship game. Germany was victorious 1-0.
Shad at Danforth Music Hall - January 31, 2014
February 4, 2014
It’s been really nice seeing Shad’s career develop over the years. It’s also been really nice to see such a positive reception – this time in a form of a sold out crowd at Toronto’s…