Tia Julien reviews salt from Maya Cook, an LP that demonstrates the versatility and range of a seasoned artist, with a distinct sense of identity and connection to their craft already firmly in place.

Penelope Stevens reviews the debut album Bird Brain from Edmonton’s Sean Davis Newton, an album that “would be as well-suited on a 2008 indie film soundtrack as in a 1930s cabaret”.

Josiah Snell reviews the tantalizing new album from Ontario’s Christo Graham, the unreservedly brilliant Music For Horses.

Penelope Stevens review Hex from Jon Mckiel, a “focused and generous offering” from the New Brunswick songwriter out via You’ve Changed Records.

Penelope Stevens writes about Bizou from Mothland artist Alix Fernz, calling it “music for punks to dance to”.

Alex Brassard reviews Altruistic from Edmonton’s own Royal Tusk, admiring the album’s “heavy riffs and colossal drums that necessitate headbanging”.

Penelope Stevens reviews Swimming from New Brunswick duo Pallmer, saying it “stands tall as their best release by far, a cohesive and compelling album that can’t help but transport the listener through memory, imagination, and back to the present, quiet moment”.

Josiah Snell reviews BURY THE SORROW from Montreal’s Das Mörtal.

Penelope Stevens reviews Performances by Land of Talk, their “most direct, cathartic, and devastatingly personal record to date.”

Krystle McGrath reviews the new record Skylines from Montreal’s Patrick Krief.

Ben Lock reviews Spin by Sasha Cay, which he calls a “beautiful, moody and honest record”.

Kyra MacFarlane reviews Wisecrack from Haley Blais, “a memorable, and hard-hitting album”.