Maya Cook - salt
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.
Sean Davis Newton - Bird Brain
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”.
Christo Graham - Music for Horses
Josiah Snell reviews the tantalizing new album from Ontario’s Christo Graham, the unreservedly brilliant Music For Horses.
The Secret Beach - We were born here, what's your excuse?
Josiah Snell reviews the "potent and delightful" new LP from The Secret Beach, the wonderfully titled We were born here, what's your excuse?.
Hex - Jon Mckiel
Penelope Stevens review Hex from Jon Mckiel, a “focused and generous offering” from the New Brunswick songwriter out via You’ve Changed Records.
Alix Fernz - Bizou
Penelope Stevens writes about Bizou from Mothland artist Alix Fernz, calling it “music for punks to dance to”.
HOMESHAKE - CD WALLET
Sophie Noel reviews the latest “warm and candid” record from Ontario’s Homeshake, the 9-track CD Wallet.
Scenic Route to Alaska - Lasts Forever
Josiah Snell writes about Scenic Route to Alaska’s new record Lasts Forever, a record that “balances its melancholy and hope with an easy confidence”.
Royal Tusk - Altruistic
Alex Brassard reviews Altruistic from Edmonton’s own Royal Tusk, admiring the album’s “heavy riffs and colossal drums that necessitate headbanging”.