Blessed’s second EP in as many years is yielding mass intrigue for this Vancouver band.

The Big Other drives forward with vital urgency. Greg McPherson’s guitar pierces through Rob Gardiner's steady rhythmic percussion.

Slates have grown into a powerful band. Their ability to craft perfectly written songs has become truly apparent on their latest release, Summery.

Remember when the aim of punk was to sabotage the establishment by highlighting the absurdity of our “social norms” over aggressive instrumentation? Suicide Helpline hasn’t forgotten.

Betrayers are one of Canada’s best psychedelic garage bands and its sophomore album may have pushed them into the undisputed top spot.

The new album entitled 12 Songs To Haunt You is much more ambitious than the band’s debut. The previous outing relied heavily on the organ whereas this record pushes it into the back, creating a less-muddied sound.

Every once in awhile, time is needed to appreciate past achievements. Thus is the case for Winnipeg band Ultra Mega’s debut album. Originally recorded seven years ago and finally seeing the light of day this past March, the album paints a picture of the good, bad and weird in regards to growing up in Winnipeg.

im Cuming (a.k.a. Jom Comyn) is in love. His latest output is a 28-song, multi-genre love playlist. It’s an incredibly ambitious project, but not because of its length. In fact, the runtime of the album is only 58 minutes because of short songs and clever interludes used to bring many genres together.

Truster's debut will make your spine tingle and your ears ring.

Napalmpom's much anticipated sophomore release is an impressive statement. A much more refined sound runs throughout the new album.

Garrett Johnson, AKA Brazilian Money, delivers us another album of non stop action.

Smokey’s art has never been subtle. His paintings and sculptures have a serious edge so it’s no surprise that his first proper full length album as Smokey & The Feeelings cuts with the same knife.

The debut from Edmonton's MS DOS is loosely based on a day in their life. Each track represents a different part of the day

Being a little late to the triumph that is Aleem Khan’s Urbana Champaign is alright. The vibe of the party is relaxed, not urgent. Things will unfold when they decide it’s necessary, the pace isn’t important, there are no deadlines in this blissful retreat for your ears

Consilience’s Under Our Beds is a masterfully crafted, piano driven record. Consilience is the project of former Edmontonian, Tasy Hudson.

A magnificent display of melody. There are two types of tracks on the album. The ones that are perfect pop songs from start to finish, with sun soaked melodies that will awaken anyone from a sour mood.

Counterfeit Jeans self titled debut is a slap in the jaw…. But in a good way. Waves of feedback, urgent guitar licks, masterfully crafted baselines and percussion make this record impossible to ignore.

Caity Fisher’s “Party Games” is a gem. The sound and lyrics bring you back to all those mornings you’ve had stumbling home as the sun comes up

Mulligrub’s Soft Grudge brings you back to the 90’s and makes you remember the music of that era more fondly than you should.

The Zorgs want to keep you on your toes. The last thing this Winnipeg trio ever wants is to become predictable.