Kacy & Clayton
Kacy & Clayton have been churning out the most exciting country/folk music Canada can offer. On their third release, they shoot for the stars by enlisting Jeff Tweedy to produce The Siren’s Song.
Bad Canada
Walking a weird line between bedroom-pop, space-folk and experimental this album is a triumph. There are a wide array of sounds and influences on display.
Faith Healer
Jessica Jalbert’s second outing as Faith Healer moves past the 60's psych of Cosmic Troubles to expand into 70’s rock territory.
Sister Ray
Vocals and guitar are the only instruments you’ll hear on this album and that’s all that’s needed to turn a casual listen into an obsession. Coyes’ voice is utterly captivating as it trembles with intensity and raw power over simple guitar
Le Plaisir
The duo’s debut EP explores love during the end of human existence. It was inspired by the couple’s experiences while living through the devastating 2015 attacks on Paris.
The Radiation Flowers
Writing slow burning psych songs with summer vibes is a difficult feat that Saskatoon’s Radiation Flowers manage to pull off with top marks on their latest album, Summer Loop
Crack Cloud
Crack Cloud are making incredible post-punk music that has afro-punk and jangly pop undertones lurking in the shadows.
Gary's House
Gary’s House is the project of Edmonton expat Garrett Johnson. If that name sounds familiar then you may remember him from his much loved project Brazilian Money.
Figure Walking
The Big Other drives forward with vital urgency. Greg McPherson’s guitar pierces through Rob Gardiner's steady rhythmic percussion.
Suicide Helpline
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.
The Betrayers
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.
Ultra Mega
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.
Jom Comyn
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.
