myst milano, Breeze, The Pierce Kingans, and Lovely Company
myst milano. – Shapeshyfter
Shapeshyfter is the debut album from Toronto’s myst milano. Taking influence from a variety of producers and rappers, this 11 track hip-hop album is full of myst’s fire bars, spectacular flow, and instrumentals, which range from jungle-esque to down-tempo trap beats. Shapeshyfter has myst milano. breaking out with an excellent debut, leaving us waiting to see what comes next.
Breeze – Only Up
The newest album from Toronto-based musician Breeze, Only Up was created over the course of 8 days, featuring an ensemble of contributors, including Edmonton’s former Poet Laureate, and 2021 Polaris Prize winner, Cadence Weapon. A delicious genre-salad taking influence from punk, rock n’ roll, electronica, and hip-hop, Only Up is a catchy bag of ear worms waiting to get stuck inside your head.
The Pierce Kingans – The Peacekeepers
Vancouver’s The Pierce Kingans are a self described blend of a “Spooky Ruben” sound with a splash of “Adult Contemporary”. Based in Vancouver, their newest EP The Peacekeepers dictates the end of the era that was the summer of 2021 with four tracks that encapsulate their horror-esque blend of indie rock.
Lovely Company – As Midnight Looms
Vancouver’s Lovely Company delivers As Midnight Looms, their third full length album. A delightful combination of instrumentals, spoken word, and traditional song writing, this 12 track album contains Lovely Company’s signature psychedelic tones and experimental nature. Written about the pandemic, As Midnight Looms explores the crash of worlds and the sombre landscape that remains.
- Brandon Kruze