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Languid vocals are featured on this high-class slice of dream-pop.
Yukon Blonde: Up2U

The band's penchant for catchy hooks and riffs is showcased neatly here.
Katie Tupper: She Said

Subtly soulful vocals and inventive production make this a charmer.
Witch Prophet: Dizzy

A warm slab of neo-soul featuring haunting trumpet.
Finger Eleven: Together Right

Jackhammer percussion, searing guitar riffs, intense vocals, and a big production makes this a winner.
Les Louanges: Central Park La Fontaine

A charming gentle tune paying homage to a famed Montreal park.
Bodywash: Perfect Blue

Fuzzy guitars and moody synths mesh perfectly on this cut.
Sunnsetter: The Whole World That Turns Around Itself

A moody guitar-driven instrumental that lures you in.
Gord Downie & Bob Rock - Greyboy Says

Wailing guitars and an uplifting message make this a winner.
Doug Paisley: If I Wanted To

Warm vocals and crisp guitars make this well-crafted tune a winner.
Rufus Wainwright: Down In The Willow Garden ft. Brandi Carlile

The stars' voices mesh perfectly on this traditional folk murder ballad.
Tenille Townes & Bryan Adams: The Thing That Wrecks You

The hitmaking pair trade lines and harmonise effectively on this duet.
NQ Arbuckle: No Hands Bicycle

The bar-room balladeer is in full lyrical flight here.
Bernice: Underneath My Toe

A short and sweet leftfield pop treat.
Feist: Love Who We Are Meant To

Fluent guitar, lush orchestration, and subtle vocal phrasing combine on a winning cut.
Mauvey: We Had The Time Of Our Lives Together (feat. Lights)

Two stars collaborate on a soulful cut reflecting on a breakup.
Elizabeth Shepherd: Time

An adventurous yet accessible cut featuring impeccable vocal phrasing.
Miesha And The Spanks: It's My Year

On the new single, Miesha Louie and Sean Hamilton crank out fuzzed guitar riffs, full-blooded vocals, and kick-in-the-head drum beats that assert a bold declaration of intent.
Nico Paulo: Time

Engaging vocals and inventive production make this a winner.
The New Pornographers: Really Really Light

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Sunnsetter: The Whole World That Turns Around Itself

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Doug Paisley: If I Wanted To

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Tenille Townes & Bryan Adams: The Thing That Wrecks You

Mar 08, 2023

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NQ Arbuckle: No Hands Bicycle

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