Music Essentials

  • NEW YORK – Rapstar

    rapstar

    Rapstar* is a singular and incredible record from NEW YORK. I didn’t know what to make of it at all, but now I can’t get enough

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  • Moondoggy — Changing Seasons, Breaking Even

    Changing Seasons, Breaking Even

    On their second album, Toronto’s Moondoggy finds new confidence in a classic sound. It’s the retroactive soundtrack to my 20s.

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  • Public Works

    First Listen

    Public Works has four songs out, and each one is more striking than the last. He’s a bit of a mystery, but probably not for long

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  • Kid Tigrrr — Stoned + Animald

    stoned + animald

    The new record from blog fave Kid Tigrrr sounds soothing and atmospheric on first listen, but Jenna Fournier’s lyrics have teeth

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  • &Tilly

    singles

    &tilly pairs hushed fragile vocals with rich production to make gorgeous, haunting and memorable electro-indie-pop music. One of my favourite discoveries of the year

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  • Math Club – Sleeping in the Sun

    Sleeping in the Sun

    Math Club’s Sleeping in the Sun is gorgeous, poetic, cathartic and flawless. It’s easily one of my favourite records of 2024

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  • Lucky Break – Honeysuckle / Burning String / Red Balloon

    Honeysuckle

    Lucky Break is from California, and her striking voice perfectly suits the laid-back indie singer/songwriter’s musical style

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  • Sham Family – A Deaf Portrait of Peace

    A Deaf Portrait of Peace

    Sham Family is one of the fiercest bands on the Toronto scene right now. I can’t get enough of their debut album

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  • Shelf Lives – Where Did I Go? / Uncle Fred

    Where Did I Go? / Uncle Fred

    I can’t believe I haven’t heard Shelf Lives until now. Their ferocious energy is contagious

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  • Birds of Prrrey – Yet, We’re Still Growing In Place

    Yet, We’re Still Growing in Place

    Fierce 90’s-influenced grunge punk from Montreal, like lost demos from Live Through This-era Hole.

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  • Thomas Powers – A Tyrant Crying In Private

    A Tyrant Crying in Private

    Incredible attention to detail and surprising production make Thomas Powers’ debut solo record soar

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  • Been Stellar – Scream from New York, NY

    Scream from New York, NY

    Been Stellar is one of my favourite discoveries of 2024. The debut record lives up to the hype

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