By Ben Boddez
The former YouTube star and sonic experimentalist’s latest set of tracks takes influence from global musical cultures and follows a sailor lost at sea.
Homeshake, the indie project of Toronto songwriter Peter Sagar, delivered not one but two standout albums in 2024. Both records showcase Sagar’s evolving artistry, from the nostalgia-drenched, guitar-driven grit of CD Wallet to the textured, introspective soundscapes of Horsie.
Together, these albums explore themes of memory, identity, and solitude, securing their place as a combined entry on our list. It really was too hard to pick just one of these two albums as the standout, so we decided to include both!
By Ben Boddez
The former YouTube star and sonic experimentalist’s latest set of tracks takes influence from global musical cultures and follows a sailor lost at sea.
By Megan Magdalena
The LA psych-punk shapeshifters on the special bond of friendship and the electric energy that fuels their legendary live shows.
By Khagan Aslanov
Johnny Stewart weaves a moody genre mosaic from the unlikely calm of Clayoquot Sound.