Featuring Cindy Lee, Nemahsis, Wyatt C. Louis, and more — These Canadian artists all commandeered our headphones this year in a compelling way.
by Stephan Boissonneault
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Psych rock thrives on disorientation—luring listeners into a comforting haze before bending reality in ways that leave them asking, “How did they pull that off?” Hot Garbage’s sophomore album, Precious Dream, delivers this experience again and again.
The band’s signature sound is unmistakable: the hypnotic interplay of siblings Alex and Juliana Carlevaris’ vocals, guitar, and bass; Dylan Gamble’s shape-shifting synths; and Mark Henein’s motorik drumming. Released at the beginning of 2024, Precious Dream remains as spellbinding now as it was then.
By Stephan Boissonneault
The Montreal garage punk act pairs a bizarre real-life memory with vibrant animation from digital artist Arturo Baston.
By Stephan Boissonneault
Inside the Montreal-based songwriter's creative space where fashion and music collide - with our friends at Brixton.
