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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Halifax’s Nap Eyes delivered a chill, yet dramatic alt-folk album with The Neon Gate. Each song feels like a warm hug, right down to the toasty and bluesy lead guitar, hushed jazzy drumming, sprinkled in keyboard synths, and backing of steady bass and acoustic guitar.
But what will keep you coming back to The Neon Gate is the poetic, almost stream-of-consciousness verses from lead singer Nigel Chapman. His vocals feel like they could live in the fantasy worlds of C.S. Lewis.
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.
