Bry Webb’s homecoming after a nine-year hiatus carries with it a gravitas newfound to the former Constantines frontman. His contemplative, country-tinged indie-folk tunes chart themes of identity and responsibility with delicate finger-picking and silken vocals. Run With Me documents Webb’s creative life and the people who inspired his return to music, exemplifying how music can expand beyond the sum of its parts.
Featuring Cindy Lee, Nemahsis, Wyatt C. Louis, and more — These Canadian artists all commandeered our headphones this year in a compelling way.