The balmy vocals and ambient instrumentals on Ross’ latest are a stark contrast to their lyrics, which describe the crushing humiliation of dishonoured love. Ross explores all sides of the persistent nostalgia and imagination that comes with hoping things would turn out differently, no matter how sharp-edged. Comfort finally overtakes pain, and they learn that the hurt won’t last forever. On their debut album, Ross cuts open up their heart for us—and hopefully starts to sew it back up.
Featuring Cindy Lee, Nemahsis, Wyatt C. Louis, and more — These Canadian artists all commandeered our headphones this year in a compelling way.
