Six albums and 14 years into their career, Yukon Blonde are officially indie dads gracefully embracing their Fleetwood phase. Shuggie arrives fully formed, a masterclass in tight harmonies and tighter songwriting. The quartet reach far and out on this year’s slab of earworms, their shimmering synth grooves a counterpoint to the call of human connection that drives the album.
Featuring Cindy Lee, Nemahsis, Wyatt C. Louis, and more — These Canadian artists all commandeered our headphones this year in a compelling way.
