By Madeline Lines
The Montreal iconoclast cooks up a triumphant return with Word on the Street, a theatrical concept album sealed with a wedding to herself.
LIGHTS - PEP
Fueled By Ramen
by Ben Boddez
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After unexpected diversions into comic books, dubstep-oriented side projects and a Drake cover album, Lights is back to doubling down on the pop instincts that got her here.
Injecting positivity and energetic riffs into the darkest spaces, the result is funny and relatable, touching upon the ridiculousness of some of the most manic parts of the human psyche that we try to forget are lurking in the background. If you’re feeling down, this is the pep talk of effervescent pop tunes you need.
By Cam Delisle
The pop futurist trades clarity for grit—and finds divinity in the mess—on her long-awaited fourth album.
By Cam Delisle
The Calgary singer-songwriter discusses their new single “FwL,” identity in motion, and how every track on their upcoming record tells the truth a little louder.
