Ontario: Top 10 albums of 2021

The lurid storytelling and range of flows on NorthSideBenji's first since 2019 proves he’s worth the wait and poised for so much more.

The alt-pop quartet celebrate new beginnings, set to some of the catchiest hooks you'll ever hear and a heavy dose of lyrical nostalgia.

The debut album from the Toronto-based students of psych is a cavalcade of fuzzy guitars brimming with droning textures.

Fusing gospel and R&B, James Baley supersedes expectations with a concept album packed full of questioning and belonging.

The Weather Station's Tamara Lindeman is reminding listeners what’s at stake in regards to the climate crisis.

Pairing electronic elements with dreamy vocals, Jooj Two acts as a comforting eulogy dedicated to the late Adam Litovitz.

The Idris Elba approved crooner's debut sees him stepping into a lane of his own, exploring the range of possibilities.

The sweet sentiments and mysticism within reveal another welcome layer behind the horrorcore imagery and heavy beats of SuziWithAnUzi.

Portion's ability to turn from mournful solemnity to mirthful celebration on a dime sets him far apart from other emergent peers.

A euphoric blend of jazz, R&B, and soul, CDW’s ALPHA brought exactly the kind of soothing energy that we needed in 2021.