By Kayla MacInnis
The Vancouver-based indie group take us to the beach on their reverb-soaked sophomore album.
Pierre Kwenders - José Louis and the Paradox of Love
Arts & Crafts
by Daniel McIntosh
- Published on December 6, 2022
Inspired by touchstones of Congolese music and film that he observed growing up in the African nation, the Montreal musician continues to blend worldly styles with modern hip-hop and electronica – as well as appearances from guests like Arcade Fire’s Win Butler and the very same African choral group that Kwenders got his own musical start in.
The title bearing his given name, José Louis and the Paradox of Love represents his most personal album yet as he zeroes in on his own story of immigration and musical discovery.
By Molly Labenski
Writing from her own experiences, the Toronto singer-songwriter taps into heartbreak as a source of healing.
By Madeline Lines
The rising bedroom pop artist finds strength in the softness of life.
