By Yasmine Shemesh
A peer review featuring contributions from Cancer Bats, The OBGMs, Bif Naked, Comeback Kid, and Fefe Dobson.
Nobody understood the assignment more this year than the Haisla duo SNRK. Life After leaves no stone unturned- substance use, depression, family struggles, police brutality, religion and racism, while also offering hope and introspective growth. The album builds upon their critically acclaimed catalogue while also offering a departure in the form of darker more experimental material, at the same time imbuing an irreverent sense of humour. The result is a sonic tapestry woven together with narrative flair and vibrant imagery- a delicate but ferocious balance between commercial and conscious hip hop. SNRK are building a movement, and Life After is their battle cry.
By Yasmine Shemesh
A peer review featuring contributions from Cancer Bats, The OBGMs, Bif Naked, Comeback Kid, and Fefe Dobson.
By Ben Boddez
One of the past decade’s most prolific songwriters is stepping out from behind the pen with a new name and persona.
By Fraser Hamilton
With her third album, the singer-songwriter captures a sense of dread and makes it her own.