Silver Wolf Band – Estuary
Written about Lake Melville in Labrador, Silver Wolf Band are setting straight the body of water’s distinction in “Estuary.” Though Lake Melville is commonly referred to as “the bay,” the group wanted to make sure the public is aware of how to properly classify the body of water. And the track is such an earworm you’re likely to not forget.
Sherman Downey – Romancer
This upbeat alt-pop track by Sherman Downey sounds like dancing with a newfound love interest, fast-beating hearts and late-night laughter.
Old Blood – Dead of the Night
Heavy and loud grooves are abundant on Old Blood’s “Dead of the Night.” Capturing the magic of the nighttime’s stillness, the track depicts the unrest of a lost soul.
Jah’Mila – Chant Their Names
As a statement in support of the BLM movement, “Chant Their Names” demands change in the system that has repeatedly failed the black community. Begging the police to assess their ethics, the track acts as a reminder that we cannot let the names of murdered black people be forgotten and that justice needs to be served.
Jonah Haché – Patterns of a Tennis Match
Jonah Haché’s music tends to lean towards the esoteric, but if walking past a tennis court can get this jam stuck in your head—speaking from personal experience here—then he has to be doing something right.
Owen Meany’s Batting Stance – He(a)rt Attack
The first single from Owen Meany’s Batting Stance in nearly four years, “He(art) Attack” was written about the dizzying state of trying to understand and come to terms with a fresh breakup.
Jon McKiel – Deeper Shade
Incorporating elements of tapes Jon McKiel discovered inside of a reel-to-reel deck that he had purchased, “Deeper Shade” has a distinctly retro, soft and psychedelic feel. Complete with skipping beats, the track transports us back in time to a groovier era.
Wolf Castle – Cha Cha
Twice ECMA-nominated Mi’kmaq rapper Wolf Castle delivers a stream of consciousness that combines your grandma’s favourite dance craze with a stay-at-home anthem.
Joel Plaskett – Head Over Heels Into Heaven
When Joel Plaskett celebrated his birthday with a commemorative quadruple album this year he took on a massive 44-song undertaking. Fortunately, he led with his best foot forward with this single about following your love to the ends of the Earth.
Les Hay Babies – Almost Minuit
Capturing the spirit of the ever-mysterious Jackie, “Almost Minuit” by Les Hay Babies transports listeners back to the 70s to let them know how it felt to be a successful and attractive young Acadian woman living the glamourous Montreal life during the decade.