CADENCE WEAPON’S PARALLEL VISION TAKES THE POLARIS PRIZE
His fifth album features great beats supporting sharp political commentary
DROPPING THE NEEDLE ON KHRUANGBIN
This Texas three-piece features mostly instrumental chill and spacious sounds that blend retro with international
OOH CHILD: INSPIRATION AND SOLACE IN A SONG
Popular in the 70s this soulful pop song continues to resonate. Hear seven inventive versions
WILLIE DUNN: AN INDIGENOUS CANADIAN FOLK HERO
A new anthology offers recognition and underlines the singer’s role in folk music
THEORY OF ICE: PART 1: THE MUSIC
Scholar, indigenous activist, writer and musician Leanne Betasomasake Simpson’s latest album is a heartfelt cry of outrage about climate change
THEORY OF ICE: PART 2: THE LYRICS
The lyrics Leanne Betasamosake Simpson wrote for her latest album – Theory of Ice – are powerful, eloquent and stand alone as a good read
AMY WINEHOUSE: WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN
Her death at 27 silenced one of music’s strong and intimate voices
ANI DIFRANCO’S REVOLUTIONARY LOVE
The veteran singer and activist embraces compassion and action in a sophisticated musical setting
