ADELE’S 30
A divorce and a six-year recording hiatus shape a more mature singer – musically and emotionally
HEBREW PSALMS GET A MUSICAL UPDATE
Nathan Salsburg gives centuries-old Hebrew texts a modern spin with his folk compositions on the exquisite album Psalms
BILLY BRAGG’S PANDEMIC LAMENT
The political singer-songwriter delivers a contemplative, insightful 12-song set on his new album The Million Things That Never Happened
MARGAUX SAUVE DELIVERS GHOSTLY KISSES
Quebec group presents gorgeous downtempo love songs and a new album coming soon
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
