Canadian singer Amanda Rheaume steps forth with an empowering anthem, gathering the strength to leave a relationship that is toxic. The track titled 'The Best' is an epic pop handing full of stadium stomping power with Rheaume displaying sheer confidence and might in her performance. The song is the kick off to 2020, which follows her 2019 LP 'The Skin I'm In'.
The Weeknd has unveiled his latest video 'Blinding Lights' which is a continuation of the story line from 'Heartless'. Whilst behaving like a man who has completely gone mad, living life in the most reckless manner, the Toronto crooner drives around Los Angeles at high speeds and eventually finds himself in bad run in with gangsters. The Weeknd is definitely going into full on acting mode in these days, which in all fairness, he does quite a good job. The video is directed by Anton Tammi.
Canadian band Blonde Diamond have shared their new single '4AM Eternal'. The synth pop production is stacked with sleek synth lines, thumping drums and even an added sax. Led by the vocals of Alexis Young, the song is a wonderful follow-up to Blonde Diamond's 2018 EP 'Fantasy Love'.
Rising Toronto vocalist Angélique expresses her raw love with her new track 'Heaven&Safety'. Delivering sultry and seductive vocals atop slow, nocturnal rhythms, the Canadian singer proves that she packs quite a punch in terms of soul.
While many artists are have been embracing the whole 'sad' aesthetic in their music, Canadian duo Sky Terminal have chosen to concentrate more on the positive aspects of life with their latest single 'Paradise'. The mid-tempo tune launches with lush keys, allowing singer Marcel Preston space to deliver uplifting vocals. Incorporating a beat more around the hook, 'Paradise' is simply an overall great pop record that will add a bit of sunshine to your day.
Having released her critically-acclaimed EP 'Stone Woman' back in 2018, Toronto's Charlotte Day Wilson now returns with a gorgeous track titled 'Mountains'. Written with none other than Babyface, the tune is a slow-burning soul piece packed with emotion as Wilson's smokey vocals are utterly touching to the point of tear-jerking moments. Daniel Caesar provides the background singing for the song in which he adds a gospel touch.
Grimes returns with the stunning video to her latest single 'Violence' with producer i_o. Directed by Grimes herself, the Canadian singer appears to be a sensual warrior as she is surrounded by sword-swinging women who are also heroines with a high dose of sensuality.
Last year Canadian artist Kitzl stepped up with her experimental art pop cut such as 'Armadilla'. She then followed-up the song with further boundary pushing tunes like 'GSF' and '40 moons'.
Inspired by a trip to Florida where quite a bit of introspection took place, Montreal band Wild Mercury have shared their new single 'Orange County'. According to the group, this was the very first tune that they recorded together. Taken from their EP1 release, the song is a hazy rock & roll gem laced with sunny garage and alt-pop undertones.
With their debut album 'Comforter' set to land August 30th, Montreal band Bodywash have shared their new single 'Reverie', which will be featured on the upcoming LP. What you have here is a blissful and tender handing of dream pop. Whilst there are indeed vocals in the song, they almost blend with the instrumentation of the track.
