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Illyin Pipes Unveil Their Sleek Single ‘Daylight Confidant’

Toronto duo Illyin Pipes are gearing up for the release of their debut EP 'Spaces', landing February 2018. The first track taken from the EP is the spacey and soulful song 'Daylight Confidant'. Layered with fizzing synths, the drifting bit finds singer Jill Harris supporting someone who has gone through turbulent times whilst still dealing with her own problems. Utterly dreamy, you can stream 'Daylight Confidant' below.

FEATURETTE Unveil Their Infectious Tune ‘Upside Down’

Releasing their LP 'Crave' last year, Toronto duo have unveiled their latest single 'Upside Down'. Whilst musically the song is decorated with vibrant pop production, the content revolves around the current chaotic state that we are dealing with in these times. Sharp synths and head-nodding drums compliment the lush vocals of Lexie Jay. A lovely offering from the Canadian pair, you can listen to 'Upside Down' at the bottom.

Cold Specks Shares Her Soulful, Apocalyptic Cut ‘Void’

Ladan Hussein better known as Cold Specks have been on the lips of journalists and music lovers alike for the past couple years now. Releasing her stellar LPs 'I Predict A Graceful Expulsion' and 'Neuroplasticity', the Canadian singer will drop her third LP 'Fool's Paradise' on September 22nd via Arts & Crafts. Stepping up with a new pre-taster, Cold Specks has unveiled her new single 'Void', which is taken from the upcoming record. Placing her soulful vocals atop post-apocalyptic electronic production, the song evokes a sense or urgency, with the Toronto-born artist proving to be at the top of her game. Have a listen.

Stream Alvvays’ ‘Plimsoll Punks’

Toronto band Alvvays are set to drop their new album 'Antisocialites' on September 8th. The new record follows their self-titled debut released back in 2014. The foursome have also shared a new track titled 'Plimsoll Punks', which will be featured on the new LP. Tapping into the traditional side of punk, combined with an upbeat pop spirit and charming delivery, 'Plimsoll Punks' is a fun taster before the main course.

Liz Lokre ‘Buh Bye’ Video

Last year Liz Lokre dropped her blazing debut single 'Rise Up!' which was an uplifting dub-fused rocker that had her instantly on mnay people's radars. The Toronto singer now makes her return with the video to her latest single 'Buh Bye' which find her laying down her silky vocals over a soul backdrop produced by Adrian X and Jordan Reyes. The video, directed by Sean McBride and Caroline Torti, features Lokre looking hotter than a summer's day in Death Valley as she performs the song whilst surrounded by two dancers. Stylishly shot, the single itself is currently out now via Ecclectic Electrix.