At the end of every month, we round up the songs and music videos by Canadians that made us feel some type of way. Throw some headphones on, kick back, and catch up on the gems you might have missed this month.
Raz Fresco, “Influenza” feat. Raekwon
Weed, “Yr Song”
BadBadNotGood, “Boogie No. 69”
No Joy, “Everything New”
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Montreal dream-pop syndicate No Joy have scaled back the fuzz on “Everything New,” a jangly exercise in melancholy melody and enchanting dual vocal harmonies. Produced by Jorge Elbrecht (Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti, Chairlift), “Everything New” sounds like the tranquil eye of the storm in a shoegaze, guitar pedal-fueled tornado.
The Wayo, “Lay It Down” (Dirty Chocolate Remix)
Tobias Jesso Jr., “Without You” feat. Danielle Haim
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Vancouverite Tobias Jesso Jr. has been turning heads with his debut record Goon, and “Without You” is an album highlight. Joined by Danielle Haim on the drums, and produced by Ariel Rechtshaid, Jesso Jr. croons a timeless piano pop ballad that would simultaneously please both McCartney and One Direction fans alike.
LIDS, “Blank Flag”
Grimes and Bleachers, “Entropy”
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“Entropy” was crafted by Grimes and fun. guitarist/Bleachers frontman Jack Antonoff, as part of the soundtrack to HBO’s Girls, which just so happens to be created by Antonoff’s partner Lena Dunham. The song leans closer to Antonoff’s pop tendencies than Grimes’ electronic experimentation, making for an unexpectedly satisfying pop gem.
KEN Mode, “Blessed”
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Winnipeg metal heroes KEN Mode are back with the noise rock assault, “Blessed.” Their new record was produced by Steve Albini, and features blown-out bass, frantic guitars, and guttural yells courtesy of vocalist Jesse Matthewson. Way up.
