The supermarket where we shop keeps moving shit around so you can’t find anything. Every time you go there, they’re rearranging all the shelves “to serve you better.” Of course, what this really means is: “Some douchebag marketing consultant (as if there’s any other kind of marketing consultant) convinced our brain-dead CEO (who hasn’t bought his own groceries in decades) that forcing people to wander around the aisles searching for the fucking beans will increase impulse buying by an average of 1.387%.” Well, in my case, it just increases the likelihood that I will begin shopping somewhere less annoying. Rest assured you’ll find no such manipulative tomfuckery around these parts — as usual, I’ve got all the freshest and tastiest Canadian singles and videos right here where you want them. And at no cost to you. How do I do it? Volume, baby. Turn it up and bon appetit:
Housewife | Work Song
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “After a prolific 2024 with widely praised releases like I Lied, Wasn’t You, Life of the Party and Divorce, Housewife (Brighid Fry) is kicking off the New Year by announcing her new EP Girl Of The Hour, and releasing the single Work Song. Due March 7, Girl Of The Hour follows 2022’s EP You’ll Be Forgiven, continuing the sprawling indie-pop energy Housewife has become known for. Work Song shines as one of the more anthemic moments on the new collection, broadening her inventive progression once again. “Work Song is about feeling unsatisfied with yourself and where you’re going. I have really high expectations of myself but also have really unhealthy habits and so oscillate between being a workaholic and being burnt out,” she says. “I wanted to poke fun at myself, while still processing it as a valid issue in my life. This song is for anyone else out there with executive functioning issues who sometimes feel like a hot mess.”
Yves Jarvis | All Cylinders
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Yves Jarvis — aka Canadian musician Jean-Sébastien Yves Audet — will release his new album All Cylinders on Feb. 28. Today he shares the video for its title track. All Cylinders promises to be a golden, textured new album by one of Montreal’s most original musicians. Jarvis offers an expression of brazen songcraft and pure musicianship: 11 tracks he played himself, without a single additional contributor, transforming his acclaimed vision into the stuff of verses and choruses, hooks and hits, which vibrates like a cosmic anthropology. The way All Cylinders eases in is like the ideal beginning or ending for a day. A cymbal hit; an enveloping folk-chorale; then the title track’s easygoing shuffle, a driving song by way of Dionne Warwick and Burt Bacharach. ‘10 and 2 down Highway 3 / I’m headed home / I’m headed east,’ Jarvis coos. He describes the track as “an expression of faith as I barrel towards fate. RIYL: Speeding through a rainstorm without windshield wipers, Dionne Warwick, Judee Sill, Norah Jones, Marvin Gaye.”
Nia Nadurata | Practice
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Step into the world of rising indie-pop vocalist Nia Nadurata with her debut EP Still Living With My Parents — a musical journey through the highs and lows of emerging adulthood. The EP celebrates the chaos of youth, while tenderly acknowledging the profound challenges of finding your place in a world that seems to be moving forward without you. Today she shares the music video for single Practice. The witty but heartfelt pop tune explores the painful realization that the person you nurtured and shaped has taken your best parts and moved on to someone new. “Being so involved in the visual process allows me to properly show where my heart was at when creating the music,” she says. “To me, the beauty of being an artist is that the creation of an idea doesn’t have to be limited to just writing the song. When writing the music I want the lyrics to be open to interpretation and for everyone to feel differently based on their own experiences. But with the music video I’m able to showcase exactly how I was feeling and show where my heart was at when making the song.”
Busty & The Bass | I’m Not Here
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Alternative R&B collective Busty & The Bass return with new single I’m Not Here. The mid-tempo synth-driven single is about giving yourself entirely to another person. Oscillating between sparse, exposed moments and expansive, layered soundscapes, the song marks a new sonic direction for the band as they gear up for their new EP The Mannequin, due Feb. 6. I’m Not Here continues their singular experimentation with soul, funk, jazz, and dance music, incorporating a more lush use of space, balanced with deep melancholic emotion, furthering the sensory experience of B&TB. “I’m Not Here is “about being so hopelessly in love that you lose sight of your own self,” they say. “It’s about giving yourself entirely to another person but in a way that’s self-detrimental: ‘I’ll follow your lead, all of your wants and your needs. You love me but you don’t understand that I’m in the palm of your hands.’ It’s an unbalanced relationship dynamic where the other person holds all the power and you allow it to happen and do nothing to confront it.”
Julian Taylor & Jim Cuddy | Tulsa Time
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Julian Taylor and Jim Cuddy’s new single Tulsa Time is a soulful tribute to the timeless country classic, capturing the essence of camaraderie between the two collaborators. Four-time Juno nominee Taylor, known for his poignant songwriting and heartfelt performances, teamed up with his longtime friend and country legend Cuddy of Blue Rodeo for a rendition of this beloved tune. The collaboration is part of Taylor’s ongoing exploration of music that resonates with the soul, reflecting both personal growth and his array of influences. The track was initially performed live at The Horseshoe Tavern as part of a Christmas fundraiser for the Daily Bread Food Bank and later revisited during the 2023 Juno Awards in Halifax. Inspired by the magic of those live performances, Taylor decided to record the song with Cuddy, Jimmy Bowskill, and a group of talented musicians at Bowskill’s home studio.”
Glimmerjean & Goode | Rosavelle
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Toronto rock ’n’ soul duo Glimmerjean & Goode debut their first single Rosavelle, a playful and uplifting track inspired by early ’60s soul. Written as an ode to carefree fun and independence, Rosavelle blends vintage guitar riffs with bursts of horns, channeling an irresistible and unique energy. The song tells the story of a lovable rascal and free spirit who won’t be tied down. Rosavelle originated on a beat-up guitar they salvaged for decoration. Before retiring the guitar, they wrote the opening and chorus riff — just before its flaws became irreparable. It’s now displayed proudly in their garage as a reminder of the track that is starting it all.”
Newbridge | Howler
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Halifax Americana and roots-rock band Newbridge deliver a fun, uplifting, and energetic single with their new release Howler. With its lively blend of Americana and ’70s rock vibes, this track captures the reckless energy of a lone wolf navigating a turbulent relationship. The song’s dynamic chorus, described as a “howling release,” evokes the raw passion and emotional freedom at the heart of its story. Howler exudes authenticity, channeling the spirit of a bygone era through live, off-the-floor recording techniques at Nashville’s Creative Workshops Studio. The band’s commitment to organic production creates a timeless sound that resonates with fans of folk, rock, and roots music.”
David Jane | Five And Dime
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Toronto singer-songwriter and filmmaker David Jane delves into the uncanny experience of returning home to a place that no longer feels familiar with his latest single Five and Dime. Introspective and riveting, the track blends acoustic-driven singer-songwriter stylings with atmospheric indie production, capturing a profound sense of disconnection and longing. Following the success of his contemplative single Garden Out Back, which reflected on the lingering ache of a love left behind, Five and Dime shifts focus to David’s own journey of re-acclimating to a post-Vancouver reality. It chronicles the often unhealthy coping mechanisms used to navigate this transitional phase, such as immersing oneself in fictional narratives, offering a window into the internal conflict of seeking comfort in escapism versus facing life’s stark realities. The track is a testament to the chemistry between David and producer Sam Arion (Mute Choir), marking their third collaboration.”
Meggo | Sylvia’s Place / Tricks
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Meggo, the creative project of Montreal musician and producer Megan Ennenberg, invites listeners into an intimate world with her debut EP, Eavesdropper ;; Death Stories, a masterclass in capturing the raw beauty of life’s fleeting moments. Sylvia’s Place / Tricks, serves as a poignant meditation on love, loss, and presence, blending acoustic roots with experimental soundscapes to create a piece that feels both nostalgic and timeless. Recorded during a deeply personal period of grief, the song came to life at the piano in a friend’s home shortly after Meggo’s beloved dog Laika passed away. Eavesdropper ;; Death Stories is the first in a three-part EP series that Meggo plans to release throughout 2025, each chapter exploring a different facet of her journey through love, loss, and healing. This debut offering transforms everyday sounds into musical textures, blurring the line between life and art. From the creak of a gate to a friend’s violin experimentations, Meggo layers field recordings with acoustic and digital elements to craft a deeply immersive, genre-bending soundscape. Inspired by personal losses, the EP serves as a “grief sieve,” filtering profound awareness through its songs.”