Various Artists - Big Bonky Tones "The most impressive moments on Big Bonky Tones transcend ironic appreciation of Muchmusic's Big Shiny Tunes series to create something entirely new."
Tunic - Exhaling Exhaling by Winnipeg punks Tunic is a deep breath out, but instead of a quiet flow of air it's a frenzied expulsion of squealing guitars, pummelled bass and drums, and ragged yelling.
Three Headed Elephant - Queer Magic Three Headed Elephant's sophomore album Queer Magic is a study in doing a lot with very little. Songwriter Wolfgang Barbosa-Rocha is both a skilled vocalist and guitar player, and both talents are on full display on this collection of minimal songs.
special delivery - 人生的配樂 vol. 1 "On 人生的配樂 vol. 1, Montréal experimental composer special delivery captures snippets of subtle time as they occur or recounts them because they’ve eluded her."
Simon Provencher - Mesures EP "Emphasizing results over intention, the proof is in the pudding with Simon Provencher's playfully experimental Mesures EP."
OBUXUM - Bravery Network Online Soundtrack While not quite as expansive or exploratory as OBUXUM's previous work, Bravery Network Online stands alone as a highly enjoyable listen worth reaching for the replay button.
Mustafa Rafiq - If I Were A Dance A mainstay of Edmonton's scene, experimental guitarist Mustafa Rafiq's latest is a deeply contemplative and personal effort.