First Listen no 1. - New Releases

NEW RELEASES

POP

push baby - WHAT YA GONNA DO?

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push baby - WHAT YA GONNA DO?

British indie-pop duo push baby delivers pure 90’s nostalgia with their new track WHAT YA GONNA DO? This is their second single since releasing their debut album Wow, Big Legend in June 2021. push baby continues to morph in and out of various pop styles with each new release.

For fans of - Troye Sivan, Charlie XCX,and Mura Masa

Apryll Aileen - Wasted On Your Love

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Apryll Aileen - Wasted On Your Love

From her upcoming studio album Bad Things, Canadian pop singersongwriter Apryll Aileen has released Wasted On Your Love, an upbeat dance track describing the intoxication of falling in love.

For fans of - BANKS, Dua Lipa and TheWeeknd

INDIE-POP

Georgie Harmer - All In My Mind

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Georgia Harmer - All In My Mind

All In My Mind is the third release from 22-year-old up-and-comer Georgia Harmer of Toronto. This track is the perfect addition to any indie-pop playlist.

For fans of - HAIM, Aly & AJ, andMaggie Rogers

LAUNDRY DAY - We Switched Bodies

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LAUNDRY DAY - We Switched Bodies

Blending their various musical interests, the five-piece group hailing from NYC has released their first major-label debut, We Switched Bodies. Co-produced by Kevin Abstract, Romil Hemnani and Brendan O’Brien, this 10-track album is an artistic journey from the skillful instrumentals to the crisp vocals of frontman Sawyer Nunes. Not to mention the sick album artwork by Jack Kendall.

Standout track: The Knots

For fans of - Powfu, Remi Wolf, and young friend

ALTERNATIVE

Chastity - Suffer Summer

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Chastity - Suffer Summer

Ontario-based Chastity has released their third album Suffer Summer which features vocals from fellow Canadian Dallas Green. The brainchild behind Chastity, Brandon Williams, continues to explore themes of sadness, happiness and everything in between.

Standout track: When You Go Home I Withdrawal

For fans of - Teenage Wrist, Smashing Pumpkins, and Trophy Eyes

OMBIIGIZI - Sewn Back Together

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OMBIIGIZI - Sewn Back Together

Anishinaabe musicians Status / Non Status and Zoon have joined forces on the creative collaboration OMBIIGIZI. This album is a beautiful tribute to their ancestors as well a call to action for future generations.

Standout track: Spirit In Me

For fans of - Buffy Sainte-Marie, Jeremy Dutcher and Tanya Tagaq

HEAVY METAL

Cult of Luna - The Long Road North

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Cult of Luna - The Long Road North

Swedish post-metal group Cult of Luna brings heavy melodic instrumentals and cutting vocals in The Long Road North. Including two standout features, this 9-track album leaves the listener wanting more. Beyond I features the ghostly vocals of Swedish musician Miriam Wallentin and Beyond II features the immensely talented Canadian-American composer Colin Stetson.

Standout track: Into the Night

For fans of - Trivium, Lamb of God and Gojira

Fit For an Autopsy - Oh What The Future Holds

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Fit For an Autopsy - Oh What The Future Holds

Fit For an Autopsy is back with the perfect mix of groove and aggression. The ten-track album pummels its listener with heavy riffs and even heavier lyrics.

Standout track: Two Towers

For fans of - Thy Art is Murder, Meshuggah, and Whitechapel

METALCORE

LANDMVRKS - Suffocate

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LANDMVRKS - Suffocate

From the upcoming deluxe edition of their breakout album Lost In The Waves, this track features Bertrand Poncet of Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! LANDMVRKS continues to engineer uniquely powerful tracks.

For fans of - Novelists, Oceans Ate Alaska, and Volumes

Bad Omens - The Grey

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Bad Omens - The Grey

The evolving sound of Bad Omens is evident in their latest single The Grey, from their upcoming album THE DEATH OF PEACE OF MIND. Mixing haunting vocals with heavy riffs, this track packs a lot of punch. Their album is set to debut on February 25th via Summerian Records.

For fans of - We Came As Romans, The Plot in You, and Crown The Empire.

R&B

Cautious Clay - Deadpan Love (Deluxe)

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Cautious Clay - Deadpan Love (Deluxe)

With the edition of eight tracks,Deadpan Love (Deluxe) is nearly anhour-long r&b dream.

For fans of - Labrinth, Frank Ocean, and Leon Bridges

lush fleece - Don't Take Back Your Love

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lush fleece - Don't Take Back Your Love

Vancouver soul-pop duo lush fleece is back with a moody, rhythmic single reminiscent of 90's slow jams.

For fans of - Kyle Dion, Arlo Parks, and Majid Jordan