
So Owls, the Swedish-Canadian indie-rock band based in Montreal, released their fifth (and double) album on March 4, titled Who would hold you back if the sky betrayed us?, digging into the isolation of the last two years and creating a work at the crossroads of poetry, improvisation, experimental rock and jazz. That’s what we tell them and what we tell them.Įrika Angell’s vocals are stunning on a saxophone trio, opening “Above the Sun” by taking center stage with her reflection on the social justice reckonings of the past two years. While Lavigne has a beautiful voice that’s always in evidence on the slow-motion “Dare to Love Me,” it’s electrifying to hear her cover up-tempo melodies, delivering a much-needed punch to lines like “J’ was still stomping on the bad boys / I was still screaming when I should have been sitting down.” Sometimes screaming is good, and we’re glad Lavigne isn’t holding back this time. Always a throwback to pinnacle early 2000s pop-punk, “All I Wanted” uses buzzing guitars, over-the-top drums and an explosive chorus to frame Lavigne and Hoppus’ sweet duo. Sometimes it can get too close to Blink-182 territory - like on “Kiss me Like the World is Ending” - but surprisingly “All I Wanted” a Love Sux Highlight with fellow Blink-182 member Mark Hoppus avoids this trap. ) sounds and production, handled by Travis Barker. (Although many young pop-punk-influenced artists today cite Lavigne as an influence, the Canadian star’s comfort zone has always leaned more toward mid-tempo anthems than amped-up rock tunes.). The result is perhaps the most pop-punk album Lavigne has ever released. Lavigne’s goal on her seventh studio album was clear, as she said Billboard last month: “I want to do a pop-punk record, a rock-and-roll record.


Three years later Head above watera low-key album that became a surprise hit on the Christian rock charts, Avril Lavigne is back with her new album, Love Sux. “Should I drink, smoke? / Need a little freedom, show me a little care” – this hook expands, rather than grabbing you, and the song’s energy never rises above a soft simmer, perfect for poolside or rooftop patio scenarios that invite warmer months ahead. Bieber looks relaxed and at home as he sings the opening verse and chorus over a seductive dancehall beat and a gently cooing synthesizer.

The trend continues with “Attention”, a preview track from Omah Lay’s upcoming album, single boy. Lately, Justin Bieber has made a specialty of pop-Afrobeat fusion, calling on Nigerian talents, in particular, for exceptional collaborations: Burna Boy was featured on “ loved by you“, a highlight of 2021 Justiceand Bieber took a solo ride on Wizkid’s dream” Gasoline” last summer. What new Canadian tunes are you currently obsessed with? Share them with us on Twitter into CBC Music Mornings every Thursday to hear CBC Music’s Jess Huddleston and Saroja Coehlo reveal which of these tracks is the most notable new Canadian song. Scroll down to find out why you should listen too. This week we are listening to new tracks from: At CBC Music, we’re always on the lookout for the best new songs from Canadian artists.
