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Canadian music is wonderful too

I think that where a particular band/singer/artist/acapella group is based should, and never does, have an impact on whether or not you enjoy their music.  Even so, I’m pleasantly surprised when I find someone I’ve been listening to is from Canada, and thus this post is for five Canadian bands/artists that I’ve been following recently.  If anything, this post is more one born of coincidence than of purpose.

That being said, if I need another, more justifiable, overreaching theme, I do find the vocals of each absolutely lovely.

Because yes, Canadian music is wonderful too.  But not exclusively.

1. The Box Tiger

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It was only recently that their first full-length album, Set Fire, came out.  I haven’t really had a chance to listen much to it, but the main vocalist’s distinctive voice is easily recognizable.  Oh, and their debut album is also still available for free download.

 

2. Chad van Gaalen

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Artist, animator and musician, Calgarian van Gaalen created all the artwork for his albums.    He also has some interesting animated music videos floating around.

 

 

3. Groenland

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I first heard of Groenland from a poster advertising their visit to Calgary (which I was rather tempted to steal).  Based in Montreal, but singing in English, the music they produce is classy and self-described as “indie pop.”

 

 

4. Lauren Mann and the Fairly Odd Folk

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The first time I heard this Calgary-based group was at a volunteer project at Fort Calgary.  For me, listening to music live is always a sure way to fall in love with a particular artist.  I am also usually rather fond of folk music in all its infinite variations.

 

5. Ohbijou

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Just recently this past year Ohbijou, from Toronto, announced their “indefinite hiatus” (with the announcement main vocalist Casey Mecija posted an insightful and illuminating post on the “impossibilities of satisfying multicultural ideals in Canada” derived from her own experiences as a musician).  While disappointing news, Ohbijou has left behind a wealth of work and music.

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