Today, I’m going balls deep into the Music Between Friends email inbox and pulling out tons of sweaty, delicious music.
That’s right, friends. Here’s a few under-the-radar musicians that deserve your attention, love, and earbuds. And don’t worry, there’s plenty more where this came from.
Who: Mannequin Men
From: Chicago, Illinois
MP3: Hobby Girl – Mannequin Men
Fun Fact: They just passed through Toronto in November while touring their fourth album.
When To Listen: Road tripping with your friend who listens to only classic rock and thinks your music taste is weak. Time to prove him wrong.
Who: The Cautioneers
From: Toronto, Ontario
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RIYL: Broken Social Scene songs that feature human voices.
When To Listen: Strolling through downtown Toronto on a sunny spring day. Flipping through your high school yearbook.
Who: Alanna Gurr
From: Guelph, Ontario
MP3: Oh, Horsefeathers – Alanna Gurr
RIYL: Joanna Newsom, Cocorosie
Where To Listen: When you break out the craft supplies on a rainy Sunday afternoon.
Who: Kori Pop
Where: Hamilton, Ontario
Fun Fact: She directed the music video for Nowhere Near My Heart herself. It features dancing paper people and is probably the cutest thing ever. Kori Pop is her real name and I saw her play in my favourite Hamilton coffee shop randomly one day.
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Who: WATERS
From: San Francisco, California
MP3: O Holy Break Of Day – WATERS
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Where To Listen: When you’re tossing your friend into the pool on a hot summer day.
Who: Vacations
From: Chicago, Illinois
MP3: Hassle With Real – Vacations
Where To Listen: After letting your hair down and shaking it like a crazy fool.
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