Continuing the countdown, here are albums that shaped, stretched, and soundtracked 2025 in uniquely Canadian ways—records that reward repeat listens and linger long after the year fades.
21. Jane Inc. – A RUPTURE A CANYON A BIRTH
Warm, woozy, and quietly profound, Jane Inc. leans into dubby textures and hypnotic rhythms, creating a record that feels both intimate and expansive—music that slowly unfolds and settles deep.
22. Living Hour – Internal Drone Infinity
Dream-pop with a pulse and purpose.
Living Hour blend shimmering melodies with emotional weight, crafting a hazy yet grounded album that feels reflective, resilient, and fully realized.
23. Motherhood – Thunder Perfect Mind
Chaotic in the best way.
Motherhood’s genre-smashing instincts are on full display here—punk energy, electronic abrasion, and experimental ambition colliding into something thrillingly unhinged.
24. Bria Salmena – Big Dog
Bold, fierce, and emotionally raw.
Bria Salmena steps confidently into the spotlight with an album that balances grit and vulnerability, driven by commanding vocals and fearless songwriting.
25. Population II – Maintenant Jamais
A psych-rock whirlwind bursting with urgency and invention.
Maintenant Jamais is loud, wild, and electrifying—an album that thrives on momentum and controlled chaos.
26. Yves Jarvis – All Cylinder
Smooth, soulful, and effortlessly cool on this 2025 Polaris Music Prize winning album.
Yves Jarvis delivers a refined blend of funk, R&B, and art-pop, showcasing his versatility and knack for crafting richly textured, human songs.
27. PUP – Who Will Look After the Dogs?
Classic PUP: fast, loud, funny, and painfully honest.
Beneath the snarling guitars and shout-along choruses lies a record full of heart, anxiety, and self-awareness.
28. Born Ruffians – Beauty’s Pride
A welcome evolution.
Born Ruffians balance their signature indie-pop charm with more introspective songwriting, resulting in a thoughtful, melodic album that feels both fresh and familiar.
29. Common Holly – Anything Glass
Delicate and devastating.
Brigitte Naggar’s songwriting shines with quiet intensity, weaving poetic lyrics and understated arrangements into a deeply affecting listening experience.
30. Ada Lea – when i paint my masterpiece
Loose, lived-in, and emotionally resonant.
Ada Lea embraces imperfection and spontaneity, creating an album that feels personal and unfiltered—like flipping through someone’s most honest sketchbook.
