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Ottawa-based artist Phasez express “the frustrations of relationship dynamics” on the hooky pop single “Feel Okay,” lamenting “I feel like everyone is leaving me these days,” amidst an infectious convergence of chirpy guitars and bustling synth-bass. The subdued bridge — “feel undone,” — plays with enamoring qualities. Glimmering synths and twangy guitars build beautifully amidst the melodic vocal delivery, asking “why is everybody cruel?” into a soaring chorus. The pulsing, ardent percussive additions thereafter combine with rousing vocals for a spine-tingling impact. “Feel Okay” compels with its dreamy, twinkling array of hooks and synth-laden soundscapes. — This and other tracks

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Its quaint guitar work and spacey synths converging with chilling effect, “Lost for Words” is the new track from Think Denim, dad, the solo project of Belgian artist Levi Parent. Parent describes the effort as describing “the moment you see your reality fall apart and realize things aren’t what you think they are. Being speechless as you see it crumble before your eyes…” As such, the track’s “we were living in a bubble,” refrain plays with enduring qualities amidst the light guitar twangs and shimmering synth-laden textures. The playful backing vocal touches adds further to the mysteriously hypnotic immersion. “Lost

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Toronto-based band Mellowship balance dark alt-rock and dreamy psychedelic soaring on their gripping new single “Ketuvi,” the first from their upcoming album. The dexterously grimy guitar pushes find hypnotic accompaniment in the jangling 12-string guitar, as confident vocals drive to a phase-friendly shift. Wordless vocal soaring and crisp guitar jangles kickstart the track’s psych-friendly turn, exuding a weightlessly ethereal charm prior to the re-emerging alt-rock bustle thereafter. The vigor leads into an exciting conclusion, with sporadic pauses and heightening guitar tones further this stellar track’s budding momentum. The band elaborates on the track’s creative formation: “My phone generated a location

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