Canadian soul star Tanika Charles unleashes her album via independent soul label Record Kicks. It is her fourth full-length album, and her most introspective to date. Where her songs have typically touched on romantic love and heartache, the core love and loss of this record are family focused. It has taken years for Tanika to be able to publicly reflect on the childhood trauma and family breakup that occurred during her teens. In the last few years, the soul/R&B powerhouse has transformed from an emerging solo artist to a commanding performer and bandleader, cementing her status as a staple in the Canadian soul scene. Her previous studio albums, Soul Run (2017); The Gumption (2019); and Papillon de Nuit (2022), have propelled her to international acclaim, earning her two Juno nominations, two Polaris Prize listings, and a growing global fanbase.

The Wood Brothers champion the dying art of deep listening, shaping their ninth album into a joyful blend of American roots music. Over nearly two decades, the Grammy-nominated trio have developed a near-telepathic musical connection, crafting a collaborative work full of Latin-inflected guitar, post-jazz rhythms, and sing-along choruses. Their signature wisdom and wordplay remind listeners that life is precious and precarious, an invitation to savor the ride.