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Canada's Musical Highs: 2025 in Review

2025s Canadian music scene shines with heartfelt folk, genre-bending alt-pop, and raw emotion, as Dan Mangan, Saya Gray, and Begonia deliver standout albums. Personal stories like Bells Larsens transition and Ribbon Skirts grief-filled debut captivate fans and critics. Montreals Fleece rounds out the year with an indie-rock powerhouse, before taking a well-deserved break. Checkout Solipillow.com

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