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2020 in Canadian music

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The following musical events and releases that happened in 2020 in Canada.

Events

  • April 4 – 15th Canadian Folk Music Awards are announced online following the cancellation of the ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic
  • May – Prism Prize
  • June 15 – Preliminary longlist for the 2020 Polaris Music Prize is announced
  • June 29 – Juno Awards of 2020 are announced online following the cancellation of the original March 15 ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic
  • July – Shortlist for the Polaris Music Prize announced
  • August 5 – SOCAN Songwriting Prize winners announced
  • October 19 – Backxwash wins the 2020 Polaris Music Prize for the album God Has Nothing to Do With This Leave Him Out of It.Philippe Renaud, [https://www.ledevoir.com/culture/musique/588129/musique-la-montrealaise-backxwash-remporte-le-prix-polaris "La Montréalaise Backxwash remporte le prix Polaris"]. Le Devoir, October 19, 2020.
  • November 1 – 42nd Felix Awards

Albums released

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  • Allie X, Cape God – February 21
  • Don Amero, The Next Chapter – September 25{{cite web |url=https://canadianbeats.ca/2020/10/01/multiple-award-winning-country-music-artist-don-amero-has-released-a-new-album-the-next-chapter-on-the-heels-of-his-other-successes/|first=Nanci|last=Dagg|title=Multiple award-winning country music artist Don Amero has released a new album The Next Chapter on the heels of his other successes|accessdate=November 19, 2020|work=Canadian Beats Media|date=October 1, 2020}}
  • Ammoye, I Am Love
  • Tafari Anthony, The Way You See Me
  • Arkells, Campfire Chords – August 20Brock Thiessen, [https://exclaim.ca/music/article/arkells_strip_down_for_new_album_campfire_chords "Arkells Strip Down for New Album 'Campfire Chords'"]. Exclaim!, July 30, 2020.
  • Tenille Arts, Love, Heartbreak, & Everything in Between – January 10{{cite web|url=https://www.rootsmusicmagazine.com/post/love-heartbreak-everything-in-between-by-tenille-arts|first=Emily|last=Brazis|title=Love, Heartbreak, & Everything in Between by Tenille Arts|work=Roots Magazine|accessdate=December 23, 2020}}
  • Aquakultre, Legacy – May 8Oliver Crook, [https://exclaim.ca/music/article/aquakultre_legacy_album_review "Aquakultre Cement Their 'Legacy' as Canadian Neo-Soul Breakouts"]. Exclaim!, May 5, 2020.
  • Aquakultre and Uncle Fester, Bleeding Gums Murphy – October 9Matt Bobkin, [https://exclaim.ca/music/article/aquakultre_and_uncle_fester_announce_new_album_bleeding_gums_murphy "Aquakultre and Uncle Fester Announce New Album 'Bleeding Gums Murphy'"]. Exclaim!, August 12, 2020.
  • Art of Time Ensemble, Ain't Got Long
  • Rich Aucoin, United States – September 18
  • Austra, Hirudin – May 1Allie Gregory, [https://exclaim.ca/music/article/austra_drops_mountain_baby_video "Hear Austra Join Forces with a Toronto Children's Choir on 'Mountain Baby'"]. Exclaim!, April 16, 2020.

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  • Backxwash, God Has Nothing to Do With This Leave Him Out of ItScott Simpson, [https://exclaim.ca/music/article/backxwash_god_has_nothing_to_do_with_this_leave_him_out_of_it_album_review "Backxwash Turns Hip-Hop on Its Head with Masterful 'God Has Nothing to Do with This Leave Him Out of It'"]. Exclaim!, May 28, 2020.
  • Badge Époque Ensemble, Self-HelpStuart Berman, [https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/badge-epoque-ensemble-self-help/ "Badge Époque Ensemble, Self Help"]. Pitchfork, November 21, 2020.
  • Bahamas, Sad Hunk – October 9Angela Morrison, [https://exclaim.ca/music/article/bahamas_sad_hunk_album_review "Bahamas' 'Sad Hunk' Lives Up to Its Name"]. Exclaim!, October 8, 2020.
  • Jason Bajada, Elizabeth
  • Tim Baker, Survivors – July 10{{Cite web|title=Tim Baker Unveils 'Survivors' EP|url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/tim_baker_announces_survivors_ep|date=May 20, 2020|author=Allie Gregory|website=Exclaim!|language=en-ca}}
  • Jill Barber, Entre nous
  • Quinton Barnes, AARUPA
  • Gary Beals, Bleed My Truth – October 23
  • Daniel Bélanger, Travelling – October 2André Péloquin, [https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2020/10/03/daniel-belanger-fait-son-cinema "Daniel Bélanger fait son cinéma"]. Le Journal de Montréal, October 3, 2020.
  • Belinda (Lisa LeBlanc), It's Not a Game, It's a LifestyleJosée Lapointe, [https://www.lapresse.ca/arts/musique/2020-06-15/lisa-leblanc-et-son-alter-ego-disco-bingo "Lisa LeBlanc et son alter ego disco-bingo"]. La Presse, June 14, 2020.
  • Beòlach, All Hands
  • Beyries, EncounterKaelen Bell, [https://exclaim.ca/music/article/beyries_encounter_album_review "'Encounter' Shows Beyries' Hunger for Discovery"]. Exclaim!, November 13, 2020.
  • Laila Biali, Out of Dust
  • Justin Bieber, Changes – February 14
  • Billy Talent, TBA
  • The Birthday Massacre, Diamonds – March 27
  • Forest Blakk, Sideways
  • Bob Moses, Desire (EP) – August 28
  • Will Bonness, Change of Plans
  • Born Ruffians, JUICE – April 3
  • John Borra, Blue WineJason Schneider, [https://www.rootsmusic.ca/2019/12/13/john-borra-set-to-return-with-new-album-blue-wine-shares-first-single-trace-in-the-wind/ "John Borra set to return with new album Blue Wine; shares first single ‘Trace in the Wind’"]. Roots Music Canada, December 13, 2019.
  • Braids, Shadow Offering – June 19
  • Dean Brody, Boys – November 18{{cite web |url=https://www.fyimusicnews.ca/articles/2020/11/22/dean-brody-boys |title=Dean Brody: Boys |work=FYI Music News |date=November 22, 2020 |accessdate=November 24, 2020 |author=Doole, Kerry}}
  • Bruce Peninsula, No Earthly Sound – April 17Vish Khanna, [https://exclaim.ca/music/article/bruce_peninsula_no_earthly_sound_review "Bruce Peninsula's 'No Earthly Sound' Marks a Stunning Return from the Toronto Art-Folk Collective"]. Exclaim!, April 20, 2020.
  • Roxane Bruneau, Acrophobie[https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1745873/roxane-bruneau-chanteuse-adisq-acrophobie-nouvel-album "Après la Dysphorie, l’Acrophobie de Roxane Bruneau"]. Ici Radio-Canada, October 30, 2020.
  • Basia Bulat, Are You in Love? – March 27[https://www.cbc.ca/music/25-canadian-albums-to-look-forward-to-in-2020-1.5390592 "25 Canadian albums to look forward to in 2020"]. CBC Music, December 30, 2019.

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  • Shawna Cain, The Way
  • Lou Canon, Audomatic Body
  • Caribou, Suddenly – February 28{{Cite web |url=https://pitchfork.com/news/caribou-announces-new-album-suddenly-shares-new-song-you-and-i-listen/ |title=Caribou Announces New Album Suddenly, Shares New Song "You and I": Listen |last=Minsker |first=Evan |date=December 4, 2019 |website=Pitchfork |accessdate=December 4, 2019}}
  • Carys, To Anyone Like Me{{Cite news|url=http://www.stagerightsecrets.com/carys-crush-music-video-anyone-like-me-ep/|title=CARYS Announces Anyone Like Me EP and Releases 'Crush' Single|work=Stage Right Secrets|date=August 28, 2020|access-date=August 29, 2020|author=Jacklyn}}
  • Casey MQ, babycaseyRachel Evangeline Chong, [https://exclaim.ca/music/article/casey_mq_babycasey_album_review "Casey MQ Celebrates and Interrogates the Glamour of '90s Boy Band Pop on 'babycasey'"]. Exclaim!, August 17, 2020.
  • Jennifer Castle, Monarch Season – October 16Alex Robert Ross, [https://www.thefader.com/2020/09/16/jennifer-castle-shares-justice-and-announces-new-album-monarch-season "Jennifer Castle shares “Justice” and announces new album Monarch Season"]. The Fader, September 16, 2020.
  • Cindy Lee, What's Tonight to Eternity
  • Cindy Lee, Cat o' Nine Tails
  • Clairmont the Second, It's Not How It Sounds – July 10
  • Classified, Time – September 25
  • Louis-Jean Cormier, Quand la nuit tombe
  • Rose Cousins, Bravado – February 21Sarah Murphy, [https://exclaim.ca/music/article/rose_cousins_reveals_new_album_bravado "Rose Cousins Reveals New Album 'Bravado'"]. Exclaim!, November 7, 2019.
  • CRi, Juvenile[https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1741953/cri-musique-electronique-album-juvenile-daniel-belanger "CRi lance Juvenile, un premier album 100 % québécois"]. Ici Radio-Canada, October 17, 2020.
  • Crown Lands, Crown Lands
  • Crown Lands, Wayward Flyers Vol. 1

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  • Fred Eaglesmith and Tif Ginn, AliveSteve Horowitz, [https://www.popmatters.com/fred-eaglesmith-tif-ginn-alive-2648872675.html "‘Alive’ Showcases the Two Sides of Fred Eaglesmith and Tif Ginn"]. PopMatters, November 12, 2020.
  • Jade Eagleson, Jade Eagleson – July 24{{cite web |title=Jade Eagleson Album Review & 5 Quick Questions|url=https://thereviewsarein.com/2020/07/24/jade-eagleson-album-review-5-quick-questions/|first1=Joshua|last1=Murray|first2=Trish|last2=Cassling|website=The Reviews Are In|date=July 24, 2020}}
  • Kathleen Edwards, Total Freedom – August 14Jonathan Bernstein, [https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/kathleen-edwards-comeback-new-album-total-freedom-1001469/ "Kathleen Edwards Left Behind Roots-Music Stardom to Sell Coffee. Now She’s Back"]. Rolling Stone, May 19, 2020.
  • Elephant Stone, Hollow – February 14Alex Hudson, [https://exclaim.ca/music/article/exclaims_31_most_anticipated_albums_of_2020 "Exclaim!'s 31 Most Anticipated Canadian Albums of 2020"]. Exclaim!, January 6, 2020.
  • Lindsay Ell, Heart Theory – August 14{{cite magazine|title=Lindsay Ell Details New Album, 'Heart Theory' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/lindsay-ell-heart-theory-new-album-1020313/|magazine=Rolling Stone |accessdate=June 26, 2020}}
  • Elliott Brood, Keeper – September 18Calum Slingerland, [https://exclaim.ca/music/article/elliott_brood_return_with_new_album_keeper "Elliott Brood Return with New Album 'Keeper'"]. Exclaim!, July 8, 2020.
  • Emanuel, Alt Therapy Session 1: Disillusion (June); Alt Therapy Session 2: Transformation (December)
  • Micah Erenberg, Art Week (the album); HBD Michael Toronto
  • Eric Ethridge, Good with Me – October 30
  • Evening Hymns, Heavy Nights – June 26

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  • Half Moon Run, The Covideo Sessions
  • Half Moon Run, Seasons of Change
  • Harm & Ease, Midnight Crisis
  • Sarah Harmer, Are You Gone – February 21Brock Thiessen, [https://exclaim.ca/music/article/sarah_harmer_returns_with_her_first_new_album_in_a_decade "Sarah Harmer Returns with Her First New Album in a Decade"]. Exclaim!, November 14, 2019.
  • High Valley, Grew Up On That – May 8{{cite news |last1=Pearce |first1=Drew |title=High Valley 'Grew Up On That' in New Song, Upcoming EP |url=https://www.soundslikenashville.com/music/high-valley-grew-up-on-that/ |accessdate=April 1, 2020 |work=Sounds Like Nashville |date=March 20, 2020}}
  • Matt Holubowski, Weird Ones
  • Holy Fuck, Deleter – January 17
  • Andrew Hyatt, Neverland

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  • Sammy Jackson, With You
  • David James, If I Were You – March 13{{cite web|title=CANADIAN COUNTRY ARTIST DAVID JAMES DELIVERS NEW EP "IF I WERE YOU", AVAILABLE TODAY (3/13)|url=https://mdmrecordings.net/canadian-country-artist-david-james-delivers-new-ep-if-i-were-you-available-today/|work=MDM Recordings Inc.|date=March 13, 2020}}
  • Ryland James, Ryland James
  • Ryland James, A Little Christmas
  • Japandroids, Massey Fucking Hall – June 19Matt Bobkin, [https://exclaim.ca/music/article/japandroids_announce_new_live_album_massey_fucking_hall "Japandroids Announce New Live Album 'Massey Fucking Hall'"]. Exclaim!, May 27, 2020.
  • Yves Jarvis, Sundry Rock Song Stock – September 25
  • Carly Rae Jepsen, Dedicated Side B – May 21{{cite web|title=CARLY RAE JEPSEN RELEASES SURPRISE ALBUM 'DEDICATED SIDE B'|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/carly-rae-jepsen-dedicated-side-b-1003062/|work=Rolling Stone|date=May 21, 2020}}
  • The Jerry Cans, Echoes – May 15Allie Gregory, [http://exclaim.ca/music/article/jerry_cans_unveil_new_album_echoes_plot_north_american_tour "Jerry Cans Unveil New Album 'Echoes,' Plot North American Tour"]. Exclaim!, January 22, 2020.
  • Berk Jodoin, Berk Jodoin
  • July Talk, Pray for It – July 10Allie Gregory, [http://exclaim.ca/music/article/july_talk_announce_new_record_pray_for_it "July Talk Announce New Record 'Pray for It'"]. Exclaim!, April 2, 2020.
  • Junia-T, Studio Monk
  • Juurini, Saimanrimut

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  • K-Anthony, The Cure
  • Peter Katz, City of Our Lives
  • Khotin, Finds You Well
  • Brett Kissel, Now or Never – January 1{{cite web |url=https://www.soundslikenashville.com/music/brett-kissel-new-years-now-or-never-album/ |title=Brett Kissel Plots New Year's Release of 'Now Or Never' Album |work=Sounds Like Nashville |date=December 24, 2019 |accessdate=April 29, 2020 |author=Parton, Chris}}
  • Kiwi Jr., Football Money
  • k-os, Boshido – May 29
  • Krief, Chemical Trance – August 14

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  • Catherine Major, Carte mère
  • Dan Mangan, Thief – November 20Alex Hudson, [https://exclaim.ca/music/article/dan_mangan_releases_covers_album_thief "Dan Mangan Releases Covers Album 'Thief'"]. Exclaim!, November 20, 2020.
  • Cory Marks, Who I Am – August 7{{cite web|title=Cory Marks Debuts Long Awaited Next Generation Country Rock Record 'Who I Am'|url= https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/country/9432600/cory-marks-who-i-am|work=Billboard|first=Dave|last=Brooks|date=August 11, 2020}}
  • Matthew Tavares & Leland Whitty, Visions – March 20
  • Matt Mays, Dog City – August 28Oliver Crook, [https://exclaim.ca/music/article/matt_mays_dog_city_album_review "Matt Mays' 'Dog City' Turns a Corny Concept into a Heartwarming Experiment"]. Exclaim!, May 22, 2020.
  • Jon McKiel, Bobby Joe HopeVijai Kumar Singh, [https://exclaim.ca/music/article/jon_mckiel_communes_with_ghosts_on_postmodern_masterpiece_bobby_joe_hope "Jon McKiel Communes with Ghosts on Postmodern Masterpiece 'Bobby Joe Hope'"]. Exclaim!, April 27, 2020.
  • Shawn Mendes, Wonder – December 4
  • Tyler Joe Miller, Sometimes I Don't, But Sometimes I Do – November 6{{Cite web|first=Nanci|last=Dagg|url=https://canadianbeats.ca/2020/11/07/tyler-joe-miller-released-his-debut-album-sometimes-i-dont-but-sometimes-i-do-with-two-songs-reaching-1-at-canadian-country-radio/|title=Tyler Joe Miller released his debut album Sometimes I Don't, But Sometimes I Do with two songs reaching #1 at Canadian country radio|work=Canadian Beats Media|date=November 7, 2020|accessdate=January 8, 2021}}
  • Ryland Moranz, XO, 1945Eric Volmers, [https://calgaryherald.com/entertainment/music/lethbridge-roots-musician-ryland-moranzs-sophomore-record-mixes-the-personal-the-political-and-the-universal "Lethbridge roots musician Ryland Moranz's sophomore record mixes the personal, political and universal"]. Calgary Herald, February 5, 2021.
  • Alanis Morissette, Such Pretty Forks in the Road – July 31
  • MSTRKRFT, Black Gloves – October 30
  • David Myles, Leave Tonight – May 8

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  • N Nao and Joni Void, Nature morte
  • Eliza Niemi, GlassLaura Stanley, [https://exclaim.ca/music/article/former_mauno_member_eliza_niemi_is_subtly_unpredictable_on_glass "Former Mauno Member Eliza Niemi Is Subtly Unpredictable on 'Glass' EP"]. Exclaim!, April 21, 2020.
  • Nyssa, Girls Like MeSarah Chodos, [https://exclaim.ca/music/article/nyssa_girls_like_me_album_review "Toronto's NYSSA Subverts Traditions on 'Girls Like Me'"]. Exclaim!, August 20, 2020.

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  • The OBGMs, The Ends – October 30Calum Slingerland, [https://exclaim.ca/music/article/the_obgms_detail_new_album_the_ends "The OBGMs Detail New Album 'The Ends'"]. Exclaim!, August 12, 2020.
  • Ocie Elliott, In That Room;Mike Devlin, [https://www.timescolonist.com/entertainment/local-duo-finds-momentum-during-the-pandemic-4729224 "Local duo finds momentum during the pandemic"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211122195846/https://www.timescolonist.com/entertainment/local-duo-finds-momentum-during-the-pandemic-4729224 |date=2021-11-22 }}. Victoria Times-Colonist, November 5, 2021. TracksMatt Wallock, [https://americansongwriter.com/tracks-ocie-elliott-album-track-by-track/ "Ocie Elliott Return to Their Acoustic Roots on ‘Tracks’"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200817133657/https://americansongwriter.com/tracks-ocie-elliott-album-track-by-track/ |date=2020-08-17 }}. American Songwriter, July 16, 2020.
  • Odario, Good Morning Hunter – October 23

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  • Billy Raffoul, International Hotel
  • Allan Rayman, Christian – April 3
  • Savannah Ré, Opia
  • Regina Gently, Don't Wait to Love Me – September 18Vish Khanna, [https://exclaim.ca/music/article/regina_gently_gentleman_reg_dont_wait_to_love_me_album_review "Regina Gently Channels the Joy of 'Electric Circus' on 'Don't Wait to Love Me'"]. Exclaim!, September 23, 2020.
  • Noah Reid, Gemini – May 28
  • The Reklaws, Sophomore Slump – October 16{{cite web|first=Katie|last=Colley|title=The Reklaws Debut New Album 'Sophomore Slump', Drop New Music Video For 'Not Gonna Not'|url=https://etcanada.com/news/703343/the-reklaws-debut-new-album-sophomore-slump-drop-new-music-video-for-not-gonna-not/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020112401/https://etcanada.com/news/703343/the-reklaws-debut-new-album-sophomore-slump-drop-new-music-video-for-not-gonna-not/|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 20, 2020|work=ET Canada|date=October 16, 2020}}
  • Jessie Reyez, Before Love Came to Kill Us – March 27
  • Daniel Romano, Content to Point the Way
  • Daniel Romano, Dandelion
  • Daniel Romano, Forever Love's Fool
  • Daniel Romano, Okay Wow
  • Daniel Romano, Spider Bite
  • Daniel Romano, Super Pollen
  • Daniel Romano, Visions of the Higher Dream – March 17Matt Bobkin, [http://exclaim.ca/music/article/daniel_romano_enters_self-quarantine_surprise-releases_new_album "Daniel Romano Enters Self-Quarantine, Surprise-Releases New Album"]. Exclaim!, March 17, 2020.
  • Daniel Romano, Daniel Romano's Outfit Do (What Could Have Been) Infidels By Bob Dylan & the Plugz
  • Daniel Romano, White Flag
  • Rum Ragged, The Thing About Fish

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  • Sam Roberts Band, All Of Us – October 16
  • Sargeant X Comrade, Magic Radio – June 20Eric Volmers, [https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/lifestyles/calgary-duo-sargeant-and-comrade-dig-into-the-crates-to-pay-homage-to-those-who-came-before-463087/ "Calgary duo Sargeant and Comrade 'dig into the crates' to pay homage to those who came before"]. SaltWire Network, June 17, 2020.
  • Seaway, Big Vibe – October 16Logan White, [https://substreammagazine.com/2020/08/seaway-big-vibe-news-stream/ "Seaway announce new album, 'Big Vibe' + release title-track"]. Substream, August 12, 2020.
  • Shabason, Krgovich and Harris, PhiladelphiaStuart Berman, [https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/shabason-krgovich-and-harris-philadelphia/ "Shabason, Krgovich & Harris: Philadelphia"]. Pitchfork, November 11, 2020.
  • Jairus Sharif, Q4DB (I Can Learn and Honor, Mould, In the Open, Simple)
  • Andy Shauf, The Neon Skyline – January 24Allie Gregory, [https://exclaim.ca/music/article/andy_shauf_announces_new_album_the_neon_skyline "Andy Shauf Announces New Album 'The Neon Skyline,' Hits Canada on World Tour"]. Exclaim!, October 23, 2019.
  • Mike Shabb, Life Is ShortPhilippe Renaud, [https://www.ledevoir.com/culture/musique/583349/musique-mike-shabb-sur-la-bonne-voie? "Mike Shabb, sur la bonne voie"]. Le Devoir, August 1, 2020.
  • Crystal Shawanda, Church House Blues – April 17
  • Silverstein, A Beautiful Place to Drown – March 6
  • Dylan Sinclair, Proverb
  • Gord Sinclair, Taxi Dancers – February 28David Friend, [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/music/article-former-tragically-hip-bassist-gord-sinclair-announces-debut-solo-album/ "Former Tragically Hip bassist Gord Sinclair announces debut solo album Taxi Dancers"]. The Globe and Mail, January 10, 2020.
  • Zal Sissokho, Kora Flamenca
  • Dallas Smith, Timeless – August 28{{cite web|first=Katie|last=Colley|url=https://etcanada.com/news/676612/dallas-smith-announces-new-album-timeless-reveals-tracklisting/|title=Dallas Smith Announces New Album 'Timeless', Reveals Tracklisting|work=ET Canada|publisher=Corus Entertainment|date=August 6, 2020|access-date=August 16, 2020|archive-date=September 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200903200019/https://etcanada.com/news/676612/dallas-smith-announces-new-album-timeless-reveals-tracklisting/|url-status=dead}}
  • Arielle Soucy, Shame and Waterway
  • Souldia, Silence radio and Backstage
  • Storry, CH III: The Come Up
  • Storry, Interlude-19
  • Summersets, Small Town SaturdaySarah Chodos, [https://exclaim.ca/music/article/summersets_small_town_saturday_ep_album_review "summersets' 'Small Town Saturday' Is Easy to Fall in Love With"]. Exclaim!, August 24, 2020.

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  • U.S. Girls, Heavy Light – March 6
  • Terry Uyarak, Nunarjua Isulinginniani – October 30Emma Tranter, [https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/terry-uyarak-profile-inuktitut-1.5802563 "'I'm super Inuk': Nunavut singer Terry Uyarak releases songs in Inuktitut"]. CBC North, November 15, 2020.

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  • Zen Bamboo, Glu
  • Zoon, Bleached WavvesJosiah Nelson, [https://exclaim.ca/music/article/zoon_bleached_wavves_album_review "Zoon Transcends His Shoegaze Origins on Remarkable Debut 'Bleached Wavves'"]. Exclaim!, June 16, 2020.

Deaths

  • January 7 – Neil Peart, 67, drummer for RushJessica Wong, [https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/neil-peart-obit-1.5422806 "Neil Peart, drummer and primary lyricist for Rush, dead at 67"]. CBC News, January 10, 2020.
  • February 1 – George Blondheim, 63, pianist and composerCam Tait, [https://edmontonsun.com/opinion/columnists/tait-remembering-the-brilliant-talent-of-george-blondheim "Remembering the brilliant talent of George Blondheim"]. Edmonton Sun, February 5, 2020.
  • March 7 – Laura Smith, 67, folk singer-songwriter{{cite web |title=Laura Smith and her songs to be celebrated by East Coast artists at tribute concert |url=https://www.google.com/beta.ctvnews.ca/local/atlantic/2020/3/9/1_4845137.html |website=CTV News |publisher=The Canadian Press |access-date=16 May 2021}}
  • April 4 – Barry Allen, rock singer
  • May 12 – Renée Claude, 80, pop singer ("Tu trouveras la paix", "C'est toi, c'est moi, c'est lui, c'est nous autres")
  • May 26 – Houdini, 21, rapper
  • June 26 – Graeme Williamson, rock singer (Pukka Orchestra).Calum Slingerland, [https://exclaim.ca/music/article/r_i_p_graeme_williamson_of_torontos_pukka_orchestra "R.I.P. Graeme Williamson of Toronto's Pukka Orchestra"]. Exclaim!, June 26, 2020.
  • August 10 – Salome Bey, 86, blues singer[https://www.ctvnews.ca/entertainment/singer-salome-bey-known-as-canada-s-first-lady-of-the-blues-dies-at-age-86-1.5058024 "Singer Salome Bey, known as Canada's first lady of the blues, dies at age 86"]. CTV News, August 10, 2020.

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